US government buys $10 million worth of Californian grapes

US government buys $10 million worth of Californian grapes
The USDA has purchased over 450,000 boxes of California table grapes, worth over $10 million. The measure is aimed at softening the effects of the current trade war with China, […]
Mon 10/12/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

French protests cause chaos to Spanish tropical fruit supplies

French protests cause chaos to Spanish tropical fruit supplies
French protests over increases in fuel prices have affected supplies of Spanish tropical fruit to Europe, with severe delays to shipments. Other customers, including large retail chains, have cancelled orders. […]
Mon 03/12/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Spanish nurseries and breeders vow to collaborate more closely

Spanish nurseries and breeders vow to collaborate more closely
The Association of Horticultural Seed and Nursery Plant Producers of Andalusia and the National Association of Plant Breeders gathered at Almeria’s Science and Technology Park to discuss the future challenges […]
Thu 22/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

2% rise in agricultural land price in Spain

2% rise in agricultural land price in Spain
The average cost of land for agricultural use in Spain has risen by €200 per hectare, according to the Land Prices Survey 2017, published by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, […]
Mon 19/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

1.7% expansion of greenhouse acreage in Eastern Andalusia

1.7% expansion of greenhouse acreage in Eastern Andalusia
Eastern Andalusia has expanded its greenhouse production area by 1.7%, to 35,489 hectares. The areas around Almeria, Granada and Malaga have reported steady increases over the past 17 years, adding […]
Wed 14/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Fresh Del Monte posts Q3 loss of US$21.5 million

Fresh Del Monte posts Q3 loss of US$21.5 million
Due to “operational challenges” from the first part of 2018, Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported a net loss for the third quarter of US$21.5 million. The company acquired Mann […]
Mon 12/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Drought relief subsidies for Polish farmers

Drought relief subsidies for Polish farmers
Poland’s farmers are set to receive US$410 million in financial support from the country’s Ministry of Agriculture to help cope with losses caused by the 2018 drought. Over 200,000 farms […]
Tue 16/10/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Boost for EU and non-EU farmers in new draft rules on UFTs

Boost for EU and non-EU farmers in new draft rules on UFTs
The European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has approved new rules against unfair trading practices (UTPs). The new regulations will cover late payments, last minute order cancellations, and late or retroactive changes […]
Mon 15/10/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Fruit and Veg Mafia scam exposed in Palermo

Fruit and Veg Mafia scam exposed in Palermo
Palermo’s Antimafia Investigations Directorate (DIA) has confiscated assets worth €150 million from a pair of brothers who for years orchestrated the infiltration of Palermo’s largest fruit and vegetable market. Angelo […]
Wed 10/10/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

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