The persistent cold and heavy rainfall in large parts of Germany are significantly affecting certain markets. "Outdoor catering in particular is being hit hard by the current, unusual weather. Typically, the catering sector sees high sales from April to July, but some of these are now being jeopardized. read more

SPAR Kosova celebrates its five-year anniversary of developing the renowned brand. Since entering Kosovo in 2019, the licensed SPAR organization has established itself in the market, currently operating 9 company-owned stores nationwide. read more

iKN Italy, a leading company in managerial training and business event organization for over 35 years, has once again organized the Retail Leader Summit this year. The event brings together 115 top managers in the sector to discuss current trends and future innovations. read more

Według szacunków Stowarzyszenia Moldova Fruct, opartych na danych z Ministerstwa Rolnictwa, Rozwoju Regionalnego i Środowiska, w maju 2024 roku z kraju wyeksportowano niemal 15 400 ton jabłek, co dało łączną wartość 9,6 miliona dolarów (średnia cena faktury wynosiła 0,62 USD/kg). Oznacza to read more

This tydzień, Enza Zaden officially otworzyło their nowy production site w Luttelgeest, Flevoland. Na ośmiu-hektarowym terenie, wybudowali kilka obiektów do produkcji organicznych nasion warzyw, skupiając się na słodkiej papryce i ogórku. Allison Thomas, Chief Operations Officer: "The demand for organic" read more

In the small fruits category, strawberries are the undisputed queen with 70% of sales in the segment, according to data presented by the Spanish supermarket chain Eroski. read more

At a press conference, Oksana Skinder, Head of Procurement and Foreign Economic Activities at Belkoopsoyuz, announced that the organization has started procuring blueberries and chanterelle mushrooms. According to the specialist, the price for blueberries ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 euros, depending on. read more

A weak harvest year is unfolding in the most crucial cultivation areas of Serbia. "Since May, we have maintained continuous communication with our suppliers, inspecting orchards and cold storage facilities. The fruit harvested up to this point has produced notably lower yields than anticipated. In the case of strawberries, for instance, read more

The contracting company J.P. van Nieuwkoop Gouda B.V. from the Netherlands will stop operating on June 28, 2024. As a result, all of the company's cultivation and horticultural machinery and tractors are being put up for sale in an online auction at Troostwijk Auctions. The auction started at 4:00 PM on... read more

After a long and complex negotiation, ANICAV and the Producer Organizations of the Central-Southern Italy Basin have signed an Agreement for the management of the next tomato transformation campaign. The parties have confirmed the implementation of the Framework Area Contract approved in 2022 and also applied. read more

The recent visit of a GLOBALG.A.P. delegation to the International Congress of Red Fruits in Huelva, Spain, from June 19-20, 2024, was a significant event in the agricultural certification field. It served as a crucial platform for industry stakeholders, including producers and exporters. read more

In 2023, at least for the Emilia-Romagna region, it was not a good year - the floods had particularly affected the fruit producers and significantly reduced the harvest. This year, Italy is also not spared from weather fluctuations. Nevertheless, especially for read more

Between 2012 and 2022, the area used for organic farming increased in almost all EU countries. The strongest growth rates in this period were recorded in Croatia (+306%), Portugal (278%), and Bulgaria (182%). read more

"The consumers can look forward to enjoying delicious Swiss cherries in the coming weeks," according to the SOV. The cherry crops are in good condition despite the rain, resulting in excellent fruit quality. Thanks to various varieties with different read more

Currently, due to weather conditions, only small amounts of cauliflower are available. Producers in neighboring countries to Germany are also facing a similarly tight situation. German cauliflower is priced at 25 euros per unit at wholesale markets in Germany. read more

"The damages are occurring even under the rain covers, as an exception," says Dany Bylemans, director of the research facility pcfruit. For cherry growers, this now means hoping for drier weather. "Then the late varieties could still perform well," Bylemans said. read more

After the start of the blueberry harvest in southern and central Germany, the blueberry season in the open fields is now also beginning in Germany's largest blueberry cultivation area: the North German Plain. Lower Saxony, with approximately 2,200 hectares of cultivation area and around 65% of the production, is at the center of it. read more

The suggestion is part of the set of economic recommendations from the European Commission, in which Brussels points out that Spain "faces additional challenges related to a significant and growing situation of water scarcity and stress."

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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have recently announced the resumption of container transportation services to key ports in Ukraine, particularly those situated on the Black Sea. This marks the first time container shipments have resumed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. read more

The citrus export season in South Africa is gaining momentum, with volumes gradually increasing after a slightly slower start. According to Sarel Joubert, Managing Director of the exporter In2Fruit, "the season is going well, and we are shipping to various countries, including the UK, Europe, Canada, Russia, and." read more