Today, organic apples represent between 5 and 10% of the total market in Italy. This is a fairly stable share over time, but it also sees an expanding production area. read more

The conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, ongoing disruptions in the Panama Canal caused by drought, reduced demand in Asia, and colder weather at the source have posed significant challenges for Ecuador's banana exporters during the first eight months of the year. read more

These dimensions result from the direct management of 3,200 hectares in Andalusia, Murcia, Land Valencia, and Tarragona, as well as from five own packaging stations and a logistics platform in Perpignan for supplying France and the rest of the European market. read more

With over 40 years of experience in the industry and a production capacity that positions them as the largest nursery in Spain specializing in subtropical seedlings, Viveros Brokaw excels in the production of trees with clonal rootstocks, which are becoming increasingly sought after by growers. read more

In the final months of its 50th anniversary year, Planasa, a global leader in the agri-food sector specializing in developing new berry varieties, will take part in the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, an event it has been participating in for over ten years. In this setting, Planasa emphasizes the read more

Eva Pérez, president of the pepper sector at Proexport, stated that the pepper season in the Region of Murcia, which lasted from March to August, was highly successful. She highlighted the excellent production volume, quality, and sales figures achieved during this period. "This year, we have had very favorable weather conditions," said Pérez. read more

The days of daily auction pricing for Swedish cucumbers are over. Odlarlaget, the Swedish Growers' Association, has embraced AI to establish a more stable and competitive supply of domestically grown greenhouse vegetables and fruits for the Swedish market. This transition benefits its members. read more

Ze względu na niekorzystną równowagę handlową z Chinami, Rosja doświadcza wzrostu liczby kontenerów, zwłaszcza w okresach zwiększonej liczby chińskich eksportów. Spowodowało to nadmiar pustych kontenerów w Moskwie i innych kluczowych węzłach transportowych, jak donosi RZD-partner. Spedytorzy, stając w obliczu tej sytuacji. read more

The North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) anticipate that the potato output for the 2024/25 marketing year (MY) in the region will surpass the 22.7 million tonnes produced in 2023/24. This forecast is due to an increase in the planted area across the EU-4 (Netherlands, France,…) read more

Seed meets Technology is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. At this special edition, international trade visitors easily found the exhibition hall at Vertify in Zwaagdijk, the Netherlands. "We need new things," said Johan Kos during the exhibitor drinks after the second fair. read more

Holland: Retail turnover up by almost 2% in August
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has reported that retail turnover in August 2024 was 1.8% higher compared to August 2023. Sales volume also saw an increase of 1.5%. Turnover in supermarkets decreased by 2.6%, while turnover in specialty shops increased by 9.7%.
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The European Food Safety System recently identified a high level of prohibited pesticides in fresh peppers from Albania during an import attempt into Slovenia. The pesticides found were pirimiphos-methyl and formate, both of which are banned within the European Union and several other countries. read more

After two years marked by a severe drought, the Spanish farmers' union Unió de Pagesos predicts that the 2024 commercial campaign for some fruits will only be able to cover production costs, due to the climatic difficulties that some areas have faced. read more

W Hiszpanii zmiana w kierunku uprawy pistacji odzwierciedla adaptację do coraz częstszych i intensywniejszych warunków suszy. Rolnicy, tacy jak Garcia, który prowadzi 26-hektarowe gospodarstwo w Manzanares, Castilla-La Mancha, przeszli na uprawę pistacji z mniej odpornych upraw, takich jak winorośle i zboża. read more

W celu zwiększenia handlu dwustronnego, Pakistan i Rosja podpisały swoje pierwsze memorandum o porozumieniu (MoU) w sprawie handlu wymiennego. Umowa ta obejmuje wymianę towarów takich jak ciecierzyca, ryż, mandarynki, ziemniaki i czerwona soczewica pomiędzy rosyjską firmą LLC "Astarta". read more

The Dutch ripening specialist Interko reports a significant increase in global demand for its turnkey Optimo ripening room, which offers a more cost-effective option for ripeners. The company is currently working on over 30 installations, with 10 of them in the Netherlands for the French premium retailer Grand Frais. read more

Anecoop was acknowledged for its business connections with Poland during an event organized by the Valencia Chamber of Commerce on Monday, where Poland was the guest country. This recognition aligns with the 25th anniversary of the establishment of its subsidiary, Anecoop Polska. read more

The UK-based agtech company AgrigateOne, also known as AG1, has acquired LogisticDocuments.com, a Netherlands-based SaaS provider specializing in supply chain management for the fresh produce industry. read more

Fresh produce marketer SanLucar has once again partnered with VfB Stuttgart for a new campaign in the Bundesliga football club's home region of Baden-Württemberg, in southern Germany. read more

"In the fields, the apple season is in full swing and our farmers are busy with the harvest. We thought it was important to be represented at this significant event, where we once again learned that the apple is one of the most popular fruit varieties." read more