Explore the details of the fresh produce trade in the lively and dynamic markets surrounding Old Europe! Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are already significant importers of fruits and vegetables from Egypt and Morocco, as noted by EastFruit. read more

Flower bulb importer in the United States, DeVroomen closely monitors market developments. This year, there's much to discuss due to the impact of a poor flower bulb harvest in the Netherlands caused by extreme weather conditions in the fall and spring. read more

The cultivated mushroom market is currently experiencing one of its most challenging crises in recent years. As the new season approaches, growers and industry operators are encountering a series of issues that could greatly affect the availability of the product, and consequently, on. read more

Egypr has risen to the top of the list of sweet potato suppliers to Poland in 2023, with strong prospects to further solidify its market position this year, according to EastFruit. Last year, Egyptian exporters directly sold 2.8 thousand tons of sweet potatoes to Poland, surpassing the 2022. read more

In the Victory Garden, an intensive orchard established after the start of the war in Ukraine, located in the Ternopil region, one of the most expensive apple varieties in the world is being harvested. This orchard is part of the "Gadz" farming enterprise, which is the largest apple producer in the region. read more

The shipping company WEC Lines will include Hamburg, Germany in its current NWC-Portugal service in a single integrated operation. Starting from September 23rd, WEC Lines will incorporate Hamburg into its NWC-Portugal service. With this new addition, the Dutch shipping company will establish a quick weekly sailing route from Hamburg. read more

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food forecasts that Spain will produce 5.842 million tons of citrus in the 2024/2025 season, which started on September 1st. Elena Busutil, the general director of Agricultural Productions and Markets, presented this initial forecast yesterday at a meeting. read more

The Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB) has released the 7th edition of Ukraine's Agricultural Export Portfolio, which was prepared with the assistance of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. This edition covers the export outcomes for 2023 and offers... read more

After its presentation at the 2023 edition sponsored by chef Eneko Fernández, the new fresh mushroom brand from Spain returns from October 8 to 10 to the Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid. It comes back supported by a wide success in sales and endorsed by the. read more

Biome Makers has extended its presence to Portugal by partnering with Food4Sustainability, a non-profit organization committed to fostering innovation in sustainable food production. read more

Up to 13 regions throughout Germany are set to receive a total of around 12 million euros in funding for this purpose. Dr. Ophelia Nick, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, presented the funding notifications amounting to approximately 1.7 million euros to the five partners of the Kira project in Cologne and the southern Rhineland. read more

Seed specialist Tozer will present over 100 of its innovative vegetable seed varieties at its trial field in Zwaagdijk-Oost, Netherlands, from September 24-26 as part of the Seed Meets Technology week. read more

The total ecological cultivation area remains almost the same (9,984 ha). 87% of the organic area is fully ecological, the rest is conversion area. The share of conversion area decreases from 16% to 13%. According to the 2023 agricultural census (Statbel), organic farmers now account for 2.9% of the total agricultural area. read more

Sektor świeżych owoców i warzyw w kilku krajach Europy Środkowej został zakłócony przez burzę Boris, która przyniosła obfite opady deszczu od czwartku, 12 września 2024 roku. Spowodowało to niemal rekordowe powodzie błyskawiczne w części Austrii, Rumunii, Polski, Czech, Słowacji, Węgier i.

The fresh fruit and vegetable sectors across several central European countries have been disrupted by Storm Boris, which brought heavy rainfall since Thursday, 12 September, 2024. This led to near record flash floods across parts of Austria, Romania, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and. read more

In Greece, farmers are dealing with the consequences of extreme weather conditions, fluctuating between droughts and floods, which have greatly affected agricultural productivity, especially in the Thessaly region, known as the country's main agricultural area. Farmers, including Achilleas, are facing challenges due to these conditions. read more

Ze względu na suszę i abnormalne upały na Ukrainie, ziemniaki i inne uprawy doświadczały poważnych szkód. Państwowa Stacja Badawcza Rolnictwa w obwodzie Wołyń informuje, że wysokie temperatury i brak wilgoci spowodowały termiczne uszkodzenia ziemniaków, co może skutkować gniciem i wpłynąć na ich. read more

Stagnacja niemieckiej gospodarki stanowi główne zmartwienie dla włoskich handlowców owoców i warzyw. Niemcy zawsze były najważniejszym rynkiem zbytu dla włoskich produktów. Pojawia się wiele niepewności i pytań: co może się stać z Włochami, jeśli niemiecka gospodarka znajdzie się w recesji? Jeśli read more

The European Union, especially France, remains the main consumer of Cameroonian pineapples, while the United States is also a significant market. The Competitiveness Committee, part of the Ministry of Economy, reports that France (59%), Belgium (32%), and Italy (4.7%) are the top buyers. read more

A new map displays the level of light pollution based on entering a postcode. This is an experiment conducted by KRO-NCRV. The postcode tool includes 11 million 3D buildings. According to the creators, the highest intensity of light pollution in the Netherlands is found in Westland, where there are numerous greenhouses. Major cities such as... read more

In the first six months of this year, Spanish imports continue to grow (+1% in volume), confirming the trend of the last 5 years, which has shown an overall increase of more than 20%. In particular, vegetables show a steady progression, while fruit experiences ups and downs. read more