ALDI is intensifying its growth in Spain with the opening of around 20 new stores in this last quarter of 2024. With these inaugurations, the supermarket chain will consolidate its

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"We are currently distributing fresh plants of NSG strawberry varieties to growers in southern Italy. These varieties are among our most popular. Transplanting began at the start of October and will continue until the end of the month. Rooted cuttings, on the other hand, have already been planted." read more

South Africa is scheduled to participate in the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, with a focus on boosting its agricultural exports. One of the main objectives for the country during this event is to push for the reduction and elimination of trade tariffs among BRICS nations. read more

Handel detaliczny pozostaje żywy, gdy wieczory stają się ciemniejsze, konsumpcja zazwyczaj pozostaje stabilna w tym okresie roku. Do tej pory dokonano dobrego postępu w zbiorach, a wielu producentów teraz czeka, aż później posadzone uprawy będą gotowe. Nadal pojawiają się raporty mówiące o plonach z później posadzonych upraw. read more

Last week at Fruit Attraction, seed specialist Tozer held a celery tasting as part of a long-term collaboration with Spain's 5-a-day association, 5 al día. read more

Less plant protection and fertilization, climate change, and new diseases make it necessary to develop new varieties adapted to Switzerland. In order to bring these to the market faster, research results and new methods need to be better integrated into breeding programs. With this goal in mind, FiBL has... read more

The companies specialize in providing transport services for the flower, plant, fruit, and vegetable sector. Through collaboration, they aim to leverage each other's expertise and achieve economies of scale. Together, the companies have a combined total of 175. read more

In the overall fragmented scenario of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution, digital is gradually establishing itself as an increasingly influential channel. In 2024, the total value of the Food & Grocery market in Italy amounts to 75.7 billion euros, with a penetration. read more

Greek kiwi cultivation is gradually transitioning from solely green kiwi varieties to include yellow and red kiwi varieties. According to Aris Konstantinidis, sales manager for the fruit nursery Vitro Hellas S.A., these varieties now constitute 20 percent of the production in Greece. "In the last decade, there has been a shift in the Greek kiwi industry towards diversifying kiwi varieties," said Konstantinidis. read more

The tourist hub of Antalya exports millions of flower stems annually to 73 countries, including the Netherlands, which is considered the global hub of floriculture. Antalya is also renowned in the floriculture industry due to its vast flower-producing area and production capabilities. read more

With the harvest completed in most areas and the first weeks of sales behind us, it's time to assess the situation. Randy Dijksman from Combilo shares his perspective on the top fruit season. "Hail damage has been a widely discussed and unavoidable topic this sales season. A lot of time has been spent" read more

W tym tygodniu ukraińscy rolnicy zdołali podnieść ceny hurtowe cebuli, jak donoszą analitycy z EastFruit. Warto zauważyć, że popyt w tym segmencie pozostaje dość wysoki. Niemniej jednak, większość gospodarstw rolnych już zakończyła swoje prace związane z zbiorami, co doprowadziło do gwałtownego read more

At the beginning of October, Kyiv hosted the National Cooperative Shift "Power of Cooperation," a significant event for Ukraine's cooperative movement. Experts, cooperative leaders, and international partners came together to discuss the role of cooperatives during wartime and their contribution to rebuilding. read more

Morocco remains the top supplier of fruits and vegetables, and from January to July 2024, imports totaled 698 million euros, 24% of the total, maintaining the growth of recent years. Specifically, during the period analyzed, imports were 10% higher than

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The fig harvest in Greece is progressing at a significantly slow pace during the second week of October. The extreme heat of the last summer caused significant damage to the orchards' yield all over the country. Mr. Antreas Litras, owner of the fig production and packing company Litras Fresh, is concerned about the impact on the harvest this year. read more

Aby poinformować konsumentów, że nowy zbiór dotarł do Niemiec, Migo® przeprowadził próbki uliczne i kampanię zewnętrzną w kilku dużych miastach. Roadshow rozpoczął się w Düsseldorfie 4 października. Wzdłuż Renu i w starej części miasta, zespół Migo rozdawał około read more

The EU calculated orange prices were €73.18 per 100 kg in September 2024, showing a decrease of 9.24% from the previous month. In Greece, the prices were €71.04 per 100 kg, which is 2.67% lower than the 5-year average. In Portugal, oranges were priced at €82.24 per 100 kg, reflecting an increase of 21.75% compared to the previous month. read more

This is the second year that Florette launches the Ambassador Program to provide support to fruit vendors throughout Spain. This program offers assistance through provided merchandising and educational materials.

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The flood disaster that occurred a few weeks ago has caused significant damage in many areas of Lower Austria. This situation has been worsened by the current inflation and a decrease in consumer confidence in specific retail sectors. However, despite these challenges, vegetable producer and wholesaler Heinrich Penz from Melk is optimistic about the future. read more

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Nigina Anvari has reported that Tajikistan has experienced a 30% increase in its agricultural exports to Russia over the past nine months. In contrast, imports from Russia to Tajikistan have surged by 38% during the same period compared to 2023. read more