Analysis: The article discusses how Italians are purchasing more fruits and vegetables as large retailers exert more influence over the market.
2026-03-09 12:00
Współczesna sprzedaż detaliczna stanowi teraz ponad 80 procent sprzedaży świeżych owoców i warzyw we Włoszech, na skutek znacznego przesunięcia w zachowaniu konsumentów w ciągu ostatniej dekady.
Modern retail now accounts for more than 80 per cent of fresh fruit and vegetable sales in Italy, following a major shift in consumer behaviour over the past decade. read more
Modern retail now accounts for more than 80 per cent of fresh fruit and vegetable sales in Italy, following a major shift in consumer behaviour over the past decade. read more
Road transport is the main mode of transportation for exporting fresh produce from Spain.
2026-03-09 10:00
The majority of fresh fruit and vegetables in Spain are still transported by truck, accounting for 95 percent of the country's total exports.
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A visit to Denmark and southern Sweden provided a detailed insight into onion cultivation in both Scandinavian countries. Bejo Nordic's sales manager, Henrik Jørgensen, Denmark sales adviser John Schmidt, Sweden sales adviser Kristina Rosdahl, and Bejo's Geert van Diepen led the tour across various locations.
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Air raid sirens are sounding, but the fresh produce sector in Cyprus continues to operate as usual.
2026-03-09 00:00
Cyprus has been under Iranian retaliation for about a week now. Since March 2, three drone attacks have been reported, one of which successfully targeted the British military base in Akrotiri. Air raid sirens have been heard multiple times, alerting the population.
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Agriculture in Portugal's Algarve region generated €811 million (US$880 million) in economic value in 2023, although a significant portion of that value did not stay within the region. These findings are from a study promoted by the Algarve Regional Development Commission (CCDR Algarve) and the Algarve.
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Venturatorna will be on television with its BBmix to celebrate the brand's 90th anniversary, a milestone that consolidates the company's role in the dried fruit sector in Italy and its ability to combine innovation and tradition. A total of 800 TV appearances.
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Freshly printed, is being distributed these days to the partners of the event "Fruit and Vegetable Cart", the Atlas of Fruit and Vegetable in Retail 2026 edition, the guide by IFN aimed at professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector, designed to map out the Organized Large-Scale Distribution in Italy.
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Ventura turns 90: BBmix returns to TV
2026-03-09 00:00
Ventura and its iconic BBmix are returning to television screens to celebrate the brand's 90 years, a milestone that confirms the importance of the brand in the dried fruit sector in Italy and its ability to innovate without forgetting tradition.
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Ukraine is increasing its exports of fresh blueberries and apples as domestic fruit prices rise.
2026-03-09 00:00
W porównaniu z poprzednimi dwoma latami ceny jabłek na Ukrainie znacząco wzrosły. Chociaż ta zmiana zaskoczyła wielu ukraińskich konsumentów, to producenci jabłek nie byli zaskoczeni - donosi EastFruit, powołując się na SEEDS.
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UK growers are cautioning that aligning pesticides could lead to a decrease in soft fruit production.
2026-03-09 00:00
A strawberry grower in the United Kingdom has warned that compliance with European Union agri-pesticide regulations could impact production and farm margins if implemented without a transition period. Stephen Tasker, a strawberry grower from Nottinghamshire who has been supplying BerryWorld since 2003, expressed his concerns.
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Federdistribuzione, representing the modern retail sector, took part in the urgent meeting convened by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy with the Price Surveillance Authority, Mr. Prezzi, for a discussion on the potential repercussions of geopolitical tensions.
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International Women's Day a boon for Estonia's flower sellers
2026-03-09 00:00
Nädalending pühapäeval oli rahvusvaheline naistepäev, Naistepäev eesti keeles, mis tähendas Eesti lillepoodidele ja hulgimüüjatele kiiret paar viimast päeva. Pühapäeva hommikul täheldati suurt sagimist ja järjekordi Tallinnas, Viru tänava tuntud lillekaupmeeste tänaval, ajaloolise Viru värava varjus.
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Price trend of fruit and vegetables in Italy as of March 9th.
2026-03-09 00:00
The strawberry campaign is in full swing: prices are dropping for the Sabrosa variety from Lucania, which is very common. The supply of asparagus is increasing with the first batches of the Apulian product. The campaign for Roman agretti is gaining momentum, with full production also for leeks. The sale of...
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"Uzbeckie zioła konkurują na rynkach UE z Turcją i Egiptem"
2026-03-09 00:00
Rolands Romanovskis of Trade House Uzbekistan, a fresh produce exporter, states that Uzbekistan's fresh herbs are becoming increasingly popular in the EU market. "The strongest and most consistent demand for Uzbek fresh herbs is currently observed in the Baltic States, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and parts of."
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Women drive 28% of Italian agricultural businesses.
2026-03-09 00:00
The role of women in the fields is becoming increasingly central. According to Coldiretti, in Italy there are nearly 200,000 female farmers, accounting for about 28% of the sector's companies, a presence that makes agriculture one of the industries with the highest female participation.
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Belgium: Okay opens new neighborhood supermarket in Lembeek
Colruyt Group announced: "The brand-new Okay neighborhood supermarket is located on a historic site in Lembeek, where it all started for Colruyt Group almost 100 years ago. Customers can easily find everything they need here." read more
Colruyt Group announced: "The brand-new Okay neighborhood supermarket is located on a historic site in Lembeek, where it all started for Colruyt Group almost 100 years ago. Customers can easily find everything they need here." read more
Włochy: "Zapotrzebowanie na Dzień Kobiet było stabilne" Italy: "Demand for International Women's Day was stable"
2026-03-09 00:00
higher this year, which is a positive sign that awareness and support for gender equality are growing globally," adds Galligani. This year's theme, #BreakTheBias, is particularly resonant for the cooperative, which has long championed equal rights and opportunities for women in the agricultural sector.
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ABN AMRO views the greenhouse horticulture sector in the Netherlands favorably following an assessment of its liquidity position. However, the bank cautions that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may lead to an increase in energy prices, impacting the greenhouse horticulture sector more significantly.
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Morocco remained the main non-EU supplier of tomatoes to the European Union at the end of 2025, accounting for 70.6 per cent of EU tomato imports from third countries. These figures were reported by Spain's Agriculture Ministry, based on Eurostat data. According to the report, EU imports of Moroccan tomatoes...
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Ceny jabłek w Ukrainie rosną w miarę trwania trudności z eksportem.
2026-03-09 00:00
Citing SEEDS, EastFruit reports that apple prices in Ukraine have increased compared to the previous two years. Although this has come as a surprise to some consumers, growers anticipated this development due to market conditions and export challenges. Taras Bashtannyk, President of the Ukrainian ...
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