EU’s organic farming area almost reaches 10%
The area used for organic agricultural production in the EU continues to increase. According to EUROSTAT data, it expanded from 14.7 million hectares in 2020 to 15.9 million ha in 2021, the

31% of the tomatoes sold in the first quarter of the year in the EU came from Morocco
A report prepared by Hortoinfo with data from the EuroStacom statistical services (ICEX-Eurostat) reveals that 31% of the tomatoes sold in the first quarter of the year in the EU came from Morocco

"The EU Agreement doesn't favor Moroccan growers"
Since the entry into force of the Association Agreement between the EU and Morocco in 2013, the country has gone from selling 365,695 tons of tomatoes to 557,225 tons in 2022, according to

Egypt and Israel, the masters of the 'early bird' in Europe
Although imports from third countries maintain a limited weight when compared with intra-EU potato transactions, their importance continues to grow. The latest data compiled by Eurostat indicates

Fall in EU fresh produce exports
Fruit and vegetable exports to non-EU countries fell by 4% (year-on-year) in volume in 2021, according to Eurostat data processed by Fepex. Total shipments from the 27 EU member states plus the UK

Spain counts costs of weather-ravaged citrus season
Estimates indicate a 10% drop in Spain’s citrus exports in the 2022-23 campaign, according to EUROSTAT data. The slump is mainly due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the main

EU’s third country exports fall in volume and value
EU fresh fruit and vegetable exports to third countries fell 4 per cent in 2021, according to Eurostat data, processed by Fepex. Exports from the 27 EU member states plus the UK to non-EU

EU orange tree orchard area has dropped from 314,400 to 261,900 ha
According to Eurostat crop production annual data, between 2000 and 2022, the EU orange tree orchard area has dropped from 314,400 to 261,900 ha. Italy in particular, saw a drop from 108,700 to

Salvo Laudani (Freshfel): 'Wrong perception that fruit and vegetables are expensive'
Freshfel Europe today released its latest edition of the Consumption Monitor. The report compares consumption trends in the EU-27 as a whole and in each Member State based on official data from

"We understand the needs of retailers and growers"
According to research published by Eurostat, only 12% of the EU population consumed the recommended minimum of five portions of produce daily, partly because of the poor taste of the produce.

Top 10 European countries by fruit and vegetable consumption
While the World Health Organization recommends consumption of at least five portions of fresh fruit and vegetables per day, just 13.9% of EU citizens achieve that target, according to

Nutritionists from all over Spain join La Pandi Club
Only 12% of EU consumers reach their 5 portions of fruit and vegetables daily and, alarmingly, 33% eat neither fruit nor vegetables daily, according to the Eurostat survey. This figure worsens in

Save the date: Webinar on the European food chain
If you are interested in EU agriculture and fisheries statistics and in the wider farm-to-fork chain, Eurostat has the perfect event for you. Join us for a webinar on 22 February to learn more