The Algarve Commission for Hydrographic Sustainability has issued a warning about potential water cuts in Portugal's Algarve region, which could severely impact agricultural production. These restrictions, aimed at conserving water amidst a regional drought, could result in a loss of 95,000 tons
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Red Light Holland Corp., a company engaged in the production, growth and sale of functional mushrooms and mushroom home grow kits in North America and Europe and a premium brand of psilocybin truffles to the legal, recreational market within the Netherlands, in compliance with all applicable
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The new Eden Gold pear variety is making inroads across Europe and the rest of the world with new partners and licencing into new territories. “Fruits harvested during mid-August in the South of France will be offered for tasting in Berlin at the Ben Dor Stand together with our partner
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The Spanish avocado season is proving challenging. The drought and subsequent water shortage mean production is far lower than in previous years. "There's, thus, much less supply of, particularly, large sizes, which is driving up prices," Xavier Halsberghe of the Spanish company Sigfrido Fruit
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The collaboration between Kanzi and Aartsen, initially established in the Netherlands and Belgium, is now expanding to the Far East. In this new phase of the partnership, Aartsen will exclusively handle distribution in the markets of China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia. read more

In the province of Verona, 18,320 foreign workers were hired in the agricultural sector in 2022, accounting for 70% of all new employees in the sector. The Italian language is fundamental for understanding not only directives and rules, but also safe behaviour, since for a
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Venlo-based Fruitful-Berries Netherlands has reached an agreement with Belgian group Terra Verde during the final months of 2023. Both companies will join forces and combine their strengths under a new enitity: Frescura NV read more

In the Netherlands, Chainn began more than five years ago with the goal of making the supply chain transparent, traceable, and efficient. "We're growing by double digits annually, growing tremendously in 2023. We have now moved beyond the pioneering phase and are ready for the next step," begins
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Since the beginning of this week, several large agricultural enterprises in Moldova, which still have onions of export quality, have raised wholesale prices from 6-6.5 MDL/kg to an average of 7 MDL/kg ($0.40/kg), EastFruit reports. In parallel with the price increase for export quality onions,
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Ukraine is renowned for its fruit orchards, with the "Uman Fruit Company" holding a special place. Established in 2016, the orchard has steadily expanded to 21 hectares. read more

Protest demonstrations by farmers in several EU countries have spread to France since Thursday and road blockades have been announced for the weekend. Socialist MEP Clara Aguilera, a member of the Agriculture Committee, told MEPs on the Agriculture Committee
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AECOC, the main association of transport user companies from different professional sectors (food and beverage, drugstore and perfumery, hardware and DIY, consumer technology goods, textile...) has asked the Spanish government to urge the French government to
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Golden Delicious, with its unique taste and vibrant color, has always been in the spotlight on the international market. However, cultivating this variety of apple can be a challenging task. "Agrana Fruit Luka," based in Vinnytsia region, Ukraine, with over 20 years of experience cultivating
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This week, wholesale potato prices on the Ukrainian market have once again increased, according to analysts of the EastFruit. According to daily monitoring, potatoes sell today for 18-25 UAH/kg (US $0.48-0.67/kg), which is on average 12% more expensive than at the end of the previous working week. read more

Elite Fresh Trade opened its doors this year. With this newly established Belgian company, CEO Tuncer Akarca wants to specialize in exporting high-quality local products via air and sea freight. "The quality of Belgian fruit and vegetables is known worldwide, but often, there's a lack of
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Severe weather, including hail and heavy rainfall, wreaked havoc in the Kokkinochoria region of Cyprus on Monday night, leaving farmers grappling with the aftermath. The agricultural sector, particularly the potato industry, bore the brunt of the destruction, with Xylofagou and Frenaros being
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Since the beginning of this week, several large agricultural enterprises in Moldova, which still have onions of export quality, have raised wholesale price s from 6-6.5 MDL/kg to an average of 7 MDL/kg ($0.40/kg), EastFruit reports. In parallel with the price increase for export quality onions,
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Due to the unusually warm weather in December and January, fruit and vegetable harvests in Spain's Murcia region are predicted to occur earlier than usual. This includes the early flowering of trees, says the agricultural industry. read more

Italy is facing a significant change in the management of packaging waste, through the Conai Environmental Contribution (Cac) system. This change not only reflects growing environmental awareness but also current economic needs. read more

Dmytro Honcharuk, co-owner of the nursery "Fruit Garden LLC," shared his experience regarding blueberry cultivation in Ukraine. According to him, there are prospects for developing blueberry plantations in the country. read more