Planting activities are ongoing across the country, with progress being hindered by heavy rainfall causing a 'stop-start' situation. Despite this, retail demand and consumption at home remain strong. This year is expected to be exceptionally late, putting pressure on existing stocks from the previous season. Buyers are actively searching for remaining stocks. read more

McCain is proud to partner with BNP Paribas Bank Polska to introduce a new and innovative regenerative agriculture program in Poland today. The program is designed to assist potato growers in their journey towards sustainability by providing a transition package. McCain is committed to supporting Polish potato farmers as they transition to. read more

As a leading company in the fruits and vegetables market, SanLucar is a service partner of the VfB Stuttgart football club from this current Bundesliga season. The premium brand is now expanding its collaboration with the club. read more

Moroccan tomato producers have recently faced disruptions in France, particularly in Perpignan, with the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture (COMADER) pointing to three French agricultural groups as responsible for these actions. COMADER has stated its willingness to collaborate within the framework of these occurrences. read more

Despite the significant growth in the fresh convenience sector, frozen fruits and vegetables remain highly popular in the DACH region. Switzerland, in particular, has a strong preference for frozen food, not only in retail but also in the gastronomy sector. This has helped to strengthen the regional market. read more

SanLucar has been a service partner of VfB Stuttgart since the current Bundesliga season. The fresh produce brand is now expanding its collaboration in professional sports with partnerships as a Freshness Partner of the Berlin Ladies Open and Boss Open in Stuttgart, which will take place in June. read more

The exclusive Breva fig campaign will start in just a few weeks. "Breva figs are the equivalent of extra-early fruit in other species. In Spain, the main production area is Alicante, although there is also significant production in Extremadura," says Francisco Balas from Higos Fiki. read more

Collaboration focused on taste, fun, and health between Euro Company and Mirabilandia. Until October, Semplicemente Frutta, the brand dedicated to dried fruit without added sugars, offers the opportunity to visit the largest amusement park in Italy at a discounted price. read more

The Ukrainian market is currently experiencing a significant increase in the price of garden strawberries, as reported by analysts from EastFruit. Unusually cool weather in the main strawberry-growing areas has delayed the ripening of the local crop, leading growers to... read more

According to analysts at EastFruit, who are citing market participants, there was a significant price increase for potatoes in the Ukrainian market over the weekend. Currently, farmers are selling potatoes from the 2023 harvest at prices ranging from 15 to 22 UAH per kilogram (approximately read more

The Freskon International Trade Show for Fruit & Vegetables was held on 11-13 April in Thessaloniki, Greece, and attracted a record number of visitors. Organizers reported a 58 percent increase in visitors compared to last year, with a 37.5 percent rise in the number of international visitors. read more

In a collaborative effort, the Tax Agency, National Police, and Judicial Police of Portugal, supported by Spanish authorities, have intercepted over 1,000 kilos of cocaine across Portugal and Spain. Originating from South America, the narcotics were concealed in two distinct shipments, with one read more

Według analityków EastFruit, powołujących się na uczestników rynku, zeszłoroczne ziemniaki na ukraińskim rynku doświadczyły znacznego wzrostu cen w weekend. read more

In a collaborative effort, the Tax Agency, National Police, and Judicial Police of Portugal, supported by Spanish authorities, have intercepted over 1,000 kilos of cocaine across Portugal and Spain. Originating from South America, the narcotics were concealed in two distinct shipments, with one read more

"Agroholding 2012," a member of the "Epicenter Agro" group of companies, has planted more than 10 hectares of early watermelon hybrids in the Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine. The fields were sown with early hybrids from the Syngenta company: Pharaoh F1, Lorian F1, Balaton F1, and Karistan F. read more

The National Food Safety Agency of Moldova has approved the export of products from Gagauz farmers to the Russian market. This announcement was made by Sergey Ibrishim, the head of the agricultural complex department of Gagauzia, on May 21. He noted that the necessary documents have already been submitted. read more

Roisin Taylor is a small-scale cut-flower grower in the northeast of England. She is researching the impact of climate change on the cut flower industry, with a specific focus on the United Kingdom. The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has provided her with funding to travel to key locations around the world. read more

The brand Ilpomodoro, from the company Fogliatista, has attracted great interest not only in Italy but also among foreign operators, as evidenced by the invitation to participate in the Global Tomato Congress 2024 - one of the main worldwide events entirely dedicated to tomatoes. read more

The South African citrus season has already begun at Olympic Fruit with the arrival of the first grapefruits. "The grapefruits arrived a bit early for the European market, as Spain was still active in the market, but now the Spanish volumes are also starting to decline," says the Head of. read more

"Agroholding 2012," a part of the "Epicenter Agro" group of companies, has planted over 10 hectares of early watermelon hybrids in the Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine. The fields were planted with early hybrids from the Syngenta company: Pharaoh F1, Lorian F1, Balaton F1, and Karistan F. read more