In Spain, stone fruit production this season reached 1.8 million tons, an increase of 3% compared to the previous year and 9% higher than the average of the last five seasons, as reported by Elena Busutil, the director general of Agricultural Productions and Markets at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. read more

Coop Alleanza 3.0 launches "Per fare un broccolo", a six-episode podcast created and produced by Show Reel Agency. The podcast aims to educate consumers about food safety, exploring topics such as traceability, logistics, conservation, and inspections. The narrative voice is provided by Francesco Migliaccio. read more

It is a very interesting initiative that aims to analyze the opportunities and challenges of Spanish food in foreign markets. The event was held in London, and one of the highlights of the evening was the analysis of opportunities in the horticultural sector.

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Angello™ is the first sweet and seedless snack pear cultivated exclusively in Italy. Excellent taste, high nutritional value, and sustainability, all concentrated in a fruit of 8-10 cm. read more

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

To wszystko, co mieliśmy na dzisiaj. Czy mogę pomóc w czymś jeszcze? read more

The Kanzi apple is once again available on the Italian market. There are several initiatives to celebrate its twentieth anniversary. The 2023-2024 campaign has exceeded expectations, with the marketing of 6,500 tons of product in Italy. New markets are also being explored. read more

W Bułgarii najnowsze dane ze Stanowej Komisji ds. Giełd Towarowych i Rynków ujawniają ogólny wzrost cen różnych owoców i warzyw, z kilkoma wyjątkami. Wskaźnik cen na rynku (MPI), barometr cen hurtowych żywności w kraju, wzrósł do 2 079. read more

In the countryside, the sale of pumpkins is in full swing, featuring the Butternut variety. The persimmon campaign has started, with the Mela Persimon cultivar from Spain, Vaniglia from Campania, and the common persimmon from Emilia-Romagna. The sale of Italian pomegranates has also begun. The variety is expanding. read more

The German fruit and vegetable sector is currently facing what they refer to as the three Ks in Germany, namely Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Purchasing Power Decline. This has become a significant issue during the 14th. read more

Get the chance to meet the biggest buyers of fruits and vegetables from the fast-growing importing region of Eastern and Central Europe by participating in the FAO/EBRD-led trade mission for Egyptian and Moroccan exporters in Warsaw, Poland, from November 12-15! read more

The maritime sector in Ukraine has undergone significant changes as a result of the Russian invasion, leading to disruptions in its main seaports. The country has been forced to depend on smaller ports, affecting global shipping and food security. Prior to the conflict, Ukraine's Black Sea ports, such as Odesa, were vital hubs for maritime activities. read more

The largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, FruitMasters, is aiming to establish a new standard for apples in stores by introducing a taste guide at the beginning of the topfruit season. read more

The stabilization of the European market, especially in important countries like Germany and France, helped mitigate the effects of seasonally low demand. Conversely, geopolitical tensions led to logistical challenges, resulting in delays in deliveries. read more

Spain's Club of Protected Plant Varieties (CVVP) has expressed its approval of a Supreme Court ruling to reimburse a €5m fine that it had been required to pay as a result of a protracted legal battle with the Valencian grower association Ava-Asaja regarding the marketing of Nadorcott mandarins. read more

In 2018, AMI conducted the first consumer and market study "How regional is Saxony?" which revealed that the regional trend was still in its early stages. At that time, Germany was characterized by favorable economic conditions. Nearly six years later,... read more

Benihort, a cooperative member of Anecoop, has implemented significant technical measures in its citrus facilities during the summer. Luis Montañés, in charge of the citrus area, explained: "The most important innovation is the installation of two twin calibrating machines." read more

In Moldova, on a fertile plain just a few kilometers from the meandering Dniester River and a mere 30-minute drive from the capital city of Chisinau, stand Velfruct's apple and plum orchards. A modern building housing offices and a cold storage and packaging area flank these orchards. This fruit company, read more

Mazzoniraddoppia the storage and processing capacity of its Greek warehouse dedicated to kiwi. In 2021, the Ferrara Group inaugurated a warehouse in Kavala, Greece, equipped with high-tech refrigerated cells and a processing room, which allowed them to work and... read more