Serbia has maintained its position as a top cherry exporter in Europe, generating revenues of nearly €59 million from exporting 42,600 tons of cherries last year, according to the Statistical Office of Serbia (RZS). The majority of these exports were sent to European Union countries, particularly. read more

iKN Italy, a leading company in managerial training and business event organization for over 35 years, updates the agenda for the 24th edition of the Retail Forum, the largest technological networking hub for the Retail world community, scheduled for October 30, 2024. read more

Venlo-based Fris-Co Fruit & Vegetables has joined the Dole group. The exporter based in Venlo has been exclusively targeting sales to Italian customers, including retailers, wholesalers, foodservice providers, and slicers, for the past 30 years. The business has now been sold to the Dole group by owner Sandra Bogaard. read more

In Ferreira do Alentejo, Beja, a 43-year-old person has been implicated in the theft of agricultural produce, which led to the seizure by the National Republican Guard (GNR) of one ton of melons and 60 kilograms of watermelon. The GNR's operation, which took place from Monday to Wednesday, aimed to... read more

CFO Marjolein Frederickx has been appointed as the new CEO of Lidl for Belgium and Luxembourg, replacing Matúš Gála who is moving to the company's international headquarters in Germany. Source: retaildetail.eu Indian retailer DMart has reported a 17.5% increase in Q1. read more

The new Conference pear crop in Belgium is looking promising this year. Weather conditions have been favorable, with adequate rainfall and temperatures conducive to fruit growth. There have been no major challenges reported so far, and growers are optimistic about the upcoming harvest. read more

The amounts of mineral fertilizers based on nitrogen and phosphorus were investigated. One significant reason for the increase, according to EU statisticians, is the sharp rise in fertilizer prices following Russia's attack on Ukraine. The imposition of sanctions also played a role. read more

Mainly towards Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Therefore, Austrian marketing prices are strongly influenced by the international price level. This was particularly evident in the past economic year, due to the scarcity caused by decreasing production areas in key EU producer countries (e.g.,). read more

After several attempts to revive the so-called Central Market Hall in Sofia, all actors have so far failed, mainly due to high rents. In 2021, Kaufland Bulgaria presented a project aimed at revitalizing both the historic meeting place for generations. read more

Grower cooperatives Koninklijke FruitMasters from the Netherlands and Belgium's Coöperatie Hoogstraten are ending their investigation into possible forms of cooperation. In November of last year, FruitMasters' Supervisory Board and the Governing Body of Coöperatie Hoogstraten agreed on a course of action. read more

Addverb, a global company specializing in robotics and warehouse automation, has announced its partnership with PekaKroef in Odiliapeel, Netherlands. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in automating PekaKroef's logistics operations through the implementation of a fully automated pallet warehouse for storage. read more

Rosja has emerged as the leading exporter of peas to China, capturing nearly half of the market and surpassing Canada within a two-year span since entering the market. According to the Union of Grain Exporters, Russia's pea exports to China reached 1.13 million tons in the 2023/24 season. read more

Cooperatives in the Mogilev region of Belarus are actively involved in the collection of forest berries and other wild products this season. A significant increase has been observed in the gathering of blueberries. Anatoly Taranov, the head of the industry and procurement department, stated that. read more

At the Russia-Latvia border in the Sebezhsky District of the Pskov Region, a state inspector from the Territorial Administration of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted a quarantine phytosanitary inspection of 20.2 tons of fresh apples grown in the Republic of Moldova. During the documentary inspection, the. read more

While global almond production is projected to increase in 2024, yields in Italy are declining due to adverse weather conditions and phytosanitary issues affecting cultivation areas. "We are anticipating a 25% decrease compared to the previous harvest, despite the campaign being." read more

The Spanish stone fruit campaign has now reached a turning point, allowing us to make initial assessments of what has happened so far. As usual, evaluations are always made in comparison to the previous year, and in this case the general impression is that the season has read more

According to Yuriy Bondaryev, a project manager and independent berry grower, berries grown in Ukraine's modern greenhouses have a clear edge over those imported into the EU market from Africa and Southern Europe. This information was shared with the magazine "Ukrainian Gardening." read more

Alongside rail transport solutions between Asia and Europe, the international transport and logistics provider now also offers intermodal services to and from various countries within Europe, such as Turkey, the UK, and Ireland. By seamlessly integrating rail and road transport, intermodal services offer... read more

The 2024 potato campaign did not start off in the best way in the Bolognese region, one of the most suitable areas in Italy for this crop. According to the analysis of Confagricoltura Bologna, there are several reasons for this: difficulties in sourcing seed potatoes, whose prices have increased. read more

The Ministry of Economy of Georgia announced on Tuesday that 500 tonnes of blueberries will be exported to the European Union and the United Kingdom as part of the Lead Generation Programme. This initiative is designed to link domestic producers with foreign buyers and enhance international market opportunities. read more