"Curiously, French apricots are cheaper than last year at the moment"
After the first few weeks of sales, the French stone fruit season is now slowly picking up speed. "We are expecting the first arrivals of the popular apricot variety Orangered in a few days, which

“Quality this season is excellent and volumes have been reasonable, supply currently higher than demand"
The UK raspberry season started around 10 days late in mid-May but is now in full production. Asplins Producer Organisation has growers throughout the UK and supplies 30% of the UK’s raspberries

Bayer transfers its plant health plant in Valencia to IQV
IQV and Bayer have reached an agreement whereby the German multinational will transfer its crop protection products factory located in the Valencian town of Quart de Poblet to Industrias Químicas

New products presented at Macfrut 2024
Not only 'cold' considerations on the record-breaking edition that took place last May, but above all the anticipation of some novelties in view of next year, when Macfrut will be staged at the

Austria: Proposals for a fair EU food system
Last week, representatives of the Austrian agricultural sector addressed EU Commission President Dr Ursula von der Leyen with a catalogue of ten demands on the Brussels proposal for a sustainable

"Lower watermelon quantities, but sizable enough to be sold in slices in supermarkets"
Geofur started harvesting its almost 60 hectares of watermelons located between the Ostiglia (Mantua) and Melara (Rovigo) municipalities. The market is very receptive at the moment, also because

Naeco wins SME of the Year Award
On 20 June, Naeco received the Asturias SME of the Year Award for its work as a company that generates wealth and creates jobs in the region. The SME of the Year Award is a distinction that is

Spain's melon and watermelon area and production volume continue to fall
According to a recent campaign report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, the area devoted to melon and watermelon production in 2023 has been singularly affected by the lower

UK farmer to stop growing labor-intensive crops due to worker uncertainty
A Gloucestershire farmer says he plans to stop growing labor-intensive crops as there is too much uncertainty over whether he can find seasonal workers in the future. Martin Haines, who runs WR

The price of fruits and vegetables in Bulgaria is rapidly increasing
In the last few days and weeks, prices for fruits and vegetables in Bulgaria have gone up quickly. Heavy rains in the country have practically destroyed the harvest of crops. It has become clear