The new varieties offer customers improved uniformity, disease resistance, bolting resistance, field holding ability, yield potential, simplified harvesting and processing, improved shelf life, or of course, an enhanced taste. The new product range includes beetroot, read more

The association offers agricultural businesses the creation of a comprehensive CO2 balance. Subsequently, AgroImpact supports businesses in determining specific measures and provides financial resources for project implementation, so that businesses can reduce their CO2 footprint. read more

The food retail sector (LEH) has significantly increased its number of promotional advertisements for conventional raspberries to 22 in the current running 36th week. Due to the progress of the season in Germany, raspberries from German cultivation are now only sporadically available. Imported raspberries. read more

The second half of August was characterized by severe weather events that resulted in damage to 25,500 hectares of insured crops in Spain, particularly affecting the citrus, wine grape, and fruit industries. The damage, primarily from hailstorms, has had a significant impact on Catalonia, Murcia, the Valencian Community, and other regions. read more

Summer is expected to continue for some time. This presents a great opportunity for Ludvig Svensson to expand their business relationships. Yesterday was the big day. At PLSTK Café in Hoek van Holland (the Netherlands), they rolled out the yellow carpet. There was a DJ, live music, snacks, and drinks - all the ingredients for a successful event. read more

On September 3rd, Restrain Germany organized a webinar on the utilization of ethylene-based sprout inhibitors in potato storage. The webinar specifically highlighted the newly developed 'Precision Ethylene Treatment' (PET) technology, which is an enhanced method for controlling and sustaining the appropriate ethylene levels in potatoes. read more

Almond harvesting operations began a few weeks ago in Italy. Quotations for in-shell almonds have increased by 15-20% compared to 2023, rising from 4500-4800 €/t a year ago to 5200-5500 €/t (yield basis). Pasquale Campobasso, an entrepreneur from Apulia and owner of Aziende Campobasso, a well-known... read more

The Satsuma mandarin season has already begun in the Valencian Community, Spain, with the first Iwasaki, Okitsu, and Owari mandarins arriving 15 days earlier than last year. The fruit has a good taste, although sizes are generally smaller due to an excessively dry spring. read more

The harvest in Belarus has begun, with 74,000 tons of potatoes already collected. According to Belta and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, farmers have started the extensive gathering of this essential crop, often referred to as the "second bread." Experts consider this year's harvest to be impressive. read more

The biofungicide producer Biotalys has received approval from the Dutch regulator CTGB (College voor de Toelating van Gewasbeschermingsmiddelen en Biociden) to conduct large-scale demonstration trials in greenhouses for its first biofungicide candidate, EVOCA™*. It is important to note that the harvested fruits and read more

Indian agricultural authorities are considering the option of exporting potatoes and pomegranates to the Russian market. The matter was discussed in a video conference on September 6 between Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor and India's relevant authorities. read more

At Handelsonderneming C.J. den Boer from 's-Gravendeel, the new crop of purple Morado garlic from Spain has been available again since last week. "We are once again receiving a chunky, coarse size (55+), which was hard to come by in the last few months of the previous season, so we had to settle for. read more

Poland has started the apple season with prices sharply rising, following European estimates presented at the Prognosfruit congress showing a decrease in production. This was reported by fyh.es, highlighting that the first batches of Polish apples are being sold at higher prices. read more

The Multicedi Group, a leader in food distribution in Central-Southern Italy, is pleased to announce its participation in the government initiative "Dedicated Card to You", with the aim of supporting families and citizens in economic difficulty. The company has always read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) from Germany will showcase a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at Fruit Attraction in Madrid next month. Approximately 30 companies from Egypt, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Peru, Senegal, and Ukraine will be featured at the IPD booth. read more

The intense heat still grips Southern Italy, with temperatures reaching nearly 35°C, but - despite the mugginess - it's time to make the first predictions about the citrus orchards. Starting with the Calabrian clementines with Natalino Gallo, president of Op Agricor in Corigliano Calabro (Cosenza). read more

Asia Fruit Logistica, the fair dedicated to fruit and vegetable companies looking to strengthen and expand their business in the Asian region, concluded on Friday, September 6 in Hong Kong. Bianca Bonifacio, trade fair and internationalization manager at CSO Italy, highlights: read more

Especially large calibers are in short supply. On the demand side, the change of the month and the end of holidays in Eastern Austria provided some slight impulses. There have been no price changes compared to the previous week. At the beginning of the week, prices for medium-sized onions, cleaned and sorted in crates, varied depending on the market. read more

Thus, the supply of iceberg lettuce steadily increased throughout the month. The intense sunny days and cool nights resulted in good quality and large heads. However, sales potential was somewhat limited due to the nationwide summer holidays. Sales at wholesale markets also fell. read more

The unusually early start of the blueberry blossoming, followed by frosts, led to yield reductions and quality losses in some regions. Overall, however, the harvest quantity was higher than in 2023. Despite numerous challenges during the harvest, the supply of berries increased. Before that, read more