Nikos Prountzos, marketing, communication, and commercial manager for Greek organic citrus exporter Anyfion Greece S.A., has stated that there has been a satisfactory overall yield of organic oranges in Greece this season. He emphasized that Greek organic orange production continues to be robust, with high-quality fruit and excellent results. read more

Last week, the world's leading organic products fair, Biofach, was held in Nuremberg. The fair focused on certifications. Europlátano's commercial team, a representative of the Dreiskel Biodynamic certification company, and specialized producers traveled to Germany to establish new connections. read more

Dulcis is the commercial name of the new variety of kiwi made in Italy, developed by New Plant in collaboration with the University of Udine and the University of Bologna. Its production and commercial distribution are a worldwide exclusive of Dulcis Kiwifruit Company. The company, of which it is part, is read more

Anecoop cooperative, a group of citrus growers from the Valencia region in Spain established in 1975, is an expert in Spanish citrus fruits. They have taken on a challenging goal of restoring citrus fruits, particularly oranges, to their former prestige, as they have been experiencing a decline in popularity. read more

The field trials of new genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Italy must be stopped. This is the request made by the International Crossroads Center, the Italian Rural Association (ARI), and the Basic Consumers Association (A.Ba.Co), three NGOs committed to this cause. read more

W Czarnogórze dzienny wydatek na importowane jedzenie wynosi średnio 3,4 euro na mieszkańca, a całkowita wartość importowanego jedzenia przekracza wartość eksportu narodu o 25 procent. W zeszłym roku Czarnogóra importowała jedzenie o wartości 772 milionów euro, co oznacza wzrost o 3,7 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. read more

"Agri-food cooperation has always welcomed free trade agreements with Third Countries, which facilitate access to foreign markets for Made in Italy products, allowing our cooperatives to expand the destinations for their sales. However, we are..." read more

A przesyłka rosyjskich ogórków została odmówiona wejścia do UE po kontroli granicznej w Polsce, która wykryła wysokie poziomy pestycydu pymetrozine, stosowanego do zwalczania mszyc i muchówek białych, zgodnie z HortoInfo. Świeże ogórki, przeznaczone na rynek europejski, zostały przewiezione przez... read more

Citronex would like to alert their colleagues in the fresh produce industry about a scammer attempting to purchase bananas and pineapples using the name of Yellow Fresh Fruits. "We fell victim to individuals falsely representing themselves as employees of Yellow Fresh Fruits Srl, our subsidiary in Romania, where we have 2." read more

The latest data on orange prices in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal show significant variations across markets. In Spain, orange prices have been on a downward trend in the early months of the 2024/2025 season, decreasing from €85/100 kg in November to €76/100 kg in December before... read more

Cacti Youngplants has recently signed an agreement to acquire the intellectual property rights for Haworthia Alba ('African Albino') and Aloe Cosmo ('Green Pearl') from TH Primeur B.V. in Nieuwveen, The Netherlands. TH Primeur's owner, Ton van der Hoorn, is a well-known breeder and propagator. read more

The Sicilian avocado is one of the flagship products of Agricola Azzurra, a company owned by the Orsero Group that is committed to enhancing high-quality Italian agri-food supply chains. Certified Residue Zero, the fruit is grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, in Giarre (CT), Italy. read more

HollandDoor is expanding its team by adding Jan Willem van de Pol, a specialist in soft fruits and substrates. With over 20 years of experience living and working in Italy, Jan Willem has assisted many growers in Southern Europe. Apart from traditional substrates, Jan Willem also has extensive expertise in... read more

Agriculture experts are forecasting a positive almond season in Spain following two years of below-average harvests. Almonds continue to be a major crop in the country, as Spain is the second largest producer of almonds in the world. Despite the increasing popularity of pistachios and other nuts, almonds still make up 85% of Spain's nut cultivation area. read more

The protest of Balkan consumers against the increase in prices in supermarkets is gaining more and more strength, with a significant impact on the sales of the main chains in the region. The action, started at the end of January by the Croatian association "Halo, Inspektore," has made a significant impact. read more

HollandDoor is expanding its team by adding soft fruit and substrate specialist Jan Willem van de Pol. With over 20 years of experience living and working in Italy, Jan Willem has assisted many growers across Southern Europe. Alongside expertise in conventional substrates, Jan Willem also has extensive experience in... read more

The annual meeting of the European Contact Group on Strawberries began yesterday afternoon, bringing together representatives of producer associations, exporters, and government officials from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. read more

Aartsen Fruit and Vegetables is entering into an exclusive partnership with Fruitalyst, a citrus marketing and branding specialist based in South Africa. This agreement will allow citrus enthusiasts in the Benelux region to enjoy premium mandarins like ClemenGold, seedless lemons like LemonGold, and NavelGold... read more

Water restrictions, decreasing demand, and climate change are just a few of the challenges that Spain's onion and garlic industry is currently facing, as reported by the prominent producer Grupo Lomar. read more

Brazilian exporters have successfully continued to operate in Europe, serving markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and Scandinavia. An example is "Brazil Melon," which has 1,200 hectares dedicated to growing melons and watermelons, exporting between 1,150 and 1,200 containers annually. 70% of its... read more