W sezonie 2023/24 Ukraina z powodzeniem przywróciła import pomarańczy, co oznacza trzeci z rzędu sezon wobec pełnoskalowej agresji Rosji, zgodnie z informacjami portalu EastFruit. Od listopada 2023 do czerwca 2024 ukraińscy importerzy sprowadzili 65 000 ton pomarańczy, przewyższając... read more

"Good hygiene is of great importance to us, especially in the propagation and cultivation departments," says Niels de Ree, Team Leader Propagation at Van Son En Koot. In Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands, they grow a wide range of ornamental shrubs, 40% to 50% of which are Japanese maples, also known. read more

The Dare to Bloom floral competition made its debut in Ecuador at Naranjo Roses in Cumbayá, featuring five Ecuadorian florists working with the preserved roses of Lulu. Originally launched in 2021 in the United States, Belgium as part of the Fleuramour Festival, and Estonia at the National Exhibition. read more

According to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association, retail prices for fresh fruit and vegetables continue to be a significant issue for consumers, with an average retail profit margin of 165 percent being reported on the price paid to producers for 15 items in the government’s e-Kofini price observatory. read more

The roadshow started in Dusseldorf on October 4th. The Migo® team distributed around 1,600 pears and flyers along the Rhine riverbank and in the old town to raise awareness about the new harvest. Equipped with a striking wagon, the team walked through the streets promoting the benefits of the. read more

The industry organization Bionext estimates the revenue for 2023 at around 1.4 billion euros, referring to surveys by CPS GFK. This represents an increase of about 500 million euros or 52% compared to 2019. This means that the organic market grew more than twice as fast as the market for conventional food. read more

A reduction in value-added tax on fruits and vegetables will motivate customers to change their shopping habits towards healthier options. This is one of the conclusions of the report by the Ministry of Finance, which examined the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the value-added tax on fruits and vegetables. read more

Lidl Denmark has announced its support for reducing or eliminating value-added tax on sales of fresh fruit and vegetables, following a recent trial that reportedly led to a significant increase in sales. read more

The company has increased its workforce by 50% and has produced 63,000 tons of citrus, 23,000 of which are organic. Sales in France (+24%), Germany (+142%), the Netherlands (+70%), and Spain (+37%) have also increased exponentially. Limonar de Santomera continues to grow and is the leading citrus producer. read more

With the arrival of autumn and following abundant rains, the long-awaited mushroom season has begun in Ukraine. While mushrooms can be found throughout the country, they are most commonly harvested in the forested regions of northern and western Ukraine. Prices for cultivated mushrooms in markets and stores may vary. read more

Ireland: Back-to-school boosts grocery sales as shoppers stock up on family favourites. Kantar reported: "As households settled into their autumn and back-to-school routines of preparing school lunches and dinners, Irish households spent an additional €2.6 million on fresh vegetables and €1.9 million on." read more

The Almeria-based company UNICA Group achieves a new milestone in its trajectory with the Food Internationalization Award from Food from Spain. Enrique de los Ríos, CEO of UNICA, was responsible for collecting this award at an event held at the Teatro Real in Madrid. read more

Among the protagonists of C'è+Gusto, the event dedicated to the food world and the excellences of Made in Italy that took place on October 12 and 13 in Bologna, Orogel, the specialist in fresh frozen vegetables, could not be missing. At the center of the two-day event focused on great ingredients... read more

Organic fruits and vegetables are back on Italian tables: this is what emerges from the data presented by Cso Italy, the leading entity in the sector that represents about 60% of our country's producers, during the conference "Organic Fruits and Vegetables and Neuromarketing: Understanding." read more

Peak production for Italian pumpkins, with the arrival of ornamental varieties in the markets as well. There is a growing demand for pomegranates and persimmons. Quantities of Abate pears are increasing, with the first harvests also for the Emiliana Kaiser variety. The harvest of Variegated radicchio has begun. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh salads and vegetables and ready-to-eat meals, is participating in the fifth edition of "Open Factories Piedmont", an initiative by the Piedmont Region that allows the general public to visit 140 facilities throughout the region. read more

Grape prices in Ukraine have significantly increased compared to last year, ranging from €1.33 to €1.88 per kilogram, according to Tetiana Popovych, the marketing chief of the Shuvar market in Lviv. The price hike is attributed to both unfavorable weather conditions and their consequences. read more

The production of kiwis in Greece should be higher than it was last year, says Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export: "This year, the Greek harvest of kiwifruit has been about 10 per cent higher compared to the previous season. The reason behind this, in my opinion, is the favorable weather conditions and improved agricultural practices." read more

In Aksaray, a region mainly supported by agriculture and animal husbandry, organic garlic farming is being carried out, with exports reaching countries such as Russia and Germany. At the age of 66, Aydın Öngün has started planting organic garlic on over 120 acres of land. Having harvested read more

Over the past five years, the dynamics of the global blueberry export market have undergone notable changes, particularly among countries ranked outside the top ten exporters. Zimbabwe, for instance, has emerged as a key player, ascending to the 13th position in global blueberry exports with an... read more