Annually in Germany, approximately 11 million tons of food waste are generated along the entire food supply chain, with 6.5 million tons of that coming from households alone. This includes unavoidable items such as fruit and nut shells, coffee grounds, and bones, but food waste also includes... read more

In November of last year, the supervisory board of FruitMasters and the board of directors of Coöperatie Hoogstraten agreed to initiate a process to explore potential cooperation paths. The potential collaboration was aimed at promoting growth ambitions and strengthening their joint position as... read more

This milestone confirms the efforts of Swiss fruit growing and sets the path for the future. Starting in 2025, consumers will enjoy even more sustainable cherries and plums. It is another step in the right direction. The industry program "Sustainability" read more

After an above-average warm start to the year (January, February, and March), extreme frost events followed. In combination with vegetation starting around three weeks earlier than usual, a week-long frost from April 16 caused severe damage. read more

In comparison to the regulations for the last school year, the share of organic products and the compensation for suppliers have been adjusted. This was announced by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Quality, and Nature, Femke Wiersma, to the Lower House. In the national strategy for... read more

Furthermore, they also aim to combat illegal work and fight against price dumping, because "top products made in Italy must be associated not only with the undisputed quality of Italian products, but also with the dignity of farmers," he explained. Additionally read more

Raspberries, blackberries, red currants, and gooseberries also started ripening ahead of schedule. According to forecasts from the State Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the fruit industry can expect a moderately good berry harvest this year. read more

Według analiz rynku hurtowego "Shuvar" z Ukrainy, cena krajowych gruszek pozostaje niezmieniona od początku lipca, utrzymując się na poziomie 60 UAH/kg. Jednakże cena ta jest wyższa niż w tym samym okresie w zeszłym roku - zauważa Tetiana Popovych, szefowa.

According to analytics from the wholesale market "Shuvar" in Ukraine, the price for domestic pears has remained unchanged since the beginning of July, holding steady at 60 UAH/kg. However, this price is higher than it was during the same period last year, notes Tetiana Popovych, the head. read more

In the last ten years, from 2014 to 2023, the role of discount stores in Italy has grown significantly, with a substantial doubling of total turnover (+120%), bringing their market share close to a quarter of the total Retail Distribution (23.7%), becoming, in all respects, a prevalent format. read more

BayWa's stock plummeted by as much as 35% after the news of an external investigation into its financial restructuring options was announced. The Munich-based conglomerate, which is renowned for its trading activities in agricultural supplies and produce, recognized the necessity for restructuring due to a "tense" situation. read more

According to specialist Vladimir Kosov from Rosselkhoznadzor, the import of vegetables and fruits to the Rostov region in Russia has increased. Previously, the region received large shipments of vegetables and fruits from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Egypt, and Iran. read more

UK: Ocado surges after shoppers start spending more online again

Shares of Ocado Group Plc surged as the provider of robotic warehouses narrowed its losses, despite delays from some key customers. The British company nearly halved its pre-tax loss for the first half of the year to £154 million. read more

"Today in Brussels, at the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting, the first meeting of the Hungarian Presidency's semester took place. It was a day of important work, dialogue, and discussion, during which I reiterated, in my speech, our firm support." read more

Rospatent, the Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property, announced on July 12 that Russia has appropriated the Ukrainian brand "Melitopol Cherry", as reported by the Russian news agency TASS. This makes "Melitopol Cherry" the first regional brand from the new territories of Russia. read more

In Dăbuleni, a southern Romanian town known for its watermelon production, growers are currently dealing with market saturation caused by an unusual ripening pattern that led to all crops reaching maturity at the same time. As a result, there has been a significant decrease in prices, with watermelons that previously sold for 3-4 Romanian read more

The commercialization of Dolce Passione watermelons is in full swing, and with the current temperatures, demand is increasing both in Italy and abroad. The Consortium held a double presentation on July 11th: the first one in the fields at the "Sovrani Gabriele" agricultural company in Gualdo. read more

In a context of inheritance from the high inflation rates recorded in Spain in recent years, closing 2021 at 6.5%, 2022 at 5.7%, and 2023 at 3.1%, in 2023 the business strategy of... read more

A mixed picture emerges from the nearly 14,000 food products sold in Italian supermarkets and hypermarkets that highlight the presence of a beneficial ingredient on the label: the new edition of the Immagino Observatory by GS1 Italy, a semi-annual study monitoring phenomena of. read more

A Russian state-operated news outlet has reported an initial agreement with North Korea to purchase apples, in an effort to make up for an expected shortfall in Russia's apple production this year. The details of the quantity and timeline of these imports have not been disclosed yet. read more

For several months now, the economic news in Russia has been disproportionately focused on the fresh produce sector. Furthermore, ordinary beetroots have become the hottest topic of economic debates in the country with the largest deposits of the most precious resources on Earth. However, it seems... read more