Despite a slow first quarter, the total value of EU agri-food trade (exports plus imports) for January-June of 2021 amounted to €157.1 billion, reflecting a 3% increase on the same […]
Thu 21/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Alexandra Sautois/Eurofresh Distribution
Several leading UK retailers have pledged to sell disease-resistant organic potatoes. The news comes as a major boost to producers.
Tue 19/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Sven Dillen/Source: Paudal & BELGA
Around 100 Lidl stores across Belgium closed their doors last week due to a staff strike over excessive workloads, with unions threatening further action in coming days if nothing changes. […]
Mon 18/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Réussir Fruits et Légumes
2020 was a challenging but ultimately positive year for the EU’s agri-food exporters, while on the import side, the EU became the third largest importer after the US and China, […]
Thu 30/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Following the suspension of Afghanistan’s trade after the Taliban take-over of the country’s government, exports of fresh fruits have begun to pick up once again. The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce […]
Wed 29/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Mercadona
Spain’s leading supermarket chain Mercadona is to open its first store in Lisbon next year as it continues its expansion in the country. By the end of 2021, the retailer […]
Thu 09/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Erik de Zeeuw/Flickr
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and China have announced plans to open a Eurasian Agroexpress to accelerate delivery of agricultural products. A meeting took place at the end of July […]
Tue 24/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Flickr/Hogai Aryoubi
Commercial traffic crossing Afghanistan’s border with Pakistan is said to be picking up, following the Taliban’s seizure of power, with lorries laden with agricultural produce from Kandahar province passing into […]
Mon 23/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
The number of production areas in Australia authorised to export fresh citrus to the US has increased. Currently, only citrus grown in Riverina (NSW), the Riverland (SA), and Sunraysia (VIC) […]
Mon 23/08/2021
