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

Also this year, we have summarized for you influential events and decisions that have particularly impacted and challenged our industry. read more

One of Ireland's most famous Olympians, sprinter David Gillick, has partnered with Fyffes once more in a mission to discover 'Ireland's Fittest School 2025'. read more

Because the CO2 concentration in greenhouses is influenced by ventilation, dosing, and uptake by plants. This is a study on techniques to increase ventilation rates with the aim of saving CO2. read more

Finland's greenhouse production of crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and eggplants seems to be thriving, as reported by Dutch consultancy Delphy. read more

According to TASS, citing the Rosselkhoznadzor, tangerine imports to Russia in 2024 increased by 14.4% compared to the previous year, reaching 738,300 tons. This growth in supply has helped ensure that the domestic market is well-supplied with these popular fruits for the New Year celebrations. read more