The Kanzi apple is once again available on the Italian market. There are several initiatives to celebrate its twentieth anniversary. The 2023-2024 campaign has exceeded expectations, with the marketing of 6,500 tons of product in Italy. New markets are also being explored. read more

W Bułgarii najnowsze dane ze Stanowej Komisji ds. Giełd Towarowych i Rynków ujawniają ogólny wzrost cen różnych owoców i warzyw, z kilkoma wyjątkami. Wskaźnik cen na rynku (MPI), barometr cen hurtowych żywności w kraju, wzrósł do 2 079. read more

In the countryside, the sale of pumpkins is in full swing, featuring the Butternut variety. The persimmon campaign has started, with the Mela Persimon cultivar from Spain, Vaniglia from Campania, and the common persimmon from Emilia-Romagna. The sale of Italian pomegranates has also begun. The variety is expanding. read more

The German fruit and vegetable sector is currently facing what they refer to as the three Ks in Germany, namely Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Purchasing Power Decline. This has become a significant issue during the 14th. read more

Get the chance to meet the biggest buyers of fruits and vegetables from the fast-growing importing region of Eastern and Central Europe by participating in the FAO/EBRD-led trade mission for Egyptian and Moroccan exporters in Warsaw, Poland, from November 12-15! read more

The maritime sector in Ukraine has undergone significant changes as a result of the Russian invasion, leading to disruptions in its main seaports. The country has been forced to depend on smaller ports, affecting global shipping and food security. Prior to the conflict, Ukraine's Black Sea ports, such as Odesa, were vital hubs for maritime activities. read more

The largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, FruitMasters, is aiming to establish a new standard for apples in stores by introducing a taste guide at the beginning of the topfruit season. read more

The stabilization of the European market, especially in important countries like Germany and France, helped mitigate the effects of seasonally low demand. Conversely, geopolitical tensions led to logistical challenges, resulting in delays in deliveries. read more

Spain's Club of Protected Plant Varieties (CVVP) has expressed its approval of a Supreme Court ruling to reimburse a €5m fine that it had been required to pay as a result of a protracted legal battle with the Valencian grower association Ava-Asaja regarding the marketing of Nadorcott mandarins. read more

In 2018, AMI conducted the first consumer and market study "How regional is Saxony?" which revealed that the regional trend was still in its early stages. At that time, Germany was characterized by favorable economic conditions. Nearly six years later,... read more

Benihort, a cooperative member of Anecoop, has carried out significant technical measures in its citrus orchards during the summer. Luis Montañés, responsible for the citrus sector, explained: "The most important innovation is the installation of two twin calibrating machines." read more

In Moldova, on a fertile plain just a few kilometers from the meandering Dniester River and a mere 30-minute drive from the capital city of Chisinau, stand Velfruct's apple and plum orchards. A modern building housing offices and a cold storage and packaging area flank these orchards. This fruit company, read more

Mazzoniraddoppia the storage and processing capacity of its Greek warehouse dedicated to kiwi. In 2021, the Ferrara Group inaugurated a warehouse in Kavala, Greece, equipped with high-tech refrigerated cells and a processing room, which allowed them to work and... read more

COPA has elected Massimiliano Giansanti from Confagricoltura, Italy, as its new President to lead the European farmers' organization for the next two years. Giansanti is taking on this role at a crucial time, as the EU is finalizing its vision for the future of agriculture amidst growing concerns about the... read more

"Igual que se dice que la alimentación y la nutrición son muy importantes para el ser humano, lo mismo es para las plantas”. With this simple reflection, Paco del Águila, director of Viagro, explains what it consists of. read more

The International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2024 in Nairobi showcased Kenya's floriculture industry and its partnership with the Netherlands. Held in Nairobi from June 4 to June 6, 2024, IFTEX 2024 celebrated the floriculture industry in Kenya and its importance for the country's key trade relationships. read more

The industrial tomato harvesting season is coming to an end, and as every year, this is the time to sum up a season once again characterized by extreme weather conditions that have put farmers to the test. read more

As of January 1, 2025, Carmen Mayer-Lange will assume the role of Chair of Mayer Holding. This will mean that the management of the Mayer Group will once again be under the control of the Mayer family. After eight years of collaboration, Mr. Manuel Linke (Chairman of the Management Board) has decided read more

Obszar poświęcony uprawie batatów w Hiszpanii nadal gwałtownie maleje z powodu braku opłacalności; wynika to z wysokich kosztów i dominacji Egiptu na europejskich rynkach w ostatnich latach. Ta utrata konkurencyjności sektora batatów w Hiszpanii doprowadziła do zamknięcia Viveros... read more