Egypt is continuing to boost its potato exports to Greece, according to a report by EastFruit. In the marketing year 2023/24, Greece imported over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes from Egypt, with a total value of $64 million. This marks a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% increase from the 2021/22 season. read more

Thirty years ago, a group of enthusiasts - the first highbush blueberry growers in Poland, decided to join forces and work together to promote the cultivation of this species in Poland. In 1995, the growers decided to establish an organization, which was named the Association. read more

The Ukrainian white cabbage market is currently seeing a notable decline in trading activity, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Towards the end of last week, there was a considerable increase in the supply of this product in the Ukrainian market as farmers, who had previously held back on sales, began to release their stocks. read more

This week, at HortiContact in Gorinchem, The Netherlands, Haifa North West Europe (NWE) introduced Haifa Soluble DUO, a water-soluble fertilizer that allows growers to increase calcium intake without adding extra nitrogen, chlorides, or sulfates, or to reduce nitrogen without compromising quality. read more

Egypt is continuing to increase its potato exports to Greece, with EastFruit reporting that over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes were imported from Egypt to Greece in the marketing year 2023/24. This import was valued at $64 million, representing a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% rise from the prior year. read more

Despite the devastating impact of the war, "Artika-Bio", a food processing company based in Kharkiv, has managed to recover 70% of its production capacity and is still delivering high-quality frozen fruits and vegetables to its customers. Prior to 2022, "Artika-Bio" operated as a full-cycle company. read more

Vilmorin Mikado expands its varietal range for the eggplant species and continues to be a reference point for producers in Central-Southern Italy, offering high-performing varieties for all major types (round-oval black, purple, long), ensuring excellent results in the field. read more

The Floriseum in San Remo, Italy, is the hosting venue for the February 25 event "The Art and Science of Floral Design." James DelPrince, Ph.D., AIFD, from Mississippi State University Extension, will be presenting an overview of the Master Floral Designer program, which is designed for consumers. Margherita Beruto will also be present at the event. read more

The largest European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in descending order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request direct dialogue with European institutions to define a common policy for the sector that harmonizes primarily within the EU. read more

Los supermercados españoles venden hoy una proporción mayor de manzanas y peras cultivadas en casa que hace diez años, según una nueva investigación de la asociación de frutas catalana Afrucat.

Spanish supermarkets sell a higher proportion of homegrown apples and pears today than ten years ago, new research from Catalan fruit association Afrucat shows. read more

With a total area of 730 square meters and a height of about six meters, the communal stand was not only significantly larger than in previous years. Eye-catching signs such as 'Finest from Flanders' or 'Fresh from Flanders' attracted attention in the already high-caliber setting. read more

An article in The Grocer indicates that Iceland Foods is now exclusively selling all of its fresh fruits and vegetables under its own brand. This means that they will no longer carry any produce labeled as Keelings or Love to Grow. read more

European tomato production is facing ongoing challenges, such as weather extremes in Spain. As a possible alternative source, Uzbekistan is emerging, according to Yorkin Inamov, founder of the exporting company Exim Agro. He states that the climate in the Central Asian country provides optimal conditions for tomato cultivation. read more

Tosca has announced that Megamark, a leading retailer in southern Italy, is now using its reusable crates for the transportation, distribution, and display of fresh products at the point of sale. read more

The spinach sector in Italy is at a turning point mainly due to the increasing pressure of diseases and changing weather conditions. Thanks to the genetic selection programs of the Rijk Zwaan research, the company is able to offer a wide range. read more

Megamark, a distribution group in Southern Italy, has partnered with Tosca. With over 600 points of sale across Puglia, Campania, Molise, Basilicata, and Calabria, Megamark ranks as the eighth-largest retailer in Italy, with a turnover of more than EUR 3 billion. To support its operations, read more

Apple prices w Polsce, we Włoszech, we Francji i w Niemczech wykazywały znaczące wahania w ostatnich miesiącach, odzwierciedlając regionalne warunki podaży i popytu. W Polsce ceny jabłek na stacjach pakowania w listopadzie 2024 roku wynosiły 69 €/100 kg, spadając nieznacznie do 65 €/100 kg w read more

On February 21-22, at the jubilee meeting of the Polish Blueberry Growers Association organized on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of our organization, we will discuss the opportunities and threats for highbush blueberry cultivation in Poland. The starting point for our considerations... read more

Also this year, Dole Italy will be alongside the athletes of the Napoli City Half Marathon, the event that will take place on February 23, 2025, which is not just a road race, but a true sporting and scenic spectacle. With the prestigious Label certificate and 5-star Quality Race. read more

Obecnie w produkcji znajduje się 25 modeli maszyn rolniczych dostarczanych na wiele kontynentów przez BFM Italy, włoską firmę projektującą i budującą bezpieczne, nowoczesne automatyczne rozwiązania międzyrzędowe do zwalczania chwastów i przycinania w sadach i winnicach. Jednym z tych modeli jest kosiarka międzyrzędowa DB12 Double. read more