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Las importaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas registraron un crecimiento interanual tanto en volumen como en valor para el período de enero a febrero.

Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables recorded year-on-year growth in both volume and value for the January-February period. read more

Amoéba has obtained permission to conduct large-scale trials of its biocontrol product Axpera in the Netherlands. The authorization was granted by the College for the Authorization of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (CTGB), the Dutch authority responsible for crop protection. This permit allows for the testing of Axpera on fruits and vegetables. read more

Batata doce is a root vegetable that has become increasingly popular in Europe. Pat Fitzgerald, CEO of NativaLand Ireland, notes that imports of sweet potatoes into the European Union are on the rise, with a growing emphasis on sourcing from Egypt and South Africa. read more

A total of 5,033 compensation claims for frost damage have been submitted by farmers across Bulgaria following the cold weather spell in April, covering over 121,405 hectares, as reported by Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Kapitanov. On Monday, Kapitanov, along with Deputy Minister read more

Growers are invited to attend the opening of the Dutch Lily Days on Tuesday, June 3, at De Jong Lelies in Andijk! During the opening on June 3, Sjaak van der Tak, the former chair of the Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Association (LTO), will give a speech. There will be a special focus. read more

"Macfrut is a trade fair that looks towards the future." With these words, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, cut the ribbon at the 42nd edition of Macfrut, which started under the best expectations in terms of attendance. The significance of read more

STOV Desna, an agricultural enterprise in northern Ukraine, plans to build a modern potato storage facility by the end of this year, funded through the government's "Affordable Loans 5-7-9%" program. Mykola Ponomarenko, co-founder and director of STOV Desna, stated that the new facility read more

The Great Timac Agro May Day 2025 turned out to be one of the most anticipated events in the agricultural industry in Poland. The grand finale, which took place on May 6th in Łódź, gathered over 600 participants. The winners were awarded attractive prizes, including three Ford vehicles. read more

This year's Great May Timac Agro Poland gathered a large group of farmers from all over Poland. The main topic of discussion in the corridors was, of course, the frost that loomed over our country this week. We asked Jacek to comment on the current situation.

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CMA CGM is enhancing its air freight operations through the purchase of the Belgian airline Air Belgium. The French company has announced that it plans to keep all 124 jobs (72 pilots and 52 operational and support staff) and will maintain the Air Belgium brand, which is considered an iconic company in Belgian air transport. read more

Producenci owoców i warzyw w Rumunii wzywają do pilnego interwencjonizmu państwowego po późnowiosennych epizodach mrozu, które poważnie wpłynęły na produkcję ogrodniczą w kraju. Stowarzyszenie Grup i Organizacji Producentów Rolnych "Fruleg-Ro" podkreśla, że te warunki pogodowe read more

Sezon truskawek oficjalnie rozpoczął się na zachodniej Ukrainie, lokalne owoce są teraz dostępne obok importowanych jagód z Grecji i Hiszpanii. Na rynkach w regionie Zakarpacia są oferowane pierwsze partie truskawek uprawianych w szklarniach. Ceny pozostają stosunkowo wysokie. Jagody są sprzedawane za. read more

The arrival of summer is boosting the consumption of Ivorian coconuts on the European market. "In the Netherlands in particular, demand for Ivorian coconuts is sensitive to the warmer weather," according to Nestor Beugre, an Ivorian exporter. Beugre says, "There are two times of year when demand read more

The 73rd edition of the Canadian Tulip Festival returns to the capital this May, bringing 300,000 blooming tulips in 26 gardens, alongside a vibrant lineup of events for all ages. The 11-day festival will take place from May 9–19. It will be launched with a moment of silence and a cannon. read more

Rosja pozostaje głównym importerem świeżych owoców i warzyw, z szacowaną ilością 7 milionów ton importowanych w ostatnich latach. Rosja zajmuje czwarte miejsce na świecie, ustępując tylko Stanom Zjednoczonym (22,5 miliona ton), Niemcom (9,0 miliona ton) i Holandii (7,3 miliona ton), wyprzedzając Chiny (6,5 miliona ton). read more

The sales volume, that is the amount of Fairtrade products sold in Germany, increased by around 5% in 2024. Coffee, flowers, bananas, and cocoa are the product categories with the highest sales numbers, and each category saw an increase in sales volume in 2024. read more

The Swedish retailer ICA has initiated a program aimed at enhancing the health of children and youth in Sweden by promoting increased consumption of fruits. Starting this May, ICA will introduce various strategic measures to encourage healthy eating habits and counteract the declining trends in consumption. read more

Fruit, vegetables, ornamental plants - everything of this kind that arrives at Frankfurt Airport as an import shipment is checked here: The Hessian Plant Protection Service is responsible for ensuring that neither plant pests nor diseases are brought into Germany and the EU via this route. read more

A cold front is currently moving across large parts of the DACH region. This phase of the season is particularly crucial for fruit growers. Following the latest hailstorms last weekend, the damage to Austrian agriculture is estimated at 1.9 million euros. This is according to an initial assessment. read more

The international fruit and vegetable trade fair Macfrut 2025 officially opened its doors on Tuesday, May 6, at the Rimini Expo Centre, as reported by EastFruit. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Italy’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, during the event. read more