The sale of green asparagus from Campania has started, and the campaign for agretti is in full swing. Strawberry production is going at a high pace, with demand for mandarins at good levels. The new potatoes from Siracusa are on their way. Demand for fennel is still stagnant. read more

Verduyn has announced its acquisition of Otimo. "Today, we are writing a new chapter in the history of Verduyn! We are proud to announce the acquisition of Otimo, a well-established player in the washing, sorting, and packaging of carrots in Northern France. This acquisition is a major milestone." read more

Starting April 1, 2025, Moldova will have the opportunity to export fruits and other products to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein without having to pay customs duties or with reduced tariffs. This is made possible by the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). read more

According to the latest data, Spain remains the top member state in terms of implementing operational programs, accounting for 33% of the total in the European Union (EU), followed by Italy (29%) and France (15%). These supports have shown a growing trend since their establishment.

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Agristo Masa Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between Masa Global Food Pvt Ltd of the Wave Group and Belgium's IMSTO NV, is planning to expand its Bijnor plant with an investment of around $90 million, bringing the total investment to over $120 million. The groundbreaking event was attended by read more

The euro depreciated after a heated meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting, which sought to discourage the U.S. from siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin, concluded without a peace agreement or joint agreement. read more

The Bulgarian Association of Fruits and Vegetables reported that last week, prices of fruits and vegetables went up in Bulgarian markets. Oranges had the steepest increase, rising by 8.1% to 2.23 BGN per kg (€1.14/kg). Lemons also experienced a price hike. read more

Jędrzej Lubicz, representing the German company Frutania, and Frugalis Polska, emphasize that the trend towards the Premium category for blueberries is becoming increasingly visible, especially in Germany. This trend is also evident in Poland. As soon as any retail chain is the first to... read more

This week, several Ukrainian farmers have started selling their available onions in large quantities, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Experts from the project point out that the fast deterioration in the quality of this product in local storage facilities has led to these actions. read more

A new publication from Lambert Academic Publishing highlights the increasing export potential of mandarins grown in Albania. Titled "Albanian mandarin exports: A growing product from local harvests to global markets," the book explores the opportunity for local growers to capitalize on important supply opportunities in the European market. read more

Spain's Unica Group reported a turnover of €676mn for the 2023/24 season. This includes €626mn in fruit and vegetable sales, as well as the turnover from its service companies, setting a new record for the second-tier cooperative. read more

The new screens consist of a blackout screen (lower wire bed) and an energy screen (upper wire bed). Already in the first weeks of cultivation, it became apparent that droplets were forming on the energy screen due to condensation and the dense structure of the screen. read more

Although the overall presence was still about 5% below pre-pandemic levels, Italy remained the most strongly represented nation in Berlin with over 400 exhibitors. Particularly export-oriented companies expressed great satisfaction with the trade fair. We have collected some soundbites from FRUIT LOGISTICA. read more

On the evening of March 8, 2025, the Russian flower industry is undergoing major changes as State Duma Deputy Dmitry Gusev suggests raising customs duties on imported flowers. This proposal, which includes a tariff of three euros per kilogram for cut flowers, is designed to support local producers and encourage industry growth. read more

Potato producers in Cyprus will receive financial aid and compensation due to recent cold weather and hail. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced that farmers can now submit damage declarations on the Agriculture Ministry's website. Panayiotou stated, "The last few days have been a read more

Egypt is increasing its exports of dried onions to Germany, with Egyptian exporters delivering 5.7 tons of dried onions to the German market in 2024. This shipment was valued at over 18.5 million tons, which is 1.5 times higher than the previous year. This marks the highest export volume on record. read more

"From Romagna to Calabria, through Apulia and Lazio, we now produce Crunchy Salad exclusively in Italy, on the farms of our cooperative members," said Andrea Pignato and Luca Pollarini of the Fellini Patrizio Sales Department. From left to right: Emile Fellini, Andrea Pignato, Deborah Frani, Luca… read more

The global mandarin market is currently going through a dynamic season, with different countries encountering distinct challenges and opportunities. Spain is witnessing a surge in demand for mandarins, although competition from imports is on the rise. In the Netherlands, the robust mandarin season persists with a focus on... read more

Fabio Massimo Pallottini has been reconfirmed as the president of Italmercati, the network that brings together the main wholesale markets in Italy. read more

In January 2025, Ecuador exported 34.43 million boxes of bananas, which is 2.43% or 883,000 boxes more than in the same period of 2023. There was a recovery in destination countries that had reported significant decreases last year. Exports to Russia in January 2025 increased by 4.63% or 296,000 boxes. read more