A drop of between 30 and 40% in plum production in Extremadura, Spain's main production area for this fruit, is not leading to significantly higher prices compared to last season. This poses a challenge, especially for large companies with high costs. The abundance of small-sized plums is also impacting the market. read more

Recent severe weather conditions, such as heavy rains and hail, have resulted in the damage of numerous hectares of orchards in Moldova, significantly impacting cherry and apple production. In some districts, up to 80% of cherry orchards have been affected, making the fruit unsellable. read more

Amazon zamierza zainwestować dodatkowe 10 miliardów euro w NiemczechGigant technologiczny Amazon ogłosił plan inwestycji dodatkowych 10 miliardów euro (10,7 miliarda dolarów) w Niemczech. Firma poinformowała, że 8,8 miliarda euro zostanie przeznaczone na rozbudowę obiektów swojej spółki zajmującej się chmurą obliczeniową, Amazon Web Services, w okolicach Frankfurtu. Źródło: dw.com read more

The project "A world beyond the apple. A European flavor-filled experience" is a triennial European communication and information campaign about the different varieties of apples. The project will be disseminated in Spain and Italy with the aim of transforming the. read more

Plátano de Canarias has once again been named the most chosen brand in Spanish households in the 'Fruits and Vegetables' category for the second consecutive year, according to the 'Brand Footprint 2024', the largest

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After accompanying the Giro d'Italia caravan, the Wonderful pick-up truck resumes traveling throughout June. It will embark on a multi-stop journey, an eight-day promotional roadshow to showcase the products of the world's largest producer and processor of pistachios. read more

The tech company xFarm Technologies and Barilla, a symbol of Made in Italy food products in Italy and around the world, announce the complete digitalization of the Barilla basil supply chain. Calculation of emissions, complete traceability, and efficiency along the supply chain, these read more

Prognosfruit, the leading annual event for the apple and pear sector, will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from August 7th to 9th, 2024. Prognosfruit 2024 is organized by WAPA in collaboration with FruitVeB (Magyar Zöldség-Gyümölcs Szakmaközi Szervezet). Registrations are now open on the website. read more

Specialists from Rosselkhoznadzor have been in discussions with representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India regarding the supply of fruits and vegetables to Russia. New Delhi has expressed a desire to broaden the range of exported goods. Specifically, the read more

In May 2024, the EU average orange price was €82.68 per 100 kg, a decrease of 2.79% from the previous month and 2.76% below the 5-year average. In Spain, the price stood at €75.44 per 100 kg, slightly lower than the 5-year average. Meanwhile, in Italy, oranges were priced at €114.5 per 100 kg, marking a 14.23% decrease. read more

This Thursday at 9:00 PM, Spain and Italy will face each other in a match that will define the leadership of group B, a game that goes beyond sports to represent a historic rivalry. A competitiveness that extends beyond the field

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Zmniejszyła się średnio o 30% zapotrzebowanie na lokalnie uprawiane owoce i warzywa na Łotwie w tym roku, jak wynika z danych Mārtiņša Tronsa, członka zarządu stowarzyszenia rolników Zemnieku Saeima. Powołując się na przeprowadzone badanie wśród lokalnych producentów warzyw, owoców i jagód. Badanie wykazało, że read more

In the marketing year 2023/24, the decrease in orange and mandarin production in the EU was not offset by the higher production of lemons and grapefruits. Citrus production in the EU is mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean region. Spain and Italy are the top citrus producers in the EU, with Greece, Portugal, and [additionally, a country omitted from the original text] following closely behind. read more

On Thursday, June 13, the chrysanthemum collective VannoVa invited associates to the home of one of its founders, Guus van Leeuwen, in Kwintsheul, the Netherlands. This year, the 'Kennedy', a white single-flowered chrysanthemum, was the highlight of the event and drew in numerous visitors. This variety was especially popular. read more

Belgian strawberries were the highlight during a royal visit to Norway. VLAM collaborated with fruit and vegetable exporters and cooperatives to boost the export of Belgian strawberries during HRH Princess Astrid's visit to Norway from June 16-19. In the photo from left to right: An Gilops, Jan Jambon, Princess. read more

Today we present the fifth release for the in-depth analysis column on the evolution of the profile of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta from Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. The category under examination is... read more

In Baku, fruit prices have increased significantly, with the average cost rising from around $2 to $5, according to reports from both vendors and consumers. This surge is linked to factors like adverse weather conditions and an increase in exports to Russia. Vahid Ahmadov, a member of the Milli Majlis Committee on… read more

The agricultural and food sector is also in focus. With the campaign, VLAM hopes to be able to gain market share compared to its Dutch competitors. "Our country has a long tradition in strawberry cultivation and is strongly committed to technological innovation." read more

Unfortunately, the EU Transport Ministers' meeting in Luxembourg did not provide a signal to increase climate protection and efficiency gains in road freight transport in terms of logistics and vehicle technology. Member states had strong concerns regarding stronger EU-wide measures. read more

Like last year, the frequently changeable and cool weather during the blooming period severely affected fruit set. In addition, there were spring frosts in the second half of April, particularly affecting regions north of the Alps, including Poland, East Germany, and. read more