Carrot specialist Verduyn has recently constructed a new cutting-edge production facility in Wancourt (Pas-de-Calais). Emmanuel Schaffner, the sales director of Verduyn France, discusses the new plant, which is set to start operations in September. "All our products will be packaged in France." read more

This year, Hungary's watermelon season has started two weeks earlier than usual, without any frost damage. Minister of Agriculture, István Nagy, announced this through a video on his social media. He also mentioned the increasing trend in watermelon exports and stable domestic consumption. read more

Several factors are responsible for this decline, including the alternation following a productive year in 2023 for some varieties, insufficient cold in the winter, as well as flower and fruit drop after storms in the spring and summer. read more

Massimiliano Del Core, President of the Commission for Table Grapes (Cut - Commissione Uva da Tavola), commented on the start of the season in Apulia and Sicily as follows: "In Sicily, the season that has already begun is of good quality and is being well received by both producers and the market." read more

This corresponds to an area the size of Malta. Since 2019, the ecological area of the Federal Republic has thus grown by 17.1%. In the past five years, the number of organic farms has increased by 2,570, according to the ministry, so that currently 36,680 farms in Germany are practicing organic farming. read more

The focus is on five strategic elements: development of soil-independent cultivation methods, water conservation, increasing the negotiating power of the consortium, digitalization of production processes, and consumer education. And it starts early, for example, with the "Magica Terra" initiative. read more

Kees Oskam stated: "After a very intense period, I can now announce with joy and pride that the Van Kessel family has become the new owner of the Oskam companies." Kees Oskam cites reaching retirement age and the absence of a successor within the family as the reasons.

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Kees Oskam stated: "After a very intense period, I can now announce with joy and pride that the Van Kessel family has become the new owner of the Oskam companies." Kees Oskam cites reaching retirement age and the lack of a successor within the company as reasons for this decision.

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For many years, numerous tree nurseries in one of the largest European tree production regions, the Ammerland, and the area surrounding the city of Oldenburg in northwestern Germany have invited customers and colleagues to visit their nurseries and production fields. August 19-23, 2024. read more

The last week of June marked the end of the 2024 strawberry campaign, with a completely satisfactory balance both in quantitative and qualitative terms. The main theme was the weather trend, which, unlike in 2023, played a positive role. Spring.

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Since 1989, Torremesa, a company based in Cadiz, Spain, has been specializing in the production of table grapes on its farm along the Atlantic coast, situated between the towns of Rota and Chipiona. This makes it one of the earliest producers in Europe. "We are just starting the table grape read more

The Verona Igp fishing campaign is at the starting line, and it has just begun to be distributed in the stores of the Veneto and Lombardy regions. After last year's test, the consortium's foundations are becoming stronger with the entry of around ten new companies. read more

Guillaume Beuscart leaves Intermarché Belgium. With the integration of Mestdagh stores into Intermarché Belgium now complete, Guillaume Beuscart has finished his role at the Musketeers. Secretary General Fabian Durieux will take over as Executive Director. Source: retaildetail.eu Portugal: Lidl. read more

In 2024, Statistics Estonia and the Estonian Agricultural Registers and Information Board (ARIB) reported a slight decrease in agricultural land, amounting to 983,400 hectares. This marked a reduction of 4,400 hectares compared to the previous year. The decline affected both arable land and designated areas for agriculture. read more

The southern regions of Russia, including the Rostov and Volgograd regions, are experiencing severe crop problems caused by extreme weather conditions. A state of emergency was declared in the Rostov region on June 11 due to drought, following abnormal frosts in May that had already harmed the region. read more

The demand for melons and watermelons is still not optimal, due to the unstable weather in the North. The same goes for peaches and nectarines, whose high production is causing prices to drop. On the other hand, we have incoming varieties of Cot apricots, Portici, Farbaly, and Faralia, and for plums, Goccia d'oro.

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Senior officials from India and the United Kingdom are set to hold the 14th round of negotiations on a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) this month, following the election of the UK's new government. The discussions aim to address remaining issues in the goods and services sectors, with both countries seeking to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. read more

Asaja, the Agricultural Association of Young Farmers, recently presented the budget for the vegetable campaign 2023-2024 in Almería. read more

In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the European market, CapGen Seeds has officially established CapGen Seeds Italy with the opening of a new branch in the south of the country, in the region of Sicily. This move not only reaffirms the company's commitment to the market, but also aims to capitalize on the growing demand for high-quality seeds in the region. read more

In Greece, especially in the Peloponnese region, agricultural practices are adapting to climate change by transitioning to the cultivation of subtropical crops. The past two dry winters have posed challenges to traditional farming methods but have also created favorable conditions for crops such as mangoes and avocados. read more