Analysts from the EastFruit project report that prices for local watermelons in Ukraine are rapidly decreasing, almost on a daily basis. It is worth noting that currently, prices in this market segment are significantly lower compared to last year. read more

The fourteenth edition of the EY Future Consumer Index, which surveyed the opinions of 23,000 citizens worldwide, including 500 in Italy, highlights a significant change in the behavior of Italian consumers, influenced by global geopolitical and economic uncertainty. read more

Offloading the final containers from ships at Maasvlakte, the Netherlands, can sometimes take up to three days. Whether refrigerated containers are offloaded on the first or last day is particularly crucial for chilled cargo. Four years ago, Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam introduced a digital platform. read more

Italy's peach and nectarine industry seems to be adapting to the changing times. By introducing new products such as flat peaches and later-maturing varieties, producers have made progress in reversing the recent decline in the sector. read more

"In the face of the expected summer travel traffic in the ports of the English Channel, Logistics UK, representing the industry throughout the United Kingdom, is calling on Keir Starmer's government to address the remaining issues related to freight traffic across borders." read more

Reusable packaging specialist Tosca has opened a state-of-the-art service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, focused on downstream operations, is equipped with solar panels for sustainable energy usage and advanced technology capabilities. It is designed to support Germany's largest retailers. read more

Ultimately, the situation escalated week by week and the market was undersupplied in the actual strawberry month of June. While this boosted prices, marketing had to proceed with caution to avoid prematurely delisting strawberries in retail outlets. The scarcity read more

So far, only individual beetles had been found in the Swiss border area where three countries meet. Now, according to the cantonal plant protection service, the pest insect has been discovered at two more locations, with one of them being a larger colony. About a kilometer around the read more

Lidl has reached a new milestone in Spain by closing its latest fiscal year (from March 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024) with record net sales of 6,572 million euros. This accomplishment reflects an 8% growth compared to the previous year, solidifying its position as the third largest operator in Spain. read more

The greenhouse that was exhibited at the Suriname pavilion during the 2022 Floriade Expo in Almere, the Netherlands, has now been reconstructed in Suriname. The greenhouse was relocated after Rob Baan donated it to a charity in Suriname. The form and design of the greenhouse were adjusted before its relocation. read more

After a difficult year for the production of fruits and vegetables due to severe weather problems, the 2024 campaign is showing positive signs, especially for apricots and melons. The demand is lively and consumers particularly appreciate the organoleptic quality of apricots and the sweetness. read more

Farmers in Kokkinochoria and Paphos, Cyprus, are organizing protests for July 22 due to concerns over reduced water allocations affecting their crops and livelihoods. According to spokesperson Andreas Karyos, Kokinochoria producers are set to gather near Xylophagou's ammunition depot, with a read more

Dutch bell pepper deliveries were the most common. Turkish imports followed, although they were somewhat less significant in terms of importance. According to the BLE, Belgian and green peppers from Poland had a complementary role, but these were not available in all markets. There were occasional domestic... read more

This week, the trend of rapidly falling blueberry prices continued in the Ukrainian market. According to analysts at EastFruit, farmers are now offering their berries at prices starting from 80 UAH/kg, which is less than $2 USD per kg. More precisely, it’s about $1.9 or 1.8 euros per kg. read more

Tosca, a company specializing in reusable packaging solutions, has recently inaugurated a cutting-edge service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, oriented towards downstream operations, features solar panels for sustainable energy consumption and advanced technological capabilities, aimed at supporting Germany's... read more

The summer vegetable season, which will last until November, has already begun in inland Granada, Spain. The cooperative El Grupo S.C.A., based in Castell de Ferro, has 90 hectares spread across the municipalities of Játar, Jayena, Zafarraya, and Zújar. During the fall, winter, and. read more

In 2023, the first year of implementation of the new CAP, has seen an increase in Italy in the areas dedicated to organic farming and the number of operators involved. The data from the Bio in figures report, presented yesterday in Bracciano during the now traditional "Appointment with organic", indicate read more

Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, is ready to supply a wide range of local vegetable products to Asda's 16 stores throughout Northern Ireland. This includes more than 1,000 tonnes of root vegetables and 500,000 units of brassica and salad varieties. As a prominent read more

According to the Report on Food Consumption in Spain in 2023 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, fruit consumption

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In 2024, Macfrut benefited from the additional Frecciarossa train service in Italy, which provided more connections from both the north and south and stopped at the Rimini Fiera station. It is possible that air arrivals may increase in 2025, potentially including a stopover at the nearby Rimini Federico Fellini International Airport. read more