"Climate-neutral waste heat from our neighbor heats the greenhouse in the transitional and winter periods"
Dr. Gunnar Schellenberger, president of the Saxony-Anhalt Landtag, has now seen for himself what sustainable production controlled by high-tech can achieve in one of the largest greenhouse

medFEL 2023 closes its doors - but only analogue
After two well-attended days, the organisers of the Southern French trade fair for fruit and vegetables concluded this year's presence event with satisfaction at the end of April. Compared to last

After the salads is before the tomatoes: Starting the barbecue with fresh vegetables from the Reichenau region
Barely time to catch their breath: that's the situation at the moment for the gardeners at Reichenau Gemüse. After the harvest of the greenhouse lettuces has been completed, the next steps are

DFHV: EU's planned ban on packaging for fruit and vegetables does not achieve its goals
The German Fruit Trade Association (DFHV) has sharply criticised the EU's planned ban on fruit and vegetable packaging. "Such a ban is counterproductive because it neither reduces food waste nor

Private equity firms approached as potential buyers for My Hero chain of stores - sources
Belgium: Colruyt Ledeberg reopens on 10 May The Colruyt store in Ledeberg has been completely renewed, making it even easier for customers to do their shopping at the lowest prices. Customers will

Gala event honours Adora tomato
More than 200 people gathered at Almería’s Cervantes Theatre last Friday for a gala evening in honour of farmers producing the Adora tomato brand. The event was hosted by vegetable seed company

Vietnamese fruit exports to China and Laos are booming
The export of bananas, durians, and jackfruit from Vietnam to China and Laos have surged in the first four months of the year. The export value of vegetables and fruits reached $1.39 billion, up

Zerbinati presents new summer references
Zerbinati,Italy's leading producer of fresh vegetables and tasty ready-to-eat meals, presents a series of references perfect for the summer season: a ready-to-eat meal in 3 minutes without ever

Flax, a revolution for fruit and vegetables
'Bringing beauty into fruit and vegetable packaging is possible and linen proves it'. The words of Pierluigi Fusco Giraud, managing director of Linificio e Canapificio nazionale (Marzotto Group),

La Unión takes its Agroservicios project to Infoagro Exhibition
Translator La Unión, a leading company in the marketing of fruit and vegetables, will be present at this new edition of Infoagro Exhibition from 10 to 12 May at the Palacio de Exposiciones y

In Spain there is luxury in the future of fruit and vegetables
In Spain, the price of fresh vegetables rose 27.8% in March compared to the same period last year and 5.7% compared to last month. In addition, vegetable preparations, such as IV gamma, also rose

Copa Cogeca: European Parliament avoids major pitfalls in EU schools programme

Organic grower adds seed production to its portfolio
Wholesum, Fair Trade Certified growers and shippers of organic farm-fresh vegetables, is building in-house capabilities to produce organic seeds. “We envision a future where organic seeds and

German Fruit Award 2023: Six Edeka merchants lead Germany's best O+G departments
"Congratulations to the winners. Awards like these show: When it comes to fruit and vegetables, our independent traders, together with the experts from Edeka Fruchtkontor and the regional

Week 16, sales growth resumes
After the 'counter-curve' jolts over the staggered Easter weeks between 2023 and 2022, in week 16 sales of Lcc and forced-weight fruit and vegetables began to grow again, although with a

The Sicilian blood orange boosts communication
Communicate well to grow better. This was the aim of the workshop 'The successful communication of Italian PDO PGI fruit and vegetables' held at Macfrut 2023, organised by ISMEA in cooperation

Bördegarten/Wimex Group: State Parliament President Dr Gunnar Schellenberger visits greenhouse
Dr Gunnar Schellenberger, President of the Saxony-Anhalt State Parliament, saw for himself what high-tech-controlled, sustainable production can achieve in one of the largest greenhouse facilities

Tomato cultivation in Andalusia has recovered more than in the rest of Spain
The Ministry of Agriculture recently shared the first analysis of the 2022/23 campaign of Spanish greenhouse vegetables, which shows an advance in production and interesting results. According to

North Dublin vegetable grower fears enormous tax bill after farm land was rezoned for housing
A north Dublin vegetable grower is facing a potential €120,000 tax bill because of a government levy targeted at developers hoarding prime building land, that is also hitting farmers. The land

Conor (Agribologna) confirms and relaunches new growth path
From today until 11 May, the Agribologna Group is taking part in TuttoFood, with CONOR and Fresco Senso. CONOR, for over 50 years a point of reference in the distribution of fresh fruit and

Lots of cherries, apricots, strawberries and cucumbers at $0.3 per kg
EastFruit expert Bakhtiyor Abduvokhidov visited the wholesale and retail market in the north of Tajikistan and shared an interesting video in which he shows the assortment, quality, unusual