Designing a new food product that meets consumer requirements and legal regulations can take up to two years and cost millions. The goal of the EU-funded project OptiSignFood was therefore to accelerate this process and make it more cost-effective. read more

During the pandemic, Picadeli experienced a massive 92% decrease in revenue. However, the company reportedly demonstrated adaptability and emerged stronger from the crisis. With the opening of its 300th store in Berlin, Picadeli is on a path to success and plans to expand its network. read more

Supermarket prices in France decreased in November. The prices of commonly purchased items in French supermarkets and hypermarkets dropped by 0.7% in November 2024 compared to the same month the previous year, as reported by Insee, the French statistics agency. Source: esmmagazine.com UK: Asda read more

Graphic Packaging International, a company specializing in sustainable consumer packaging, has partnered with Elaborados Naturales, a leading provider of refrigerated potato products sold at major retailers, to introduce its PaperSeal Shape paperboard tray to the Spanish retail market. This marks the first time that... read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is breaking new ground in the world of industrial tomatoes, doing so in its own way to create concrete added value to a pillar of the Made in Italy agri-food sector. The protagonist of this journey is Redix: the prismatic variety that stands out for its production and quality. read more

Według informacji ze strony EastFruit, Białoruś niedawno wprowadziła zakaz eksportu ziemniaków obawiając się gwałtownego wzrostu cen. Decyzja ta ma na celu zapewnienie bezpieczeństwa żywnościowego kraju i stabilizację krajowego rynku. read more

Strong presence in the clementine markets, mainly sourced from Calabria. Decreased demand for blond oranges, Navelina cultivar, with a shift in interest towards red-fleshed varieties. The campaign for Sicilian Avana mandarins started early. Frosts and bad weather have... read more

Until December 20, the Bernardi company will be harvesting its own fennel, cultivated in Romagna, Italy. After that, they will continue to obtain the product from their partner farmers located in other regions of Italy. "We are currently in the midst of the fennel season," says sales manager Christopher. read more

In the organic fruit landscape, the yellow kiwi plays a leading role in this season of the It's Bio project funded by the European Union and AOP Gruppo Vi.Va, targeting consumers in Italy, Belgium, and Greece. read more

In the first ten months of 2024, Kyrgyzstan exported around 23,000 tons of apricots, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The main export destinations for Kyrgyz apricots were: Russia with 17,050 tons, Kazakhstan with 5,476 tons, and Belarus with 105 tons. Kyrgyzstan has 12,700 hectares of fruit-bearing land. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported an increase in trading activity in Ukraine's potato market this week. Industry experts have observed that farmers are raising their selling prices in response to the growing demand in this segment. Potato prices are currently fluctuating. read more

The new season of Pink Lady® is taking shape now that the harvest across Europe has been completed. To understand the strategies of the premium apple par excellence in the coming months, we spoke with Salvo Garipoli, Market Manager Italy for Pink Lady® Europe (pictured in the opening photo on the right). read more

At JoGrow in Kwintsheul, the Netherlands, the Decorum Winter Fair took place on December 11 and 12. 15 green plant, flowering plant, and bulb growers were present to showcase their products for spring under the theme 'Christmas tree out, houseplant in'. Sandra Hogervorst of Nursery HL Hogervorst was also in attendance. read more

The Authority for Food and Economic Security (ASAE) in Portugal has recently conducted seizures of 24 tons of fruit in the Algarve region due to improper labeling issues. The operation took place in Vila Real de Santo António and focused on food transport inspections. It was discovered that... read more

Hiszpania uruchomiła projekt pilotażowy w Porcie Algeciras w celu wzmocnienia kontroli nad importem produktów rolnych z krajów trzecich, ze szczególnym naciskiem na Maroko. Ta inicjatywa, która ma się rozszerzyć na porty w Barcelonie i Walencji, ma na celu skonsolidowanie procedur inspekcji pod bezpośrednim nadzorem. read more

For the 12th edition of the Rendez-vous de l'Arbo, organized on December 10th by the Fruits Plus association in Valence, the producers' association Peaches and Apricots of France unveiled its new project: the Progress Contract. Olivier Dauvers, consumer expert, and Régis Aubenas, president of the association, were present at the event. read more

As assistance for the affected businesses, Germany has received 46.5 million euros from the EU Agricultural Reserve. The application process for these EU aids is being handled through the federal states and is now open in Bavaria. Applications can be submitted from now until January 8th. read more

While high-quality goods are in demand, the market opportunities for lower-quality items are very limited, according to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Consequently, there is a significant price difference. Promotions within the country help stimulate sales. For mediocre onions... read more

A green revolution is taking place at a time when agriculture is trying to produce more with less, as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID). In Perly, in the Geneva countryside, it's a bit like Silicon Valley for Jeremy Blondin. The 30-year-old vegetable farmer... read more

In 2023, each household in Germany bought around 7.9 kg of oranges, whereas from 2019 to 2021 it had been over a kilo more at around 9 kg. However, there has been a significant price increase since then (2019-2023: +4.9% per annum) due to rising production costs as well as poor harvests. As a result, the read more