According to a comparison carried out by Hortoinfo using FAOSTAT data, the total value generated by the cucumbers produced in Spain significantly surpasses that of other countries. Compared to the Netherlands, the value is 83.96% higher. It is also 1.3% greater than that of Turkey, and an
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Supermarket chains in Spain investigated over whether they are applying sales tax reduction on basic foods correctly read more

The second stage of the pilot project on training women in progressive horticultural practices has concluded at the Polissia National University, marking a significant step in the revitalization of Ukraine's agricultural sector. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Department
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Following a dip in spending and a cautious approach to purchasing organic foods last year due to inflation, the organic market is once again gaining momentum. This resurgence also seems to be benefiting the market for fresh organic fruits, including apples, as highlighted by AMI expert Helwig
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The company Agriko Ukraine introduces "Korazon," an early red potato variety tailored to meet consumer demands and producer expectations. This variety combines early maturity with red skin, boasting high yield potential and resistance to various diseases. read more

Fruit Service Collective, a new Belgium-based independent business unit from the family Maes (Mago Holding), enjoyed a wide introduction to the fresh produce business at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. read more

Retail group Spar Italy recently renewed its support for a project called Blood Oranges for Research, a campaign run by AIRC, the Italian Foundation for Cancer Research. read more

Interfel, the association for fresh fruit and vegetables from France, has been actively promoting French apples in Thailand this season, following a successful press event in Bangkok. read more

The Deputy General Manager of MSC Spain, Ignacio Ballester and the Director of the Valencia Office, Carolina Lorente, attended the official presentation of the first women's team of Club Deportivo Atlético Nazaret, of which the company is a sponsor since 2022.


The first women's team of Club Deportivo Atlético Nazaret, of which the company is a sponsor since 2022. read more

Lineage, a large provider of temperature-controlled industrial REITs and integrated solutions, announces the ongoing development of a new facility in the Fischereihafen, located in Bremerhaven, Germany. This new facility is expected to have a footprint of over 19,000 square meters – equivalent
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Reflecting on a challenging first half of the season due to below-average root yields in Switzerland, "The autumn was exceptionally wet, impacting field conditions significantly. Fortunately, we were able to harvest our roots before Christmas. Despite the moisture, the quality of both organic
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Fresh produce group Fyffes has announced plans to transition its banana branding in mainland Europe from its traditional namesake to Trudi's, a new consumer brand based in Dublin. This rebranding strategy will affect the company's premium banana segment, excluding products distributed within the
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The NPPO of Italy recently informed the EPPO Secretariat of the first finding of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa on its territory, in the municipality of Triggiano (province of Bari, region of Puglia). Triggiano is located outside of the area currently demarcated for Xylella fastidiosa
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North Bay Produce's Dutch sales office is entering its fourth year this year. "We now have six people working in the Netherlands and England, which we should expand further in the coming years," begins Wilco Arts. North Bay is a North American cooperative with growers in North, Central, and
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A Jingold technical team attended the 11th edition International kiwifruit symposium, a global summit organized by ISHS (International Society for Horticultural Science) over the past few days (February 20-24) in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. It was an important occasion to assess the current
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