Located in the Niedersachsen region, east of Hannover, Groka is a cooperative enterprise specializing in growing, grading and packing onions and potatoes. This region serves as a significant hub for onion and potato production in Germany, accounting for over 50% of the country's total output.
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The cultivated area is expected to increase significantly for the 2024/2025 season, as seed companies have already reported notable growth in sales, particularly in the earliest areas in southern Spain, according to the Association of Onion Producers from Castilla-La Mancha, Procecam. read more

Taiwan has to import both daikon radish and garlic. For example, with a garlic production of 50-60 thousand tons per year, according to FAOStat, the country imports 10 to 25 thousand tons of this product annually. Taiwan is also one of the few countries in the world where there has been almost
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Yesterday, the European Council was held in Brussels, which unblocked the situation on the funds destined for Ukraine, but in the headlines was the farmers' protest, which resulted in violent episodes, such as the throwing of bottles and eggs at the entrance
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Reyes Gutiérrez is now starting its first avocado harvest in its 500 hectares of farms in Portugal and Cádiz. read more

The wave of agricultural protests that Europe is experiencing is largely the result of a lack of dialogue. The Minister of Agriculture, Luis Planas, has assured that "if we are in this situation in Europe right now, it is because the European Commission and the EU have so far not been able to engage in dialogue with the European Union".
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CSO Italy is ready for the 2024 edition of Fruit Logistica, which will take place in Berlin from 7 to 9 February. It will participate with its now famous Collettiva 'ITALY, the Beauty of Quality', organised together with Fruitimpresee with an important participation of the Region
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They could not support the outcome of the consultations between the EU Commission, Parliament and member states, they are quoted as saying by Tagesschau. "In the Council of the European Union, this will result in Germany abstaining, which will have the effect of a 'no' vote",
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She was satisfied with the harvest of the early varieties HoneyCrunch® and Zingy®, and the late harvests of Juliet® and Pink Lady® in November had also increased. "We can supply existing and new customers throughout the 2023/24 season," she emphasised. Particularly good
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It is a product with a strong social character, where 50% of the proceeds from sales are used for social causes such as the fight against cancer and degenerative diseases. read more

China’s pomelo industry has welcomed a third consecutive year of export growth with volumes increasing 20 per cent year-on-year in 2023, according to China Customs.  read more

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has pledged immediate compensation to potato farmers in the Famagusta region of Cyprus, following severe damage caused by recent hailstorms and heavy rains. The minister made the announcement during a visit to Avgorou, where she inspected the damage. She
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The agricultural organisation Asaja expresses its deep concern and disagreement with the continuous and growing unjustified criticism coming from France towards the Spanish agricultural sector. These accusations, which include those of the Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, who has already been
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This year's edition of the Tsw Horticultural Industry Fair (click here to read more) held in Kielce, Poland, on 17 and 18 January was a real success, confirming it as the most important event for the country's horticultural sector. Tsw has become a
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UK: Morrisons shoppers to join management meetings as chain seeks revival read more

The list of nominees for this year's prestigious FRUIT LOGISTICA (FLIA) Innovation Award is announced at the world's leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector. FLIA 2024 TECHNOLOGY NOMINEES read more

Another cold snap is boosting sales and consumption as demand remains strong. The availability of pre-pack quality is tightening and there appears to be plenty of enquiries about remaining stock. The viability of any crop which was unharvested is now in doubt after the latest cold snap. This
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Over the week, the Primorsky Krai in Russia received 6,000 tons of fresh vegetables and fruits from various countries, as reported by the press service of the Rosselkhoznadzor. read more

The crisis unleashed by French farmers and its extension in recent days to Belgium and even Portugal is entering its most critical phase, with the European summit being held today in Brussels amid riots. The situation generated after a week of blockades and two weeks of protests in
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