The Alegra Group's persimmon campaign is about to commence. Enrico Bucchi, General Manager of Valfrutta Fresco and Sales Manager for Italy at Alegra, has outlined the potential scenarios. Enrico Bucchi stated, "The persimmons that the Alegra Group markets are primarily cultivated in Emilia-Romagna. read more

T. Karbanovich, the deputy director of crop production in Belarus, presented data on the country's agricultural storage capacity. Belarus has specialized storage facilities that can hold over 1 million tons of produce, including potato storage for 719,700 tons and vegetable storage for 180,900 tons. read more

In the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine, the total gourd harvest for this year reached 19.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. This includes 14.7 thousand tonnes of watermelons. Olena Piskun, who heads the Agricultural Sector Department at the Mykolaiv Regional State. read more

The weather once again plays a significant role in the cultivation and harvesting of sweet potatoes in various countries around the world. Dry conditions in many parts of Europe have led to a one-month delay in the start of Italy's 2024 sweet potato harvest season. It is anticipated that the harvest will only begin in the middle or even read more

The president of the Italian pear consortium Opera La Pera, Adriano Aldrovandi, stated that he anticipates achieving "optimal size and quality" along with a production volume twice as large as last year's. This comes after facing challenging campaigns characterized by detrimental conditions and reduced crops. read more

Royal Peterson Control Union (RCPU), a global supply chain advisory business based in the Netherlands, has acquired a majority stake in Dutch agri-consultancy Delphy. read more

Coop Sweden has partnered with award-winning chef and restaurateur Stefan Ekengren to encourage their customers to purchase more vegetables. read more

Following a legal action initiated by consumer associations in Baden-Württemberg, the European Court of Justice has ruled that Aldi Süd has violated the rights of European consumers by misleadingly advertising discounts on food products, including the... read more

This datasheet provides the average wholesale prices per kilogram of EU bananas in euros. In week 39, banana prices were €125 per 100 kg in France, remaining unchanged from the previous week. In Spain, 100 kg of bananas cost €118, compared to €110 per 100 kg in week 38. Portugal's banana prices were not specified in the text. read more

Według kilku rosyjskich mediów, niedawne rosyjsko-pakistańskie forum handlowo-inwestycyjne zaowocowało licz nymi umowami handlowymi. Jednakże wdrożenie tych umów okazało się wyzwaniem. Międzynarodowe sankcje nałożone na Rosję za jej inwazję na Ukrainę znacznie utrudniły... read more

Lisianthus.nl had its own booth at Salon Novafleur in Tours, France. During this 2-day event, the Lisianthus range was not only showcased, but also used in floral arrangements by renowned French florist Frederic Dupree. Frederic made the Lisianthus stand out in various designs. read more

Șerban Holding Group is planning to invest 62.5 million euros in two initiatives over the next four years, with support from the Agency for Rural Investment Financing (AFIR). These projects will concentrate on the processing and storage of potatoes, aiming to facilitate a smooth integration of cultivation. read more

Grodan has once again partnered with Signify to carry out a second research trial in Botany, Netherlands, with the goal of optimizing year-round tomato cultivation. The trial aims to enhance energy efficiency by implementing spectral dimming in the full LED setup, utilizing climate screens, and incorporating energy recovery methods. read more

With the change in weather, Henk Vlaeminck from Van Dijk Foods notices that there is still a strong demand for grapes in the market. "Prices are increasing every week. We are currently in the peak of the Italy season, and although the quality is very good, they are not having a top season there in terms of." read more

Great success for the open day organized by Italia Ortofrutta-Unione Nazionale titled "Ortofrutta Experience", held at the headquarters of O.P. Sermide Ortofruit in the province of Mantova. The event is the second in a long series that will take place throughout Italy, with the aim of promoting and read more

Ibérica de Patatas, one of the main potato trading companies in Spain, will present its new business line for the industry at this edition of Fruit Attraction, where

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Portugal has recently adjusted its immigration policy by discontinuing the practice that allowed migrant workers who entered the country illegally to apply for work permits while staying in Portugal. Deputy Minister Rui Armindo Freitas, responsible for immigration, stated that this move aims to... read more

Using experience in international road transport as a bridge to exporting and, eventually, cultivating fruit is not an immediately obvious choice, but it is by no means an unthinkable one either. After five years in logistics, Iurie Dogotar, the founder and CEO of the Moldovan company Mistin Com, plans to leverage this experience to enter the fruit cultivation sector. read more

An outbreak of Salmonella umbilo is currently being reported, with cases identified in several countries according to RASFF notifications. As of the latest update in late September, there have been 98 reported cases in Germany, 16 in Austria, and 23 in Denmark. Investigations conducted by health authorities are ongoing to determine the source of the outbreak and prevent further spread of the bacteria. read more

Fruits & Compagnie's station, located north of Sisteron in southeastern France, was completely closed for 4 months in the first half of 2024. "All the grading and packaging facilities were dismantled and replaced by a new MAF installation adapted to the upcoming changes planned for the next ten years." read more