Agribologna Group - among the top players in the sector in Italy - for the production, processing, and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables, has published - with its subsidiaries - the third edition of the Sustainability Report. It is prepared on a voluntary basis and in advance compared to. read more

In the Middle Ages, the starchy parsnip played a similarly important role as the potato does today. Until the mid-18th century, it was one of the most important staple foods in our latitudes due to its low susceptibility to diseases. read more

The banana is one of the most affordable fruits to purchase in Greece, resulting in strong sales and a consistent consumption rate, as stated by Mr. Pantelis Iliadis, the owner of Iliadis Bananes, a company specializing in banana ripening and importing exotic fruits and vegetables: "Banana prices are highly competitive. read more

Spain, Italy, and Turkey currently make up the primary citrus selection, with products from Morocco and Egypt also available in certain cases. "Although I was offered lemons and grapefruits from the latter countries, we are staying loyal to our core range from Spain, Italy, and Turkey." read more

Traditionally, this period does not bring much excitement to the field vegetable trade. "This is not our time. People don't eat cauliflower at Christmas," says Robert Vogel from AGF-Direct in Zwaagdijk. "Supply from Spain has been somewhat limited in recent weeks due to cold weather, which has led to a decrease in availability." read more

Growers have been keenly aware of their energy consumption since the recent conflict in Ukraine escalated into the Battle of Kyiv in February 2022. Energy prices have skyrocketed. Some growers have started using Svensson's Energy Monitor plug-in for the Let's Grow platform to reduce the energy expenses of their climate control systems. read more

Starting January 2025, De Groot Fruit & Vegetables will be the sole distributor of the well-known banana brands Turbana and Don Mario Eat Now. These brands will be accessible to wholesalers throughout the Netherlands every day. Furthermore, the company will provide a range of packaging choices for the. read more

Wielu Ukraińców nie miało dobrego zbioru jabłek w tym roku, i mówi się, że jest to główny powód wysokich cen tych owoców. Czy to prawda? Tegoroczny zbór jabłek na Ukrainie jest fakt bardzo dobry. Po raz pierwszy od wielu lat ukraińscy producenci jabłek zarabiają trochę pieniędzy. read more

Stable volumes and a 2% value growth, with a slight inflationary effect still present. These are the data from the Market Observatory of Cso Italy on fruit and vegetable consumption in the first eight months of 2024. Nectarines showed a double-digit performance, with a growth of +12%. read more

Las exportaciones de pimientos españoles de enero a septiembre de 2024 experimentaron una notable recuperación después de una disminución en el año anterior. Según un informe de Hortoinfo basado en datos de Estacom, España exportó 586,13 millones de kilos de pimientos, es decir, un 15,27% más que en el mismo período de 2023, alcanzando un valor.

Spanish pepper exports from January to September 2024 experienced a remarkable recovery after a decrease in the previous year. According to a report by Hortoinfo based on Estacom data, Spain exported 586.13 million kilos of peppers, i.e. 15.27% more than in the same period of 2023, reaching a value. read more

In the most recent update on orange prices across the European Union, significant fluctuations have been observed in various member states. The data, updated on December 18, 2024, reveals a mixed trend in the pricing of oranges, showing both increases and decreases depending on the country. read more

A decade after its introduction in Belgian stores, the red-blushed QTee summer pear has become a staple in European retail. Apart from being cultivated in Belgium and northern Spain, with most of the produce being sold abroad, these pears can also be found in orchards in Norway, Finland, Slovakia, Austria, and Switzerland. read more

"Prices for citrus fruits are currently at a reasonable level. Mandarins from Spain are selling for around 15 euros. Additionally, next month we will be receiving the first batch of Tang Gold mandarins," says Ronnie Moorman from Willem Dijk AGF in Enschede. "The price for Navelinas is between 0.80 and 1.20 euros per fruit." read more

The parliament of Ukraine has passed a Draft Law titled "On State Regulation in the Plant Protection Sector." The purpose of the law is to introduce a European regulatory framework for plant protection, which includes aspects like traceability, monitoring, and digitalization of processes. The implementation of this law will bring Ukraine into alignment with European standards. read more

Według EastFruit, przed 2014 rokiem Rosja była jednym z najatrakcyjniejszych rynków dla owoców i warzyw na świecie. Wiele krajów rozwijało swoją produkcję, kierując ją na ten rynek, który płacił wysokie ceny i miał stosunkowo niskie wymagania dotyczące jakości i bezpieczeństwa. read more

Europe could see a significant increase in its own production of organic fresh ginger in the coming years, thanks to a new project in the Netherlands that aims to stimulate commercial growth in this industry. read more

The industry is overall on track with regards to the objectives of the Packaging Act. In Germany, already over 80% of plastic packaging meets the recycling requirements that will be in effect from 2030, as long as the criteria of the German minimum standard are applied. Nonetheless, read more

The humus supply of agriculturally used soils is under pressure. On average, the humus content in Germany's arable land and grasslands is decreasing, along with soil fertility. Researchers from the Thünen Institute of Farm Economics have shown for the first time that read more

ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in Organized Retail, is strengthening its presence in Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Veneto, and Piedmont with the opening of six new stores, ready to welcome customers. read more

Według analityków z EastFruit, Turkmenistan, w większym stopniu, oraz Uzbekistan, w mniejszym stopniu, borykają się z znaczącymi trudnościami w sprzedaży warzyw szklarniowych. Obecnie największym problemem jest segment pomidorów szklarniowych, chociaż zazwyczaj jest to szczyt sezonu dla tego produktu. read more