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Sweden: More fruit instead of sweets
2024-10-21 11:00
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.
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Poland: Increase expected in potato harvest.
2024-10-21 10:00
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.
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BDC Annual Conference 2024: Working Together on Challenges
2024-10-21 08:00
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.
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A 30% increase in production volumes and low demand in Europe have led to a sharp decline in Spanish onion prices.
2024-10-21 00:00
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
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"Jesteśmy prawdziwymi specjalistami od Austrii"
2024-10-21 00:00
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.
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Belgium's potato crop has been the most severely affected by heavy rainfall across Europe.
2024-10-21 00:00
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.
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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.
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Decrease in EU apple exports compared to 2023/2024.
2024-10-21 00:00
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 [...].
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Spain was the top exporter of lettuce in the world in 2023.
2024-10-21 00:00
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
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"We are focusing on Spain, France, and Germany as our main markets for exporting pears this season."
2024-10-21 00:00
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...
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Apple prices in Ukraine have reached new record highs.
2024-10-21 00:00
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.
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Mushroom pickers discover WWII ammunition.
2024-10-21 00:00
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.
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"Our dream is to establish a cooperative model similar to BelOrta."
2024-10-21 00:00
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.
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Rosselkhoznadzor has imposed temporary restrictions on the import of cut flowers from Kazakhstan into Russia.
2024-10-21 00:00
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.
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Develop an integrated strategy for managing climate risks and crises for the agricultural and forestry sector.
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Ahundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, a representative of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, announced that Afghanistan has exported fresh fruits worth $31 million over the last six months. Afghan products were mainly shipped to China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA.
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It's always time for yellow kiwi, at the Kiwy Matera shelf.
2024-10-21 00:00
Arriving on the shelves in supermarkets in some regions of Italy, at trusted fruit and vegetable stores, as well as on the dedicated e-shop, is the yellow kiwi from Basilicata under the Kiwy Matera brand, produced by Nicofruit, which is part of the Op Frutthera Growers, made up of 30 local growers. The variety is...
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Potato scarcity is approaching as Bulgarian production decreases.
2024-10-21 00:00
changes in the potato production landscape in Bulgaria are happening, with local cultivation facing numerous challenges that are putting its future at risk. Farmers are struggling more and more, causing many to stop farming altogether. This trend is not only caused by economic factors, but also by environmental and social issues.
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Tegoroczna susza latem spowodowała wzrost cen warzyw w Bułgarii, zwłaszcza papryki, różowych pomidorów i brokułów, których ceny znacząco wzrosły. Pomimo wyższych kosztów, wielu Bułgarów wciąż przygotowuje tradycyjne potrawy zimowe, takie jak kiszone ogórki i kapusta kiszona. Jednakże, popyt na warzywa do zimnych potraw has been steadily rising.
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Consum has acquired nine supermarkets.
2024-10-21 00:00
Belgium: Saint-Gilles welcomes the 38th Bio-Planet store
On Wednesday, October 23, Bio-Planet will open a new branch in Saint-Gilles, marking its 38th store in Belgium. This new supermarket, located in the heart of Brussels, offers a comprehensive selection of organic, pure, and 100% natural products. read more
On Wednesday, October 23, Bio-Planet will open a new branch in Saint-Gilles, marking its 38th store in Belgium. This new supermarket, located in the heart of Brussels, offers a comprehensive selection of organic, pure, and 100% natural products. read more