Według EastFruit, Ukraina planuje rozpocząć korzystanie z systemu e-Phyto w pierwszej połowie 2025 roku, po około trzech latach wysiłków na zintegrowanie go z krajowym ustawodawstwem. Obecnie system przechodzi ostatnie testy.

According to EastFruit, Ukraine plans to start using the e-Phyto system in the first half of 2025, following approximately three years of efforts to integrate it into national legislation. Currently, the system is undergoing final testing. read more

Raspberry production worldwide is increasing from year to year. According to data published by IRO, in 2023 it reached the level of 852 thousand tons. Out of this, 96.1 thousand tons were produced in Poland. While global raspberry production is growing, Poland's share in the market is gradually decreasing, currently. read more

The data on strawberries was presented by Dr. Eng. Dariusz Paszko from the University of Life Sciences in Lublin. Poland still remains at the forefront of global strawberry producers. Between 2010 and 2022, similar to most leaders, strawberry production in our country... read more

The volume of horticultural and fruit exports from the Region of Murcia during the 2023-24 campaign increased by 10% compared to the previous campaign, reaching 2,366 tons, 19.5% of the total in Spain, according to data. read more

Agricrafters is a company in Romania that plans to intensively expand blueberry cultivation. Currently, they already have 40 hectares of plantations, but they have much more ambitious plans. In 2024, they started planting new fields, the area of which is

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With this resolution, payments to farmers and livestock breeders under the various lines of extraordinary aid granted by the government since May 2022 to compensate for the difficulties caused by the war in Ukraine and the drought come to an end. In total, read more

Ukrainian carrot producers are continuing to raise their wholesale prices confidently, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market operators attribute this latest price hike to increased demand from wholesale companies and retail chains that are continuing to buy these root vegetables. read more

Generating electricity for personal use or for third parties is both possible using floating solar panels. An additional benefit is the improvement of water quality. Connectum implements projects on water basins, among other things. The company operates in the Benelux countries, Germany, and France. It operates through. read more

Fresh Select Rungis, located in the Rungis market, specializes in products sourced from Portugal. "We are based in Portugal to ensure close proximity to farmers and directly inspect the quality of produce in the fields. We have recently received grelos, a type of broccoli root harvested. read more

W okresie Bożego Narodzenia w Finlandii konsumpcja czerwonych jabłek idzie w parze z coraz bardziej egzotycznymi owocami. Według Kaisy Malmberg, dyrektora generalnego firmy Satotukku należącej do Greenfood, wiodącego importera i sprzedawcy hurtowego świeżych owoców i warzyw w Finlandii, "Czerwone jabłka z odmiany Red Delicious sprzedają się dobrze, tylko przed..." read more

His family business has been importing fresh produce from Spain for over 60 years. "Spain plays a crucial role in providing Europe with citrus fruits, leafy greens, and greenhouse vegetables, especially during the winter months," he explains. "Despite facing various challenges, including the recent storm DANA, imports from Spain continue to flow smoothly." Christiaan van Ravenswaaij emphasizes the importance of Spain in the European fresh produce market and the resilience of the supply chain despite external factors. read more

UK retailers report gloomy run-up to Christmas, CBI says

British retailers have reported a disappointing period leading up to the Christmas holidays, with sales declining once again and businesses expressing concerns about increased costs in 2025, according to the Confederation of British Industry. The CBI's monthly retail sales headline balance... read more

In 1600s Germany, Christmas trees were decorated with apples to commemorate Adam and Eve Day on December 24. This tradition involved "Paradise Trees" used in plays that recounted the story of Adam and Eve. Apples represented the forbidden fruit, and trees were set up in homes for the holiday. read more

W swoim corocznym raporcie na rok 2024 platforma Flywheel sklasyfikowała czołowe giganty handlu spożywczego w Europie na podstawie prognoz sprzedaży brutto. Grupa Schwarz, firma matka Lidla, jest niekwestionowanym liderem tej listy, osiągając szacowane przychody w wysokości 186 000 milionów euro, co znacznie przewyższa konkurentów. Grupa Rewe. read more

"Trading is sometimes no longer fun," says Oscar van Turenhout from OV Fruit. While this may sound grim, the truth is that the fruit and vegetable trading industry is becoming more challenging. Oscar elaborates on the difficulties, particularly when it comes to importing fruits and vegetables from Spain. Spanish products encounter read more

A DANA storm hit southern Spain just as the European market was transitioning to Spanish greenhouse vegetables. Two weeks later, torrential rains followed. Despite damage to an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 hectares of greenhouses, supplies remain steady. "There's varying levels of damage," says Jan van der Blom of… read more

According to The Moscow Times, citing data from Rosstat, the annual increase in food prices has reached 10.9%, the highest rate since November 2022. "Inflation in Russia continues to accelerate despite the Central Bank's interest rate hikes and the government's attempts to regulate prices." read more

The Gijbels family from Belgium owns three fresh produce companies: two wholesalers in Belgium and a cultivation and trading company in Spain. In addition, they have a transport company with 45 refrigerated trucks. This makes it clear that Euro Gijbels is active throughout Europe in terms of both production and distribution. read more

The clementine mandarin, known for its slightly flat bottom, is a highly coveted variety in international markets, including those in the EU. However, the detection of prohibited pesticides in some shipments from Albania to EU nations, particularly at border crossings in Croatia, has raised concerns about the fruit's safety and compliance with regulations. read more

Mandersloot Transport recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. What started as a small family business transporting chickens and rabbits from the Netherlands to Poland has evolved into a global player in the transportation and logistics industry. The company now operates six branches in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany. read more