In the last twenty years, many Serbian companies have upgraded their machinery to meet the latest standards. One such company is the family-owned business Flora, located in Ivanjica, which has also invested in a hot processing plant and a complete processing facility for raspberries and blackberries. This includes a laser sorter, a raspberry... read more

The grocery stores are once again advertising Iceberg lettuce extensively. The demand for Iceberg lettuce has increased recently. Due to the summer weather and the soccer season, consumers have been encouraged to grill more, making Iceberg lettuce a must-have side dish. At the same time, private retailers had to... read more

This includes, for example, Annamaria Fanelli, an agricultural scientist for Bloom Fresh. "Currently, we are focusing heavily on the development of the Red Revolution variety. The red flesh of this variety contains a high level of anthocyanins, making it particularly interesting for consumers." read more

Compagnie Fruitière, the top banana ripening network in Europe, which processes 650,000 tonnes of bananas annually through 22 distribution sites across Europe, has revealed plans to broaden its distribution and import network for tropical fruits. This expansion includes the establishment of a new office in Poland. read more

In particular, the Swiss food retail sector was anything but pleased with the plan, which was largely driven by National Councillor Christine Badertscher (Green Party). The Swiss Retail Association, representing chains such as Migros, Coop, and Denner, had objections to the proposal. read more

Onur Mustafa Ahmet, the general manager of Greek cherry exporter YAKA, stated that the weather has caused significant problems for the Greek cherry season, leading to an early end. He mentioned, "The month of June was probably the hottest June of all time in Greece. We had many days with a temperature of 38 degrees." read more

The European Commission's decision to halve funds for the promotion of agricultural products threatens the growth of Made in Italy food exports, which reached a record high of over 64 billion euros in 2023. This decision also risks nullifying the work carried out in recent years. read more

In Roggel, Netherlands, the Dutch blueberry season kicked off last Monday at Sil Moonen's farm. "It's not going to be the best year, but not the worst either. During the blooming stage, we experienced some unfavorable weather conditions, which affected pollination. As a result, we anticipate smaller berries," says the grower. read more

Agro-alimentarias Cooperatives of Spain has sent a letter this morning to the Spanish Orange and Tangerine Interprofessional Association, Intercitrus, in which it has

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Belgium: Revamped Okay Boutersem to reopen as a sustainable local supermarket on 12 July
Okay Boutersem will reopen its doors on Friday, 12 July, after a comprehensive renovation. The freshmart will feature wide aisles for a pleasant shopping experience, making it easy to choose from our extensive selection. read more

Zapotrzebowanie i konsumpcja pozostają na wysokim poziomie, ponieważ utrzymuje się zimna i deszczowa pogoda. Dostępne zapasy nadal się kurczą, ponieważ nowe odmiany sezonowe stopniowo trafiają na rynek. Sytuacja na rynku będzie trwać co najmniej jeszcze przez kolejne dwa tygodnie, dopóki nie będzie można kopnąć więcej nowych odmian ziemniaków. read more

Enza Zaden tackles business challenges with their portfolios of melon, watermelon, and pumpkin. Last week, the company held their annual Melon and Pumpkin House Fair, showcasing their latest portfolios in melon, watermelon, and pumpkin. The company not only develops different varieties read more

Assistance for farmers who have adopted the Igp standard and certification and intend to promote the production of high-quality Igp pears in Italy and abroad. This is the goal for which the Regional Council has approved a new call for proposals with a funding of 600 thousand euros. read more

In April, Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables reached 1.5 million tons, showing a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2023. In terms of value, the increase was even more significant (+16%), totaling a combined 1.8 billion euros. These are the data... read more

Mabo Tree Nursery is a tree nursery based in Randwijk, the Netherlands. Founded in 1984, the company covers over 17 hectares of field-grown trees and an additional 2 hectares of container fields. In 2016, Niels Mauritz, co-owner and the successor to his father, assumed leadership of the company. read more

"The vegetable cultivation in the areas of Northern Italy in general, and in Piedmont in particular, is significantly delayed compared to previous years. In fact, the volumes of peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, and zucchinis are noticeably lower and often fail to meet the demand." read more

ALDI has intensified its expansion in Spain in the last two years with nearly 90 new establishments, increasing its number of stores by 24% since 2022. These openings have involved the

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According to the press release from the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, frozen berries, fruits, and vegetables valued at over 1 million euros were sent to the Russian Federation. It was mentioned that certain documents were aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two countries, including... read more

From July 1 to 5, BASF|Nunhems organized a new edition of its Melon & Watermelon Business Event by Experts at its R&D center in La Palma, in Cartagena, Spain. Once again, under the slogan 'What's Next', the seed company brought together growers, marketers, and distributors from all continents to showcase. read more

In Germany, the current negotiations on collective agreements between terminal operators and labor unions have escalated into strike actions at major ports, including Bremerhaven and Hamburg. Ver.di, a trade union based in Berlin, has begun warning strikes at several terminals in anticipation of... read more