A hydroponic cherry grower in Hungary partnered with Gremon Systems to address the issue of fruit cracking. By utilizing dendrometers to monitor stem diameter, the grower was able to better manage osmotic pressure and ultimately reduce the occurrence of cracking in cherries. read more

Ukraine's apple market is experiencing a unique situation this year, with prices reaching record highs as farmers struggle with significant harvest challenges. Mikhail Telechetsky, an orchard owner in Chernivtsi, reports that despite a relatively good yield, labor shortages are a major issue. read more

Country Crest and Tesco Ireland have strengthened their future partnership by signing a multi-year contract extension for the supply of potatoes, onions, and sweet potatoes to all Tesco stores nationwide and for online shopping. The contract, valued at nearly €100 million, cements the strong… read more

Marie Nygren is stepping down from her position as CEO of Coop Sweden. Nygren announced that she will be leaving her role in November. She first joined the group in 2019 as CEO of Kooperativa förbundet, KF and chairman of CSAB, before taking on the role of CEO of Coop Sverige AB. read more

The new sauerkraut season in Switzerland has started off exceptionally well this year, according to David Dreyer from the company of the same name in Gerolfingen (Canton of Bern). "Both the quantities and qualities have been very satisfactory so far, and marketing is also going smoothly. We have already observed an... read more

The government in Belarus has modified certain price regulation norms. From October 21, 2024, to May 2025, maximum wholesale prices will be determined for fresh cucumbers, apples, onions, and table beets. Additionally, from October 29, 2024, to May 2025, maximum retail prices will be set for these products. read more

The Italian breeder and young plant supplier Lazzeri has been breeding poinsettias for over 25 years. Their range is continuously expanding and has received multiple awards year after year. For the upcoming year, growers will have access to new varieties that they can already preview. read more

"Spain is a crucial market for Peruvian fresh products like avocados, blueberries, grapes, and mangoes. Peru is the second largest avocado supplier to Spain, after Mexico. Spain serves as a key destination for a variety of Peruvian fresh products, highlighting the importance of this market for Peru." read more

In a warehouse located north of Chisinau, Moldova, Stefan Bitlan, a prominent exporter of plums, is preparing his shipment for Germany, choosing to target the European Union market instead of Russia. Moldova, situated between Ukraine and Romania, is on the verge of a referendum for EU membership, which is being endorsed by the President. read more

The European Union (EU) market for peaches and nectarines has exhibited intriguing trends in recent years, especially in terms of production, trade, and pricing. The production area of peaches and nectarines in EU member states has experienced minor fluctuations from 2017 to 2023. Italy and Spain, in particular, have... read more

In Ukraine, the pricing trends for cucumbers and tomatoes on different retail platforms are being monitored by sources such as "Hvylya", the Minfin portal, the Capital Market, and the Odessa market "Pochatok". With winter approaching, there is an upward trend in the prices of these vegetables. read more

Various cutting strategies were applied and an increased lighting intensity of 240 µmol per m2 per second was tested. The researchers were able to show that eggplants can be grown under full LED lighting in Dutch greenhouses during the winter months. However, read more

"With Joe Biden as president, the USA has once again become Germany's most important trading partner, our longstanding connections creating prosperity and jobs on both sides of the ocean. I hope that we can continue the good relationship even after November 6th." read more

Gradually, more producers are entering the sale of persimmons. In Spain, the supply is increasing. So far, the quantities can be marketed without any problems. The demand in Central Europe is strong. The German market is also developing lively. The share of households that recently read more

Accordingly, Rome can provide 1 billion euros to support agricultural farms in the regions of Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Marche with direct subsidies. Specifically, the funds are intended to restore production capacities and compensate for damages incurred. read more

In addition to the tourism industry, the agriculture sector is expected to be particularly affected by the innovations. One of the planned measures is to carry out the relevant administrative procedures completely digitally in order to be able to trace every step. In the future, work visas are also supposed to be issued digitally. read more

SanLucar will invite consumers to "Dive into the fun with sweet fruits" as part of its latest collaboration with Disney. The promotional packs of branded citrus, mangoes, avocados will be available in stores in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Poland, and Sweden starting next month. read more

Morocco is planning to resume the export of mandarins to Russia by the end of this year after a temporary suspension, as reported by Rue20. read more

Carrefour has presented the I Study on Consumption Habits and Healthy Eating in Spain. A report that delves into the habits and nutrition that the company has

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According to analysts from the EastFruit project, the cold weather affecting most of Ukraine has caused a notable decrease in the supply of greenhouse cucumbers in the market. This has resulted in a quick rise in prices in this segment. Additionally, prices are further being driven up by the absence of competition from other sources. read more