Protests in the agricultural sector in Spain earlier this year, particularly in Almeria, brought attention to the increasing tension with Morocco. Morocco was accused of engaging in unfair competition by having better conditions to sell their products compared to local producers. However, according to Plataforma Tierra de Cajamar, imports from Morocco are still on the rise. read more

In May, the fruit and vegetable department of the Grocery Retailers is experiencing growth both in terms of consumption and spending, contributing to a positive trend since the beginning of the year. There are no inflationary effects, except in fruits, while vegetables are experiencing clear deflation. After a period of difficulty, it is making a comeback. read more

Denmark: Coop Appoints Thor Skov Jørgensen as New CEO
Coop Denmark has announced the appointment of Thor Skov Jørgensen as its new chief executive officer, effective from 19th June. Jørgensen will succeed Kræn Østergaard Nielsen, who decided to step down from the role as soon as the agreement was in place. read more

With a proactive approach to expanding its export horizons, Egypt is gaining market share in the Canadian orange market, at the expense of Spain and Morocco. read more

According to analysts at EastFruit, the season for purchasing new crop raspberries for freezing has started in Serbia. Mass harvesting of raspberries has only begun in the southern regions of Serbia, while the western regions, which produce the majority of raspberries for freezing, are yet to start harvesting. read more

The Market Community Bodenseeobst eG is one of the largest EU-recognized producer organizations for fruit in Germany. Its core tasks include managing the marketing and cultivation of its members' fruit, which is marketed as 'Fruit from Lake Constance'. read more

The Market Community Bodenseeobst eG is one of the largest EU-recognized producer organizations for fruit in Germany. Its core tasks include controlling the marketing and cultivation of its members' fruit, which is marketed as 'Fruit from Lake Constance'. read more

She learned her trade at a Hungarian forwarding company before moving to the shipping agency Multimar. "We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Krisztina Kovacs, who has reliably represented the Port of Hamburg in Hungary," said Marina Basso Michael, Regional Director of Europe at HHM. read more

In a statement by Staay Food Group, Westende Fruitteelt is said to be one of the largest pear producers in the Netherlands with a production area of 135 hectares. Two of Staay's three exclusive club varieties, Dazzling Gold and Red Conference, are grown alongside traditional varieties. read more

However, lesser-known berries such as goji also find their place in Switzerland, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). In 2017, strawberries were grown on a total of 514 hectares, decreasing to 491 hectares by 2024. During the same period, the cultivation area for raspberries steadily increased to 160 hectares. read more

Recently, according to reports, there have been outright outbreaks of late blight epidemics in Denmark and the Netherlands, causing significant economic damage. High disease pressure and repeated use of an already limited selection of. read more

Fall Creek has announced the acquisition of a 50-hectare land parcel in Moara Vlasiei, Romania, from real estate developer Portland Trust. read more

Hellovidék.hu has reported that the cherry season in Hungary has started earlier than usual this year, with the harvesting of early varieties beginning in mid-May. It is expected that the majority of Hungarian cherries will be available in the market by early June. The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) is also involved in monitoring the situation. read more

Moldova is rapidly becoming a significant supplier of various fruit products to Europe. Iurie Fala from Moldova Fruct states that the country has made significant advancements in its fruit exports. "There has been substantial progress in exporting plums to Europe in recent years, and now with...". read more

With a production peak expected this week, the Strawberry Raspberry of France association is calling on consumers and retailers to support the sector. Production peak in JuneAfter a month of May marked by particularly unfavorable weather conditions for the ripening of French strawberries, the production peak is expected this week. read more

Since June 3, Lithuania has implemented a ban on the import of certain types of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus. This information was reported on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania. "To properly enforce the law 'On restrictive measures in" read more

At this year's Flower Trials, Schreurs will be showcasing its new assortment of outdoor gerberas. The company is a new participant in the Flower Trials. The event will take place from June 11th to June 14th. Schreurs' presentation will be held at Hoofdweg 81, De Kwakel, the Netherlands. read more

Staay Food Group will significantly increase its growing capacity by acquiring Westende Fruitteelt B.V. in Fijnaart. With production spread over 135 hectares, Westende Fruitteelt is one of the largest pear growers in the Netherlands. The company was established nearly 50 years ago by J. read more

After over twelve successful years, André Verkleij will be resigning from his position as General Manager of BluePrint Automation BV in The Netherlands. Starting July 1, 2024, Elbert Griffioen and Kees Nijenhuis will be promoted within the company to take over André Verkleij's role. read more

Z powodu rosnących kosztów energii, wynagrodzeń, frachtu i opakowań, rok 2023 będzie pamiętany jako bardzo wymagający i trudny dla sprzedaży organicznej. "Produkcja stała się znacząco droższa, a wszystkie obszary produkcji musiały zmagać się z ekstremalnymi warunkami pogodowymi. Wraz z
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