ALDI increases purchases of domestic melons and watermelons by 10%.
Between April and September, the company will purchase more than 6,400 tonnes of produce (there were 5,800 tonnes in 2022), thus reinforcing its commitment to local and seasonal produce, thanks to

"We are now increasingly importing our organic apricots from Spain instead of Italy"
The massive rainfall in Italy is not only affecting the Emilia-Romagna region, but also other growing areas in the country. "The Italian fruit and vegetable sector is in a very bad position at the

“Unprecedented situation" for the peach and nectarine 2023 harvest
During the 2023 crop forecast webinar, Eric Hostalnou explained that the sector is “facing an unprecedented situation this year.” The current weather conditions, the drought in Spain and

"Some countries in Europe have already stopped producing mushrooms due to lack of compost"
One of the consequences of the drought that affects areas in practically all of Spain is the shortage of straw, which is leading to a large increase in straw prices. This increase in prices

Gregal Soluciones Informáticas награждена на мероприятии сообщества Microsoft Dynamics
На конференции "Companial Connect Spain 2023" руководители Microsoft и Companial представили текущую ситуацию Microsoft и новые

Gregal Soluciones Informáticas awarded at the Microsoft Dynamics Community Event
At the "Companial Connect Spain 2023", Microsoft and Companial managers presented the current situation of Microsoft and the new knowledge to face the future, such as, for example, the impact that

Broccoli consumption in Spain in 2023 already exceeds 2 kg per capita
Más Brócoli, the association for the promotion of broccoli consumption, held its XIV Assembly on Friday, May 19. The event was attended by partners and customers and involved the participation

"Maintaining the same quality standards is a challenge in cherry tomatoes"
"The tomato and cherry tomato supply continues to increase in the European markets, not only from Spain but from many countries, so competition is greater, and prices are falling because there is

Gregal Soluciones Informáticas nagrodzony podczas Microsoft Dynamics Community Event
Podczas "Companial Connect Spain 2023" menedżerowie Microsoft i Companial przedstawili obecną sytuację Microsoft i nową wiedzę, aby stawić czoła przyszłości, taką jak na

B2B meetings with buyers of international large-scale retailers in Barcelona
On the 6th of September 2023, Barcelona, Spain, there will be business face to face meetings between fresh fruit and vegetables buyers of international large-scale retailers and production

Spain: Drought threatens to further increase EU food prices
So far this year, cumulative rainfall in Spain is less than one-fourth of the 10-year average. The intense drought is now afflicting a wide range of crops, threatening to drive food prices higher

Hiszpania: Susza grozi dalszym wzrostem cen żywności w UE
Jak dotąd w tym roku skumulowane opady deszczu w Hiszpanii wynoszą mniej niż jedną czwartą 10-letniej średniej. Intensywna susza dotyka obecnie szerokiej gamy upraw, grożąc

Испания: Засуха угрожает дальнейшим ростом цен на продовольствие в ЕС
В этом году общее количество осадков в Испании составило менее одной четвертой от среднего десятилетнего

F&H accounts for the largest expenditure in fresh produce.
Fresh produce (bread, charcuterie, eggs, meat, fish and seafood, fruit and vegetables) accounted for 43% of annual food spending by Spanish households in 2022 (2 out of every 5 euros spent), with

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CHERRIES
The season for cherries in the Northern Hemisphere is off to a positive start, depending on the country, whilst in other markets it has just come to a close. In the Netherlands, the cherry season

AMI: Melon supply from Spain continues to grow
The availability of Spanish watermelons is now at full capacity. Plenty of produce is available for export from the early growing areas. With the increasing presence in the trade, demand for the

Citrus growers choose the best business of the 2022/23 campaign
Naranjasyfrutas.com, a leading platform in Spain that is used by thousands of farmers to announce their productions with their contact details, has carried out its first survey on the sale of this

Tropical Millenium steps on the accelerator to increase its production capacity by 35%.
Tropical Millenium, one of Spain's leading producers and marketers of avocado, mango, papaya and pitaya, has decided to move the board of its executive team and appoint a new Chief Executive

"Watermelon prices have plunged to the levels they normally have in July due to the large supply and low demand"
The area devoted to watermelon cultivation in Spain decreased by about 20% over the previous season, a decrease that has been offset by higher yields than usual in Almeria's greenhouses. However,

Citrus growers choose the best trade of the 22-23 season
This year Naranjasyfrutas.com, Spain's leading crop advertising platform with thousands of growers advertising their crops along with their contact details, has carried out the first survey on

"Dutch iceberg lettuce season is good to go"
The iceberg lettuce is about to begin at the Dutch company Ursem-Zuurbier. "We should start today, which is a few days later than usual. The lettuce looks good, though they're all still a bit

“Approvals should take weather hazards into account”
For the French company Louis Rosario, the apricot campaign started 3 weeks ago with the Murcia region. The production from Valencia has just started and will be followed by the Lleida region,

Interpera extends early bird rate for International Pear Congress
The international pear congress will take place on June 28-29, 2023, in Lérida in Spain's Catalonia region. The early bird rate has been extended up to 15 June. So now is the time to register to