Between January and August, Spain exported 6.4 million tons of fresh fruits and vegetables to the EU (a market that accounts for 91% of Spanish sales), i.e. 6% less than in the same period of last year. Sales to non-EU destinations also fell by 14%, to 1.2 million tons. read more

Despite the fact that in Spain we have a gastronomic culture closely linked to the Mediterranean diet, with a wide variety of fresh, quality foods, it is not always easy to follow a balanced diet. Why? There are many reasons: the lack of shops
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Organoleptic quality of domestic clementines not yet optimal: first appearance of the common clementine. With the arrival of the Rojo Brillante variety, persimmon prices should improve. With the varieties Scilate (Envy) and Cripps Pink (Pink Lady) the
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The European weekly price for peaches (in € per 100 kgs) stood at €119 in week 40 of 2023. That is €4 less compared to the week before. read more

The month-and-a-half-long activity that saw CSO Italy organise and prepare four inspection visits to enable the export of fruit and vegetable products to China (pears), South Korea (kiwis), Taiwan (apples) and Thailand (pears) was successfully concluded. read more

The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the largest alliance of fruit and vegetable producers in Hungary, FruitVeB, report that pumpkin consumption in Hungary is increasing, and favourable weather conditions have contributed to a good pumpkin season this year. read more

New soilless strawberry crops that can be adjusted up to three levels have been completed in Basilicata, Calabria, and Puglia by Combimetal Carrera, the company that designs and manufactures such innovative systems that help workers during operations. read more

Representatives from major non-governmental agricultural organizations are meeting with President Egils Rinkēvičs today to discuss the situation in the industry. read more

The avocado is a positive trend that will continue in Italy in 2023. The reason behind its success is the great demand from the retail and HoReCa channels. From data processed by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, in fact, it appears that in the
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According to the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU), severe flooding has been a "major blow" to farmers as crops have been severely damaged. The union said that many farmers have lost a "significant amount of crop" to the wet weather. It comes after a number of areas in counties Down, Armagh and Antrim
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At last month’s Fruit Attraction exhibition, French interbranch organisation Interfel drew inspiration from the Tour de France as it expanded the country’s presence in Madrid, taking visitors on ‘Le Tour Frais’ of France’s various regions, with the Tour Eiffel of fruit and vegetables
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Spain accounts for 41% of the world’s organic lemon production area. The area of organic lemon grown in the country totalled 11,509 hectares in 2022, increasing by 574% in 10 years. As for organic grapefruit, acreage grew by 418% over the same period to 685 hectares, which represents 22% of
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Despite Pear cultivation seeing a growth in Poland over the last few years, when looking at the last decade the acreage and production has actually dropped significantly, FreshPlaza informs. According to Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Polish top fruit exporter Fruit-Group, more apple
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Germany: Mark Hübner to lead Knuspr & Gurkerl as new CEO, aiming for Rohlik Group growth to €10bln by 2030 read more

Engaging Italian consumers with sampling in the name of energy and extraordinary taste? Yes You Kanzi®! The apple marketed in Italy by VOG and VIP kicked off the marketing campaign with two dynamic and energetic initiatives in line with the brand: the
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Bet or revolution for European horticulture? Obviously it is still too early to tell but, for sure, the Zucchiolo is the vegetable of the moment that is sparking the imagination of the fruit and vegetable sector. Cultivated in Spain but with a South American ancestry where it is known
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The proposed Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste, if approved in its current formulation, would have serious negative effects on national production chains and consumers, as well as being contrary to the sustainability goals it claims to aim for
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In Finland, new opportunities are opening up for vertical farming: the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke),has introduced new crops and diversified the range of crops in vertical farming thanks to its team of researchers. read more

France produces 50% of its needs in pears read more

Walloon potato industry organization FIWAP and the PCA (Interprovinciaal Proefcentrum voor de Aardappelteelt) have reported that the potato harvest in Europe has been slow and laborious over the past week. read more