According to the press release from the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, frozen berries, fruits, and vegetables valued at over 1 million euros were sent to the Russian Federation. It was mentioned that certain documents were aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two countries, including... read more

From July 1 to 5, BASF|Nunhems organized a new edition of its Melon & Watermelon Business Event by Experts at its R&D center in La Palma, in Cartagena, Spain. Once again, under the slogan 'What's Next', the seed company brought together growers, marketers, and distributors from all continents to showcase. read more

In Germany, the current negotiations on collective agreements between terminal operators and labor unions have escalated into strike actions at major ports, including Bremerhaven and Hamburg. Ver.di, a trade union based in Berlin, has begun warning strikes at several terminals in anticipation of... read more

The most important growing region is Occitania, where 45% of French peaches were harvested in 2023. There is an expected 3% growth until 2023, despite climate-related uncertainties reducing the original potential: Heavy rainfall in the region around Gard and storms. read more

Domestic offers evidently shaped the events. Deliveries from the Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium followed in terms of importance, but all of them had a purely complementary character. The availability had generally become slightly restricted. Interest was occasionally evident. read more

"It seems that there is generally less merchandise available, but the quality is higher," notes Anna Giacovelli, Business Manager at Giacovelli from Locorotondo (Bari). "For some varieties, we are in the initial stages, so we will see in the coming months how they fare." read more

A team from the TU Bergakademie Freiberg, together with researchers from Serbia, has for the first time examined various strawberry varieties using ultra-high resolution mass spectrometry to determine the distribution of biomarkers in the fruit. The chemists found that: The read more

This is because the cultures alternate and the newly cultivated areas cannot fully compensate for the decline. The quality of the harvest is expected to be better than last year. read more

Lidl in Austria has been collaborating with Imprint Analytics GmbH since 2020. Dr. Silvia Greimel, Head of Quality Assurance at Lidl Austria, emphasized the significance of this partnership for local agriculture: "Origin and regionality are highly valued by our customers. Through our collaboration with Imprint... read more

Fresh Energy Egypt and GREEFA Netherlands have officially celebrated their collaboration. This milestone signifies the start of a successful partnership between the two companies. Fresh Energy Egypt, a major producer and exporter of fresh vegetables, has recently acquired a range of advanced sorting and. read more

Według wstępnych danych ze Statystycznego Urzędu Estonii, całkowita powierzchnia wykorzystywana w tym roku pod uprawy rolnicze wynosi 983 400 hektarów, co oznacza zmniejszenie o 4 400 hektarów w porównaniu z rokiem 2023. Całkowita powierzchnia obsiana ziemniakami jest o 8% mniejsza w 2024 roku niż w poprzednim. Ege Kirs, wiodący analityk w read more

FV Seleqt - a division of Farmhouse International - has introduced the Crunchino® pointed pepper to three retailers in Germany, Finland, and Sweden this year. This pointed pepper, developed by breeder Eminent Seeds, will be commercially grown in the Netherlands for the first time this year. read more

Conad, the primary brand in the Italian Retail Industry, announced today its commitment to a reforestation project in partnership with CPR System, a leading provider in Italy of reusable packaging pooling services. The project, carried out in collaboration with Rete Clima, aims to... read more

Ministry of Economy of Georgia has announced the export of 500 tonnes of blueberries to the European Union and the United Kingdom as part of the Lead Generation Programme. This initiative aims to establish connections between local producers and international buyers, expanding opportunities for trade. read more

OIA Global has announced the acquisition of Sandford Freight, further reinforcing its dedication to improving its market position and offering comprehensive supply chain management solutions globally. This acquisition extends OIA Global's European network to incorporate Ireland, which is a crucial market for the company. read more

The European Commission has proposed to allocate €77 million from the agricultural reserve to assist farmers in the fruit, vegetable, and wine sectors in Austria, Czechia, Poland, and Portuguese wine producers who have been affected by recent severe climatic events of unprecedented scale. read more

Another important milestone for high-quality Italian agri-food products: Italy can boast another recognition of Protected Geographical Indications. The European Commission has published in the Official Journal of the European Union the recognition of the PGI "Cavolfiore della Piana". read more

Greece has confirmed the first detection of the oriental fruit fly in its territory. Bactrocera dorsalis has been classified as one of the twenty priority pests that present the most serious economic, environmental, and social threat to EU countries. The fly was found in a trap on the periphery. read more

The expansion project of the Apofruit plant in Scanzano Jonico (Matera) will soon become a reality. In recent years, thanks to the investments made by the cooperative, the plant has increasingly become a true hub serving all member producers in Southern Italy. read more

Apofruit is investing in the Scanzano Jonico plant (Matera), which has become a sort of hub serving the member producers in Southern Italy. By 2024, the facility will be expanded by an additional 3000 square meters thanks to Ocm funding. A photovoltaic system will be installed with Psr funds. read more