Too many things are still up in the air, too many factors are making not only day-to-day business difficult, but also sensible planning for the future in the fruit and vegetable sector. There is increasing planning uncertainty along the entire value chain. Companies are lacking
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Cultivated blueberries remain by far the most widely cultivated shrub berry species in Lower Saxony. More than 84% of Lower Saxony's shrub berry cultivation area was used to produce this healthy blue fruit. Last year, 9,923 tonnes were harvested from 2,218 hectares, almost 5 % more than in the previous year.
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Uber Eats users can access the entire Gorillas range within the app and place orders, which will then be delivered by Gorillas couriers within minutes, according to the company. In the Uber Eats app, users can click on the "Food" button
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Next to the Red Sea crisis, the apple export from Poland is more difficult at the moment due to a lack of containers, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: "There was big movement in the orders for Polish apples in the last two months, especially from Asian
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The attacks on Moroccan fresh produce trucks in Spain and France betray a major misunderstanding between professionals from the two shores, as well as an unease that cannot be ignored and that must be remedied, declares Mostapha Mohattan, CEO of Fructimoor. read more

Crédit Agricole Italia confirms its commitment to supporting the development of the Italian agri-food sector by taking out a loan for a total amount of EUR 15 million in favour of Orogel, Italy's leading producer of frozen vegetables and fruit. read more

The avocado has emerged in recent years as one of the star crops in many regions of the world, with a significant increase in demand both nationally and internationally. This versatile fruit has conquered palates and hectares of cultivation, experiencing an unprecedented boom

in recent years.
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On 20 and 21 February, buyers from the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Northern Ireland, Serbia and Croatia were the protagonists of a two-day event with visits to greenhouses and production facilities (including Coop. Aurora, Ortomì and Moncada), showcooking by chef Nicola Amendola based on
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It has been a disastrous campaign for Spanish lemons, most of which remain unharvested in the fields of the province of Alicante. read more

Agriculture is the sector most affected by the consequences of climate change: in 2022 alone, the Italian agricultural economy recorded a drop in production of 1.5 per cent, or around EUR 900 million; read more

In Malta, the agricultural community faced a significant challenge when the traditional intermediaries at the Pitkalija market had their licenses revoked. Despite the dire predictions, the Malta Youth in Agriculture Foundation (MaYA) observed a commendable level of cooperation among farmers,
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In a vivid demonstration of discontent, French cherry farmers in the Ardeche region, a notable fruit-producing area, vented their frustrations over an EU-wide dimethoate ban by depositing a ton of decaying cherries at a government building in Tournon-sur-Rhone. This action underscores the grave
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While the Spanish farmers continue their mobilisations with tractorades in different parts of the country, the market boards in France show the reality of the figures and are atrue

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of the figures

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In Murcia, Spain, farmers escalated their protests against what they perceived as unfair EU trade and agricultural policies. Utilizing go-slow tractor marches, they caused significant disruptions across the region's motorways, culminating in substantial traffic jams, particularly around the
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Enhancing value creation through business analyses, pear cultivation, resilient varieties, or digitalization and Agri-PV: There are numerous approaches to sustain food production in Germany and the region. Ahead of Fruchtwelt Bodensee (February 23 to 25, 2024), it becomes clear: The political
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As part of the measures announced by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to support the agricultural sector and contain farmers' protests, France has asked the European Commission to suspend the sale of fruits and vegetables treated with thiacloprid on the European market. read more

The Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco Lollobrigida, and the President of the National Association for Insurance Companies, Bianca Farina, met at the ministry to discuss issues and possible developments to strengthen the
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Kyrgyzstan imported more apples than it exported in 2023, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. read more

The horticulture sector in Ireland is grappling with significant input price inflation, a trend that persists into 2024, according to the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department's recent analysis. The "Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2024" report reveals that, compared to the previous year,
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Producers in Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerland have put their faith in Bloss, a dark-red apple that they believe offers an authentic, tastier eating experience for consumers and a more sustainable product for growers. read more