The Irish banana distributor Fyffes has strengthened its sales team by appointing Athy man Sean Purcell as its new Head of Sales. A marketing graduate from UCD, Sean is an experienced sales professional who has held several senior positions in Ireland and overseas. read more

"Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: a bridge between Italy and Hungary" is the bilateral workshop that connected Italian and Hungarian producers of medicinal and aromatic plants to explore new opportunities for cooperation. The event took place in Budapest in recent days. read more

"We are pleased with the positive feedback we have received for our special Christmas packaging. It has been well-received both in Italy and internationally, including in countries such as Austria, Germany, and Switzerland," says Gionatan Elmi of Mitica, a company specializing in chestnuts and marrons. In recent weeks, the company has launched... read more

Located in Boffalora sopra Ticino (Milan), FIMAT will contribute to expanding the group's portfolio of eco-sustainable fiber packaging solutions, consolidating its industrial presence in northern Italy, a region. read more

Belarus has imposed a ban on the export of potatoes, making it necessary to obtain special permits for such transactions. This measure is intended to safeguard the country's food security and stabilize the local market. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus is striving to ensure a sufficient supply within the country. read more

According to EastFruit, Russian authorities have prohibited the publication of the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) deflator index by the research holding ROMIR. This index revealed much higher price growth rates than the official figures from Rosstat, which had displeased the Putin regime. read more

Prices for oranges in Ukraine have increased by 15-20% compared to last year, now ranging from €1.8 to €2.7 per kilogram. Mandarins are priced between €2 and €2.7 per kilogram, while clementines, a hybrid of oranges and mandarins, cost 1.13-1.36 euros per kilogram. read more

The Russian government has stopped the publication of the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) deflator index by ROMIR research holding. This index, which showed price growth rates higher than those officially reported by Rosstat, has been suspended as it approached an annual price growth rate of. read more

A study conducted by La Unió Llauradora i Ramadera reveals that the agricultural trade balance between the Mercosur countries and Spain is already clearly negative for our interests for the products most affected by the agreement, with a deficit in terms of volume of more than 240,000. read more

Starting this week, Creta Star oranges, grown on the island of Crete, are once again available through Gebrs van Aarle. Thanks to an exclusive partnership with the Greek family-owned company Synergatiki, consumers can enjoy the finest tree-ripened hand-picked oranges from Greece. "With their read more

Święta zbliżają się wielkimi krokami, a firma Svensson Netherlands kończy rok w wyjątkowy sposób. Zamiast tradycyjnej kartki świątecznej lub noworocznych życzeń, w tym roku firma postawiła na muzyczne zaskoczenie: „Svenssong”. Wesołe świąteczne pozdrowienia, specjalnie stworzone, aby podziękować. read more

Starting from the labels of products sold in supermarkets and hypermarkets to identify the information and claims that have the greatest impact on purchasing choices, but also to outline the trends and evolution of the consumer market from the perspective of producers and retailers. This is read more

Organic yellow kiwifruit is becoming increasingly popular in Italy, Belgium, and Greece, as reported by the supporters of It’s Bio, a marketing initiative funded by the European Union and the Italian association AOP Gruppo Vi.Va. read more

According to EPAL, the members Roland Heinz (Mercer Torgau GmbH), Wolfgang Heuermann (Anreu GmbH), and Johannes Krenzer (Aloysius Krenzer GmbH & Co. KG) have been appointed to the advisory board. read more

Designing a new food product that meets consumer requirements and legal regulations can take up to two years and cost millions. The goal of the EU-funded project OptiSignFood was therefore to accelerate this process and make it more cost-effective. read more

During the pandemic, Picadeli experienced a massive 92% decrease in revenue. However, the company reportedly demonstrated adaptability and emerged stronger from the crisis. With the opening of its 300th store in Berlin, Picadeli is on a path to success and plans to expand its network. read more

Supermarket prices in France decreased in November. The prices of commonly purchased items in French supermarkets and hypermarkets dropped by 0.7% in November 2024 compared to the same month the previous year, as reported by Insee, the French statistics agency. Source: esmmagazine.com UK: Asda read more

Graphic Packaging International, a company specializing in sustainable consumer packaging, has partnered with Elaborados Naturales, a leading provider of refrigerated potato products sold at major retailers, to introduce its PaperSeal Shape paperboard tray to the Spanish retail market. This marks the first time that... read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is breaking new ground in the world of industrial tomatoes, doing so in its own way to create concrete added value to a pillar of the Made in Italy agri-food sector. The protagonist of this journey is Redix: the prismatic variety that stands out for its production and quality. read more

Według informacji ze strony EastFruit, Białoruś niedawno wprowadziła zakaz eksportu ziemniaków obawiając się gwałtownego wzrostu cen. Decyzja ta ma na celu zapewnienie bezpieczeństwa żywnościowego kraju i stabilizację krajowego rynku. read more