Portugal: Aldi opens new supermarket in Parchal
German supermarket chain Aldi has opened a new two-storey store in Parchal, Lagoa, its 22nd in the Algarve. Located on Rua Infante de Sagres, in Parchal's new bustling commercial area, the supermarket boasts a 1,100sqm sales area, offering the usual... read more

Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Lithuania have banned the import of Albanian citrus fruits after tests revealed excessive levels of pesticides in the produce. The mandarins were found to contain chlorpyrifos and phosmet, chemicals whose consumption poses significant side effects to human health. read more

There is a massive presence of clementines in the markets, which are overshadowing the demand for mandarins; as for oranges, the demand is shifting towards the Tarocco variety. There is also a growing commercialization of some traditional Christmas products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and dried lentils. read more

"As 2024 comes to an end - a year that has brought us a lot of satisfaction here in Italy - we are preparing for the upcoming season. We will begin with deliveries of bare-root plants, followed by plants in pots starting from spring. The Italian nursery Vivai Magalotti Quarto will be... read more

"Unless it rains again, we expect to be working and selling clementines throughout January," says Gianni Martucci of Martucci Srl, an Apulian company that distributes citrus fruit in Italy and certain parts of Europe. There have been no major fluctuations in recent weeks, but compared to the read more

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

The Ulster Farmers' Union has expressed worries about supermarkets offering significant discounts on vegetables and potatoes in the lead-up to Christmas. While this may benefit consumers in the short run, it poses a risk to the long-term sustainability of local farming in Northern Ireland. read more

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) reported a record 85% of all bookings made online last month. "This achievement underscores the success of its myCargo digital platform." "The myCargo platform is central to AFKLMP's channel strategy, designed to meet customers' increasing demands for. read more

Just a few days ago, the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida described the Agriculture Decree as a "fundamental support for agricultural entrepreneurs in Emilia-Romagna, Marche, and Tuscany." With the approval of the European Commission, it seemed that the promise was finally coming to fruition. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, there is a noticeable increase in demand for greenhouse tomatoes leading up to the New Year holidays, which is driving a significant price rise for this product in the Ukrainian market. Experts emphasize that currently, the market is predominantly composed of. read more

In the coming days, further increases in sales are expected in the retail sector. There are also reports of growing interest in exports. Buyers are focusing on beautiful and large products. Prices have remained unchanged from the previous week (week 50) for medium-sized onions. read more

Furthermore, changes in dietary habits can be observed, leading to an increasing substitution of meat and animal products with plant proteins, vegetables, and fruits. read more

An agreement has been reached in the State-Regions Conference on the ministerial decree allocating 112.2 million euros to support agricultural businesses in Southern Italy and the Islands, severely affected by the drought of 2024. read more

Between January 1 and September 30, 2024, the European eggplant market was primarily dominated by Spanish products. Although sales volumes reached record-breaking levels, revenue fell behind, as reported by Hortoinfo utilizing primary data from the Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) statistics service. read more

"Many high-quality potato growing regions can be found in Italy, and for many years Veneto has been rightfully considered one of the best in terms of quality," says Domenico Citterio, director of the company specializing in seed, fresh market, and industrial potatoes. "It has been an epochal era." read more

From January 14–16, 2025, CompoPac will be exhibiting for the second time at the SIVAL trade fair in Angers, France, to showcase its packaging solutions and, most importantly, its products tailored for the agricultural and food sector under CompoPac Growth. The company emphasizes technologies and a clear focus on sustainability. read more

In recent years, Vilmorin-Mikado has made a significant investment in one of its key markets, the California pepper. Genetic research, improvement, trials, trial networks, and commercial activities have been

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In 2023, there were 38 thousand hectares in Italy dedicated to the multiplication of vegetable and herb seeds. This was revealed by a survey conducted by Assosementi, the association representing Italian seed companies, which highlighted a substantial stability compared to 2022, confirming their role. read more

In the summer of 2024, Apofruit, a historic cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with 2,700 members across Italy, will record a significantly positive settlement. In 2025, the cooperative will celebrate its 65th anniversary since its foundation. read more

Egypt is increasingly becoming a prominent exporter of fresh fruit and vegetables. With an estimated export volume of 3.5 million tons, Egypt is ranked just below the top-tier countries in terms of fresh fruit and vegetable exports. For comparison, the Netherlands and Belgium re-exported 9.5 million and 2.5 million tons, respectively. read more