The Belarusian government has introduced a new regulation that mandates one-time licenses for the export of fresh or chilled tomatoes. As of November 1, 2024, exporters will be required to obtain these licenses from the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade. The application process also includes obtaining approval from local authorities. read more

In the last few weeks, the cultivation container at Inagro in Beitem, Belgium, has been filled with Sonsation and Sonata plants that were already grown before the winter cultivation season began. If they had been planted in mid-October, it would not have been possible to grow them outside during the same year. read more

Analysts from EastFruit have reported that the Ukrainian plum market is currently dealing with an excess supply, leading to a notable decrease in prices. Local wholesale companies are experiencing weak demand for plums, as the quantity of plums available continues to increase due to seasonal influences. read more

Norway fines grocery chains $466 million in antitrust case
Norway's competition authority has imposed a total fine of 4.9 billion Norwegian crowns ($466 million) on the top three grocery store chains in the country for violating antitrust regulations that could have resulted in increased prices, the regulator announced. read more

In mid-July, Russia's agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor imposed a ban on imports from 16 prominent Armenian fruit and vegetable suppliers. The reason given was the presence of pesticide residues exceeding allowed levels on Armenian tomatoes and apples, as reported by Novaya Gazeta. read more

Fresh Inset, a company based in Poland, has announced the introduction of its Vidre+ Complex technology to the US market. The technology is said to unlock the full potential of 1-MCP (1-Methylcyclopropene) application throughout the entire supply chain. read more

The consistent implementation of the sCore strategy and the associated further development of the German wholesale business, as stated in a communication, are the core tasks of the new Metro Germany CEO. To achieve this, he brings comprehensive experience from his previous career positions. read more

This year's cabbage harvest is estimated at around 593,000 tons, with the yield of late varieties expected to have a crucial influence on the final figure. Cauliflower production is estimated at 111,000 tons. The onion harvest could increase this year due to an expansion of. read more

After over 30 years of close collaboration, the partnership between Migros and Bio Suisse will be strengthened to be future-proof, it was announced. "With this clear focus, we provide our customers with easy guidance when shopping: Where the bud is present, that is our. read more

According to the forecasts of the Hungarian fruit and vegetable association FruitVeB, this year's apple harvest will be significantly lower than last year's 472,000 tons. It is expected to be only 330,000 tons, making it the second weakest result of the last ten years. read more

Since the beginning of 2024, Russia has received 338,700 tons of fruit and vegetable products from Azerbaijan, a figure slightly lower than the volume of goods supplied during the same period in 2023, which amounted to 352,000 tons, according to a statement by Rosselkhoznadzor. Despite this, read more

Since the beginning of 2024, the export of dates from Azerbaijan to Russia has increased by 71.3% compared to the same period in 2023, as reported by Azernews, citing data from the Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control Service of Russia (Rosselkhoznadzor). Despite a slight read more

Zbiory nowych jabłek odmiany Gala w Polsce rozpoczęły się w zeszłym tygodniu przy rekordowo wysokich cenach. Jest to wynikiem ogłoszenia globalnych szacunków zbiorów jabłek oraz prognoz na sezon 2024/25 przez wiodące stowarzyszenia owocowo-warzywne podczas corocznej konferencji "Prognosfruit 2024" w Budapeszcie. read more

Grenoble Fleurs Distribution is now part of DEXX, a French subsidiary of Van der Plas. DEXX has its headquarters in Saint Marcel les Valence, Drôme, and currently operates 12 branches throughout France, including 5 cash and carries in Lyon, Valence, Annemasse, Grenoble, and Mulhouse, as well as 7 Dexx drives in Lille. read more

Nowa żniwa jabłek odmiany Gala w Polsce rozpoczęły się w zeszłym tygodniu, charakteryzując się rekordowo wysokimi cenami. Wydarzenie to miało miejsce po ogłoszeniu szacunków zbiorów jabłek na całym świecie oraz prognoz na sezon 2024/25 przez wiodące stowarzyszenia owocowo-warzywne podczas corocznej konferencji "Prognosfruit 2024" w Budapeszcie.

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Fi, a berry farm in southwestern Finland, stated that consumers are increasingly valuing the freshness and quality of locally grown soft fruit. The farm has invested in new technologies and cultivation methods to improve the taste and appearance of their berries, which has resulted in a growing popularity among Finnish consumers. This shift towards supporting domestic producers is seen as a positive trend for the local agriculture industry in Finland. read more

In the first half of 2024, Peru exported 390,972 tons of fresh avocado, generating revenues of $788 million. This represents a 5% decrease in volume but a 19% increase in value compared to the same period in 2023. The growth in export value is mainly due to a 26% increase in the average price per kilogram. read more

While hailstorms and strong gusts of wind caused extensive damage to crops and grasslands in the western and southern parts of the state, a drought was already starting to be felt in the northern and eastern regions. read more

With this funding, Lower Saxony demonstrates solidarity with the people in Ukraine. The money will go towards a center for organic vegetables in the Mykolaiv Oblast, aiming to convert seasonal jobs in vegetable processing into year-round positions in the medium term. The region is... read more

This peaks in mid-September and lasts until the end of October. The Swiss Fruit Association expects a harvest of 103,589 tons of apples and 16,364 tons of pears. For the first time, the harvest forecast was determined using an AI-supported app. read more