Almost all the stores we visited on Thursday, February 13th already had strawberries on the shelves. The majority of fruits came from Egypt and Spain, but we also found strawberries from Morocco. They were available in various packaging sizes, ranging from 125g punnets to 340g packages. read more

The early onion sowing in Spain was finished around a month ago. In this instance, the acreage has been reduced by 10 to 12%, with a notable decrease of over 30% in Andalusia, the primary region for early onion production in Spain, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The Irish horticulture sector is estimated to face a €4.46 million impact from Storm Éowyn. The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA), in collaboration with the Organic Growers of Ireland (OGI) and Teagasc, conducted an assessment of the initial damages. The storm occurred during a crucial planting period and had a significant impact on glasshouses. read more

In the comparison between week 4 (ending 26-01-25) and week 5 (ending 02-02-25), price changes per 100 kg varied among different countries. In Spain (ES), the price increased slightly from €94 in week 4 to €97 in week 5. Similarly, France (FR) experienced a minor decrease in price, dropping from €112 in read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia[1] z sezonu 2023/24, udostępnione przez Światową Organizację Awokado, ujawniają, że niektóre europejskie rynki są jednymi z największych konsumentów awokado, przy czym kraje takie jak Francja, Niemcy, Wielka Brytania i Włochy wszystkie odnotowały znaczne wzrosty spożycia na osobę.

[1] - The latest consumption data - najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia read more

Although the kiwi season in Greece has mostly ended, the previous season was positive compared to previous ones, according to Dimitris Tzounopoulos, sales manager for Greek kiwi exporter A.C. Meliki. "The Greek kiwi season has been very good for the producers." read more

The early onion sowing in Spain was completed about a month ago. In this instance, the acreage has been reduced by 10 to 12%, with a significant drop of over 30% in Andalusia, the main early onion growing region in Spain. However, the acreage dedicated to mid-season and late onions is still being planted. read more

During an evening that blended gastronomy, diplomacy, and business, the Embassy of Ecuador in Germany and the country's Banana Cluster organized the "Delights from the Middle of the World" dinner at the H10 Berlin Ku'damm Hotel on February 6. The event was attended by authorities and ... read more

"Pumpkins, melons, and Perla Nera watermelons are among the protagonists of the upcoming OP Francescon Senegal season," reported President Bruno Francescon. "We manage 300 hectares directly in the African country. The first deliveries of pumpkins are scheduled for the third week of February." read more

Valfrutta Fresco, a company of the Alegra Group specializing in premium 100% Made in Italy fruit and vegetables, together with MD, a major retail chain present throughout the country, have launched an important initiative to support the AIRC Foundation for cancer research: until February 23rd. read more

From February 10 to 23, the Campo de Cartagena region of Murcia, Spain, will be the meeting place for producers, crop technicians, and other professionals from the leafy vegetable sector worldwide. International seed companies will open the doors of their experimental farms to show their latest developments. read more

Another edition of Fruit Logistica has just ended in the capital of Germany, the leading country in organic food sales in EU retail with almost 34% of the total, as per the latest report by FiBL, IFOAM - Organics International. In 2022, organic food consumption saw a read more

Agricultural enterprises in the Vinnytsia region, Ukraine, are planning to double potato production and increase overall vegetable cultivation by 20% in 2025, according to the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration (OVA). This expansion is motivated by the limited vegetable supply from southern Ukraine. read more

Wielka Brytania przeznacza corocznie prawie pięć miliardów funtów na hiszpańskie owoce i warzywa, w tym m.in. na nowe ziemniaki z Majorki. Brytyjscy turyści przyczyniają się do hiszpańskiej gospodarki kwotą 13 miliardów euro rocznie poprzez turystykę. Jednak sektor rolniczy Hiszpanii również generuje miliardy. Hiszpania pozostaje kluczowa dla... read more

With an annual production of 1900 tons of pasteurized compost, which serves as a substrate for cultivation, Funghi Mara in Malalbergo (Bologna, Italy) constitutes a thriving entity in the industry and holds a significant presence. "Indeed," as Matteo Lanzi, the 42-year-old son of the founders Giuseppe and... read more

In 2024, the production of geothermal heat in the Netherlands increased once again. This is seen as crucial, according to the industry association Geothermie Nederland, as there is still a significant catch-up required to meet the target of 40-50 PJ by 2035. In 2024, 7.9 PJ (petajoules) of geothermal heat was produced. read more

Zniszczenie Elektrowni Wodnej w Kachowie w 2023 roku poważnie wpłynęło na system irygacyjny na Ukrainie, zwłaszcza w regionach południowych. Główny System Irugacyjny w Kachowie, który wcześniej zraszał tysiące hektarów ziemi uprawnej, doznał największych szkód. Przed read more

The Netherlands is the second-largest global exporter of agricultural products by value, after the United States. This includes top exports such as tomatoes, potatoes, and onions, as well as a strong presence in the vegetable sector overall. Dutch expertise plays a key role in enabling the production and. read more

Shell has decided to reduce its involvement in geothermal projects in the Netherlands. "While we believe that geothermal energy can be a significant player in the Dutch heat transition in the future, Shell does not currently see enough potential to expand its geothermal operations," a... read more

The estate located on the Costa Tropical of Granada has 120 hectares for organic avocado and mango cultivation. read more