Burza i ulewny deszcz, które nawiedziły wschodnią i południową Hiszpanię we wtorek, spowodowały śmierć ponad 50 osób i podtopiły części regionu. read more

In this context, ZVG President Eva Kähler-Theuerkauf pointed out the importance of energy costs for protected horticulture in Germany. "The previous approach of the federal government to make energy prices internationally competitive is aimed at an industrial electricity price." read more

Heavy rainfall this week on Sardinia has caused flooding, especially in the central and southern parts of the island: According to Terra e Vita, leafy greens such as lettuce and potatoes have been affected by the water masses, as well as the typical Sardinian artichokes. read more

The sale of Italian clementines has started. The new campaign for Italian blond oranges with the Navelina variety from the Southern regions of Italy has also been launched. The new campaign for Primo Fiore lemons has also begun. The first shipments of Tardivo and Variegated radicchio have arrived, with more expected soon. read more

Australia: SPAR celebrates the opening of SPAR Supermarket
SPAR Australia is celebrating the opening of a locally owned and operated SPAR Supermarket in the Newcastle suburb of Broadmeadow, offering everyday essentials with a unique Korean twist. With over 2,000 items available, SPAR Australia aims to provide a payless... read more

The consumption of fresh products and their origin are issues that concern an increasing number of consumers in Spain. According to the I Study on "Habits of Consumption and Healthy Eating in Spain" carried out by read more

The Sweet Lucano Fennel was born in 2019, "to enhance the Lucano production area - explains Francesca Appio, administrative and communication manager of Op Primo Sole - especially that of the Metapontino plain." Cultivation takes place from October to read more

Rose auctioneer Erik Wassenaar had a busy week. He was in Kenya and visited a total of 12 farms, all of which are rose growers and members of Royal FloraHolland. Back in the Netherlands, he enjoys the beautiful autumn colors outside. He also notices that autumn has officially begun on the calendar. read more

From November 6-8, 2024, the Potato Variety Days will take place in the Netherlands. This event will feature international trading and breeding companies showcasing their new and existing potato varieties to clients. PotatoWorld is a closely involved partner of the Potato Variety Days. read more

W Ukrainie ceny ogórków z szklarni szybko rosną, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. Operatorzy rynkowi twierdzą, że wzrost cen w tym segmencie jest wspierany niedoborem tych warzyw w kraju, ponieważ dostawy z lokalnych szklarni są dosyć ograniczone. read more

The table grape market is sailing smoothly, it seems not to be affected by the weather whims and demand is growing week by week. Francesco Gioffrè, sales director of New Som in the Verona market, tells IFN about the situation. "The table grape market is read more

Spanish producers are preparing for another strawberry season. The Fresón de Palos cooperative from Huelva will be the first in the world to start using the ResiYou platform by Bayer, which helps manage pesticide residues.

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Spanish farmers have revised downward the official estimates for the citrus campaign, with a production estimated at 5.84 million tons, penalized by high temperatures and the increase of pests such as the South African citrus thrips (Scirtothrips aurantii). According to the Ministry... read more

In 2025, consumers at an international level are projected to spend an additional $3.2 trillion, representing a 6% growth compared to 2024. This data comes from the Mid-Year Consumer Outlook: Guide to 2025, a study conducted by NielsenIQ (NIQ), a global leader in the industry. read more

Austrian fruit producer Heinz Zinner (right) produces around 4,000 tons of apples per year on 100 hectares of cultivated land. Two-thirds of his acreage is in Burgenland, with the rest in Hungary and Styria. The harvest in Austria is smaller, and the quality and storability have suffered, according to Zinner. read more

"All end-of-year budgets have their ups and downs, but this year we can say that the campaign has ended on a high note," says Gianni Raniolo, president of the Consorzio dell'Uva da Tavola di Mazzarrone IGP (Mazzarrone PGI Table Grape Consortium), who, on returning from the LUV fair held in Bari. read more

Ukraine has joined the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as its 179th member, according to a report from EastFruit, citing the Ukrainian Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food. read more

Fruit and vegetable importer Gruppo Orsero aims to boost its revenue in Spain and Portugal by €100m over the next five years through the establishment of a new cold storage and packing facility in Seville. read more

Volumes of Egyptian products such as citrus and potatoes are increasing in the Russian market, as reported by Denis Logvinenko from Egyptian exporter Egast. He is currently located in Novorossiysk, near Russia's largest port. read more

Senior managers at Zespri Europe have held meetings with high-ranking Italian government officials to discuss the future commercial relationships of the New Zealand-based kiwifruit marketer with producer organizations in Italy. read more