Significantly lower yields, good quality – and strong pressure to adapt in the trade The 2025 cherry season in Greece is being strongly shaped by exceptional weather conditions – requiring a high degree of flexibility …
Apricots: Season Kick-Off in Southern Italy
Apricot Harvest Has Begun in Basilicata and Foggia First Yields Are Promising – Stable Quality Expected Despite Extreme Weather “It’s impressive every year to see the dedication and care our local partners put into their …
Insights into Italian Vegetable Cultivation
Vegetable cultivation in Italy showcases remarkable diversity: In the Abruzzo region, a spinach producer cultivates over 500 hectares dedicated exclusively to this leafy green, while in other areas, smaller growers manage plots of just 50 …
New Fruit Trade Expertise at KÖLLA
KÖLLA congratulates Lukas Tesar, Trainee in Fruit & Vegetable Purchasing and Sales at KÖLLA GmbH & Co. KG, on successfully passing the IHK examination to become a certified fruit trade expert. He completed an intensive …
The European Stone Fruit Season This Year Promises Variety and Quality
This year’s stone fruit season in Europe promises a wealth of variety and quality. Italy is delivering an abundance of nectarines from both the north and south, while Spain boasts a strong availability of flat …
Market Outlook for the Grape Season in Europe
Review of 2023 and Early 2024 Despite the significant difficulties caused by heavy rains at the beginning of the year, the season overall was positive. Initially, there were productivity losses due to diseases from excessive …
KÖLLA kicks off a promising cherry season
Starting the Season Strong: production begins in five different countries. Spain Spain is the first country to kick off production. After a successful start in the early regions, rain affected up to 40% of the …
The beginning of the stone fruit season: the indications are favorable
At KÖLLA, we are confident about the upcoming stone fruit season and anticipate a good harvest in both Italy and Greece. However, water scarcity in parts of Spain during summer will pose a challenge. The …
Southern European Strawberry Production: Insights into Current Conditions
The strawberry production in Southern Europe is currently undergoing a crucial phase. Mild climate characterizes the cultivation areas in Huelva (Spain) as well as Basilicata and Campania (Italy). Temperatures were unusually warm in November and …
Transition from the European to the Overseas Grape Season 2023/2024
This year’s European grape season was characterized by challenging conditions, particularly due to the remarkably high prices that had to be paid right in the fields. The overall yields in this season were significantly …