In September, Valenciaport in Spain witnessed a sustained growth in exports, with a 11.20% increase in tonnage and a 3.76% rise in the number of containers. This trend has led to a slight year-on-year growth of 0.02% in full cargo containers over the past twelve months, which is significant. read more

A three-day event dedicated to exchanging experiences and promoting collaboration between the floriculture sectors of Serbia and Italy garnered "strong" interest and participation from Serbian businesses. The business mission in Serbia, which focused on the floriculture sector, was organized by... read more

"Before the pandemic and energy crises, people in Norway used to buy 5 kg of fruit and vegetables, but now they only buy 1 kg and go get more if they need to," describes Andre Stoltenberg, Sales Manager of the importer Interfrukt in Norway. He mentions that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a shift in consumer behavior. read more

According to an analysis by the National Agricultural Chamber (NAK) and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the cultivation of most types of fruit has become increasingly unpredictable, while table grapes are less exposed to environmental risks and are adapting well to the changes. read more

This solution, created using artificial intelligence, answers all questions from employees about SPAR work techniques. This is intended to significantly increase the efficiency and effectiveness of daily work processes, as well as employee satisfaction. read more

Mushroom growers in Northern Ireland are expressing concerns about the seasonal worker visa scheme, which is expected to cost the sector around £16,000 per farm annually. This issue has emerged as the new Labour government in the UK has imposed a limit of 43,000 migrant workers for the year 2025. read more

According to analysts at EastFruit, the increase in potato prices in Ukraine is ongoing. Monitoring data shows that there have been positive price trends for over a month, starting from the last decade of September this year. Traditionally, potato prices in Ukraine do not increase. read more

The note, published by the two French organizations: Légumes de France and AOP Tomates et Concombres de France

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Over 200 participants have pre-registered to attend the "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024: Envision Innovation for Sustainable Floriculture Industry" taking place this coming Thursday, October 24th, 2024 (08:00 – 16:00) in Bangkok. The Forum is jointly organized by the Netherlands Embassy in Bangkok. read more

We are pleased to announce the beginning of the collaboration between Comercial Gallo S.r.l. and Clemenfort S.l. for the distribution in Italy of the Clemenlola® patent, the early club variety of clementine. read more

During the mid-export season, Stefan Bitlan, the sales manager at Fani, a fruit exporter in Moldova, is pleased with the reputation that the country's plums have established since 2017. "The market is stable, and there is demand," he says. "However, we cannot replicate the success of last season. We are exporting a quarter." read more

Według analityków EastFruit, ceny hurtowe jabłek odmiany Gala na Ukrainie, w Mołdawii i w Polsce osiągnęły rekordowe poziomy jak na ten okres roku. Jabłka Gala są najbardziej popularną odmianą wśród eksporterów i coraz bardziej preferowane przez lokalnych konsumentów. Zazwyczaj ceny jabłek Gala różnią się. read more

Niemcy: Lidl testuje funkcję Scan&Go poprzez aplikację
Shopping quickly at your own pace, without having to unload and repack your groceries at the checkout: Lidl is looking to make that possible. In a branch near its Neckarsulm headquarters, the discounter is testing a new self-scanning function. read more

Sezon 2023/24 charakteryzował się mieszanych wynikami produkcji organicznych granatów w Turcji. "Wolumeny podaży były w dużej mierze stabilne, chociaż występowały silne wahania w niektórych regionach z powodu pogody. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, popyt, zwłaszcza na rynku austriackim, był dość silny. read more

The data provided today by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) officially confirm that the rains have "considerably" affected the entire Iberian territory. read more

Over 200 participants have pre-registered to attend the "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024: Envision Innovation for Sustainable Floriculture Industry" scheduled for this coming Thursday, October 24th, 2024 (08:00 – 16:00) in Bangkok. The Forum is jointly organized by the Netherlands Embassy in Bangkok. read more

The Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market, also known as the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) market, includes a range of products purchased frequently and at relatively low prices. Within this broad sector, the dominant category is food and beverages. In Italy, according to data from the seventh edition of read more

In this webinar, participants will learn why this is the case and which methods can ensure proper storage over an extended period of time. The main topics covered include cultivation in Switzerland and imports, quality, varieties, botany and origins, harvesting and processing, as well as storage. read more

In Styria, a large part of the apple blossom was destroyed, and the stone fruit harvest was mostly ruined. In Lower Austria, once again, the apricot harvest, especially in the Wachau region, was affected by severe frost damage. In Carinthia and Styria, there were also further impacts. read more

Russia has introduced temporary restrictions on the import of various fruit and vegetable products from Kazakhstan, citing issues related to food safety. The decision, as reported by East Fruit, follows the recent blocking of shipments of fresh products to Russia from Kazakhstan. read more