Mercadona has finalized an agreement to acquire Logifruit, a company that specializes in managing reusable packaging. The objective is to enhance Mercadona's logistics coordination and improve the efficiency and sustainability of its distribution network. This acquisition includes integrating Logifruit's operations into Mercadona's existing framework. read more

From February 4th to 6th, 2026, Berlin, with Fruit Logistica, will once again be at the center of attention of the fruit and vegetable sector. The fair will be accompanied by a rich program of conferences, with about 200 speakers. There will be six specialized forums on topics ranging from production. read more

The Mollar de Elche pomegranate campaign, which is set to conclude in mid-January, is currently in its final phase. This season has been characterized by a rise in the supply of second-class fruit, attributed to the effects of adverse weather conditions and pests, as well as intense competition in the market stemming from Morocco's substantial production. read more

A bright pink-red skin, a crunchy and juicy flesh, and a sweet-tart flavor that makes it particularly tasty and enjoyable. This is Bernina®, the new apple variety born at the University of Bologna and developed through years of work involving the Foundation. read more

Recently, hydrogen peroxide has been in the spotlight as the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority is closely monitoring its use in greenhouse horticulture. The team at Van der Ende Group explains that many growers are curious about what this increased scrutiny means for their water management. read more

North Sea Port and the Port of Santos in Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize cooperation aimed at developing a green corridor between Europe and South America. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, and is valid for a period of five years. read more

Ukraine still lacks large vegetable storage facilities, leading to the need for imports and causing price fluctuations in the domestic market, stated Dmytro Solomchuk, a People's Deputy of Ukraine and member of the parliamentary Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy, in a briefing to journalists. read more

PML Seafrigo UK & Ireland has announced the departure of chief executive Mike Parr and the appointment of Sean Smith as his successor. Smith assumed the role on December 1, 2025. PML Seafrigo UK & Ireland is a part of the Seafrigo Group, which offers temperature-controlled logistics services. read more

Citrus harvesting in Georgia's Adjara region is progressing under challenging conditions. Vaja Mkurnalidze, the director of Agro Invest Service, stated that the fruit quality has improved this season due to favorable weather allowing mandarins to fully ripen. This is in contrast to previous years when... read more

With the New Year approaching, it is time to gradually evaluate the new pear harvest. "Overall, satisfaction prevails, but vigilance is high," says Tony Derwael of Bel'Export. "Let me start by saying that I am optimistic about the upcoming market, but internal quality, read more

Eksport winogron stołowych z Chin ma wzrosnąć o 16 procent w sezonie marketingowym 2025/26, osiągając poziom 770 000 ton metrycznych. Jeśli to się powiedzie, Chiny zrównają się z Peru jako największy eksporter winogron stołowych na świecie po raz pierwszy, po wyprzedzeniu Chile w zeszłym sezonie. Produkcja winogron stołowych w Chinach. read more

Przyjrzyjmy się, co wydarzyło się w sierpniu 2025 roku. Doszło do ważnej informacji: Hasfarm podpisał umowę w sprawie przejęcia Lynch Group. Przeprowadziliśmy również analizę kwiatów dostępnych w supermarketach w USA i Europie oraz omówiliśmy stan branży. Zapraszam do lektury! read more

The story of Italian fruit and vegetable excellence also includes packaging. This is demonstrated by the Christmas line signed by La Grande Bellezza Italiana, which transforms packaging into a true communication tool with the consumer, capable of wishing "Happy Holidays", creating curiosity and read more