On Friday, the European Commission announced that it is reflecting on two important chapters because of the impact they could have on agribusiness. On the one hand, it is proposing a crackdown on imports from Russia, and on the other hand it is proposing to remove the requirement to maintain
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In Spain, the volume of fruit and vegetables exported is falling (-6% in volume in 2023) and the Federation of Exporters Fepex puts its finger on the 'sore spot' of the fruit category, which recorded -7.7% in exports compared to 2022, totalling 6.2 million tonnes. At
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to the message from the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine about the restart of container traffic in the Black Sea ports of Ukraine within 2-3 weeks. This news is extremely important for the Ukrainian fruit and vegetable business, especially for apple
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Norway’s largest retailer NorgesGruppen wants to help the country’s consumers eat more domestically grown fruit and vegetables. read more

Exports totalled 5.78 billion euros in the previous year, compared to just under 5.3 billion euros in 2022. However, the volume fell slightly to 3.483 million tonnes, -0.9% compared to 2022. Imports also increased, by 13.6% in volume and 15.7% in value. The trade balance fell
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Lebanese grape exporter Awdi Gardens was thrilled to receive the Lebanese ambassador to Germany and former prime minister, Mustapha Adib-Abdul-Wahed, on its first time exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. “He visited us and told us how proud he was of the work we’re doing to
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The country of honour, Poland, will participate with 15 companies occupying Pavilion 13, while Freskon will host a programme for guest buyers from 33 countries, which will be even more extensive than at the previous event. The international character of Freskon will also
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Farmers expect concrete improvements for their farms. According to FNSEA President Rousseau, the national association has not called for nationwide action, but each department can take action. FNSEA Vice-President Jérome Despey commented that the sector was expecting
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The situation on the iceberg lettuce market is currently tense. Scarce water resources in the Spanish growing regions are significantly limiting the supply of iceberg lettuce. There is still a long way to go before the German season can start. As Spain is currently the main supplier on the German market, the
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Now two of the events announced there have joined forces: the Grape Congress/Fresh Focus Grape planned by Fruitnet will join the LUV trade fair, the first trade fair for table grapes in Europe, which will be held from 22 to 24 October in the halls of the Nuova Fiera del Levante in the
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In 2023, vegetable cultivation in Ukraine nearly matched the levels seen in 2021. The country swiftly restored production volumes to meet the domestic market demand, as central and northern regions reacted by expanding areas dedicated to vegetable cultivation. This was highlighted on March 12
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Gilfresh Produce, the vegetable growers and producers based in Co. Armagh, have secured listings for over 20 new lines in Iceland Foods Northern Ireland stores. The new launch will offer Iceland Foods Northern Ireland customers access to the highest quality, freshest vegetables which are all
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For the first time in over 65 years of presence in the fruit and vegetable market, Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leading company in the sector, is pleased to announce the launch of Spreafico branded bananas. A significant step that represents further strategic expansion for the company, which
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ALDI strengthens its logistics capacity in Spain with the inauguration of a new logistics centre read more

On Tuesday, 12 March, the customary meeting of the Assomela Marketing Committee took place to assess market dynamics and once again the elements that are influencing it. As far as the market is concerned, producers are optimistic about sales in the month of
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Ten years ago, South Africans set up a grape import company in The Netherlands with the goal of ensuring sustainable prices back on South African farms while simultaneously aiming to put together a tight twelve month calendar without gaps for European clients.The campaign starts with Peru and
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The Murcian agricultural sector has taken part in a new edition of the Bimi® Gastro Trip, a unique experience where chefs, influencers and the media have gone on a journey from seed to fork, with stops at the nursery, the field and the kitchen. The guests of honor were the renowned chef Pablo
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De Groot fresh group has reached agreement on the acquisition by EDEKAEinkaufskontor GmbH of the Hedel-based business units De Groot internationaland de Groot fresh ripening. Ben and William de Groot The transaction has been submitted to the Netherlands Competition Authority for approval and
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Friday promises to be a day with moderate to periodically heavy cloud in central and eastern Poland. In the west, it will gradually increase to high and there, light rainfall is possible. It will also be warmest there," an IMGW synoptician told PAP.
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In Italy, consumer spending on fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and technology and durable goods (T&D) increased by 5.2 % compared to 2022, recording a total turnover of EUR 187 billion. The increase was driven in particular by the growth of
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