Furthermore, changes in dietary habits can be observed, leading to an increasing substitution of meat and animal products with plant proteins, vegetables, and fruits. read more

An agreement has been reached in the State-Regions Conference on the ministerial decree allocating 112.2 million euros to support agricultural businesses in Southern Italy and the Islands, severely affected by the drought of 2024. read more

Between January 1 and September 30, 2024, the European eggplant market was primarily dominated by Spanish products. Although sales volumes reached record-breaking levels, revenue fell behind, as reported by Hortoinfo utilizing primary data from the Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) statistics service. read more

"Many high-quality potato growing regions can be found in Italy, and for many years Veneto has been rightfully considered one of the best in terms of quality," says Domenico Citterio, director of the company specializing in seed, fresh market, and industrial potatoes. "It has been an epochal era." read more

From January 14–16, 2025, CompoPac will be exhibiting for the second time at the SIVAL trade fair in Angers, France, to showcase its packaging solutions and, most importantly, its products tailored for the agricultural and food sector under CompoPac Growth. The company emphasizes technologies and a clear focus on sustainability. read more

In recent years, Vilmorin-Mikado has made a significant investment in one of its key markets, the California pepper. Genetic research, improvement, trials, trial networks, and commercial activities have been

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In 2023, there were 38 thousand hectares in Italy dedicated to the multiplication of vegetable and herb seeds. This was revealed by a survey conducted by Assosementi, the association representing Italian seed companies, which highlighted a substantial stability compared to 2022, confirming their role. read more

In the summer of 2024, Apofruit, a historic cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with 2,700 members across Italy, will record a significantly positive settlement. In 2025, the cooperative will celebrate its 65th anniversary since its foundation. read more

Egypt is increasingly becoming a prominent exporter of fresh fruit and vegetables. With an estimated export volume of 3.5 million tons, Egypt is ranked just below the top-tier countries in terms of fresh fruit and vegetable exports. For comparison, the Netherlands and Belgium re-exported 9.5 million and 2.5 million tons, respectively. read more

The Russian government has extended the heightened import duty on flowers from "unfriendly" countries until the end of 2025. The corresponding decree was signed on December 11, 2024, and published on the official legal information portal. The duty on cut flowers and buds is set at 20%, but no read more

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About ten years ago, the Jumilia variety was introduced, a white rose with pink edges. According to Peter Schrama (United Selections) and Koen Meewisse (J&K Rosa), this variety is performing very well in the Netherlands and is currently the third most supplied and cultivated rose after the. read more

Sektor owocowy w Mołdawii odnotował szybki rozwój w ostatnich latach i nadal rośnie stabilnie. Producenci coraz bardziej skupiają się na zrównoważonym rozwoju, inwestując w nowe odmiany, zaawansowane wyposażenie i innowacyjne rozwiązania opakowaniowe. Wyzwania, z jakimi boryka się ten sektor, to:

The fruit sector in Moldova has experienced rapid development in recent years and continues to grow steadily. Producers are increasingly focusing on sustainability, investing in new varieties, advanced equipment, and innovative packaging solutions. The challenges faced by the sector were: read more

Artichokes are among the great protagonists of the Christmas holidays, especially in some regions of Italy where they are an essential food for the festive days. In fact, this year the demand for artichokes continues to grow as Christmas approaches. read more

The second edition of the Educational Tour 'It's Greenhouse' concluded surpassing last year's participation figures. In its tour of 15 institutes across Spain, this promotional initiative

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Agribologna Group - among the top players in the sector in Italy - for the production, processing, and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables, has published - with its subsidiaries - the third edition of the Sustainability Report. It is prepared on a voluntary basis and in advance compared to. read more

In the Middle Ages, the starchy parsnip played a similarly important role as the potato does today. Until the mid-18th century, it was one of the most important staple foods in our latitudes due to its low susceptibility to diseases. read more

The banana is one of the most affordable fruits to purchase in Greece, resulting in strong sales and a consistent consumption rate, as stated by Mr. Pantelis Iliadis, the owner of Iliadis Bananes, a company specializing in banana ripening and importing exotic fruits and vegetables: "Banana prices are highly competitive. read more

Spain, Italy, and Turkey currently make up the primary citrus selection, with products from Morocco and Egypt also available in certain cases. "Although I was offered lemons and grapefruits from the latter countries, we are staying loyal to our core range from Spain, Italy, and Turkey." read more

Traditionally, this period does not bring much excitement to the field vegetable trade. "This is not our time. People don't eat cauliflower at Christmas," says Robert Vogel from AGF-Direct in Zwaagdijk. "Supply from Spain has been somewhat limited in recent weeks due to cold weather, which has led to a decrease in availability." read more

Growers have been keenly aware of their energy consumption since the recent conflict in Ukraine escalated into the Battle of Kyiv in February 2022. Energy prices have skyrocketed. Some growers have started using Svensson's Energy Monitor plug-in for the Let's Grow platform to reduce the energy expenses of their climate control systems. read more