Europe

Angus Soft Fruits, which started as a small farming operation with three growers in East Scotland, is now marking its 30th anniversary. The company has expanded its operations to include growers and growing partners in England, Spain, Morocco, and Chile, as well as a breeding program located in Evesham. The primary berries grown by the company are... read more

Według hiszpańskiego Ministerstwa Rolnictwa produkcja hiszpańskich grejpfrutów w tym sezonie ma być o 2% większa niż w poprzedniej kampanii. Szacuje się, że ilość ta wyniesie blisko 79 600 ton, a 32,9% (około 26 200 ton) zostanie uprawione w Andaluzji, w tym w Sewilli. read more

While on a working visit to Moscow, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan met with the President of Russia. The focus of the meeting was on matters concerning the export of agricultural products from Uzbekistan to Russia. President Putin showed interest in boosting the import of Uzbek goods. read more

During a working visit to Moscow, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan held a meeting with the President of Russia. The discussion primarily revolved around matters concerning the export of agricultural products from Uzbekistan to Russia. President Putin expressed a keen interest in boosting the import of Uzbek goods. read more

India: Kisanserv to open 250 new stores in Pune, Mumbai
Agritech startup Kisanserv plans to open 250 new retail stores in Mumbai and Pune over the next three years, with a focus on providing customers with high-quality fruits and vegetables at competitive prices. The company has already established 25 stores in these two cities. read more

Italy's Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, has urged the country's fresh produce industry to assist in 'feeding the world' while continuing to uphold its dedication to providing high-quality products. read more

The price of medium-acidity apple juice concentrate has increased by 22.5% year-on-year to €1850/MT, which is 39.0% higher than the five-year average for April. These elevated prices are a result of a low apple crop in Poland, estimated by market sources to be no larger than 3.5 million tonnes. Poland is a significant apple juice producer for the industry. read more

The Spanish variety of ORRi mandarin maintains its position as the most sought-after mandarin in the market, in a year marked by an excess of supply resulting from imports.

read more

The Spanish ORRi mandarin variety maintains its position as the most sought-after mandarin in the market, in a year marked by an excess of supply resulting from imports

read more

The Portuguese company Sensei, a leader in autonomous store technology in Europe, strengthens its presence and positioning in the Italian market with the opening of the country's second autonomous supermarket. Located in the read more

Sensei, a Portuguese leader in technology for autonomous stores in Europe, strengthens its presence and positioning in the Italian market with the opening of the country's second autonomous supermarket. Located in the read more

Ukraine’s blueberry producers had a "quite successful" campaign in 2023, and the future prospects for the business are promising. read more

Italy's reputation as a provider of high-quality, fresh berries is expected to strengthen further as demand in both domestic and international markets continues to increase, as noted by a prominent soft fruit supplier in the country. read more

José Antonio García, president of the Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association in Spain (Ailimpo), and Justin Chadwick, from the South African producers association, were the presidents

read more

The ongoing impact of climate change is increasingly affecting rural areas and leading to a higher proportion of category II garlic in France. In response, the French Interprofessional Garlic Association is encouraging the food industry to utilize dehydrated garlic purées and garlic sourced from France. read more

José Antonio García, president of the Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association in Spain (Ailimpo), and Justin Chadwick, from the South African producers' association, were the presidents

read more

Made in Nature, the project dedicated to organic fruits and vegetables by Cso Italy and funded by the European Union, will be on stage at Macfrut 2024 for the third time (Cso Bio-Made in Nature, B1-115). It will also be featured by LifeGate. Participating companies include Brio, Canova, Ceradini, Conserve Italia Orogel. read more

Spotlight on the new exotic fruit line. With a completely revamped stand, Dole Italy is ready to welcome visitors at Macfrut (Hall B3, stand 75). read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. The red spring onion production from Calabria is also starting. Low temperatures are slowing down the demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to finish, and the first ones are on their way. read more

Made in Nature, the project dedicated to organic fruits and vegetables by Cso Italy and financed by the European Union, will be on stage at Macfrut 2024 for the third time (Cso Bio-Made in Nature, B1-115). The project will also be covered by LifeGate. Participating companies include Brio, Canova, Ceradini, Conserve Italia Orogel, and others. read more