A Carrefour premiere: Romanian grapes on the shelf for the first time in February

Carrefour Romania is introducing Romanian grapes to its store shelves in the country for the first time in February, as part of a storage pilot project with the producers from "Cooperativa Grădina noastra" in Huși. read more

Paul van Groningen, a commercial agent from Spain, operating alongside his wife Maria Elena, reports that the Spanish greenhouse vegetable season has been successful so far. "Prices have generally been satisfactory for growers. However, the increasing virus pressure is becoming a bigger issue." read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress 2025 will take place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November. The event will include a day of presentations, discussions, and networking, followed by a day of field tours. read more

The European Union was the largest market with 32.61% of the total volume, followed by Russia with 19.42% and the USA with 13.99%. Other markets included the Middle East (11.36%) and the Southern South America (6.84%). read more

The growth conditions in the Mediterranean region have significantly improved. Both Spain, Morocco, and Italy are ready to export increasing quantities of fresh produce. Considering the weather forecast, there is also expected to be sufficient market supply in the coming week. read more

The pilot shop is located in the public arrival area of Terminal 1 on Level 1 in Section B and can be used by both visitors and travelers as well as staff. read more

The Irish roadside hospitality brand Applegreen will open 20 new M&S Food stores this year as part of a significant expansion of its partnership with the retailer. read more

On February 25, the Government of Moldova announced that India has fully opened its market for Moldovan apples. According to the official statement, on January 21, the Indian Ministry of Agriculture completed all necessary procedures and included Moldova in the list of countries permitted to export apples to India. read more

As the season for Beauty Seasons Winter Ladies® comes to a close at the end of March, it's time to reflect on the success of this hardy and long-flowering heather series. According to Marc Canders from Europlant Canders, the licensor of Beauty Seasons based in Germany, this season has been read more

While persistent rainfall had a significant negative effect on planting, harvesting, and crop yields during the past two seasons, this year sees a return to more normal conditions for carrot farming in the Hauts-de-France region. Emmanuel Schaffner, Sales Director at Verduyn, provides an overview of the present circumstances. read more

Greece is preparing for a major nationwide strike on Friday, February 28. After various sectoral strikes in recent months, a nationwide strike on November 20, and coordinated protests on January 26 and February 7, this upcoming strike is anticipated to be significant. read more

Harmoniz, a global seed company, showcased its comprehensive strategy for advancing fresh produce at Fruit Logistica 2025. The company demonstrated how strategic investments in research and development, as well as collaborative partnerships, are generating significant value throughout the supply chain. Attendees at the Harmoniz booth had the opportunity to explore these innovations. read more

Yesterday morning, a meeting on Xylella was held at Masaf, attended by the Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, and the Undersecretary Patrizio La Pietra, with the participation of representatives from the Puglia Region and agricultural associations. read more

The fruit and vegetable department of the new Lidl store opened today in Milan, at Viale Giovanni Da Cermenate 61, follows the format launched over a year ago in Italy, which has also served as a model for fruit and vegetable departments abroad. read more

The first data collected in Italy regarding the Retail channel (that of domestic consumption) highlights how in 2024, the frozen food sector confirmed its solidity, recording a further increase in consumption within households, reaching a total of 652,643. read more

Andalusia leads organic agriculture in Spain. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Andalusian Government, Consolación Vera, at the inauguration of the 'Present and Future of Agriculture' conference.

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The Peruvian mango season has not met the expectations of European importers. "In general, it has been disappointing. At certain times, the price of a box of mangoes delivered to Spain by truck has reached 5 euros, but overall, prices have mostly remained below 4 euros throughout the season." read more

In ostatnich tygodniach zaobserwowaliśmy wzrost sprzedaży związany z dwoma równoczesnymi czynnikami - spadkiem cen na krajowym rynku oraz zwiększonym popytem na produkty organiczne pochodzące z północnej Europy. Niemcy potwierdzają się jako najlepszy rynek dla tego rodzaju produkcji, gdyż... read more

The Russian market saw a 2% rise in banana prices during the week of February 18 to 24, according to Rosstat. This represents a faster growth rate compared to the previous 0.6%. Moreover, overall fruit and vegetable prices in Russia increased by 1% during the same time frame. read more

The supplies of Greek potatoes from the major growing regions of Nevrokopi and Ano Vrontou in Serres have been exhausted for some time now. On the other hand, only minimal quantities remain from the crops of southern Greece. As a result, the Greek market relies heavily on imported potatoes from other countries. read more