Po przeżyciu trzech lat zmiennych warunków pogodowych, sektory arbuza i melona w Hiszpanii przygotowują się do sezonu 2025 z ostrożnym optymizmem. Zwiększone opady deszczu i wzrost temperatur stworzyły korzystniejsze warunki dla tegorocznych zbiorów, jak wynika z dyskusji między Ministerstwem. read more

Prices of fruits and berries in Russia have increased significantly by 26% compared to last year, according to data from the "Check Index" by the OFD Platform company. Experts are warning that potential spring frosts could lead to a decrease of up to 15% in this year's apple harvest. Despite the higher prices, there is still a strong demand for fruits. read more

The tomato market was mainly controlled by shipments from the Netherlands and Belgium. Deliveries from Italy and Spain were also present. The Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) reported that there were some domestic options available as well. The supply had grown, especially with an increase in Dutch shipments. Demand, however, was not as high. read more

Turekish avocados will soon be available in the Netherlands. Ramazan Sari, the Dutch representative for the Turkish fruit exporter Exporyum, will utilize his connections to bring the fruit to the Dutch market and distribute it from there. He is enthusiastic about his new business venture, stating, "I'll be importing the...". read more

The new fig campaign has had a difficult beginning, particularly with the early figs, known as fioroni in Italy, which have always been an important part of the Apulian production sector. Although the season has not yet started in Molfetta, the harvesting and marketing of the product have already begun in Brindisi. read more

The 27th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress took place on May 27 and 28 in Valencia, with a record number of attendees. More than 700 people participated in the event, including growers, producers, marketers, representatives of the auxiliary industry, and major distribution chains in Spain. read more

The prices of potatoes in Russia have increased by 173%, leading authorities to look for supplies from Mongolia after initially purchasing from Belarus and China. The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) has identified this strategy as a step to alleviate the significant price surge. The CCD points out that... read more

The fresh-cut sector has really taken off in recent years, with more and more ready-to-eat products on the shelves. Simplyfruit, based in Northern Ireland, started processing local Bramley apples seasonally in 1987 for a local canning company. They have come a long way since then. The company read more

Last month, a group of trade enthusiasts visited Germany's prettiest supermarket in Nauen, a suburb of Berlin. This must-see location offers an entirely new supermarket experience, covering 2,500 m2 of sustainability and innovation. The concept is centered around the Sustainable Supermarket of the Future. read more

Teboza is turning 80. This company grows asparagus in the Netherlands, and for a good decade now in Spain. What started as a mixed crop farm had by the 1980s gradually evolved into solely cultivating strawberries and asparagus. In 2001, Will Teeuwen, the family business's third generation, read more

The asparagus campaign started relatively early in April due to favorable spring weather in northern France. However, in the last two weeks, the situation has completely changed due to a lack of consumption that is causing production to come to a standstill. "Nobody wants asparagus anymore. We feel that." read more

The first organic farming certification in Greece took place nearly 30 years ago and involved an orange orchard in the Peloponnese. It was conducted by DIO, which is also the country's first organic certification body. Mr. Dimitris Dimitriadis, General Director of the organization, recalls: read more

W przybliżeniu 30 procent warzyw spożywanych w Estonii w zeszłym roku zostało pozyskanych krajowo, według danych Statystycznych Estonii. Jest to spadek z 60 procent sprzed dekady. W przeciwieństwie do tego, Finlandia utrzymuje przewagę konkurencyjną, ułatwiającą to subsydia i polityka podatkowa. Raimond

Roughly 30 percent of the vegetables consumed in Estonia last year were sourced domestically, according to Statistics Estonia. This marks a decline from 60 percent a decade ago. In contrast, Finland maintains a competitive edge, facilitated by subsidies and tax policies. Raimond read more

Daimler Truck Italia, LC3 Trasporti, and Lidl Italia proudly announce the launch of an extraordinary joint initiative, marking a fundamental step towards sustainable mobility. With the delivery of the first eActros 600 in Italy, the fully electric tractor for long-haul transportation. read more

In Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region, the watermelon season has started, with local farmers exporting around 3,000 tons to international buyers while also meeting the demand in the local market. Early harvests from this region have attracted buyers from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan, according to EastFruit. read more

"We have experienced various climatic challenges during this year's growing season," reports Aurélie Ferrieux, Director of ASF Edition, a French breeding company. "There have been numerous hailstorms in both southern and northern Spain, along with excessive rain following seasons of severe drought." read more

The ornamental industry in the Netherlands is preparing for a busy week 24 filled with events. Major events such as FlowerTrials and GreenTech are scheduled, making the Netherlands once again the hub of innovation, inspiration, and networking in the floriculture and greenhouse technology sectors. read more

Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products, especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last week, ... read more

The export activities for mangoes from Bangladesh for the 2025 season have started, with the first shipment being sent to five countries, including the United States and Germany. A total of 13 metric tons of mangoes have been delivered to the U.S., Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and. read more

Mr. Jakub Krawczyk, the export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia, stated that the frost in Poland has negatively impacted production for the next season. Despite this, he mentioned that prices are rising significantly. "After the frost, we can see that the apple production for the next season. read more