SanLucar has expanded its market presence in Sweden through a partnership with Greenfood, a top supplier of healthy food items in the Nordic region. This exclusive collaboration will enable Swedish consumers to access the diverse selection of SanLucar fruits and vegetables. read more

A food production plant in the Mykolaiv region is planning to open a new deep-freezing facility. The new facility will specialize in freezing vegetables, fruits, and other food products. This expansion is expected to boost Ukraine's food exports and offer local farmers a year-round market for their produce. read more

Od 1 stycznia rurociąg, który przecina Ukrainę i dostarcza krajom Europy Wschodniej rosyjski gaz, leży nieużywany. Umowa tranzytowa z Gazpromem wygasła pod koniec grudnia, a ukraiński prezydent Zelenski postanowił jej nie odnawiać, aby uniknąć dalszego wzbogacania skarbca wojennego Putina.

Since January 1, the pipeline that crosses Ukraine and supplies Eastern European countries with Russian gas has been lying idle. The transit contract with Gazprom expired at the end of December, and Ukrainian President Zelensky chose not to renew it to avoid further fueling Putin's war chest. read more

"Western Saharan melons and cherry tomatoes must be correctly labeled to indicate their true territory of origin, but their import cannot be prohibited by France," ruled the Conseil d'État in its recent decision (No. 455088 of 28 January 2025). The court rejected the appeal by the read more

Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import, stated that the Egyptian potato season has been stable so far. "Egypt is one of the top potato exporters globally, with a substantial amount of the crop being sent to markets in Europe, Russia, and Africa. read more

"The strawberry campaign has now started at Coop Sole, but the current weather conditions, characterized by rain, cloudy skies, and low temperatures, are causing production delays and some difficulties. Due to these reasons, we cannot guarantee a consistent supply of quantities. However, we read more

Global warming is having a growing impact on agriculture in Ukraine, endangering traditional crops such as potatoes, cabbage, and cucumbers. Vera Balabukh, a climate scientist at the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute, has stated that increasing temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are read more

Cartonpack Group, a company in the field of multi-material packaging for fruits, vegetables, and food products, has recently completed a series of acquisitions. This has allowed the company to expand its industrial operations in Northern Italy, where the group has experienced growth, while also strengthening its operations. read more

Bestseller w kategorii poradników ogrodniczych przez wiele lat w Polsce, teraz dostępny także w języku angielskim. "Catalog of Proven Plants" oferuje obszerny wybór roślin, które nie tylko sprawią, że każdy krajobraz będzie piękniejszy, ale także wspierają różnorodność biologiczną, przyciągając i utrzymując zapylacze. read more

Last Friday, the storm named Eowyn struck Ireland and parts of Scotland, bringing record wind speeds. The Irish weather service Met Éireann recorded wind speeds of 183km/h (114mph) in Mace Head, County Galway. As of earlier this week, more than 150,000 customers in the Republic of Ireland were still without power due to the storm. read more

Wzrost eksportu owoców i warzyw z Albanii o 26% w 2024 roku został ogłoszony przez ministra rolnictwa i rozwoju wsi, Anilę Denaj. Wyniki sektora odzwierciedlają wysiłki lokalnych rolników w produkcji konkurencyjnych produktów "Made in Albania" dla rynków globalnych. Denaj podkreśliła, że "The" read more

A group of fresh produce exporters from South Africa will be presenting their products at the South African National Pavilion during Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025. Their participation is being facilitated by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) with the goal of boosting South African exports. read more

Lidl Netherlands appoints new CEO
Marcel Oosterwijk has been promoted to an international role within the Lidl holding company. Peter de Roos will succeed him as CEO of the discounter's Dutch branch on 1 July.
Source: retaildetail.eu

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The European Union has decided to extend the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, aiming to restrict Moscow's financial resources used in the conflict with Ukraine. This extension, which required unanimous agreement among member states, was at risk due to Hungarian demands, but eventually a compromise was reached. read more

Egipt is expanding its presence in the Italian garlic market with the goal of becoming one of the top three exporters. According to EastFruit, Egypt's garlic exports to Italy experienced growth in 2024, reaching 1.66 thousand tons valued at over $3 million. This marks an 84% increase from... read more

The season of Calabrian clementines from the Piana di Sibari is coming to an end, leaving behind a period characterized by weather challenges and a high percentage of product waste. Despite the difficulties, the final balance appears to be positive, as emphasized by Francesco. read more

Ukraine obecnie produkuje jedynie 30% spożywanego przez siebie czosnku, resztę pokrywają importy. Jednak kraj mógłby zwiększyć samowystarczalność poprzez systematyczny rozwój sektora i inwestycje w odpowiednie magazyny. Według Julianny Mussy, Prezydent.PropTypes read more

Responding to the growing demand for plant-based food within the trade fair sector. From this need arises the idea of a tour of the Unconventional Food Truck, featuring alternative meat 100% plant-based produced in Italy by Granarolo, thanks to a team of young Italian researchers. read more

The production of apples in Italy, compared to the initial estimates, has been revised upwards by almost 10 percentage points, but this will not affect the marketing of certain varieties, starting with the Golden, which on the contrary, runs a serious risk of ending the season. read more

Droushia deputy mayor Sotiris Koupparis emphasized the difficulties that banana farmers are encountering as a result of water shortages, pointing out that the complete extent of the impact has yet to be evaluated. Even with recent rainfall, Cyprus' reservoirs are only at a quarter of their capacity. Regions supplied by the Mavrokolympos dam also depend on the Paphos water supply. read more