Aldi
New research from trade association British Apples & Pears (BAPL) found that Aldi is the largest seller of British apples, selling 23% of all British apples last year. After comparing […]
Mon 16/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
Although global table grape exports dropped slightly last year, the prospects are positive for the industry, according to a recent report by Rabobank. It notes that supply countries dealing with […]
Thu 12/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Fairtrade Africa
Fairtrade has announced the winners of its 2023 Fairtrade Global Awards, which recognises businesses that work towards creating a just global trading system. Hosted by Fairtrade Africa, the awards cover […]
Wed 11/10/2023 by RIchard Wilkinson
European Commission
At the end of September, the Commission revealed the eight winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards. Much like last year’s edition, this year’s winners are various […]
Wed 11/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
OPTA
OPTA Europe has called on EU legislators to oppose gene editing and support agroecology. In a position paper, the organisation wrote: “As the EU stands at a crossroads concerning the […]
Wed 11/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
The Association of Banana Growers of Colombia (AUGURA), a non-profit union entity, has announced it is to increase wages, following a “historic” agreement with the union. The deal is […]
Wed 11/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
CSO Italy
Producers in Italy expect a 15 per cent decrease in their national production this season compared with the previous year, due mainly to the impact of the disease known locally […]
Wed 11/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
The outgoing Dutch government has announced it is to set aside €50m for development of the organic market, with a total of €175m made available for investments in agriculture. Bionext, […]
Wed 11/10/2023
DG-Agri
After a slowdown in April, EU agri-food trade bounced back in May with an increase in both imports and exports. The increase in exports was greater than in imports allowing […]
Tue 10/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Ecovalia
The XVII European Congress on Organic Production (EOC23), organised by Ecovalia and IFOAM Organics Europe, hosted the main agents of the European organic sector for three days in the capital […]
Tue 10/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Ifema
Biovegen, the biotechnology platform dedicated to connecting advances in agricultural research with the needs of companies, consolidated its collaboration with the Fruit Attraction fair this year. In 2021 Biovegen opted […]
Mon 09/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Edeka
In the first 6 months of 2023, Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables to Germany were worth €2.88 billion, up 12% compared to the same period in 2022, according […]
Thu 05/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
