Anecoop recently organized the First Kaki Congress of the Persimmon Group in Carlet, one of the main towns in Spain known for kaki production. Miguel Barrachina, the Regional Minister for Agriculture, Water, Livestock, and Fisheries of the Generalitat Valenciana, participated in the opening ceremony. Laura Sáez, the mayor read more

As part of Fruit Attraction, Spain's First Walnut and Pecan Congress, organized by Asociafruit and Fepex, will be held the day before the fair, on October 7. The event will feature four presentations and a round table discussion. The first presentation will be delivered by Alejandro Lorca, from MAPA's fruit and vegetable division. read more

Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG presents a positive annual financial statement for the 2023 fiscal year. On the production side, the 90 active Pfalzmarkt producers were able to take advantage of the natural harvest conditions in the Palatinate region and supply the market with fresh fruits and vegetables from Germany. read more

The directors of three of Italy's most important trade associations have taken advantage of this week's G7 Ministers' Meeting on Agriculture in Syracuse, Sicily, to draw attention to some major challenges facing the country's fresh produce industry. read more

With a start date of October 2, a test phase will now see 1,000 Italian youth between the ages of 18 and 28 begin their service in agricultural organizations. The aim is to promote the development of rural areas and support their communities, as well as the... read more

Genevard, born in 1956, was appointed as the Minister of Agriculture in the Barnier cabinet last week. Currently, she, along with two other party colleagues, is temporarily holding the position of chairperson of the conservative party "Les Républicains" and is one of the six vice presidents. read more

For cucumbers of the Frances type, prices ranged from 0.80 euros/kg to 0.70 euros/kg, for cucumbers of the Corto Negro type, prices ranged from 0.87 euros/kg to 0.60 euros/kg, and for snake cucumbers, prices ranged from 0.80 euros/kg to 0.70 euros/kg. read more

In terms of cultivation, the 90 active Pfalzmarkt producers were able to leverage the natural harvesting advantage of the Pfalz region and supply the market early, reliably, and sustainably with fresh fruits and vegetables from Germany's largest contiguous open-field cultivation area for fresh vegetables! read more

The prices for German eggplants remained stable in the middle of the month (week 37). In week 37, German-grown eggplants cost an average of 2.25 Euro/kg at the German wholesale markets. This was nearly 20% below the level of the previous year. Eggplants from the Benelux region were priced at... read more

With the first fruits appearing on the shelves, the outlook is good for producers and marketers, reports the online agricultural service vilt.be. "The lowest price for apples is about 25% higher than last year, and this could potentially increase even further as the season progresses," says Kris. read more

His organic farm with greenhouse vegetable cultivation had grown organic plum tomatoes of the 'Ruby Red' variety for the first time. "For the Flemish organic sector, standing still is not an option. Organic companies must continue to be innovative and pioneer," emphasizes Flanders. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing information from the Statistical Coordination Office Acorbanec. The European Union (27) remains the most important destination country, accounting for 30.02% of total exports, followed by Russia with 18.44%, the Middle East with 13.29%, and the read more

The 2024 Farmer Voice survey, which involved 2,000 farmers from Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, India, Kenya, Ukraine, and the US, has shed light on the challenges, aspirations, and requirements of farmers amidst climate change, digitalization, and economic and political uncertainty. read more

Na skutek niszczycielskiego wpływu burzy Boris w całej Europie, Komisja Europejska zaproponowała przydzielenie 119,7 miliona euro z rezerwy rolniczej na bezpośrednie wsparcie dla rolników dotkniętych sytuacją w Bułgarii, Niemczech, Estonii, Włoszech i Rumunii.

After the devastating impact of Storm Boris across Europe, the European Commission has proposed to allocate €119.7 million from the agricultural reserve to directly support farmers affected in Bulgaria, Germany, Estonia, Italy and Romania. read more

Carrefour Belgium announced that they have observed an increase in sales of vegetable meal kit packs since they started displaying them next to plant-based protein products. read more

Według dyrektora Agroinnovation, ceny hurtowego czosnku na Ukrainie wzrosły w tym roku z 1,8 euro/kg zeszłego roku do 3,5 euro/kg. Koszt sadzenia nasion pozostał stabilny, co stwarza korzystne warunki dla producentów. Ten wzrost cen jest głównie spowodowany przez Chiny. read more

The year 2024 has not been favorable for Moldovan plum producers. Orchardists report that a shortage of summer rainfall and record-high temperatures have negatively impacted both the quantity and quality of the fruit. Market participants also anticipate that the plum season in 2024 will end early. read more

Hispanian exports of strawberries and blueberries, mainly grown in Huelva, experienced a 12% increase in the first seven months of 2024 compared to the previous year. Strawberries reached 251,072 tonnes, showing a 4% growth, while blueberries had an output of 82,971 tonnes, which was a 20% increase. read more

Spain produced 1.8 million tons of stone fruits this season, which is 3% more than last year and 9% more than the average of the past 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

El Corte Inglés, which in Spanish means "The English Cut," is a renowned chain of department stores in Spain founded in 1940 in Madrid. With a leading position in terms of sales volume in Europe and ranking fourth globally, the company also operates other brands, including read more