"Insufficient raw material was available to us, while energy prices have stabilized at higher levels"
"Despite the crises and challenges of recent years, we are on target and can be satisfied overall with 2022," says Jörg Moser, managing partner of biosanica Ltd, which specializes in organic

Packaging regulation, excluding packages under one and a half kilograms
The Agriculture Committee of the European Parliament has approved its opinion on the packaging regulation, deleting the planned restrictions on single-use packaging for food and beverages filled

Packaging regulation, excluding packages under one and a half kilograms
The Agriculture Committee of the European Parliament has approved its opinion on the packaging regulation, deleting the planned restrictions on single-use packaging for food and beverages filled

Raspberry prices at markets and buying stations (13.07.2023)
Purchase situationPrice levels in the raspberry market are still not encouraging. Despite the government purchase launched, prices have fallen again. In the vicinity of Opole Lubelskie,

Raspberry prices at markets and buying stations (13.07.2023)
Purchase situationPrice levels in the raspberry market are still not encouraging. Despite the government purchase launched, prices have fallen again. In the vicinity of Opole Lubelskie,

The EC will continue to reduce phytosanitary measures
The pesticide reduction targets in the Commission's proposal for a Regulation on the sustainable use of plant protection products ("SUR") "do not threaten food safety, even if the impact of the

"Everything is last minute, and poorly thought through," warns Nigel Jenney
The Chief Executive of the UK's Fresh Produce Consortium, Nigel Jenny, spoke to the House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee on Thursday (6 July) urging them to heed the consortium's warnings

Andalusia surpasses EU’s 25% organic area target
At this month’s Organic Food Iberia expo, Andalusian organic agri-food products stood out for their quality, sustainability and flavour. During the two-day event, Spain’s Ministry of

FPC slams “highly inefficient” border strategy
CEO of the Fresh Produce Consortium, Nigel Jenny, has called on the Government to heed his organisation’s warnings about its proposed border strategy. The draft BTOM (Border Target Operating

"With our focus on year-round premium exotics by air, we aim to find a unique market niche”
With over 10 years of experience in the Dutch fruit and vegetable trade, Ricardo Mendes has taken on a new challenge together with partner Carlos Henrique Ferreira: Trust Green Trading. From the

Leafhopper and Moth, how to protect the vineyard naturally
Cicalina and Tignoletta are among the most insidious insects for grapes; Xeda Italia(click for website) has developed a targeted strategy for the natural control of these insects using natural

Eco-Field Days offered an exciting platform for value chains
At this year's Organic Field Days in Ditzingen-Hirschlanden, the panel discussion on the topic "30 % organic - now more than ever!" was a highlight at the Bivano and lehmann natur stand. The

Portuguese authorities arrest 24 suspects as cocaine is found in acai berry shipment
A number of actions have been carried out over recent months in Brazil, Spain and Portugal to target the members of this highly professional criminal syndicate. In May, coordinated raids were

Italian organic farming close to the 25% target
The long-awaited National Plan for Organic Production, which will guide the sector towards the development goals required by the European Farm to Fork strategy and reaffirmed in the national law

RedPop, Vog's snack apple aims to grow in Italy
Vogpopo is also targeting Italy with RedPop, the apple-shaped snack. And it aims to replicate the success achieved in the UK, where it is present in Waitrose & Partners outlets and where, thanks

VOG also targets Italy with RedPop
The VOG Consortium is also targeting Italy with RedPop®, the apple-shaped snack is already a trend in the UK, where it is available in Waitrose & Partners shops. RedPop® is a great little sweet,

EU auditors see climate and energy targets at risk
The EU's achievement of its 2020 climate and energy targets is partly due to external factors, such as the impact of the Corona pandemic, which helped reduce emissions. And it is doubtful that the

The Trade Fair of Fruit and Vegetables (TSW) is the largest trade event for fruit and vegetable producers in Poland!
Modern specialist machinery, work improvement and energy saving solutions and a large congress with industry conferences - the fourteenth edition of the Orchard and Vegetable Trade Fair will meet

Later California grape region transition ahead
Grapes from the San Joaquin Valley will see a later start this season by an estimated week to 10 days. “It’s mostly due to the cool weather we’ve had all spring and even now,” says Jim

Turkey raises minimum wage by 34% to address inflation
Turkey has raised monthly minimum wage by another 34%, coming into effect on July 1. This will bring it to a net 11,402 lira ($483) for the second half of the year in an effort to address soaring

Stop saying that fruit is expensive!
Dear, dear. The litany is so targeted that if you hear it on television you are already prepared to see coverage of a fruit and vegetable market or a supermarket fruit and vegetable department.

New climate law wants accelerated protection and neutrality of Lower Saxony already by 2040
The state cabinet has dealt with the planned amendment of the "Act to Promote Climate Protection and Mitigate the Consequences of Climate Change" (NKlimaG). The new NKlimaG is intended to raise

“Tens of thousands of euros worth of damage” on ransacked farms in Nantes
On Sunday June 11th, 2023, activists from the collective Soulèvements de la Terre targeted a farm to the south of Nantes, as well as several experimental plots on the site of the Federation of

The Vignola Igp cherry season opens
The Vignola Igp Cherry is the protagonist in June of the three-year communication and promotion campaign for PDO and PGI fruit and vegetables Europe signs the products of its territories, which