Russian vegetables often make their way into Latvia through Poland, negatively impacting local farmers, which has raised concerns to Roland Feldmanis, CEO of the Latvian Association of Agricultural Cooperatives (LLKA). This trend, he notes, has led to decreased sales and prices for domestic
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As is well-known, Italy and Spain are the countries of reference when it comes to European fresh produce, and, as a consequence, they are the leading procurement territories in the old continent. Harmonniz is a seed company among the protagonists in Almeria for the development of flavorful
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In the dynamic landscape of global logistics, Maersk, the Denmark-based shipping magnate, remains a contender in the acquisition race for German logistics firm DB Schenker. Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk, during an interview with the Financial Times, articulated the company's ongoing interest in
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On 5th, 6th and 7th March, part of the MASCHIO GASPARDO IBÉRICA team visited three of its trusted dealers in the north of Spain,

And the MASCHIO GASPARDO IBÉRICA team visited three of its trusted dealers in the north of Spain.
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At the confluence of the Moselle and Saar rivers, near the border with Luxembourg, the Port of Trier has been recognized for decades as a tri-modal transportation hub (rail, inland waterway, road transport), offering a comprehensive range of services. Its main cargo includes solid and liquid
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Since the beginning of 2024, Kuzbass has imported 1100 tons of pre-quarantined products from abroad. Import of fruit and vegetable products in the Kemerovo region decreased by half compared to the same period in 2023 (2100 tons, according to Rosselkhoznadzor). This trend has been ongoing since
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The garlic planting season has already come to a close in Spain, and the acreage devoted to this crop is expected to decrease by around 15% compared to the previous campaign, when a significant decline had already been recorded. Thus, according to the National Association of Garlic Producers and… read more

Amidst ups and downs due to market fluctuations, the winter fennel harvest season continues throughout Italy. For Seminis, the seed division of the Bayer Group, this is expressed in August; read more

Iran's recent imposition of duties on apple exports, effective from 20 March for a three-month period, is set to intensify the already tense dynamics of the global fresh apple market, as reported by EastFruit; read more

Since the beginning of 2024, the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration in the Republic of Dagestan has overseen the control of 7 batches of grape and apple seedlings, totalling 106,900 units, intended for sale and planting within the region. At the storage facilities, officials conducted a sampling of
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In an important development for the horticultural sector, the Pak-Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commended the initiation of fruit shipments from Pakistan to Russia. This move is viewed as crucial for the agricultural exports of Pakistan, potentially opening up lucrative markets for
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A batch of millet from Ukraine will not reach the Polish market. The reason was the presence of live pests. read more

In a significant development aimed at enhancing the efficiency of shipping corridors, the ports of Bilbao in Spain and Portsmouth in the UK have embarked on a strategic partnership. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the maritime transport sector by improving connectivity and fostering
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The value of Spain's fruit and vegetable imports from Portugal has increased by 84% over the last five years, reaching €359.5 million, while the volume has grown by 9% and reached 340,007 tons.From 2019 to 2023, the value of Portuguese vegetables imported by Spain increased by 103% and totaled
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In Jamaica, the Banana Board has embarked on a crucial partnership with France's Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) to mitigate the threats posed by the Tropical Race 4 (TR4) disease. This collaboration aims to introduce and evaluate banana varieties resilient to
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The Dutch company Jong Fruit announced a strategic partnership with Spanish soft fruit producer Surexport late last year. They want to supply European customers with a year-round assortment of soft fruits. The greenhouse strawberry season has started in the Netherlands, and Arian de Jong is
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In a significant move to bolster the agricultural and economic sectors of Moldova, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have concurred on extending trade concessions for the country, while also maintaining their focus on supporting Ukraine amidst ongoing challenges. This decision
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There are plans to set up a 100-hectare avocado production facility in Sicily and sell the fruit to customers throughout Italy. read more

A leading international kiwifruit marketer plans to establish 100ha of avocado production in Sicily and sell the fruit to customers across Italy. read more