Aartsen imports fresh vegetables and fruits from over 800 growers in 60 different countries. These products are distributed to approximately 1,100 weekly customers in the Benelux region, Northern France, and the German Ruhr area from its locations in Breda, Venlo, and Sint-Katelijne-Waver. read more

Irish fresh produce grower-supplier Keelings has launched a new TV advert as part of their brand relaunch, airing for the first time in Ireland today (20 May). read more

The fruit sector in Hungary must adapt to climate change in order to survive. A recently published analysis on the challenges faced by fruit growers in Hungary revealed that 82% of the agricultural area consists of arable land. Despite this, horticulture only contributed 1% to last year's agricultural output. read more

In April, the EU calculated the price of apples based on the simple average of the four major EU member states at €92 per 100 kilograms, which was €1 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly average apple prices, excluding packaging costs, were €128.9 for France, €80.83 for Germany, and €98.44 for Spain. read more

"On May 1st, 2024, the French Ministry of Agriculture's statistics department, Agreste, reported that the estimated cherry production for the 2024 campaign in France is 37,700 tons. This represents a 12% increase compared to 2023 and a 23% increase compared to the average harvest from 2019 to 2023." read more

PARTIDA LOGISTICS, a leading customs agency in Spain, has announced the opening of its new branch in Tangier, as part of its international expansion strategy for the year 2024. The company is reconnecting with its past, as it was founded in the 1950s.

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This year, as it celebrates its 130th anniversary, Système U has decided to change its name to "Coopérative U". CEO Dominique Schelcher announced this today in front of the 1,500 members present at the group's congress on May 16th and 17th. The fourth-largest food retailer in France aims to... read more

PepsiCo has announced its intention to enhance production capacity at its Veurne plant in Belgium, with an investment of over 200 million euros dedicated to improving sustainability and creating 150 new jobs. The Veurne facility, located close to Bruges, is a vital hub for PepsiCo's snack manufacturing operations. read more

In week 19, the average wholesale price of European bananas was €102 per 100 kgs in Spain. The average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €121/100 kgs in Austria, €96/100 kgs in Belgium, €123/100 kgs in Italy, and €113/100 kgs in France. read more

Zimbabwe, known as a significant blueberry producer in the southern African region, is looking into opportunities to enter the Chinese market, branching out from its usual export destinations in the European Union and the United Kingdom. In Marondera, located approximately 80 kilometers east of... read more

"The export of pomegranates is booming in India," says Sumit Bhujbal, Business Development Manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises. "The famous Bhagwa variety of Indian pomegranate is gaining demand globally. The United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Nepal, Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia are some of the key importing countries." read more

The adoption at the end of April, in the last session of the European Parliament before the end of the legislature, of the new European Packaging Regulation has reopened the debate in Italy among industry operators on how to behave in the face of the newly introduced rules. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, Ukraine recently began importing significant amounts of the new onion harvest from Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. These countries started their harvest more than a month ago, providing a plentiful supply of high-quality onions that can withstand the long journey to Ukraine. read more

"We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newly constructed factory in Fauske. Equipped with customized technology, this facility has a large capacity to produce a variety of lettuces and microgreens," says Marius Johansen, Founder of Grønt Fra Nord (GFN). Previously known as Grønt Fra Laks, the company is now expanding its operations. read more

"From the G7 in Sicily to the extraordinary measures we are preparing for the South. We respond to chatter with facts." This is how the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, begins a video message on Facebook, silencing. read more

Pomidory, ogórki, papryka, oliwki, arbuz, kapusta i mandarynki były produktami rolnymi o najwyższej wartości eksportowej w 2022 roku, według danych z bazy danych FAO (Organizacji ds. Żywności i Rolnictwa). W 2022 roku pomidory były drugim najbardziej eksportowanym produktem w kraju. read more

Ten miesięcy ciągłych deszczów w Irlandii Północnej poważnie wpłynęły na zdolność rolników do zbioru jesiennych plonów i siewu nowych wiosną. Ta sytuacja spowodowała opóźniony sezon siewu, pomimo ostatniego sprzyjającego okresu pogodowego. Skutkiem tego jest... read more

Po ogłoszeniu przez Generalną Administrację Celna Chin (GAC), Węgry otrzymały zgodę na eksport świeżych wiśni do Chin, pod warunkiem spełnienia określonych wymagań - zauważa FreshPlaza.

After the announcement by China's General Administration of Customs (GAC), Hungary has been granted permission to export fresh cherries to China, contingent on meeting specific requirements, as noted by FreshPlaza. read more

Hailstorms in northern Portugal have caused a slight decrease in apricot volumes this year for Granfer, the country's top stone fruit producer. However, the harvest in Alentejo, another key production area further south, is progressing well, as reported by the head of commerce. read more

Together with the producers, suppliers, and partners FLOCERT and IDH, a pioneering system was developed as part of the Lidl project "Living Wage" to ensure that the necessary price premium is in place to close the wage gap towards a living wage for Lidl's share. read more