This month, a European directive aimed at regulating supermarket promotions and eliminating deceptive pricing practices is scheduled to come into effect in Greece, as reported by Tovima. read more

"Erdbeerfans can now enjoy the first fresh and locally grown strawberries from BelOrta again," says BelOrta. The first strawberries were purchased by Koen De Leeuw from Horeca Totaal (Bruges). In 2024, BelOrta marketed a total of 10.5 million kg of strawberries." read more

The difficulties in the sector were reportedly exacerbated by the rise in cheap imported walnuts, extreme weather conditions, and the increasing occurrence of pests, according to reports from the news portals 'Trademagazine' and 'Agrárszektor'. read more

At the same time, the increasing demand for potatoes in Switzerland offers a promising future. What priorities are being set by potato producers and what measures are being taken to make the industry sustainable? This question was investigated by the agricultural read more

As International Women's Day approaches, tulips in Kyiv are priced between 45 UAH (1.04 EUR) and 70 UAH (1.61 EUR) per stem on average. The cost varies depending on the place of purchase and the flower variety. RBC-Ukraine provides insights into tulip prices and how they have changed over time. read more

The extreme weather events in 2024 also had a significant impact on fruit growing in Switzerland. "It was an emotional rollercoaster: first the wet summer and then a sunny, beautiful autumn. The cold, wet weather in the summer had a negative impact on summer fruits. However, thanks to the fine" read more

The first German asparagus will be available in many growing areas by the end of March. This is according to current reports from the respective regional associations. Thus, this year's season starts a little later than last year nationwide. Baden-Württemberg: 'Not a super-early start to the... read more

On February 19th, Enza Zaden Italy, at the Merola Alfonso company, dedicated a day to its winter cappuccino par excellence, the Malyeva. And not only that. Born in the Campania region, more precisely in the Nocerino Sarnese area, over the years, this variety has had the opportunity to read more

Grupo Dia, the leading chain of proximity stores in Spain, and Hinojosa Packaging Group, a leading company in the design and manufacturing of packaging solutions

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While the transition from Belgium to overseas organic pears is slowly but surely taking place, organic grower Hugo Jacobs has already been out of stock for some time. "It has been a very difficult season overall," says the Jacobs Fruit grower from Sint-Truiden, Flanders. read more

Ceny kwiatów w Rosji szybko rosną, a konsumenci są zszokowani gwałtownym wzrostem cen tulipanów, róż i mimozy. Niektóre kwiaty podrożały nawet dwukrotnie. Eksperci przypisują to spadkowi importu i skomplikowanej logistyce. Według danych Rosstatu, na grudzień 2024 roku. read more

According to the latest annual data from Eurostat, the USA is the second destination for European food exports, surpassed only by the United Kingdom, as they have reached 27.155 billion euros in 2023, with

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During the Pfälzer Spargeltag (Palatinate Asparagus Day), companies such as Prefiro from Germany, AVL Motion, and Lommers Tuinbouwmachines from the Netherlands showcased their asparagus harvesting robots. These robots are meant to assist asparagus farms facing increasing labor costs. read more

Vera Modenova, COO of the Russian flower and gift marketplace Flowwow, has criticized a proposal by Russian lawmaker Dmitry Gusev to raise import tariffs on flowers. Modenova argues that this move will not benefit the market, as flower prices are already expected to rise by around 20%, and the proposed increase in tariffs would only exacerbate the situation. read more

The French strawberry season is just starting, with the renowned Gariguette variety slowly becoming available on the market, and larger volumes expected to arrive in about 10 days. The producers' association, Strawberries Raspberries of France, which has 600 producers and 36 members, is involved in this process. read more

W regionie południowo-wschodniej Albanii rolnicy borykają się z trudnymi warunkami, które prowadzą do wycinki całych sadów. Wioska Zvirinë, będąca częścią gminy Maliq, rodzinie Nurka, z trzypokoleniową historią uprawy jabłek, zdecydowała się wyciąć swoje drzewa. read more

A few days ago, The Gazette of India published the modification of the PQ Order after notifying the World Trade Organization (WTO), which will now allow Spain's citrus industry to technically send shipments of oranges (Citrus sinensis) to this market. Under this new export protocol, all. read more

Over the past year and a half, numerous discussion evenings and hearings have taken place in an open dialogue. The conclusions were summarized in a strategic policy paper with various action points at the end of last year. read more

"The possibility to export our lemons to Brazil has been solved by the publication of a decree clarifying the phytosanitary conditions for the import of lemons from Portugal," assured José Manuel Fernandes. Now, "it is time to..." read more

According to a report from the RVO, the organizations will receive a total of around 165 million euros in EU subsidies. These subsidies are primarily intended for measures to promote the ecological sustainability and improvement of the Dutch fruit and vegetable cultivation. Key areas of the programs include energy conservation, read more