Od początku kwietnia tego roku, ukraiński rynek buraków stołowych doświadcza stabilnego wzrostu cen, wywołanego gwałtownym wzrostem aktywności handlowej, według analityków projektu EastFruit. Producenci informują, że popyt na warzywa korzeniowe na Ukrainie osiągnął szczyt.

Since the beginning of April this year, Ukraine's table beet market has been experiencing a steady price increase, triggered by a sharp surge in trading activity, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers report that demand for root vegetables in Ukraine has reached a fever. read more

The Swiss start-up company Voltiris has already introduced this technology to the market in the Netherlands, France, and Switzerland, and is now testing the application for the first time in Belgium at Tomato Masters - in close collaboration with the producer group Tomeco and the Proefcentrum. read more

In line with the Easter festival, the asparagus harvest has started off well: Aldi Süd reaffirms its commitment to regional and seasonal produce by offering only white, purple, and green asparagus from Germany throughout the entire German asparagus season this year. read more

Belgium's BelOrta and Hoogstraten cooperatives have announced plans to merge their locally produced blueberry volumes, which will be marketed centrally through BelOrta. read more

The first consultation round was informal in nature, during which the social partners discussed the current developments in the industry, as well as national and international geopolitical developments and the progress of collective bargaining in the Netherlands. read more

The Inspectors of the Inspectorate of Trade Quality of Agri-Food Products conduct inspections and supervision over fresh fruits and vegetables introduced into circulation in Poland. Yesterday (16.04), the provincial inspectorate in Warsaw reported on an inspection. read more

Visiting Fachjan's showroom is a true delight. From massive palms to giant figs and numerous other (sub)tropical plants — they can all be found at the nursery in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands. These large plants are intended for zoos, swimming pools, cruise ships, and more. They are also used for interior decoration. read more

W Hiszpanii, nowe regulacje nakazują, aby szkoły włączały owoce, warzywa i ryby w swoje tygodniowe menu obiadowe. Ta inicjatywa, wprowadzona drogą królewskiego dekretu, ma na celu przeciwdziałanie otyłości dzieci poprzez ograniczenie spożycia smażonych i tłustych potraw. Szkoły są teraz zobowiązane do zapewnienia opcji wegetariańskich. read more

In the Strawberry Farm operated by Farmer Truskawki, located in Mieszkow near Krakow, strawberry cultivation has been carried out for over 20 years, with the last five years being done in foil tunnels. In recent years, the farm has become one of the first in Poland where harvests begin. read more

The European market is driving demand for Brazilian tropical fruits, leading to seasonal price increases and creating new opportunities for exporters. The family business Sebastião da Manga, with over 500 employees and offices in Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands, has established a strong presence in the market. read more

The melon market is currently in a transitional phase. Overseas volumes are rapidly declining, while Morocco and Spain are preparing to start their seasons. Jacob Akatalan of MG Fruit in Ridderkerk takes stock: "The recent sunny weather has often led to strong melon sales, but that only works if read more

Belgium: Renewed Spar Alken to reopen on 22 May
On Thursday, May 22, the Spar Colruyt Group store in Alken will reopen after a thorough renovation and expansion. As a store in the heart of the fruit-growing region, Spar Alken focuses on offering delicious local products, such as strawberries and... read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organizations of Almería (Coexphal) in Spain has approved the establishment of a new section for business companies. The goal is to enhance the representation and strategic importance of these entities within the agri-food industry. read more

According to the Polish Potato Association and the IERiGŻ PIB (Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics - National Research Institute), the potato harvest is actually much higher than the official statistics from the Central Statistical Office (GUS). read more

Italian food retail sector, including major foreign operators, experienced a 3% increase in turnover in 2024, according to Mediobanca. This growth followed price-driven increases of 7.6% in 2022 and 7.7% in 2023, as revealed by a study conducted by Mediobanca. read more

Producenci owoców i warzyw w Rumunii domagają się interwencji państwa po dotkliwych szkodach wywołanych przez mrozy na produkcji sadowniczej w kraju, jak podaje Ziarul Financiar. Stowarzyszenie Grup i Organizacji Producentów Rolnych "Fruleg-Ro" zwróciło uwagę na potencjalny wzrost. read more

After the success in two Italian regions, the VIP's Applepairing 2 project is now available in stores. In the month of March, the Val Venosta apple embarked on a journey to Rome and Umbria, exploring the local gastronomic traditions and creating pairings. read more

With its 1,100 hectares dedicated to strawberry cultivation, Basilicata is one of the main hubs in Italy for berry production, and among the most cultivated varieties stands out the Sabrosa Candonga, which occupies about 60% of the area. Among the leading companies in this sector, there is... read more

Since the end of March, the first organic cucumbers from local cultivation in Brandenburg have been available in the approximately 50 Alnatura Super Natur markets in northern and eastern Germany. This season, Landgut Pretschen in the Spree Forest has started growing a variety of cucumbers. read more

Geographical Indication products, such as the Red Orange of Sicily PGI, are an example of ambassadors of Made in Italy around the world thanks to their presence in international markets and the territory they naturally carry with them. This reflection arises from the Consortium of the Orange. read more