W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy ceny bananów w Rosji spadły z 1,66 do 1,24 dolara za kilogram z powodu malejącego popytu. Jednakże ten spadek jest tymczasowy, a ceny mają wzrosnąć w ciągu następnego miesiąca. Głównym powodem obecnej sytuacji są wyzwania w Ekwadorze, głównym dostawcy bananów do Rosji. read more

Restrain appoints Yotam Guetta as new head of technology
Breda, 21.10.2024 – Restrain is thrilled to announce the hiring of Yotam Guetta as the new Head of Technology for the company. Yotam comes with a vast experience in sustainable agriculture and AgriTech, having previously held senior positions at. read more

The Horticultural Business Club South Netherlands recently organized a successful excursion trip to the Moroccan city of Agadir and the surrounding horticultural area of Souss-Massa from October 13 to 16, 2024, with 50 participants from the regional horticultural sector. read more

The walnut harvest in Greece is in full swing, with prices for growers currently fluctuating between €3.00 and €3.50 per kilogram. Top-quality growers are earning as much as €4.00 per kilogram. Mr. Yannis Karkanis, president of the Walnut Agricultural Cooperative Gaia Domokou, stated: "We've... read more

On Thursday, September 12th, the Moldovan "Nr1" opened its third hypermarket in the capital city, Chisinau. The day after the official opening, FreshPlaza went to take a look and spoke to Mihail Zolotuhin, the purchasing manager for fruits and vegetables. In addition to the three hypermarkets, this chain has more. read more

"The decision was made because the responsible Kazakh authorities failed to take measures to ensure the phytosanitary safety of products on Russian territory," Rosselkhoznadzor stated last week. The regulatory authority shared." read more

These conclusions are suggested by data from the Statistics Sweden (SCB). According to this data, in 2023, the adjusted sales of sweets decreased by 4.1% to 161.20 euros compared to the previous year. Instead, Swedes opted to buy more fruits than they did before. read more

The significant lack of rainfall in many regions of the country, combined with its uneven distribution and high air temperatures, has hindered the growth and development of plants, as reported by the news portal Gospodarz.pl. read more

At the same time, she called for working together to address the challenges. The 76th annual conference in Lohne at the end of September 2024 provided ample opportunities and occasions for this. About 150 participants responded to the invitation from the BDC to the annual conference, mostly from Germany. read more

The onion cultivation area in Spain has grown by nearly 20%, and there has been a significant increase in yields compared to the previous season. However, the price of Spanish onions has dropped due to the lack of demand from export markets, which is attributed to the high production levels in other European countries. - FreshPlaza read more

A year ago, Bergeijk Logistics was established. It may be a new name, but for many individuals in the flower and fresh produce industry, it represents a familiar presence. Frans van Bergeijk, for example, has nearly 30 years of experience in logistics to and from Austria and is well-acquainted with every hairpin curve along the way. read more

In the Netherlands, around 25% of the potato crop for the 2024/25 market year still needs to be harvested, with progress currently ahead of last year at this time. Market sources anticipate that the harvest will be completed in two weeks in the central and northern regions, despite wet conditions. read more

Chiquita is once again launching the "Small Change, Big Difference" campaign for 2024 to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention, supporting the Airc Foundation in Italy. This increasing commitment not only enriches the project in terms of design but also in its ability to engage with consumers, particularly women. read more

The EU calculated the price of apples in September by taking the simple average of the four major EU member states, which was €96 per 100 kgs. This was €1 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly apple prices per 100 kgs were as follows: Poland €59.0, France €144.5, Germany €86.0, and Italy [...]. read more

W 2023 roku Hiszpania umocniła swoją pozycję jako światowy lider w eksporcie sałaty, sprzedając dwukrotnie większą ilość niż Meksyk (jego najbliższy konkurent) - wynika z raportu opublikowanego przez Hortoinfo na podstawie danych z COMTRADE, działu statystyk Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych (ONZ). Hiszpania i Meksyk stanowiły prawie read more

Mimo trudności w zbiorach portugalskich gruszek w tym sezonie, sady Central Frutas Painho nie ucierpiały tak bardzo - powiedział Carlos Miguel Henriques, administrator portugalskiego eksportera gruszek: "Na razie kampania idzie bardzo dobrze, będziemy mieć wystarczająco owoców, aby zaspokoić nasze... read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, apple prices in Ukraine have resumed their upward trend this week. Producers attribute the latest price increase in this segment to a reduction in the supply of winter apple varieties in the domestic market. read more

On September 30, three individuals discovered World War II ammunition while mushroom picking in Slovakia. One grenade was found near Bratislava on Devínska Kobyla mountain, while two artillery shells were found in the Vranov nad Topľou district. Bomb disposal experts safely handled the ammunition. read more

Eco-Logistic still provides cherries, apricots, plums, and grapes to a few retailers in Belarus and Latvia. Prices remain stable, and sometimes even high in certain weeks, as stated by the sales manager Gheorghe Chisalita. However, 70% of the products from this Moldovan fruit trader are exported to Western Europe. read more

Starting from October 21, 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor will impose temporary restrictions on the import of cut flowers and buds into the Russian Federation. These restrictions will apply to products accompanied by phytosanitary certificates issued by Kazakhstan, mainly for goods originating from countries viewed as unfriendly. Kazakhstan serves as a re-exporter in this context. read more