W 23rd week, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €112/100 kgs in the Netherlands, €96/100 kgs in Belgium, €114/100 kgs in Spain, and €117/100 kgs in France. The average wholesale prices of bananas produced within Europe were... read more

In the city of Kherson, Ukraine, locals persist in cultivating flowers despite facing daily dangers and shelling. Julia, a worker at one of the flower nurseries, recalls moments when shrapnel from Russian shells fell among the flowerpots. She and her colleagues care for the flowers on a daily basis, despite the risks involved. read more

Tomato growers and consumers will soon have the opportunity to enjoy a new type of tricolour cherry tomato. Rapsodia, a new cherry tomato variety from the Genetic Plant Resources Bank (BRGV), has been developed after over 20 years of research and is currently awaiting patent approval. This new variety "promises" to offer a unique and flavorful addition to the tomato market. read more

Transport and Logistics Netherlands (TLN), representing 5,000 Dutch transport entities, has raised concerns about significant delays and insufficient conditions at UK border posts post-Brexit. TLN has reported average delays of over four hours, with some cases lasting up to 20 hours, attributing these issues to new regulations. read more

In the last five years, Egypt has greatly increased its exports of vegetables and fruits to Poland, almost doubling the volume according to reports from EastFruit. By the end of 2023, Egypt rose to the ninth position in the supplier rankings for these commodities in the Polish market, a significant accomplishment. read more

Transport and Logistics Netherlands (TLN), representing 5,000 Dutch transport entities, has raised concerns about significant delays and poor conditions at UK border posts following Brexit. TLN reports average delays of over four hours, with some instances of holds lasting up to 20 hours, attributing these issues to new regulations. read more

Carrefour supports Spain. If the team wins their first match against Croatia, the company will apply a 50% discount on purchases of all wines, cava, and champagne to celebrate the team's victory. read more

The plants are also grown vertically because melon plants are related to cucumber plants, among others. Therefore, they can also grow vertically, guided by wires. read more

Not only in Germany and Europe, but also in the global onion market, the 2023/24 season was turbulent. Export bans in India and Egypt, as well as a large supply of Chinese onions, impacted the European market. After the first half of the season, read more

New, agronomically simple and high-density cultivation techniques are emerging in hazelnut cultivation in Italy, although skepticism is still widespread because people are often hesitant to open up to innovation. The vast majority of hazelnut plantations worldwide are managed using traditional methods. read more

In Hornigi (near Warka, Poland), on Magdalena and Matusz Włodarczyk's farm, the world's largest collection of commercially produced strawberry varieties has been established. It is a nearly two-hectare plantation on raised beds, where 40 different varieties of strawberries have been planted. read more

EastFruit analysts have observed that spring frosts and hail have led to substantial damage to fruit production in Russia and Belarus. Apple and pear crops have been especially affected, with some regions reporting losses of up to 70% of the potential harvest. read more

In Ireland, strawberries have been recognized as the leading fruit in terms of market value, a revelation that aligns with the commencement of the strawberry season. This development has been positively received by the country's strawberry growers, including Cornelius Traas from Cahir. read more

According to the regional directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, teams from The Gendarmerie and the "Border Police" have started a coordinated effort to protect cherry plantations and the purchasing of the harvest as part of a specialized security and prevention operation. read more

Just five years ago, the Roelandt family, one of Belgium's leading industrial bakeries, and the Desoete family joined forces, marking the inception of DSR Logistics. In early 2020, the Desoete family acquired the remaining shares from the Roelandt family. For Robin (27) and his brother, Laurens read more

Those who are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle know how challenging it can be to choose fresh, nutritious, and healthy snacks to curb hunger between meals. Freshkia, the innovative brand from the Foodiverse group in Spain, is showcasing its range of healthy and innovative snacks. read more

The recent article published on our platform, regarding the little importance given to organic products in Italy, authored by our Retail expert Giampaolo Ferri (click here for more details), has triggered reactions from several producers who have written to us agreeing with the thesis. read more

On June 11, BelOrta, in collaboration with Aldi, officially launched the Belgian cherry season. The first cherries were provided by grower Benny Herbots from Zoutleeuw and were purchased by Aldi Belgium for €5,000. BelOrta then matched this amount, enabling a donation of read more

W mieście Varėna na Litwie można znaleźć więcej grzybów niż ludzi. Litewskie kurki zyskują popularność w Europie, szczególnie w Niemczech. Marius Juškevičius, dyrektor wykonawczy JSC M&KO, eksporterów grzybów z krajów bałtyckich, mówi: "Jesteśmy zadowoleni, że nasze". read more

In Germany, many family-owned businesses produce and sell strawberries. They work tirelessly throughout the year to provide freshly harvested fruits from local cultivation to the numerous strawberry enthusiasts in the country during the summer months. Ultimately, locals appreciate homegrown strawberries. read more