After a period of hot weather, potato consumption has decreased in the past week. However, year-to-date consumption figures are still strong, with Kantar's most recent data showing an increasing trend in both sales value and volume. In Ireland, potato growers are currently experiencing challenges with yields. read more

Talking about stone fruit, persimmon, pomegranate, or carob tree nurseries in Spain means talking about Viveros Hernandorena. This family-owned company has built a strong brand for its customers, many of whom are located in different parts of the world, and fostered a sense of belonging among its employees since Fernando... read more

In Ukraine, especially in the Vinnytsia region, the apple harvest is expected to be half of last year's yield due to a cold spring and dry summer. Serhiy Boychuk, the head of the "Vinnytsiasadvinprom" Association, points out that the southern regions have been most affected by spring frosts and... read more

For the eighth time in a row, the grocery chain Lidl has been recognized as Germany's top discount retailer for fruits and vegetables at this year's Fruchthandel Magazine Retail Awards. read more

This allows for the environmentally friendly optimization of the use of resources, thereby increasing efficiency in agriculture and protecting the environment. In the field of damage assessment, data is used to determine large-scale drought damage and more recently read more

The main market was the Netherlands with 45.9% of shipments, followed by the USA with 18.3% and other countries, which together accounted for 35.8%. Physalis was shipped in fresh, dried, frozen, and other forms. read more

The 1st International Strawberry-Raspberry Conference - Berry Forum 2024 aims to provide the latest information on the cultivation and marketing of strawberries and raspberries. Advisors, practitioners, and traders from across Europe are invited to participate. This will be an opportunity to read more

The correspondent of the Dunyo News Agency reports that the volume of garlic exports from Uzbekistan to the Latvian market is increasing, supported by the embassy. Specifically, a shipment of around 20 tons of garlic was sent to the Latvian company "KGS Group" by the Uzbek authorities. read more

Wczoraj Komisja zaproponowała alokację 119,7 miliona euro z rezerwy rolniczej na bezpośrednie wsparcie dla rolników z Bułgarii, Niemiec, Estonii, Włoch i Rumunii, którzy ucierpieli w wyniku wyjątkowo niekorzystnych zjawisk klimatycznych wiosną i na początku lata. Komisja zaproponowała... read more

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Companies from northern Moldova, SRL "Darurile Basarabiei" and "Nova Pom Fruct," have modernized their operations and become exporters of apples to the European Union with the support of the EU. SRL "Darurile Basarabiei" produces around 1,800 tons of apples per year, using French. read more

Moldovan agriculture is facing serious challenges: the area allocated for vegetable cultivation has decreased from over 10,000 hectares in 2004 to just 4,000 hectares in 2023. In the past, 80% of the planted area was sown with local varieties; however, in the pursuit of higher yields, many. read more

From next week officially starts the season of Calabrian clementines, among the fruits symbol of the autumn in the fruit and vegetable sector. Francesco Casciaro, director of Op Coab of Piana di Sibari tells IFN about the first impressions of the season starting. "Making predictions is... read more

In Limburg, a province in Belgium, there is an orchard located in the heart of the nation's pear-growing region. This orchard includes 12 transparent domes positioned next to a mirrored wall, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding natural park. These domes are used as a controlled environment for researchers to replicate and study the anticipated climate changes. read more

SPAR Austria is investing €51 million in the expansion of its logistics center in Graz. The Graz warehouse is one of six regional centers in Austria that supplies 273 stores under the SPAR, EUROSPAR, and INTERSPAR brands, as well as SPAR Express forecourt stores in Styria and Southern Burgenland. The warehouse distributes over 5,350. read more

Over eight out of ten consumers (81%) have acknowledged that they are unaware of the proper way to store pineapples, leading them to consume them later than optimal. This finding comes from a study conducted by Fyffes, a prominent global producer of tropical fresh fruits, and aligns with the introduction of Fyffes' new crownless pineapples in Europe. read more

The Insalata dell'Orto will be present for the first time at Fruit Attraction (Hall 3, booth D-24, Madrid Fair 8-9-10 October) with its offering of salads and red chicory, as well as a selection of edible flowers from the Miscele & Snack range. The company will have. read more

W Białorusi trwa pełna intensywności żniwa ziemniaków, wykorzystując każdy dostępny dzień dobrej pogody, aby zapewnić wysoką ilość i jakość plonu. Do tej pory kraj zebrał 280 000 ton ziemniaków, a oczekuje się, że do końca sezonu osiągnie ponad 900 000 ton. Tegoroczne żniwa... read more

Moldova may be one of the smallest countries in southeastern Europe, but when it comes to fresh produce exports, it is the region's second-largest, after Serbia. In terms of fruit exports, Moldova excels above all other countries in the area, having exported nearly €240 million worth of fruit in 2023. read more

There is increasing attention on yellow kiwi, which is attracting strong interest both in the domestic and foreign markets. The harvest of Dorì has already begun throughout Italy and in other European countries, and by mid-October, the first packages will arrive on the shelves. In the meantime, it is read more