Nick Padley has been appointed as a Director of P&I Fruit, a wholesaler at New Covent Garden Market. He joins Paul Emmett and Paul Bishop on the board of the group, which includes both P&I Fruit and Side Salads. Padley started his career at the Market 23 years ago as a porter at the age of 19, and has now been promoted to the position of Director. read more

The successful sales of New Zealand onions in Europe have slowed down in recent weeks. "Until the second week of June, sales were going well. Unfortunately, after that, several shipments were delayed, and there was a shortage in the market in mid-June," says Tim van Haandel from Mulder Onions. "All that..." read more

The rumors about a possible arrival of Mercadona in Italy are becoming more insistent. According to foodretail.es, the Spanish retail giant could soon set its sights on our country, driven by a series of strategic factors. read more

With production reduced to 40-50% of its normal capacity due to spring frosts, the Greek paraguayo season is progressing. Mr. Yiannis Georgiou, sales manager at KOMEX, stated: "June concluded with strong demand and high prices for the Platifirst and UFO 4 varieties. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, during Water Day, Stijn van Boxmeer explained how the Delfland Water Board monitors water quality in the Netherlands. As he admitted at the end of his presentation, his message wasn't exactly "uplifting" for growers. Or perhaps it's better framed as a call for greater... read more

The prices of vegetables in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley have risen over the past two weeks due to disruptions in supply chains and decay caused by the monsoon. Heavy rains have been occurring regularly, blocking major highways like Tribhuvan, Prithvi, and BP, leading to transportation delays. read more

A fertile, healthy, and balanced soil is the first ally in cultivating leafy vegetables destined for the IV Range. To achieve these optimal conditions, an effective solution comes from a product with over a century of history, which is proving to be more relevant today than ever: the read more

Food waste is a significant problem, with 14% of fresh produce being lost between harvest and retail. AgroFresh provides numerous solutions to extend freshness in the post-harvest process and beyond. The company has recently revealed a partnership with Biotalys, an agricultural technology company. read more

In Spain, just like in Italy, the 2025 stone fruit campaign is in full swing and, as often happens, the reality in the field forces a reassessment of the initial forecasts. The latest update provided by the Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de España has revised downward the estimates published by... read more

Mercosur, the leading trade bloc in South America, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded a trade agreement. EFTA members include Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, while Mercosur is made up of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia, with Chile as an associate member. read more

The data from the Plant Quarantine Centre at Chattogram Seaport shows that maritime vegetable exports from Bangladesh reached 58,766 tons in FY25, marking a 313% year-on-year increase. Potatoes were the most exported vegetable at 40,543 tons, followed by 16,959 tons of fresh vegetables and 1,264 tons of. read more

The imported dragon fruit market in India relies on efficient distribution and maintaining consistent quality to keep up with increasing consumer demand. Vishal Vadhwa, Director of Gajumal Vishal Fruits Pvt. Ltd, has observed that selling dragon fruit quickly leads to higher profits. He imports dragon fruit from Vietnam, which is currently in high demand. read more

Australia's floral hub, with its lush fields producing a variety of blooms for different occasions. Residents of Monbulk are no strangers to the thriving flower trade in their town, even though it remains a hidden gem to many outside the area. read more

In week 25, Lcc fruit and vegetable sales remain stable in value but experience a decrease in volume, primarily due to negative performance in supermarkets and discount stores. June continues to be a favorable month for watermelons, as this category is highly influenced by weather conditions. read more

The alarm was triggered over a decade ago, when in 2014 the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), native to sub-Saharan Africa, made its first appearance in Europe, in the plain of Gioia Tauro. Since then, this parasite has represented a read more

The breeding company BASF | Nunhems is introducing several new tomato varieties this season. In the large vine segment, there are resistant successors to existing varieties, and in the specialty segment, an increasing number of options with resistance are becoming available, including in snack tomatoes. read more

Exotic Roots entered the exotic fruit and vegetable import market five years ago. However, the fifth anniversary will no longer be celebrated at the old office in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, as the company moved to new premises at Dinkel 5 in Rotterdam this week. "We're growing fast, and this new… read more

This summer, Chiquita is launching a banana-themed public transport campaign in London, celebrating the 10th year of its seasonal branding initiative in the UK capital. From June 30 to August 3, six branded, zero-emission buses will be circulating on some of the city's busiest routes as part of the... read more

Moldovan producers are ready to deliver fruit that meets European standards, despite the late spring frost that affected some orchards in Moldova. EcoFarm-Prod, a company from the village of Vadul-Rașcov in the Șoldănești district, has kicked off the export season with the first shipments of cherries. read more

For the first time in 12 years, it will be possible to start distributing fruits and vegetables in schools starting from the month of October. This will allow to enhance the different varieties of horticultural products, respecting their seasonality, and ensure effective planning. read more