In general, dried fruit consumption is increasing in Italy, as there is a shift towards healthier eating habits. Many retailers have adjusted to these changes by emphasizing the presence of these products within their stores. read more

On Friday, January 17th and Saturday, January 18th, 2025, the Afro-Mediterranean cyclone named Storm Gabri hit the southern regions of Italy, bringing a mix of damages and benefits to the agricultural sector. The most affected areas were Sicily, Calabria, and to some extent, read more

Villa Sandía, a campsite located in the Serranía de Ronda, Spain, offers its customers the unique experience of sleeping inside a watermelon or a cucumber. The campsite has eight watermelon cabins for two people each, and a dozen cucumber cabins for three people. These cabins are designed specifically for sleeping and do not have any additional amenities. read more

Apofruit Italia, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with 2,700 member producers in Italy's most renowned areas, is positively reviewing its participation in Marca Fresh 2025. This is confirmed by both Ernesto Fornari, CEO of the Apofruit Group, and Gianluca. read more

First batches of blond oranges from the Washington Navel variety are replacing Navelina oranges. Decreasing production phase of Calabrian clementines. Good demand for the yellow kiwi variety and a slight interest in the new red variety. Increasing demand for cabbage. read more

For Campo de Lorca (Cricket), Fruit Logistica has been an "unmissable" event for over 30 years. In this edition, the Murcian company aims to strengthen its presence in Germany, a country that accounts for more than 30% of its total volume.

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We are pleased to receive and publish the intervention of Professor Maria Lodovica Gullino from the University of Genoa, regarding the evolution of principles in Italy and Europe, which was released a few days ago on these pages (click here to read more). read more

Po dołączeniu Bułgarii do Strefy Schengen, greckie owoce i warzywa trafiły na tamtejsze rynki. W ciągu ostatniego roku Bułgaria importowała około 248 200 ton produktów rolnych z Grecji, o wartości 131 milionów euro. Sprawia to, że Bułgaria jest drugim największym importerem greckich produktów rolnych.

After Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area, Greek fruits and vegetables entered the country's markets. Over the past year, Bulgaria imported approximately 248,200 tons of produce from Greece, valued at €131 million. This makes Bulgaria the second-largest importer of Greek agricultural products. read more

The eco-friendly sector faces significant challenges. Inflation has taken a toll on the demand of European consumers. For the past two years, there has been a decline in cultivated land and some companies have abandoned the organic line. In key destinations like France, there are chains that have downsized.

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Lidl Italia, a chain with over 750 stores nationwide, is a retail giant that offers significant savings to its customers with its wide range of products. This was determined by the annual ranking compiled by Altroconsumo and published by Altroconsumo. read more

Between January and November 2024, Kyrgyzstan exported 141.2 tons of dried vegetables, which was a significant decrease from 667.7 tons exported during the same period in 2023. The most notable changes were observed in exports to countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine. read more

Would you like to win a brand-new Trike-400? Visit the Metazet booth at the IPM fair in Essen, Germany (Hall 3, Booth 3A36) and complete a brief form. Share with the Metazet team why you want to win the Trike and how you plan to use it in your business. Additionally, during IPM, Metazet will be showcasing their Hanging technology. read more

The company NSG, a leader in research and development of strawberry and red fruit varieties, has strengthened its position in the 2024-2025 campaign with significant growth in Spain. The companies

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This week, Multiflora A/S introduced the Red Naomi Futura roses. The company is the first in Denmark to select roses from the Dutch grower Porta Nova. Managing director Christian Eggert explains this move as a contribution to the green transition: "We have been collaborating with Porta Nova roses for many years and have. read more

Eucalyptus cinerea, with its subtle menthol scent and silver-grey leaves, is a beloved choice for cut greens in floral arrangements and bouquets. This popular variety, also called the silver dollar tree, is native to Australia but is now extensively grown in southern Tuscany, Italy. read more

Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group, proudly stated that the Polish apple industry is supplying apples for the EU council during Poland's presidency. She mentioned, "Poland will hold the presidency of the EU council for six months, and the apple has been chosen as the symbol of this." read more

Coexphal, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organizations of Almería, has described last week's decision by the US administration to halt imports of Spanish peppers as "a bucket of cold water" for the region's exporters. read more

After Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, under the leadership of President Maia Sandu, has severed relations with Russia and is seeking EU membership as a strategic necessity for its economic survival. read more

The Dutch cooperative The Greenery aims to increase its sales revenue from fresh produce grown in the Netherlands to over €500 million by 2030. The company is focusing on its core domestic business while also seeking a strategic partnership with the Belgian grower organization BelOrta to market crops. read more

Despite stabilizing air freight volumes, the economic situation of German air freight forwarders remains tense. International crises, a persistently weak domestic economy, and declining exports are slowing down growth dynamics and solidifying the low... read more