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"The data released by Eurostat showing the historical low in pesticide sales in Italy and Europe are the result of the great work of our farmers and all the technical support structures, starting from those of our cooperatives. However, it should be evaluated" read more

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The average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean exhibited significant fluctuations between week 17 (ending April 27, 2025) and week 18 (ending May 4, 2025) in different European countries. In Greece (EL), prices slightly decreased from €121 per kilogram in week 17 to €123. read more

The main agri-food markets in Northern Italy closed 2024 with solid balances, expanding projects, and a common re-launch strategy based on sustainability, innovation, and connection with the territory. Padua, Verona, and Udine, reference entities in the Italmercati network, are read more

A new wave of bad weather is about to hit Italy and this time it will spare no area of the country. Starting from Thursday, May 15th, two disturbed systems – one moving up from North Africa, the other descending from Scandinavia – will respectively affect the South and the Northeast. read more

It's still cold outside, but let's hope that these frosts are finally over, because enough is enough. There are places in Poland where the plantations are very heavily damaged, and sometimes the season is already over and there will be nothing to harvest. read more

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Gilfresh Produce, located in County Armagh, to provide Irish parsnips to M&S stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This expansion showcases M&S's ongoing commitment to supporting local farming practices. Gilfresh. read more

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced the completion of Phase 1 of the Helskie Quay upgrade at its Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Gdynia, Poland. This project, carried out in coordination with the Port of Gdynia Authority, is part of a two-phase initiative. read more

Yesterday, the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida visited the Eleuteri farm in Monte Urano (Fermo), in the heart of the Marche fruit district. Welcoming the minister was Marco Eleuteri, the owner of the company that has transformed the flat peach Saturnia into a read more

The zbiorów moreli rozpoczęła się w południowych Włoszech, w regionach Basilicata, konkretnie w okolicach Pisticci i Metapont w prowincji Matera, oraz w prowincji Foggia w Apulii, które wyłaniają się jako kluczowe strefy produkcji. W miarę nadejścia wczesnego lata, lokalne sady zaczynają dostarczać swoich pierwszych moreli. read more

The new potato season in Spain is currently halfway through and has been characterized by abundant rainfall, in contrast to the drought experienced in 2024. There are six weeks left for harvesting, with crops from Murcia, Valencia, and Seville being harvested. read more

The Swedish restaurant chain Holy Greens has furthered its dedication to using locally sourced ingredients by entering into a new partnership with Odlarlaget, a prominent Swedish producer organization specializing in greenhouse-grown vegetables. This partnership ensures a steady supply of Swedish-grown tomatoes from Elleholms. read more

With the arrival of early summer, the harvesting season for one of Europe's most popular stone fruits begins in Southern Italy: the apricot. The Basilicata region - especially the cultivation areas around Pisticci and Metaponto (Province of Matera) - is among the most important production locations. read more

With the arrival of early summer, the harvesting season for one of Europe's most popular stone fruits begins in Southern Italy: the apricot. The Basilicata region - particularly the growing areas around Pisticci and Metapontum (Province of Matera) - is one of the most important production locations. read more

The agricultural chamber of Upper Austria has announced that so far, the farmland throughout the state has been cultivated in perfect condition and according to the planned schedule. Therefore, sowings and plantings have been carried out since mid-February according to their precise "crop plan," allowing many. read more

Thanks to solar energy, the greenhouses in Southern Europe ensure efficient and environmentally friendly production. This system allows for high-quality cultivation with low CO₂ emissions and efficient water usage in the spring. Additionally, it guarantees production. read more

The two companies and brands will remain completely independent, with KRONEN's production sites in Kehl and Achern in Germany, as well as Urschel's in Chesterton, USA, continuing to operate as usual. read more

Producers in eastern Spain are evaluating the consequences of the severe storms that have hit the region in the past week. read more

The selling season for Australian almonds for 2025-26 has started off strong, with higher export volumes to major manufacturing centers such as Turkey and Spain, as well as sustained demand from key markets like China and India. The favorable weather conditions during the dry harvest are anticipated to lead to... read more

On May 1, 2024, Jari van Langen founded Veg-Europe. A year later, he has no regrets about becoming self-employed. Veg-Europe focuses on exporting field and greenhouse vegetables, with France as its primary destination. "I lived in France for eight years because my parents had a dairy farm there." read more