Effective July 1, 2024, Olympic Food Group will acquire the commercial operations of the Greek Grape Company (GGC). GGC, with its 30 hectares, is one of the largest grape cultivation sites in Greece. This acquisition will enhance Olympic Food Group's capabilities in the grape industry.
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Cesena Market: Stone fruits are yet to take off.
2024-07-04 00:00
The drupe campaign is progressing with ups and downs, in line with the weather conditions that have been characterizing Northern Italy for the past couple of months. To assess the situation, we visited the fruit and vegetable market in Cesena, a key reference point for Romagna's production.
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Armenia is trying to diversify its agricultural exports.
2024-07-04 00:00
According to Armenpress, Deputy Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan stated at a press conference that an average of 58% of Armenia's agri-food products are exported to Russia. He was addressing the issue of export diversification. Khojoyan also mentioned that in 2024, four international exhibitions were...
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Italy: Ferrini re-elected president of the Pistoia Nursery District
2024-07-04 00:00
Prof. Francesco Ferrini has been re-elected for another three-year term on 1 July by the assembly of the Pistoia Ornamental Nursery District. His goal is to "internationalize the District". Next steps include initiating the process.
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Greece has experienced an increase in the import of fruits and vegetables in the first half of 2024.
2024-07-04 00:00
Fruit and vegetable imports in Greece have increased by 12.49% in the first half of 2024, reaching a total of 420,525 tons. This is a significant rise from 373,845 tons imported during the same period in 2023, according to a report by INCOFRUIT-HELLAS, the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable and Juice Exporters.
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The avocado toast experience combines Spreafico and Morato.
2024-07-04 00:00
Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for over 65 years, and Morato, the next-generation bakery designed for creative souls and taste explorers, are pleased to announce a new collaboration: the "Avocado Toast Experience".
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"Z Galkią osiągamy sukces w realizacji celu zwiększenia spożycia melona Galia w Europie"
2024-07-04 00:00
The Galkia® campaign has officially begun. This Galia melon, created with BASF|Nunhems® genetics and featuring the classic flavor and aroma of the fruit grown by Fruca, Gregal, and Jimbofresh, is making its way back to shelves in Europe and Spain. It is already making a significant impact on the consumption of this fruit.
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The technical-managerial training program promoted by Agenzia ICE 'Lab Innova for Africa – Senegal', which is part of the 'Lab Innova for Africa' project, aims to provide comprehensive support and coaching to assist in the development and internationalization of African companies in the agribusiness sector.
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HDG Survey Group has acquired Otflow.
2024-07-04 00:00
Starting from July 1st, the HDG Survey Group has acquired Otflow. This acquisition expands the group's services, which already include HDG The Fruit Consultants, HDG Ibérica, Fruitify Experts, HDG Germany, Agri Software, and the HDG Academy. The group has locations in the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain.
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A growing market for French bananas
2024-07-04 00:00
Rok 2023 był trudny, ale w 2024 wydaje się, że banany z Gwadelupy i Martyniki powracają do formy, z "dobrym impulsem" w produkcji i stabilnymi cenami. UGPBAN w tym roku powtarza operację KM97 Tour de France. Pierre Monteux, dyrektor UGPBAN, podsumowuje sytuację.
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Mercadona celebrates its fifth anniversary in Portugal.
2024-07-04 00:00
UK: Tesco workers set for $38 million shares windfall
More than 20,000 Tesco employees will share a windfall profit of over 30 million pounds ($38 million) from maturing stock schemes, the British supermarket group announced on Wednesday. The retailer mentioned that the employees, predominantly working in stores, are set to benefit from this scheme. read more
More than 20,000 Tesco employees will share a windfall profit of over 30 million pounds ($38 million) from maturing stock schemes, the British supermarket group announced on Wednesday. The retailer mentioned that the employees, predominantly working in stores, are set to benefit from this scheme. read more
Spreafico and Morato launch the Avocado Toast Experience.
2024-07-04 00:00
Co-marketing project between Spreafico Francesco & F.lli and Morato, the next-generation bakery, for an Avocado Toast Experience. The collaboration aims to enhance the quality of Hass Spreafico avocado and the deliciousness of Morato's American Sandwich Rye bread. Displays
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Interpera 2024 sets a new record for attendance and is endorsed by the Portuguese Minister of Agriculture.
2024-07-04 00:00
Interpera, the international pear congress, held this year in Portugal on 26 and 27 June, recorded the best attendance figures of the last 10 years. Around 200 producers, researchers, and national and international companies from the sector met in the Oeste region, where Rocha pear production...
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Olympic Food Group has acquired Greek Grape Company.
2024-07-03 19:00
The Dutch fresh produce company Olympic Food Group (OFG) has acquired Greek Grape Company (GGC), one of Greece's major producers of white and red seedless table grapes, as disclosed by Fruitnet.
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Italy: "Agrisolar Park" program enjoys high demand.
2024-07-03 16:00
With a total of 2.35 billion euros, the construction of photovoltaic (PV) systems on commercially used buildings in the agricultural and food industry is to be promoted. The funds primarily come from the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
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Czech Republic: Frost decimates fruit harvest
2024-07-03 14:00
According to this, the apple harvest has been particularly affected. In Bohemia, 90% of the apple production has been destroyed. Traditionally, the spring frost mainly affects more delicate fruit varieties such as apricots, peaches, plums, and cherries. However, this year there was a slight decrease in.
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Poland: Rajpol invests in a large dried fruit facility near Warsaw.
2024-07-03 09:00
There, among other things, apple flakes and cubes are produced, which are an important component of food products such as muesli blends or muesli bars. This is reported by the Dutch agricultural news service 'Agroberichten Buitenland' referring to a report from.
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Hungary: Below-average cherry harvest expected
2024-07-03 09:00
Lower yields can be observed not only in Hungary, but also in other parts of Europe. According to the expectations of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), Hungarian cherries can therefore have a favorable position on the market.
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Price escalation for fruits and vegetables in Russia The increasing prices of fruits and vegetables in Russia.
2024-07-03 00:00
Throughout 2024, Russia has experienced a significant increase in prices for various types of fruits and vegetables, surpassing the usual seasonal fluctuations, according to a report by Izvestia citing statistical data from Rusprodsoyuz. In particular, the price of apples increased by 30 percent, reaching 159.8 rubles per.
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Sipcam Oxon SpA acquires distribution assets from Phyteurop S.A.
2024-07-03 00:00