In the last summer tomato campaign, Spain produced 475,051 tons (-6% Y-o-Y), while the forecast for Spain’s coming winter campaign is 1.2 million tons of tomatoes, similar to last year’s. read more

Italy is split in two from a meteorological point of view; in the north we witnessed catastrophic floods that brought Tuscany and part of northern Italy to its knees in early November. Apocalyptic scenes, similar to those that devastated part of Romagna, in the month of
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Following a specific report from the Bank of Italy concerning the recent renewal of the technological infrastructure of the Centrale dei Rischi (CR) and the possible consequent slowdowns in the provision of the documentation necessary to access the
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The adoption of a UNECE recommendation for sweet potatoes this week will ensure product quality and fairness in trade, thus enhancing sustainable development outcomes. The standard was initiated by Germany and South Africa. read more

Although the artichoke campaign in Granada, Spain, should have started at the end of September, the heat delayed it until the second week of October. However, as Gustavo Revelles, CEO of Los Fresnos, points out, plant growth has been conditioned by the high temperatures. "The production per
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"The equivalent of 6 months of rain fell in just 30 days," according to producers of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The northern region of France has been coping with record-high water levels and historic flooding for several days. During a visit to the area (on red alert), Emmanuel Macron announced
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The Brest region is poised to supply the entire republic with carrots and cabbage, according to Valentin Zaychuk, the First Deputy Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee. Speaking at a meeting with industry veterans and distinguished agricultural workers, Zaychuk highlighted the positive
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Morocco continues to conquer the UK market at an accelerated pace. According to EastFruit, a record volume of Moroccan blueberries was delivered to the UK market in the current season. Moreover, Morocco managed to surpass one of the largest exporters of this product – Spain – in terms of
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On Sunday 19 November, Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, participates as Official Supplier at the Verona Run Marathon, an event that is a benchmark for road running enthusiasts from all over Italy. read more

Belstat sums up the interim results of the Belarusian agro-industrial complex's performance for January-October 2023. read more

Despite the colder weather and rains, apple harvesting in some Moldovan farms is still under way. Considering the information obtained to date on the apple yields, experts from fruit growers’ organizations in Moldova are inclined to conclude that the initial optimistic forecast will most
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Andalusian agricultural entrepreneurs have put on the table the urgent need to invest in technological solutions to manage water resources "if Spain wants to maintain the level of agricultural exports it currently manages". read more

The two cooperatives associated with Anecoop, Albentillas, based in Almeria, and Toñifruit, based in Murcia, will join forces to increase their competitiveness in the organic produce sector through the integration of their social structure, while keeping their individual
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Broccoli is the core business of Natura Ortaggi, a company based in Basilicata (southern Italy) that produces, packs, markets and ships vegetables to Italy and Europe. read more

An analysis carried out by Hortoinfo reveals that, in 2022, Moroccan pepper exports reached 166.9 million kilos, growing by 4.43% over the previous year and by 80.8% in the last 10 years. read more

Heavy rainfall has been recorded in Belgium since last week. West Flanders in particular has been severely hit by the weather. Some people have already been evacuated due to the floods, FreshPlaza informs. The rain is also taking a toll on vegetable cultivation. “Fortunately, we have
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In Southern Italy, temperatures are still above average for this time of year and there are difficulties with the ripening of citrus fruits. At the same time, the first clementines are being sold in supermarkets, but they are not yet ready for commercialization. read more

Morocco continues to conquer the UK market at an accelerated pace. According to EastFruit, a record volume of Moroccan blueberries was delivered to the UK market in the current season. Moreover, Morocco managed to surpass one of the largest exporters of this product – Spain – in terms of
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In early November, Onedayone’s investment in the Netherlands, the latest air-dry equipment started to be fully operational. This endeavor aims to fortify the company’s capacities, ensuring enhanced ginger processing capabilities to better serve the European market. read more

The past few weeks have been very challenging for blueberry suppliers, traders and packers because the volumes from both Peru and South Africa simply weren't there. "Blueberries remained very much in demand in the market, so there has been a bizarre price situation for quite some time," said
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