With just over a month to go before the start of the kaki harvest in Spain, the production prospects are so far good in terms of yields and quality, with potential to reach around 340,000 tons. Kaki growers are dealing with increasing costs, mainly due to the fight against pests while also
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Throughout the season, the Egyptian citrus industry was severely affected by the geopolitical situation, despite seeing an increase in volumes and improved sizes compared to the previous season. It is worth noting that the security crisis in the Red Sea escalated into a logistical crisis, isolating Egypt from the international market. read more

Lleida's stone fruit season has already passed its halfway point and will last until the end of September or the beginning of October. In general, the prices paid for the available supply are not yet satisfactory. Ten years after the Russian export boycott, Turkey is emerging as an increasingly
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"The Polish market is known for the strength of its distribution channels. Sixty per cent of fruit and vegetables are bought from supermarkets, discounters and hypermarkets. However, the traditional market also plays an important role in the distribution of fruit and vegetables, with 25 per cent
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In Kyparissia, western Greece, an area traditionally known for its olives, watermelons, and other crops, farmers are now trialling the cultivation of tropical fruits as a response to climate change. Panos Adamopoulos, a local farmer, has observed the promising growth of mangoes on his land, a
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French grocery retailer Franprix deploys A2Z Cust2Mate 3.0 smart shopping carts in Paris connected storeA2Z Smart Technologies Corp. has announced the first deployment of its new generation Cust2Mate 3.0 smart shopping carts at Franprix in Paris, France. Franprix is a grocery chain that operates
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Melons are getting high prices at the moment. "From Spain, there is not a crazy amount of shipments and therefore almost everyone is faced with shortages. Everyone is struggling to get the programs filled and especially for the good sizes (5-6) Galia and Cantaloupe, you almost have to get on
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Van Gog Kwekerijen will take over the Grubbenvorst site from Limburg-based Wijnen Square Crops on 1 December 2024. The site comprises 32 hectares of peppers and an adjacent 22 hectares of land ready for expansion. Director-owner Marion van Gog is also a co-shareholder of Germany's Wittenberg
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Since acquiring Fazendas Labrunier in 2019, the Spanish company El Ciruelo has intensified its efforts to optimize the performance of its farms and improve conditions for employees and facilities in Brazil. According to CEO José Velasco, the table grape company has four key production areas -
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Approximately six years after its appearance in Italy (end of 2018), ToBRFV - Tomato brown rugose fruit virus - is still the number one enemy for tomato producers. This fear is justified by the high virulence of the disease, which is capable of causing significant damage. read more

In the last 48 hours, 101 extreme weather events have hit Northern Italy, including heavy rainstorms, hailstorms, and windstorms, resulting in devastated vegetable and corn fields, flooded farms and barns, and torn roofs off warehouses. This is what emerges from Coldiretti's analysis of data from Eswd regarding the wave. read more

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a modification to an Italian scheme made available through the PNRR to support investments in photovoltaic panels in the agricultural sector. The scheme was approved by the EU in July 2022 and its. read more

The usual Prognosfruit conference, organized this year in Budapest, Hungary, by FruitVeB (Hungarian interprofessional organization for fruit and vegetables) together with WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association), was a key moment of discussion for apple producers. read more

This is likely to also have an impact on the industrial sector. The apple harvest is also smaller this year in the Benelux countries and France. In contrast, Spain is seeing an increase, while in Italy, they expect to produce about the same amount as last year. read more

The GlobalGAP Summit 2024 is set to be held on September 10-12 in Warsaw, Poland, making it the first event of its kind since 2018. read more

A significant increase in production in Italy will help contribute to a slight overall recovery in the size of the EU pear crop for 2024/25, as confirmed by the World Apple & Pear Association. read more

A significant increase in Italy's production will help contribute to a slight overall recovery in the size of the EU pear crop for 2024/25, as confirmed by the World Apple & Pear Association. read more

The origin of food is becoming increasingly important, according to the press and information service Agricultural Information Center (AIZ). Agriculture councilor Simone Schmiedtbauer wants to increase the share of regional food on the menus of large kitchens. read more

Demand is said to be slightly lower during the peak holiday season. The remaining old season crop is being used up. The new season Queens are now easily accessible and filling the market where there were previously gaps. Prices have dropped compared to earlier in the season. Early Rooster will be... read more

One of the main pomegranate producers in Italy is already planning for the next harvest, which is set to start in early September for early varieties like Ako, and then continue through October and November for the more common Wonderful variety. Dario De Lisi, the sales manager at Masseria Fruttirossi, shares some insights. read more