Europe

W niezwykłym wyczynie Ukraina pobiła rekordy w 2023 roku, eksportując bezprecedensową ilość ponad 4000 ton świeżych borówek na rynki międzynarodowe, według informacji z EastFruit. Ten kamień milowy był szczególnie zadziwiający w kontekście trwającej rosyjskiej agresji wojskowej i. read more

The Dutch Board for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (Ctgb) has published its 2023 annual report online. As an assessment authority, the Ctgb is responsible for evaluating and approving plant protection products and biocides for safe use in the Netherlands. In 2023, the Ctgb... read more

Portugal's Sensei, a prominent European autonomous store technology provider, is expanding its footprint in the Italian market by launching the country's second autonomous supermarket. read more

Spain’s Citrus Management Committee (CGC) has released a statement asserting that a recent study, which reveals the spread of Citrus Black Spot in Tunisia's citrus-growing regions, contradicts South Africa's claims that the disease cannot adapt to the Mediterranean climate. read more

Starting now, as announced by Lidl Austria, all apples in local stores will also be packaged without plastic. "Packaging is important. It protects our food during transport and ensures that it stays fresh longer. But just as important is the read more

Despite the oversupply of other varieties from third countries in the Mediterranean region, including the licensed ones, ORRi continues to stand out and, according to the Citrus Exchange in Valencia, has maintained a price difference of around 30% compared to the... read more

Hansueli Loosli was born in the canton of Bern in 1955 and began his professional career with a commercial apprenticeship at the Swiss retail company Volg. After further training to become a certified expert in accounting and controlling, he worked in this field at [missing information]. read more

India: Kisanserv to open 250 new stores in Pune, Mumbai

Agritech startup Kisanserv plans to establish 250 new retail stores in Mumbai and Pune within the next three years. The goal is to provide customers with top-notch fruits and vegetables at competitive prices. Currently, Kisanserv has already launched 25 stores in these two cities. read more

In order to safeguard the domestic supply, the Belarusian government has implemented temporary restrictions on the export of carrots and beetroots. According to Decree No. 341 issued on May 8th, the export of these root vegetables from Belarus will now require licensing for a period of three months. The decree mandates this measure. read more

Volodymyr Gurzhiy, a representative of the Ukrainian apple exporter USPA Fruit, warns that the recent spring frosts could have a major effect on apple production in Ukraine. He stated, "This year, spring in Ukraine was full of surprises, with early blooming, prolonged flowering periods, late frosts, and inactive..." read more

In recent years, broccoli has become an essential reference in the shelves of distribution chains and greengrocers in Spain, as highlighted by the association on Friday, May 10th. read more

In the first quarter of 2024, Georgia has significantly reduced its potato imports from Belarus compared to the same period last year. Both the volume and value of purchases have decreased notably. In January-March 2023, Georgia imported 6,371 tons of Belarusian potatoes, while for the same period this year, the imports have decreased. read more

Angus Soft Fruits, previously a small farming venture with three growers in the East of Scotland, is now marking its 30th anniversary. The company has expanded its operations with growers and partners in England, Spain, Morocco, and Chile, along with a breeding program located in Evesham. The primary berries cultivated by the company are... read more

COAG's recent analysis has revealed a substantial surplus in Spain's lemon production for the 2023-2024 season, with an estimated 400,000 tons, representing around 27% of the total production, expected to remain unsold. This surplus is anticipated to lead to financial losses amounting to €120 million. read more

In the first quarter of 2024, Georgia significantly reduced its potato imports from Belarus compared to the same period last year. Both the volume and value of purchases have decreased notably. In January-March 2023, Georgia imported 6,371 tons of Belarusian potatoes, but in the corresponding period of 2024, the imports have decreased. read more

Bonduelle, a leading company in the vegetable market in Italy, presents two important product innovations: the brand new Wellness Salads, ready-made salads rich in tasty ingredients to promote physical and mental well-being, and the Pasta Joyful, recipes based on pasta and vegetables for a read more

The 2024 French melon season is expected to be delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions. The repeated rainfall has made melon planting quite challenging. "We managed to plant our first melons in the southeast of France, but with this cloudy and rainy weather, we find it... read more

China has approved the import of fresh blueberries from Serbia that meet certain standards, as announced by China's General Administration of Customs. This decision was made during the visit of China's top leader to Serbia, with the goal of strengthening the comprehensive China-Serbia relationship. read more

In order to protect the domestic supply, the Belarusian government has introduced temporary restrictions on the export of carrots and beetroots. According to Decree No. 341 issued on May 8th, the export of these root vegetables from Belarus will now require licensing for a period of three months. The decree specifies... read more

China has approved the importation of fresh blueberries from Serbia that meet specific standards, as announced by China's General Administration of Customs. This decision was made during the visit of China's top leader to Serbia, with the goal of strengthening the comprehensive China-Serbia relationship. read more