Dutch tomato growers The Valley and Schenkeveld have partnered with Ceres SRL to initiate a new cultivation project in Morocco. Recently, the Dutch ambassador to Morocco, Dirk Jan Nieuwenhuis, inspected the newly established greenhouses, spanning a combined area of 24 hectares. read more

Just a few more days and on Sunday, July 6th, the 38th edition of the Maratona dles Dolomites will take place, the well-known road bike competition that winds along the epic mountain passes of the Dolomites: Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego, and Valparola. Dole Italia, a leader in... read more

In 2024, Apofruit Italy is experiencing a clear recovery, especially in terms of member contributions, following a difficult 2023 marked by extraordinary weather events. read more

In Georgia's Kakheti region, famous for its exceptional and unique Saperavi wines, farmers cultivate not only wine grapes but also various types of stone fruit. Last year, Kakheti produced 25,300 tons of peaches, representing 66% of Georgia's total peach yield. read more

After the challenging year of 2023, marred by floods, frosts, and a decline in awards ceremonies, 2024 is seeing Apo Conerpo inching closer to a recovery of its normal production levels. The organization's primary European fruit and vegetable producer, which received unanimous approval yesterday by its read more

"What is certain is that the high harvest potential for apricots is evolving towards a normal potential, due to difficult climatic conditions during fruit set. Therefore, there is a risk of early varieties shortages," says Raphaël Martinez, Director of the PDO Peaches and Apricots of France. read more

In the hilly regions of Tripura, the Queen pineapple is gaining recognition as a potential export product. With a project proposal valued at around US$15.8 million (Rs 132 crore) being reviewed by the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Tripura is looking to boost the international promotion of its pineapples. read more

The heat that has characterized the month of June and these first days of July is giving a decisive boost to the summer fruit market. This is confirmed by Marco Marcatili, president of CAAB in Bologna, who speaks of a now consolidated positive trend: "This week confirms what read more

In a milestone for Nashik, Maharashtra, Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company has successfully cultivated Maluma avocados, a premium international variety, marking a first for the region. Harish More, Vice President of Fratelli Fruits, says: "This highly demanded, creamier avocado offers more read more

Ensuring the survival of the tomato in Spain. This week, representatives of FEPEX, the Integrated Association COEXPHAL, and the European Fruit and Vegetable Association, EUCOFEL, met with Members of the European Parliament from various political groups to discuss this issue. read more

A memorial tribute has been established by the American Floral Endowment (AFE) in honor of Francis "Frank" Biddle, who peacefully passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 60. The tribute was created by Frank's industry friends Steve Dionne of Wafex USA and Chris Drummond of Penny's by Plaza. read more

Orhei-Vit, a Moldovan fruit and vegetable processor, will start producing natural juice for a leading international brand this fall. The announcement was made during the company's 80th-anniversary celebration, which included a visit from Prime Minister Dorin Recean. Orhei-Vit currently runs three read more

New Covent Garden Market is steeped in history, with traders having bought and sold fresh produce there for over 50 years. The fresh produce industry has undergone significant changes over time, but one trader who has been a well-known presence at the market for many years is now looking towards the future. read more

With the arrival of summer and extreme temperatures, the Emilia-Romagna Region has introduced an ordinance - in effect since yesterday - which imposes the suspension of work activities most exposed to the sun, such as those in agriculture, floriculture, construction sites, and logistics, within the certain timeframe. read more

1,4Sight is an innovative growth regulator approved in Italy and 25 other European countries for extending the dormancy of potatoes and preventing sprouting during storage. Its active ingredient, 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN), is a volatile organic compound that naturally occurs in potatoes. read more

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has recently inaugurated a new contract logistics center in Truganina, Australia, effectively doubling its warehouse capacity in the Melbourne metropolitan area. The facility is designed to bolster the company's activities in the Asia-Pacific region and address the increasing demand from. read more

The rows of ripe melons ready to be harvested and sold have been scorched by the sun. The intense heatwave of these days, with temperatures consistently above 35 degrees Celsius for many hours of the day, has burned hundreds of kilograms of melons in the Maremma countryside. read more

At the end of last week, Ukrainian farmers started harvesting open-field blueberries, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. This year, the season began about 10 days later than in 2024 due to unusual weather conditions at the end of spring. Nonetheless, the current farmgate read more

W zeszłe lato, cena ziemniaków na wolnym rynku w Wielkiej Brytanii wynosiła zawrotną sumę około 600 funtów za tonę; w tym roku rynek nie mógłby być bardziej różny. "Obecnie trudno nawet oszacować wartość ziemniaków" - komentuje Robert Doig z Caledonia Potatoes. "Po prostu nie ma popytu. Jest to spowodowane... read more

Holland: Albert Heijn and franchisees bury the hatchet after a decade

After over a decade of legal disputes, Albert Heijn and the Dutch Albert Heijn Franchise Association (VAHFR) have finally come to an agreement. The aim is to systematically enhance the relationships between the corporate headquarters and the franchisees. read more