Sezon konferencyjnych gruszek w 2024 roku był krótszy niż zwykle w Hiszpanii, a sektor zmaga się z pierwszym kwartałem roku z dużo niższymi zapasami niż w poprzednich latach. "Rzeczywistość jest taka, że luty, kiedy konsumpcja gruszek teoretycznie powinna wzrosnąć, nie rozpoczął się tak silnie, jak oczekiwano. read more

Vegetable growers in Ireland have raised concerns following Storm Éowyn, which reportedly decimated up to 80% of early harvest crops in some cases. The Irish Farmers Association, Organic Growers of Ireland, and Teagasc are assessing the damage, estimating losses from polytunnel and glasshouse crops. read more

In the village of Bobrivnyk, located in Poltava, Ukraine, agronomist Oleksii Kravchenko has established a distinctive vineyard on his property. He cultivates around 260 different grape varieties, encompassing both table grapes and wine grapes. Oleksii has been involved in viticulture for almost 30 years. read more

Dr. Andrzej Grendaz from Yara Poland will discuss the impact of using certain biostimulants on the yield and quality of raspberry fruits. Three products will be presented: YaraVita Actisil and its effect on increasing fruit firmness, the amino acid bioregulator YaraAmplix. read more

The new campaign for agretti has started, with the first arrivals for the Sabrosa Lucana strawberry. The commercialization of oranges continues, with a preference for smaller sizes. There is an increasing demand for cauliflower and broccoli. The campaign for common clementines from the South is coming to an end. read more

During the event, which will take place in Atocha, forty-six speakers from all over Spain and Portugal, as well as from Italy, Switzerland, and Latin America, will participate. Organized by xFarm Technologies,

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Water restrictions, changes in demand, and weather conditions are just some of the challenges facing the Spanish agricultural sector, where the productivity of the garlic industry has experienced a price increase, while that of onions has

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Driscoll's is planning to launch its premium berry range, Sweetest Batch, in selected retailers in Germany and the Middle East in 2025. read more

Driscoll's plans to launch its premium berry range Sweetest Batch at selected retailers in Germany and the Middle East in 2025. read more

The Institute of Engineering of Spain (IIE) has launched the VI edition of the Excellence Awards in Practices for Master's students in Engineering. In collaboration with the Network of University-Business Foundations (REDFUE), and with the support of INECO, read more

The season for one of the most exclusive Navel oranges grown in Spain's Valencian Community, the Chocolate orange, came to a close at the end of January. "This orange appeared many years ago in the Picassent area due to a spontaneous genetic mutation in a Navelina tree, and little by little, read more

The management of Schamel, Germany's leading horseradish processor, confirms that the raw material situation in the horseradish sector is extremely difficult at the moment. "We mainly source our raw materials from three growing areas, namely Bavaria, Styria, and eastern Hungary. Due to significant read more

Francisco Moya, managing director of Vitalis, reviews the most recent updates from the French potato and condiment specialist network. Vitalis, located in the Hauts-de-France region, has 9 packaging sites in France: in the north, in the Aube, Sarthe, and even the Bouches du Rhône department. read more

Royal Brinkman was founded in 1885 and will celebrate its 140th anniversary in 2025. This long history is remarkable for a family business. In terms of founding year, Royal Brinkman ranks 12th among the oldest family businesses in the Netherlands (according to the EW 2024 edition). read more

The Valentine's week sales for berries, mangoes, and cut fruits were very successful in the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for No Bananas. This was achieved despite heavy rain in major fruit-supplying countries like Spain and the cold weather in Greece. Andero Keronen, the owner of No Bananas, was pleased with the results. read more

Romania: Anca-Maria Popescu becomes Head of Buying Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Bakery at Freshful by eMAG
With over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Anca-Maria Popescu took over the role of Head of Buying Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Bakery at Freshful by eMAG. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a decrease in market activity for apples in Ukraine. Producers, no longer expecting price increases, are starting to sell apples from storage. As a result, there is a surplus of supply in the market, leading orchardists to adjust their pricing strategies. read more

The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, will make his first official visit to Spain next. read more

Estonian farmers affected by extreme weather from 2023 to 2024 will receive €3.3 million in emergency aid. This support program is aimed at fruit, vegetable, and rapeseed growers, with a particular focus on the horticulture sector due to the challenging weather conditions. The remaining budget will be allocated to other agricultural sectors as needed. read more

Royal Brinkman was founded in 1885 and will celebrate its 140th anniversary in 2025. This long history is remarkable for a family business. In terms of the founding year, Royal Brinkman ranks 12th among the oldest family businesses in the Netherlands (according to the EW 2024 edition). read more