At JoGrow in Kwintsheul, the Netherlands, the Decorum Winter Fair took place on December 11 and 12. 15 green plant, flowering plant, and bulb growers were present to showcase their products for spring under the theme 'Christmas tree out, houseplant in'. Sandra Hogervorst of Nursery HL Hogervorst was also in attendance. read more

The Authority for Food and Economic Security (ASAE) in Portugal has recently conducted seizures of 24 tons of fruit in the Algarve region due to improper labeling issues. The operation took place in Vila Real de Santo António and focused on food transport inspections. It was discovered that... read more

Hiszpania uruchomiła projekt pilotażowy w Porcie Algeciras w celu wzmocnienia kontroli nad importem produktów rolnych z krajów trzecich, ze szczególnym naciskiem na Maroko. Ta inicjatywa, która ma się rozszerzyć na porty w Barcelonie i Walencji, ma na celu skonsolidowanie procedur inspekcji pod bezpośrednim nadzorem. read more

For the 12th edition of the Rendez-vous de l'Arbo, organized on December 10th by the Fruits Plus association in Valence, the producers' association Peaches and Apricots of France unveiled its new project: the Progress Contract. Olivier Dauvers, consumer expert, and Régis Aubenas, president of the association, were present at the event. read more

As assistance for the affected businesses, Germany has received 46.5 million euros from the EU Agricultural Reserve. The application process for these EU aids is being handled through the federal states and is now open in Bavaria. Applications can be submitted from now until January 8th. read more

While high-quality goods are in demand, the market opportunities for lower-quality items are very limited, according to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Consequently, there is a significant price difference. Promotions within the country help stimulate sales. For mediocre onions... read more

A green revolution is taking place at a time when agriculture is trying to produce more with less, as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID). In Perly, in the Geneva countryside, it's a bit like Silicon Valley for Jeremy Blondin. The 30-year-old vegetable farmer... read more

In 2023, each household in Germany bought around 7.9 kg of oranges, whereas from 2019 to 2021 it had been over a kilo more at around 9 kg. However, there has been a significant price increase since then (2019-2023: +4.9% per annum) due to rising production costs as well as poor harvests. As a result, the read more

During the first decade of the current century, Poland was the leading exporter of frozen strawberries. In the years 2011-2012, China emerged as a prominent player, and in the period of 2015-2016, Mexico held the largest market share. In 2018, Poland regained its position on the podium. read more

The freight and shipping industry is calling for the immediate reopening of Holyhead Port after it was forced to close due to damage caused by Storm Darragh. The port, a crucial link for maritime traffic between Ireland and the UK, has been non-operational since the weekend, disrupting the busiest time for. read more

Aurea Agro, a member of the Aurea Capital Partners Group, has entered into a strategic agreement with the Spanish company Alcoaxarquia, located in Malaga. Alcoaxarquia is a key player in the global organic mangoes and avocados market, with operations in Spain, South America, and Morocco. This partnership will enable... read more

A study conducted by the Unió Llauradora i Ramadera reveals that the agricultural trade balance between Mercosur countries and Spain is already in deficit. This is not in our interests in terms of

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"Many imported products can be found at the Dakar market in Senegal, mainly citrus fruits from Morocco, bananas from the Ivory Coast, and apples from South Africa. However, there is no shortage of European products," reported Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, during his visit to the African. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a decrease in wholesale prices for cucumbers in Ukraine. Sellers are attributing this to the unusually low demand for greenhouse cucumbers in mid-December and see it as a necessary measure. read more

A shortage of table grapes has been reported in many key markets, leading to very high prices ahead of the crucial Christmas to New Year's sales period. The earlier finish of the California, Spain, and Italy seasons, along with a delayed start to South Africa's season, is making for a challenging situation. read more

The Belarusian government has introduced a three-month licensing requirement for the export of potatoes. This decision, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of agricultural products within the country during off-season periods. Exporters of potatoes, regardless of read more

This week, Ukraine's potato market has seen a significant increase in trading activity, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Industry experts point out that, in response to growing demand, farmers are raising their selling prices in this sector. read more

"The electronic market controls have led to the removal of 11 products falsely using the name of the PDO Consortium Green Pistachio of Bronte from virtual shelves," said Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida in response to a question-time in the Chamber. read more

Zespri, a marketer of kiwifruit, has received approval from New Zealand kiwifruit growers to expand its plantings internationally. This authorization will allow for the cultivation of an additional 420 hectares of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit annually for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. read more

In most regions, tomato prices decreased in November compared to October. The exception is France, where the European Commission's tomato dashboard shows positive figures for vine tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Overall, there are more positive figures compared to November 2023. However, a notable exception is France. read more