"Even though the year 2024 has not been reconciled yet, it is already clear today: It has been a lost year for German exports. The numbers have been showing for months how poorly the situation in Germany is. Decreasing imports are synonymous with decreasing demand. read more

In 2023, according to Eurostat, a total of around 43.5 million tons of fruits and vegetables were imported into the countries of the EU-27. This was an increase of 2% compared to 2022, following a decrease in the previous year. Germany accounted for over 20% of this total quantity and was thus by far the most important. read more

The importation of apple varieties into Morocco has been steadily increasing, reaching a new peak in the first ten months of 2024 with a total import volume of 9.3 thousand tonnes, valued at over $65 million, as reported by EastFruit. This figure represents a record high since 2011 and... read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment in Cyprus is mobilizing local authorities to safeguard the island's citrus industry from the Asian citrus psyllid, a threat first identified in July 2023. This pest, a carrier of the citrus yellow dragon disease or Huanglongbing, poses a significant risk to citrus crops on the island. read more

A comparison of produce prices across European countries for the weeks ending December 29, 2024 (Week 52), and January 5, 2025 (Week 1), shows general stability with minor shifts in specific markets. Belgium (BE) remained stable, with prices unchanged at 96 across both weeks. read more

Bastia, in Corsica, will host the first meeting of this year of the contact groups from the fruit and vegetable sector of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, specifically focusing on the citrus group. The meeting will take place from January 20th to 22nd and is being organized by the sector.

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The hi-tech container for cultivating microgreens such as radishes and savoy cabbage is ready for use on the Moon and Mars. The module aims to become a system for producing fresh and nutrient-rich food during long-duration space missions, ensuring to the astronauts. read more

In 2024, the horticulture sector in Ireland saw a significant portion of its exports, totaling €295 million or 92%, being directed towards the UK market, according to the Bord Bia Export Performance and Prospects Report 2024-2025. This marked a 2% increase from the previous year. The EU market also read more

Ceny czosnku na Ukrainie osiągnęły historyczne maksimum, przekraczając 4,5 euro za kilogram w połowie grudnia. Jest to najwyższa cena odnotowana jak dotąd, przewyższająca nawet poziomy widziane podczas pandemii COVID-19 czy wczesnych etapów inwazji rosyjskiej. Wzrost cen jest przypisywany kombinacji read more

SPAR Gran Canaria has launched an online sales platform, providing customers with an alternative method to buy high-quality local fresh produce and packaged products. The platform is supported by strategic partnerships with Uber Eats and... read more

Według analityków EastFruit, na początku 2025 r. ceny większości rodzajów warzyw i owoców na ukraińskim rynku wzrosły w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2024 r. Jednak były także produkty, których ceny spadły. Średni wzrost cen produktów owocowych i warzywnych. read more

The Spanish Fruit and Vegetable Group reported progress in 2024 in expanding into new markets for fruits and vegetables grown in Spain. read more

The UK manufacturer Postsaver has partnered with the experienced fruit industry distributor Peter Müller. read more

This will create a new orchard in Flanders with solar panels, where further research on combining energy and food production on one plot will be conducted. read more

The pear stocks at the end of December 2024 are 7,862 tons, which is 3,443 tons higher than in 2023 with 4,419 tons and 1,712 tons higher compared to 2022 with 6,150 tons. The main part of the stock consists of 59% (4,613 tons) of the Kaiser Alexander variety. read more

Two-a-Day, a company that holds a 50% stake in the apple and pear marketing company Tru-Cape, has become the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified by the Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute. read more

Two-a-Day, which owns a 50 per cent stake in the apple and pear marketer Tru-Cape, has become the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified by the Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute. read more

The founders, the tomato growers Luc Beirinckx, Hans van Gool, Paul van de Mierop, and Koen Lauwerysen, however, remain shareholders of the company. read more

The main trading partner for producers in Peru is still the United States, which receives over half of the exports (53% – 135,000 tons). However, diversification is currently a priority: 25% of exports go to the European Union, 14% to China, and 5% to the United Kingdom. read more

In 2024, Chinese mandarins partially replaced Moroccan imports in Russia due to declining shipments from both Morocco and Turkey. However, Turkey continues to be Russia's main citrus supplier, making up 36% of total imports, as calculated by RIA Novosti using open data. read more