During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, representatives of the European Association of Banana and Plantain Producers (APEB), of which, in the case of Spain, the Association of Producer Organizations is a part

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The click day, activated yesterday, once again proved to be a obstacle course for both companies looking for workforce and for non-EU workers hoping for temporary employment in Italy. In fact, the 110,000 "positions" were filled in just a few minutes. read more

The village of Zvirinë in Maliq Municipality, Albania, is facing a problem of unsold onions piling up. Local farmers believe this is due to limited market opportunities and a preference for imported produce. As a result, farmers are starting to doubt the feasibility of continuing onion cultivation. read more

Krishak Bharati Cooperative Ltd (KRIBHCO) has partnered with Farm Frites from the Netherlands to set up a potato processing plant in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. This joint venture aims to establish a high-tech facility to improve potato farming in the region. read more

Belgium: Delhaize recognized for leadership in health and sustainability

Ahold Delhaize reported: "We are proud to share that the latest Business Impact Assessments (BIA) study by Sciensano has reaffirmed our Belgium brand Delhaize's leadership in health and sustainability, recognizing its read more

Picnic will be opening a 33,000 m² distribution center for fruits and vegetables at the Hogeweide business park in Geldermalsen in early March. From this new facility, fresh products will be delivered to Picnic's distribution centers in the Netherlands, Germany, and France, supporting their online operations. read more

In Italy, Agriculture 4.0 experienced a slowdown in investments in 2024, with an 8% decrease compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 2.3 billion euros. This data was reported by the Smart Agrifood Observatory of the Polytechnic University of Milan. read more

On behalf of Apeel Sciences in Valencia (Spain), Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction of fruit processing machinery. The auction includes various drying, cleaning, and sorting lines, which feature drying tunnels with brush beds and switch cabinets from Maf Roda Agrobotic Sienz. read more

Zinaida Plamadeala, marketing manager for Moldovan fruit exporter PDG Fruct, stated that the previous plum season in Moldova was more challenging compared to the season before due to weather conditions. "The Moldovan plum season usually lasts from August to November, with Stanley variety being the most prevalent." read more

All operators of fruit and vegetable markets are hereby alerted that unidentified individuals have been making purchases in Spain using the name of the Italian company 'La Nuovissima Ortofrutta Palladino Srl', located in San Tammaro (province of Caserta, region of Campania). The company has already read more

The international seed sector sees a significant development with the acquisition of Blumen Vegetable Seeds by the Verisem Group, a multinational known in Italy mainly for its subsidiary Suba Seeds. This operation marks the establishment of Verisem Italy, a new entity that... read more

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, a time when strawberries become the star of the fruit section in European supermarkets. The demand for strawberries remains high, while the supply, mainly coming from Spain at the moment, is still limited due to the impact of the cold weather. read more

Almost all the stores we visited on Thursday, February 13th already had strawberries on the shelves. The majority of fruits came from Egypt and Spain, but we also found strawberries from Morocco. They were available in various packaging sizes, ranging from 125g punnets to 340g packages. read more

The early onion sowing in Spain was finished around a month ago. In this instance, the acreage has been reduced by 10 to 12%, with a notable decrease of over 30% in Andalusia, the primary region for early onion production in Spain, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The Irish horticulture sector is estimated to face a €4.46 million impact from Storm Éowyn. The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA), in collaboration with the Organic Growers of Ireland (OGI) and Teagasc, conducted an assessment of the initial damages. The storm occurred during a crucial planting period and had a significant impact on glasshouses. read more

In the comparison between week 4 (ending 26-01-25) and week 5 (ending 02-02-25), price changes per 100 kg varied among different countries. In Spain (ES), the price increased slightly from €94 in week 4 to €97 in week 5. Similarly, France (FR) experienced a minor decrease in price, dropping from €112 in read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia[1] z sezonu 2023/24, udostępnione przez Światową Organizację Awokado, ujawniają, że niektóre europejskie rynki są jednymi z największych konsumentów awokado, przy czym kraje takie jak Francja, Niemcy, Wielka Brytania i Włochy wszystkie odnotowały znaczne wzrosty spożycia na osobę.

[1] - The latest consumption data - najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia read more

Although the kiwi season in Greece has mostly ended, the previous season was positive compared to previous ones, according to Dimitris Tzounopoulos, sales manager for Greek kiwi exporter A.C. Meliki. "The Greek kiwi season has been very good for the producers." read more

The early onion sowing in Spain was completed about a month ago. In this instance, the acreage has been reduced by 10 to 12%, with a significant drop of over 30% in Andalusia, the main early onion growing region in Spain. However, the acreage dedicated to mid-season and late onions is still being planted. read more

During an evening that blended gastronomy, diplomacy, and business, the Embassy of Ecuador in Germany and the country's Banana Cluster organized the "Delights from the Middle of the World" dinner at the H10 Berlin Ku'damm Hotel on February 6. The event was attended by authorities and ... read more