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The summer vegetable season, which will last until November, has already begun in inland Granada, Spain. The cooperative El Grupo S.C.A., based in Castell de Ferro, has 90 hectares spread across the municipalities of Játar, Jayena, Zafarraya, and Zújar. During the fall, winter, and. read more

In 2023, the first year of implementation of the new CAP, has seen an increase in Italy in the areas dedicated to organic farming and the number of operators involved. The data from the Bio in figures report, presented yesterday in Bracciano during the now traditional "Appointment with organic", indicate read more

Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, is ready to supply a wide range of local vegetable products to Asda's 16 stores throughout Northern Ireland. This includes more than 1,000 tonnes of root vegetables and 500,000 units of brassica and salad varieties. As a prominent read more

According to the Report on Food Consumption in Spain in 2023 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, fruit consumption

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In 2024, Macfrut benefited from the additional Frecciarossa train service in Italy, which provided more connections from both the north and south and stopped at the Rimini Fiera station. It is possible that air arrivals may increase in 2025, potentially including a stopover at the nearby Rimini Federico Fellini International Airport. read more

In a time when economic uncertainties and rising cost of living are shaping daily life, according to AMA Marketing, more and more consumers are looking for products that offer a good value for money. Additionally, the importance of regional sourcing is playing a significant role in purchasing decisions. read more

In line with the major event of the year, the European Championship in Germany, 'Bananaman' celebrated its premiere with a roadshow as support during the Germany games. Starting from the public viewing at Lake Constance, the roadshow went from Hamm across Germany all the way to Hamburg, where it... read more

According to Manuel Reis, senior manager of the Portuguese apple grower and exporter Campotec, the previous apple season in Portugal was characterized by hot weather, which resulted in lower production. "We mainly produce Alcobaça apples (Maçã de Alcobaça IGP) and organic apples in our own orchards," he added. read more

For several months now, the economic news in Russia has been disproportionately focused on the fresh produce sector. In particular, ordinary beetroots have become the hottest topic of economic debates in the country with the largest deposits of the most precious resources on Earth. read more

Farmers in the Rostov region of Russia are reporting significant damage to their tomato crops caused by an infestation of tomato moths. A vegetable grower from the Ust-Donetsky district stated that these pests have ruined a substantial amount of the tomatoes in the region. read more

Ceny ziemniaków w Szwecji podwoiły się i osiągnęły najwyższe poziomy w historii. Daniel Larsson, szef działu zakupów i współwłaściciel firmy Hebe Frukt & Grönsaker AB z siedzibą w Szwecji, mówi, że w swojej długiej karierze w sektorze świeżych produktów nie widział niczego podobnego. "Nigdy wcześniej nie mieliśmy do czynienia" read more

Dwa dni tematycznych sesji prowadzonych i wysłuchiwanych przez ekspertów z całego świata. Trzeci dzień był poświęcony wizytom terenowym z mnóstwem spostrzeżeń na temat polskiej produkcji kwiatów cebulowych i bylin. XIV Międzynarodowy Sympozjum na temat Cebul Kwiatowych i Bylin Ziołowych odbyło się w. read more

"The exports of carrots from the Veneto and Emilia-Romagna to northern and eastern Europe have recently concluded, and it is now time to evaluate the work done between mid-May and early July," reports Francesca Barbieri, product manager at Zanarini srl. "In terms of volumes, if we want to start with them, we... read more

The updates in April on Italy's foreign trade of fruits and vegetables confirm what was seen previously: the trade volume balance is still negative and is continuing to worsen (-208 thousand tonnes), although in a more contained manner (-52%) compared to before. read more

The watermelon harvest has started this week in the Castile-La Mancha region of Spain, where the acreage is estimated to have increased by around 15% compared to last year. "Last week, some fruit was already harvested, but now the watermelon harvest is starting across the board. As for melons, read more

If the growth trend of the first five months of the year is maintained, Italian agri-food exports could reach the record value of 70 billion in 2024, never registered before, with a significant boost to the entire tricolor export, of which food is a key component. read more

After the promotional campaign carried out for the United Kingdom (click here to learn more), the Amazon Fresh chain is experiencing a significant resurgence in the United States. read more

More than 300 professionals from the industry got to know the innovations that Rijk Zwaan presented at the latest edition of its Global Melon & Watermelon Event at CED La Palma, in Cartagena (Spain). read more

"Filipe Gomes, export manager for Portuguese fresh produce exporter Twinkle Green, stated that the weather in Portugal has been an unstable factor affecting the cultivation of kiwiberries. He mentioned, 'So far, the mini kiwi season has been characterized by ups and downs. In the north of Portugal, the weather...'." read more

W Nandi County, the Nandi Avocado Farmers' Cooperative Society (NAFCS) has started direct avocado exports to Belgium and the Netherlands, which represents a major advancement in the agricultural sector of the region. This follows the acquisition of an export license from the Horticultural Crops Board. read more