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

Market analysts from EastFruit have pointed out Ukraine's remarkable growth in the global frozen raspberry market. In the past year, Ukraine has become one of the top five largest exporters of frozen raspberries to the United States, surpassing all other non-American suppliers. read more

Which packaging is affected by the ban on fruit and vegetable packaging? What alternatives do we have? When and by whom are the exemption lists determined? Are the maximum empty space quotas of 50% also not allowed to be exceeded in intra-company goods traffic? Who is affected by this? read more

The Lazio Region has given the green light to the expansion project of the Car (Centro Agroalimentare Roma). The project foresees an increase by 2028 of over 200,000 square meters of covered area, which will allow it to consolidate its position as the largest market in Italy and the third largest in Europe, after those of. read more

Wieloletnie ogromne dotacje dla rosyjskiego przemysłu szklarniowego zwiększyły lokalną produkcję warzyw szklarniowych. Jednakże, taka strategia biznesowa, w kontekście agresywnej polityki kraju wobec swoich sąsiadów i krajów UE, oraz rosnącej popularności wynikającej z...
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The Lazio Region has approved the expansion project of the Car (Centro Agroalimentare Roma). The project foresees an increase of over 200,000 square meters of covered area by 2028, which will allow it to consolidate its position as the largest market in Italy and the third largest in Europe, after those of. read more

This investment increases customer benefit, enhances operational efficiency through automation, and supports sustainable practices in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Ifco has established new state-of-the-art service centers at two key locations, which serve as. read more

This investment increases customer benefits, improves operational efficiency through automation, and supports sustainable practices in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Ifco has established new state-of-the-art service centers at two key locations, which serve as read more

The value of the spice market in Italy has reached 180 million euros, with a 1.9% increase in sales by volume (packaging). Cannamela (a brand of Gruppo Montenegro) is launching five new references at the Spices & Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut. Research shows that those under 34 are the most attracted. read more

The value of the spice market in Italy has reached 180 million euros, with a 1.9% increase in sales by volume (packaging). Cannamela (a brand of Gruppo Montenegro) is launching five new references at the Spices & Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut. Research shows that those under 34 are the most attracted. read more

Strong price surge in asparagus, whose season is starting earlier than usual. Last moments also for strawberries from Lucania, while those from the North are on their way. Demand for melons is still low, with volumes increasing from Sicily. The May Day holiday is boosting read more

Strong price surge for asparagus, whose season is starting earlier than usual. Last moments for Lucanian strawberries, while those from the North are on their way. Demand for melons is still low, with volumes increasing from Sicily. The May Day holiday is boosting demand. read more

Jeremy Blondin, President of AMDG, welcomed the attendees at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva and expressed his delight at their visit and the valuable collaboration with the association. Werner Salzmann, President of VSGP, opened the delegates' assembly and was convinced: "A strong..." read more

Jeremy Blondin, President of AMDG, welcomed the attendees at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva and expressed great pleasure at their visit and the valuable collaboration with the association. Werner Salzmann, President of VSGP, opened the delegates' assembly and was convinced: "A strong read more

This year, stonefruit producers in southern Spain have been blessed by favorable conditions from Mother Nature. A mild period leading up to the new season has led to a high-quality crop, and the export season has begun successfully. read more

In 2023, as reported by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), strawberries were cultivated on a total of 14,010 hectares - a decrease of nearly a quarter compared to 2015. This is mainly due to the fact that fewer strawberries are being produced in open fields (-5,669 hectares). read more

Especially considering the fact that according to the industry association Fruitveb, the blossoming of fruit trees is very advanced this year. It was reportedly completed by mid-April, indicating that nature is significantly ahead compared to previous years. read more

The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week. read more

As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where... read more

Currently, a European apricot harvest of 523,986 tons is expected, slightly higher than the 2023 result of 523,103 tons. This year, Spain and France have swapped positions: following a very weak year for Spanish producers. read more