More than 1,500 industry leaders from the global nut and dried fruit sector have gathered in Mallorca, Spain, for the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) Congress. The event, running through May 10, has brought trade policy, particularly tariffs, to the forefront of discussions among... read more

An overall investment of over 45 million euros involving 21 agri-food companies in 8 Italian regions. The results of the "Paniere della" Supply Chain Contract were presented at Macfrut 2025, the international fruit and vegetable fair. read more

In 2024, Belarus became the top potato supplier to the Russian market, exporting almost 194,000 tonnes, as reported by Sputnik.by. Egypt came in second with 75,300 tonnes, earning $47.9 million in revenue, followed by China in third place with 46,700 tonnes, marking their debut in the top. read more

During the plenary vote, the Parliament adopted its own initiative report on the future multiannual financial framework (MFF), led by co-rapporteurs Carla Tavares (S&D, Portugal) and Siegfried Mureșan (EPP, Romania). The report is a precursor to the read more

Paolo Bruni, the president of the industry association CSO Italy, participated in the celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of Apofruit, one of Italy's most important fruit and vegetable cooperatives and a significant exporter to global markets. "It is an honor for me to be here, because read more

The fresh produce industry in Italy has the potential to expand by building stronger relationships with suppliers in Africa, according to Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

Lacewings, ladybugs, hoverflies devour countless pests as larvae. For example, ladybugs primarily feed on aphids, up to several dozen per day. Over their average lifespan, a ladybug can consume over 1,000 aphids. Or the larva... read more

Las importaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas registraron un crecimiento interanual tanto en volumen como en valor para el período de enero a febrero.

Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables recorded year-on-year growth in both volume and value for the January-February period. read more

Amoéba has obtained permission to conduct large-scale trials of its biocontrol product Axpera in the Netherlands. The authorization was granted by the College for the Authorization of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (CTGB), the Dutch authority responsible for crop protection. This permit allows for the testing of Axpera on fruits and vegetables. read more

Batata doce is a root vegetable that has become increasingly popular in Europe. Pat Fitzgerald, CEO of NativaLand Ireland, notes that imports of sweet potatoes into the European Union are on the rise, with a growing emphasis on sourcing from Egypt and South Africa. read more

A total of 5,033 compensation claims for frost damage have been submitted by farmers across Bulgaria following the cold weather spell in April, covering over 121,405 hectares, as reported by Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Kapitanov. On Monday, Kapitanov, along with Deputy Minister read more

Growers are invited to attend the opening of the Dutch Lily Days on Tuesday, June 3, at De Jong Lelies in Andijk! During the opening on June 3, Sjaak van der Tak, the former chair of the Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Association (LTO), will give a speech. There will be a special focus. read more

"Macfrut is a trade fair that looks towards the future." With these words, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, cut the ribbon at the 42nd edition of Macfrut, which started under the best expectations in terms of attendance. The significance of read more

STOV Desna, an agricultural enterprise in northern Ukraine, plans to build a modern potato storage facility by the end of this year, funded through the government's "Affordable Loans 5-7-9%" program. Mykola Ponomarenko, co-founder and director of STOV Desna, stated that the new facility read more

The Great Timac Agro May Day 2025 turned out to be one of the most anticipated events in the agricultural industry in Poland. The grand finale, which took place on May 6th in Łódź, gathered over 600 participants. The winners were awarded attractive prizes, including three Ford vehicles. read more

This year's Great May Timac Agro Poland gathered a large group of farmers from all over Poland. The main topic of discussion in the corridors was, of course, the frost that loomed over our country this week. We asked Jacek to comment on the current situation.

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CMA CGM is enhancing its air freight operations through the purchase of the Belgian airline Air Belgium. The French company has announced that it plans to keep all 124 jobs (72 pilots and 52 operational and support staff) and will maintain the Air Belgium brand, which is considered an iconic company in Belgian air transport. read more

Producenci owoców i warzyw w Rumunii wzywają do pilnego interwencjonizmu państwowego po późnowiosennych epizodach mrozu, które poważnie wpłynęły na produkcję ogrodniczą w kraju. Stowarzyszenie Grup i Organizacji Producentów Rolnych "Fruleg-Ro" podkreśla, że te warunki pogodowe read more

Sezon truskawek oficjalnie rozpoczął się na zachodniej Ukrainie, lokalne owoce są teraz dostępne obok importowanych jagód z Grecji i Hiszpanii. Na rynkach w regionie Zakarpacia są oferowane pierwsze partie truskawek uprawianych w szklarniach. Ceny pozostają stosunkowo wysokie. Jagody są sprzedawane za. read more

The arrival of summer is boosting the consumption of Ivorian coconuts on the European market. "In the Netherlands in particular, demand for Ivorian coconuts is sensitive to the warmer weather," according to Nestor Beugre, an Ivorian exporter. Beugre says, "There are two times of year when demand read more