Europe

Sunsweet, the leading brand in the global and Italian prune market, distributed exclusively in Italy by Madi Ventura, is returning to television in 2025 with a high-impact campaign designed to further increase its visibility. The campaign will run from the 16th. read more

The new production campaign from Senegal is about to start for OP Francescon. Among the protagonists of the season are pumpkins, melons, and Black Pearl watermelons. Let's discover in detail the program and the news of this year. read more

Vicasol, one of the main agri-food cooperatives in Spain, concludes its participation in Fruit Logistica 2025 with a very positive outcome. The cooperative has strengthened

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France is committed to supporting Morocco's continuous development in the maritime sector, as stated by the French ambassador to Rabat, Christophe Lecourtier. This partnership is a part of the overall cooperation between the two countries. Lecourtier emphasized Morocco's active role in representing. read more

Ukraine has blocked a shipment of fresh lettuce from the Netherlands after detecting a quarantine pest during inspection. The 10.37-ton batch, which entered Ukraine via Poland, was examined at a customs clearance facility in Lviv. During the phytosanitary inspection, authorities found traces of. read more

"100% of our activities are dedicated to breeding and seed production in France. We are committed to responsible, local, and environmentally conscious production," says Eric Beaude, CEO of Morel. "Creating a new hybrid is not an overnight project; it typically takes 10 to 15 years of dedicated effort." read more

Uprawianie malin w Polsce przeżywa okres wzrostu. Z odpowiednim zarządzaniem, ten trend może utrzymać się. Na Ukrainie roczna produkcja malin wynosi około 50 000 ton, nieco mniej niż w Polsce. Ukraiński rynek osiągnął swoją pojemność, co stanowi. read more

Niemcy nadal pozostają głównym odbiorcą sektora owoców i warzyw Hiszpanii, odpowiadając za 27,5% wolumenu eksportu i 29% jego wartości. Ogółem, do listopada 2024 roku (ostatniego miesiąca, za który dostępne są oficjalne dane), Hiszpania wyeksportowała 3,06 miliona ton owoców i warzyw. read more

Namibia exported grapes worth around USD 54.4 million in December, while importing grapes valued at approximately USD 153,000, mainly from South Africa. The majority of these exports were headed for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. This information comes from the Namibia International Merchandise Trade... read more

In 2024, the agri-food sector in Ukraine contributed $24.6 billion to the total exports of $41.6 billion, accounting for 59% of the total exports. This export activity supports national reserves and stabilizes the exchange rate of the hryvnia, which in turn affects inflation control. Despite facing challenges due to wartime conditions, Ukraine's... read more

Nick Nafpliotis, the company director of fresh produce exporter Greek & Fresh, mentioned that the winter season has been quiet for Greek produce overall. However, he highlighted some positives for two specific seasons. "We're currently in the midst of our cucumber and mandarin season, both of which have been positive," said Nafpliotis. read more

Germany is leading with a significant increase from 110,000 tons in 2023 to 120,000 tons in the past year 2024, which represents a notable rise compared to the previous year. Italy and the United Kingdom are also showing strong growth, while... read more

The expansion of Zespri's global supply operations in Greece and the introduction of new hectares of Zespri SunGold in Italy, France, Japan, and Korea, aimed at ensuring a continuous 12-month supply, are at the center of attention at Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin. read more

Nursery Vantyghem from Belgium is starting a pilot project to grow duckweed, as reported by VRT. As of this week, duckweed has been approved for sale in Europe as a food source for humans. Nursery Vantyghem, which has been cultivating flowers since 1985, recognizes the potential of duckweed. "On paper, it is a ..." read more

In conjunction with Fruit Logistica, the third edition of Mit (Meet Italian Taste) took place. It is in this context that Aop Europae, with the member producer organizations Terra Orti, Aoa, Aroma Domus, Costieragrumi, Campania Felix, HortoItalia, La Deliziosa, and Coop Coldiretti San. read more

Greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are getting more expensive, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute the price hike in this sector to a sharp increase in demand for greenhouse cucumbers coupled with a relatively low supply of the product. read more

The increasing production of strawberries in greenhouses in the Netherlands is shortening the sales window for strawberries from Mediterranean countries not only in the Netherlands but also in many European countries where these fruits are

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Since the beginning of the season, Pink Lady apple sales in Italy have increased by 16%, among the best performances in Europe, but now the focus is on increasing market share in Italy. This data was communicated by the brand, which is present at Fruit Logistica, where the new president is also attending. read more

At the last meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Development Commission on February 4th, the voice of beekeepers resounded loudly. They gathered from all over Poland to Warsaw to declare cooperation between the beekeeping community and orchard farmers, not only

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According to analysts from the EastFruit project, Ukrainian farmers have not been able to avoid a decrease in potato prices. Despite relatively stable prices for two weeks, experts observed that many producers are now compelled to reduce their prices this week. read more