Fresh Select Rungis, located in the Rungis market, specializes in products sourced from Portugal. "We are based in Portugal to ensure close proximity to farmers and directly inspect the quality of produce in the fields. We have recently received grelos, a type of broccoli root harvested. read more

W okresie Bożego Narodzenia w Finlandii konsumpcja czerwonych jabłek idzie w parze z coraz bardziej egzotycznymi owocami. Według Kaisy Malmberg, dyrektora generalnego firmy Satotukku należącej do Greenfood, wiodącego importera i sprzedawcy hurtowego świeżych owoców i warzyw w Finlandii, "Czerwone jabłka z odmiany Red Delicious sprzedają się dobrze, tylko przed..." read more

His family business has been importing fresh produce from Spain for over 60 years. "Spain plays a crucial role in providing Europe with citrus fruits, leafy greens, and greenhouse vegetables, especially during the winter months," he explains. "Despite facing various challenges, including the recent storm DANA, imports from Spain continue to flow smoothly." Christiaan van Ravenswaaij emphasizes the importance of Spain in the European fresh produce market and the resilience of the supply chain despite external factors. read more

UK retailers report gloomy run-up to Christmas, CBI says

British retailers have reported a disappointing period leading up to the Christmas holidays, with sales declining once again and businesses expressing concerns about increased costs in 2025, according to the Confederation of British Industry. The CBI's monthly retail sales headline balance... read more

In 1600s Germany, Christmas trees were decorated with apples to commemorate Adam and Eve Day on December 24. This tradition involved "Paradise Trees" used in plays that recounted the story of Adam and Eve. Apples represented the forbidden fruit, and trees were set up in homes for the holiday. read more

W swoim corocznym raporcie na rok 2024 platforma Flywheel sklasyfikowała czołowe giganty handlu spożywczego w Europie na podstawie prognoz sprzedaży brutto. Grupa Schwarz, firma matka Lidla, jest niekwestionowanym liderem tej listy, osiągając szacowane przychody w wysokości 186 000 milionów euro, co znacznie przewyższa konkurentów. Grupa Rewe. read more

"Trading is sometimes no longer fun," says Oscar van Turenhout from OV Fruit. While this may sound grim, the truth is that the fruit and vegetable trading industry is becoming more challenging. Oscar elaborates on the difficulties, particularly when it comes to importing fruits and vegetables from Spain. Spanish products encounter read more

A DANA storm hit southern Spain just as the European market was transitioning to Spanish greenhouse vegetables. Two weeks later, torrential rains followed. Despite damage to an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 hectares of greenhouses, supplies remain steady. "There's varying levels of damage," says Jan van der Blom of… read more

According to The Moscow Times, citing data from Rosstat, the annual increase in food prices has reached 10.9%, the highest rate since November 2022. "Inflation in Russia continues to accelerate despite the Central Bank's interest rate hikes and the government's attempts to regulate prices." read more

The Gijbels family from Belgium owns three fresh produce companies: two wholesalers in Belgium and a cultivation and trading company in Spain. In addition, they have a transport company with 45 refrigerated trucks. This makes it clear that Euro Gijbels is active throughout Europe in terms of both production and distribution. read more

The clementine mandarin, known for its slightly flat bottom, is a highly coveted variety in international markets, including those in the EU. However, the detection of prohibited pesticides in some shipments from Albania to EU nations, particularly at border crossings in Croatia, has raised concerns about the fruit's safety and compliance with regulations. read more

Mandersloot Transport recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. What started as a small family business transporting chickens and rabbits from the Netherlands to Poland has evolved into a global player in the transportation and logistics industry. The company now operates six branches in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany. read more

Portugal: Aldi opens new supermarket in Parchal
German supermarket chain Aldi has opened a new two-storey store in Parchal, Lagoa, its 22nd in the Algarve. Located on Rua Infante de Sagres, in Parchal's new bustling commercial area, the supermarket boasts a 1,100sqm sales area, offering the usual... read more

Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Lithuania have banned the import of Albanian citrus fruits after tests revealed excessive levels of pesticides in the produce. The mandarins were found to contain chlorpyrifos and phosmet, chemicals whose consumption poses significant side effects to human health. read more

There is a massive presence of clementines in the markets, which are overshadowing the demand for mandarins; as for oranges, the demand is shifting towards the Tarocco variety. There is also a growing commercialization of some traditional Christmas products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and dried lentils. read more

"As 2024 comes to an end - a year that has brought us a lot of satisfaction here in Italy - we are preparing for the upcoming season. We will begin with deliveries of bare-root plants, followed by plants in pots starting from spring. The Italian nursery Vivai Magalotti Quarto will be... read more

"Unless it rains again, we expect to be working and selling clementines throughout January," says Gianni Martucci of Martucci Srl, an Apulian company that distributes citrus fruit in Italy and certain parts of Europe. There have been no major fluctuations in recent weeks, but compared to the read more

W okresie Bożego Narodzenia w Finlandii konsumpcja czerwonych jabłek idzie w parze z coraz bardziej egzotycznymi owocami. Według Kaisy Malmberg, dyrektora generalnego Satotukku, firmy Greenfood, wiodącego importera i hurtownika świeżych owoców i warzyw w Finlandii, "Czerwone jabłka Red Delicious sprzedają się dobrze, tylko przed" read more

The Ulster Farmers' Union has expressed worries about supermarkets offering significant discounts on vegetables and potatoes in the lead-up to Christmas. While this may benefit consumers in the short run, it poses a risk to the long-term sustainability of local farming in Northern Ireland. read more

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) reported a record 85% of all bookings made online last month. "This achievement underscores the success of its myCargo digital platform." "The myCargo platform is central to AFKLMP's channel strategy, designed to meet customers' increasing demands for. read more