The production of seedless grapes is continuously growing worldwide. The organic seedless grape production is also increasing annually by around +5-7% at the European level, accounting for a market share in Europe ranging from 5 to 10% of the total. Italy, among the main European producers, contributes with. read more

"While in Italy some are only focused on polemics, I am currently in Cyprus (yesterday, editor's note) attending the meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of Mediterranean countries, the Med Cyprus 2024. In this context, we are discussing the issues related to climate change in agriculture to identify..." read more

Cso Italy is once again a protagonist at Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place in Hong Kong from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September, with a collective stand (booth F20, hall 3) measuring 165 sqm. read more

Mathieu Billotte, the head of Multibaies, a nursery specializing in blueberries, is reviewing the recent changes in the blueberry sector, which include new market expectations and changes in the varietal landscape. "We are still heavily reliant on exports." The majority of blueberries consumed in France are. read more

The reduction in domestic consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables continues - as reported on Valenciafruits.com. In the first half of this year, it stood at 3.367 million tonnes, showing a decrease of 0.5% compared to the same period in 2023, with fruits being the most affected. read more

Due to the ongoing heatwave in Eastern Austria since the beginning of August, many producers are currently striving to move their tubers from overheated mounds to cooler areas. An increase in biomass is possible even in irrigable conditions at temperatures of 30°C and above. read more

From an early stage, Noël Keersebilck focused strongly on topics such as quality assurance and traceability. He always viewed the Flandria brand as an essential building block in this context. read more

According to Carolien Spaans, agricultural advisor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ukraine, the experiences of the Netherlands can be useful for Ukrainian sector representatives to set priorities and enhance collaboration with international partners. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, sezon jagód borówki w 2024 roku na Ukrainie nie był szczególnie udany dla producentów. Nietypowo wczesny początek kwitnienia jagód borówki, a następnie przymrozki, spowodowały zmniejszenie plonu i uszkodzenia jakości w niektórych regionach. Niemniej jednak ogólny wolumen zbiorów był. read more

"It has been years in the making, but Ecuador is finally starting to emerge as serious commercial avocado growers and exporters. According to Juan Diego Chiriboga, Sales and Business Development manager at the Agro-export Unit of Nobis Holdings, "Ecuador as an origin is relatively new." read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy rosyjscy konsumenci zetknęli się ze znacznym wzrostem cen bananów. Według Stowarzyszenia Producentów i Dostawców Produktów Spożywczych ("Rusprodsojuz"), ceny detaliczne bananów wzrosły o 31,2% w ciągu ostatniego roku, osiągając poziom 1,6 USD za kilogram. D. Wostrikov, Dyrektor Wykonawczy read more

Torna Fields of Innovation, a showcase event by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds dedicated to innovative solutions for the horticultural industry, scheduled to take place from September 24th to 26th, 2024 in Grootebroek, Netherlands. Over 1200 key industry operators from around the world are expected to attend this prestigious showcase. read more

Rosyjskim producentom owoców apelują do sprzedawców o przyjęcie bardziej łagodnych standardów dotyczących wyglądu jabłek w tym roku. A. Shirinov, przewodniczący Stowarzyszenia Ogrodników ze Stawropola, zauważył, że nietypowe upały na Północnym Kaukazie spowodowały mniejsze jabłka, podczas gdy te z regionu Krasnodar są... read more

France: Auchan Retail appoints Guillaume Darrasse as new managing director

Auchan Retail has appointed Guillaume Darrasse as its new managing director, succeeding Yves Claude, who will continue as chairperson of the company. The appointment was approved by Auchan's new board, which includes Thibaut. read more

Thirty years ago, while still a student, Giel Hermans started growing sweetcorn in the Netherlands. A teacher informed him about the potential of this product, considering its high consumption in the United States. "I thought it couldn't hurt to try. So, I started growing on half a read more

The Italian table grape campaign is in full swing: the most requested variety is the white Vittoria. Meanwhile, the Italian melon campaign is coming to an end. It's also the end of the campaign for peaches and nectarines, with the sale of Sicilian products closing the season. read more

There is a new TikTok trend in Spain where people meet up for romantic encounters in supermarkets of the Mercadona chain. The rules are simple: between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, place a pineapple upside down in your shopping cart and walk around the wine section, where you must bump your cart against... read more

The sustainable biopesticide developer Eden Research has received temporary approval for one of its products to be used on potatoes in Greece for the 2024 season. read more

In addition to picking fruits, consumers can also participate in tours and workshops at almost every producer, where they can discover the secrets of modern and sustainable fruit cultivation and learn directly from the producers how they ensure that their fruits have the best flavor. read more

Three quarters of the apples consumed in the Netherlands are of domestic origin. This share has slightly increased in recent years. In the past years, the annual apple consumption in the Netherlands has been declining, but there was a slight recovery in 2023. read more