In 2024, a total of 111,300 tons of tomatoes were produced there, -2% compared to the previous year and -16% compared to the five-year average. In second place is Western France with 570 hectares in Brittany, where 141,300 tons of tomatoes were harvested - despite the smaller area, more greenhouses are used for cultivation here. read more

According to its own statements, Albert Heijn is the first Dutch supermarket to commit to this approach to halve its ecological footprint by 2030. read more

According to this, almost one-third of the examined native animal, plant, and fungus species are at risk, with about three percent already extinct. Additionally, more than half of the natural habitat types in Germany also have an ecologically unfavorable condition, and more are disappearing daily. read more

In the north of Moldova, apple cultivation excels, while in the south, grape cultivation is predominant. However, the tastiest cherries can be found in the central part of the country. Staragro has had a cherry orchard there since 2008, which has expanded from 15 to 50 hectares over the years. This orchard produces an average of half a million kilograms of cherries. read more

The intralogistics group Mecalux has installed PepsiCo's first automated warehouse in Poland. The global food and beverage company has been operating along the Vistula River since the 1970s, opening its first factory in Michrów in 1991. With 9,000 locations for finished goods, this space is part of. read more

Wojna na Ukrainie zmieniła handel w Eurazji, zwłaszcza poprzez rozwój Środkowego Korytarza (trasa transportowa Trans-Kaspijska), łączącego Chiny z Europą. Ten 6,500-kilometrowy szlak stał się bardziej istotny od pełnej inwazji Rosji na Ukrainę, która zdestabilizowała... read more

PopFest 2024, the trendy festival hosted by Pop Vriend Seeds from September 24 to 27 on their trial fields in Andijk, had a special significance this year. As of October 1, their name has changed to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V., and it was also announced that they are adding new crops to their lineup. read more

The German fruit and vegetable sector is currently under the spell of what they call the three Ks in Germany, namely Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Purchasing Power Decline. This emerged during the 14th read more

W Chorwacji otwarcie zakładu przetwórstwa owoców i warzyw "Kalnik" w Varaždinie, otwartego tego lata, stanowi istotny rozwój w produkcji pomidorów w kraju. Zakład, wybudowany w ciągu roku, może przetwarzać ponad 40 tysięcy ton pomidorów rocznie. read more

The Brazilian government has announced that Angola and South Korea have granted sanitary approvals for the import of dried macadamia nuts from Brazil, while Australia and the United Kingdom have granted approvals for processed dried macadamia nuts. Additionally, Malaysia has approved the import of Brazilian pork and offals. These new market accesses will. read more

Anecoop, the leading horticultural company in the Mediterranean, was honored by the Valencia Chamber of Commerce at the Valencian Economy Night, held yesterday at the Congress Palace and in this edition

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In Moldova, the north is known for its apple production, the south for grape cultivation, and the central region for its delicious cherries. Staragro has been operating a cherry orchard in this area since 2008, which has grown from 15 to 50 hectares over the years. This orchard yields an average of half a million kilograms of cherries annually. read more

Kientzler Jungpflanzen and Kordes Jungpflanzen are young plant producers in Europe. Both companies aim to provide varieties for forward-thinking horticulture, including plant brands such as 'Proven Winners'. Kientzler produces a variety of young plants for bedding and balcony use. read more

Producer organizations, local authorities, Chambers of Commerce, and universities. The mission of Macfrut in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in the Vojvodina region of Serbia was as intense as it was successful. The President of Macfrut, Renzo, took part in the mission. read more

Orchards and vineyards are cultivated in hilly or mountainous areas, not only in Italy but also in Spain, France, and Eastern Europe. In these situations, it is not easy to carry out weeding, especially if the aim is to avoid the use of chemical herbicides. This is why Calderoni has developed the... read more

Casalasco S.p.A., the leading integrated tomato industry supply chain in Italy, has launched an experimental project for the development of the first agrivoltaic park for tomato cultivation, in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. read more

At the end of August this year, the presence of a widespread infestation caused by a new phytophagous mite introduced into Italy was confirmed following numerous reports from citrus growers in the Piana di Catania area, the largest citrus growing region in Italy. read more

The Slovenian National Floral Art Championship took place on September 16, 2024, in Celje, Slovenia, bringing together the top Slovenian florists. During this prestigious competition, participants presented their creative ideas and innovative floral arrangements, focusing on aesthetics,… read more

In the period 2017-2023, the most important pear-growing countries in Europe experienced an overall 20 percent decline in production. Italy, the leading pear-growing country, in particular, faced several significant drops in volume, with the disastrous 2023 harvest year being the lowest point. read more

W tym roku uprawy melonów na Ukrainie okazały się mniej dochodowe z powodu nadprodukcji i niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych. Sytuacja z arbuzaami, w szczególności, była wymagająca: rolnicy, którzy uprawiali wczesne odmiany korzystając z irygacji, byli w stanie osiągnąć niewielki zysk, ale po

This year, melon crops in Ukraine have proven to be less profitable due to overproduction and unfavorable weather conditions. The situation with watermelons, in particular, has been challenging: farmers who cultivated early varieties using irrigation were able to make a small profit, but after read more