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

NORIKA Ltd, headquartered in Groß Lüsewitz, Germany, is currently going through a leadership change. Wolfgang Walter, the Managing Director who has served for many years, is planning to retire by the end of 2024. After more than three decades of dedicated service to NORIKA, Walter will move into a consulting role, providing guidance to the company. read more

Lievaart Expeditie is moving to new premises in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. The company has been a well-known name in transporting flowers and plants for a long time, but now it's time to truly stand out, according to Jan Willem Lievaart. Currently, a new 20,000 m² building is being constructed. read more

Zoran Keserović, a professor at the Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad, has forecasted a decrease in fruit production in Serbia for 2023, citing the high temperatures as the cause. The projected yield is estimated to range between 1.22 and 1.25 million tons, representing a decrease of 5 to 8 percent. read more

Po trudnym roku dla produkcji owoców i warzyw spowodowanym poważnymi problemami klimatycznymi, kampania 2024 roku pokazuje pozytywne znaki, zwłaszcza dla moreli i melonów. Popyt jest żywy, a konsumenci szczególnie doceniają jakość organoleptyczną moreli oraz słodycz i. read more

In Bulgaria, vegetable prices have increased by almost 15% in the last year, with domestic cucumbers currently priced at 4 leva per kilogram, making them the most expensive. read more

W chwili obecnej rynek ziemniaków jest cichy. "Można zauważyć, że wszyscy przygotowują się na nowy sezon" - mówią nam Jurgen Duthoo i Stijn De Pourcq z Warnez Potatoes. "Obecnie mamy głównie ziemniaki francuskie, ponieważ na główny zbiór belgijskich ziemniaków będziemy musieli poczekać". read more

Jumbo (finally) ready for the first Belgian store opening of 2024
Next week, Jumbo will open its 34th Belgian supermarket: Roeselare will be the first store opening of the year for the Dutch supermarket chain in Belgium, which has plans for five additional shops this year.
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Ukraine is one of the leading producers of blackcurrants in Europe, and this berry is becoming increasingly popular among farmers. The significant areas dedicated to this crop are driven by its economic benefits and demand in both domestic and international markets. Farmer Volodymyr Tymkiv grows them. read more

The lands used in Almeria's intensive agricultural model continue to be the most expensive in Spain. The price of a hectare for irrigated greenhouse vegetables in this area stands at 303,419 euros, a record price that increased by 11% in just one year, according to the 2023 Land Price Survey. read more

In the village of Berlotte, near the Belgian-German border, there is the Museum of Carrots, located in a converted electrical tower. Established by the Carrot Cultivation Society (MZV), this small museum displays a variety of carrot-themed memorabilia. read more

The consumption of snacks (known in Spain as "tentempié" or snacking between meals) has experienced a notable increase in recent years, driven by changes in eating habits and an increasingly fast-paced lifestyle of the global population.

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During the first two weeks of August, 49,000 tons of imported fruits were delivered to the territory of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, Russia from 14 countries around the world, according to the press service of the Northwestern Interregional Administration of Rosselkhoznadzor. read more

In this case, Germany accounted for the largest amounts at 24%, followed by France (18%) and the Netherlands (13%). More than half of the EU potato production, 55%, came from these three countries. Belgium produced 8.5% of the European potato quantities. read more

The complete life cycle of an EPAL pallet is shown - from production through use to repair and reuse, clarifying its claim of Reusable = Added Value. The display illustrates how EPAL pallets contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and waste. read more

In this estimate, 100 million euros are attributed solely to the risk of drought. Especially in eastern Austria, autumn crops such as corn, soybeans, and sugar beets, as well as grassland, would suffer from the lack of rainfall and the heat of the past weeks, explained the. read more

If the self-sufficiency rate was always above 90% from 2000 to 2009, it has fallen below 90% 8 times in the past ten years. "These numbers are alarming. In Austria, regional production is increasingly at risk. Due to active ingredient losses, there is hardly any read more

Ten years ago this month, the Russian Federation imposed an embargo on the import of fresh fruits and vegetables from the European Union, cutting off Spain's largest export market outside of the EU. read more

This month marks ten years since the Russian Federation imposed a veto on the import of fresh fruits and vegetables from the European Union, closing off Spain's biggest export market outside of the EU. read more