Moschos Korasidis, the general manager at ETHEA, the National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives, pointed out a shortfall of around 70,000 workers in the agricultural sector, as reported by Kathimerini. This shortage is expected to impact various regions, disrupting the olive harvest,... read more

Zespri Kiwifruit, a leading New Zealand company in the production and worldwide marketing of kiwifruit, is pleased to announce its presence at the Allianz Stadium in Turin tomorrow, Saturday, November 23, during the rugby match between Italy and New Zealand. read more

In recent years, many investment discussions have increasingly focused on labor-saving solutions. With rising labor costs, the return on investment becomes more attractive. Following the announcement of a 10% increase in the collective labor agreement wages in the Netherlands by 2025, WPS has read more

Temperatures have dropped below freezing in many parts of the Netherlands, but at G. Kramer in Zuid-Scharwoude, that's good news. The colder weather is increasing the demand for sauerkraut and related products. Ten years ago, the sauerkraut factory mainly supplied fresh sauerkraut in barrels, but read more

In 2024, the prices of oranges in several European countries showed significant variations compared to 2023. The average price of oranges in the EU in September 2024 was €73 per 100 kg, which represented a decrease of 17.83% compared to the same month in 2023. This decline indicates a broader trend of price fluctuations. read more

The new Flemish agriculture and climate ministers aim to revamp the support for cogeneration in horticulture. They propose that Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems should operate based on market demand for electricity, prioritizing peak demand times rather than running continuously when there is already an adequate supply of (fossil-free) electricity. read more

The popularity of organic pomegranate is growing in the European market, partly due to the It's Bio project supported by Aop Gruppo Vi.Va. This project promotes high-quality organic fruits in Italy, Belgium, and Greece. This ancient fruit has now become a symbol of excellence. read more

Analitycy projektu EastFruit zauważyli spadkową tendencję na rynku marchwi na Ukrainie. Popyt na marchew jest opisany jako niski, a hurtowi nabywcy decydują się na zakupy w oparciu o natychmiastowe potrzeby, co zniechęca do gromadzenia zapasów i w rezultacie wpływa na stabilność cen. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. read more

Organic pomegranate is increasingly being recognized as a fruit of excellence in the European market, thanks to the It's Bio project by Aop Gruppo Vi.Va promoting high-quality organic fruit in Italy, Belgium, and Greece. This ancient fruit is now a symbol of well-being. read more

The 13th edition of Interpoma, the world's leading apple trade show, opened yesterday in Bolzano, Italy with a detailed examination of the current state of the global apple market. The event, which runs until November 23, includes valuable insights from industry experts discussing the changing dynamics of the market. read more

Clementines were the most common and mainly came from Spain. Their availability had significantly increased. There was also a noticeable increase in the presence of Italian batches. Portugal, Greece, and Morocco also sold small quantities. According to the BLE, business was inconsistent: in some areas, Spanish deliveries were prevalent. read more

Economic analyst Vladimir Golovatyuk expressed surprise at Moldovan Minister Dumitru Alaiba's announcement that apple exports to the European Union (EU) reached approximately $12.6 million in the first ten months of the year. Golovatyuk compared this with the export volume to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). read more

Rynek europejskich bananów wykazywał mieszankę stabilności i wahania cen hurtowych między tygodniami 45 a 46, z zauważalnymi różnicami w różnych krajach. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. W Belgii (BE) ceny pozostały stabilne na poziomie 96 euro za kilogram w obu tygodniach, nie odnotowano żadnych zmian. read more

The Show Your Colours Award will be presented during the International Plant Fair (IPM) 2025 in Essen, Germany. All IPM exhibitors with woody plants and perennials can submit plants or plant concepts for this award. The Show Your Colours Award IPM 2025 is organized by Messe Essen. read more

Sakata lays the foundation stone for the new headquarters of Sakata in Almería for Iberia (Spain and Portugal).

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Valencia, along with other regions in Spain, experienced severe floods on 29 October, causing extensive damage, including to the citrus industry. The Agricultural Association of Young Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) reported that the citrus sector incurred damages exceeding €192m (US$205m). read more

Kampania ziemniaczana w Grecji zbliża się do dość wczesnego zakończenia. Według pana Iosifa Kokkinidisa, przedstawiciela Organizacji Producentów Agroteam Perithori z Nevrokopi, najważniejszego regionu uprawy ziemniaków w Grecji, koniec nadejdzie dwa miesiące wcześniej niż zwykle: "Zazwyczaj, read more

The Fucino Plateau, a vast flat area once occupied by Lake Fucino, is now one of the main agricultural lungs of Italy. Thanks to its unique soil and climate conditions, the area stands out for the production of off-season vegetables, including fennel, one of the read more

Italy is positioning itself as a European leader in the production of organic pomegranates, according to It’s Bio, the European project funded by the EU and the Italian association Aop Gruppo Vi.Va to promote organic fruit and vegetables in Italy, Belgium, and Greece. read more

The advertising campaign aims to strengthen the EU internal market for berry fruits (strawberries, currants, raspberries, and blackberries). The focus of the campaign is to raise awareness for fresh EU berry fruits with the goal of increasing consumption. The emphasis is on read more