The harvest in Turkey is significantly smaller, but in Germany, more sweet cherries are being harvested. The effects of this are already evident in the promotional offers of the retail food sector. read more

Italy's largest fruit and vegetable producer organization, Apo Conerpo, reported a 13% increase in revenue to €489 million last year. Additionally, they experienced a 34% increase in sold volume to 968,742 tonnes, marking a recovery from the disastrous 2023 plagued by floods, frosts, and crop failures. read more

The blueberry is the fruit of summer joy - sweet, aromatic, and packed with healthy nutrients. And that from June to September. What's more, it's a champion of short distances. Because more than 10,000 tons are grown annually in German fields - and are almost exclusively turned into. read more

At the same time as the move, European Bioplastics is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Secretary General, Lorenza Romanese, who brings extensive leadership experience in the areas of sustainability and public affairs. Romanese will lead the organization in its read more

It includes a total of 14 sub-projects through which Landgard aims to secure its competitiveness in the long term and actively shape the structural change in the green industry. The goal is to become the central platform for green value creation by 2030. read more

Netherlands-based packaging supplier NNZ has a new CEO, Ronald Hoozemans, following the retirement of Len Boot on 1 July. read more

"These extreme events once again highlight that agriculture, with its workshop in the open air, is particularly affected by climate change. These extreme weather conditions, which are also confirmed by the recently published climate report, will continue to occur with increased frequency and intensity." read more

Valencia-based EuroVarieties Agronomic Management (Evam), the exclusive European licensee of the US-developed Early Pride mandarin variety, has become a partner of the Club of Protected Plant Varieties (CVVP). read more

On behalf of the Federal Office for Agriculture (BLW) and the Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU), Agroscope has been conducting the monitoring program 'Species and Habitats in Agriculture – Espèces et milieux agricoles' (ALL-EMA) since 2015. The goal of ALL-EMA is to assess the condition and trends of ... read more

South Australia has reversed its decision to ban plastic fruit stickers that was scheduled to take effect this September, as reported by the ABC. read more

Trade solutions provider, DiMuto, has announced that it was the first to introduce Indonesian raspberries to the Singapore market, unlocking a brand-new origin for berries in the region. read more

Trade solutions provider, DiMuto, has announced that it is the first to introduce Indonesian raspberries to the Singapore market, unlocking a brand-new origin for berries in the region. read more

Goa's agricultural scenery is changing, with the state making progress in floriculture and vegetable cultivation. During the recent Bankers' Conclave, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that Goa has significantly reduced its imports of flowers by 25% and is now exporting 10%. read more

Regional leaders have committed to speeding up the process of removing trade barriers that impede the smooth operation of businesses between countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. This decision was made during the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa-East African Community (COMESA-EAC) Horticulture... read more

The Turkish fruit and vegetable trade exhibition, Anfaş Fresh Antalya, will open its doors for the sixth time between September 18 and 20, 2025, at the Anfaş Antalya International Fair and Congress Center in Antalya, Turkey. This year's event will go beyond showcasing products and will offer a diverse range of activities and opportunities. read more

Pro Food has been engaged by the Interprofessional Organization for Fruit and Vegetables in an initiative of fundamental importance: the project "Efficient Packaging for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables as a Tool for Product Enhancement." This ambitious initiative, which involves read more

Quintus Technologies has announced the installation of a QIF 400L-5400 High Pressure Processing (HPP) system at Frubaça, a Portuguese fruit and vegetable producers' cooperative. The system is expected to significantly increase production capacity for COPA, Frubaça's brand offering fruit juices,... read more

The Kenyan nursery Flora Delight Ltd. is shifting its focus in the coming years to hydrangea and delphinium, according to Frans Ederveen. Last year, the grower introduced delphinium at the IFTEX trade fair in Nairobi, and again this past month, Flora Delight was present at the Kenyan show—this time. read more

Bułgaria przygotowuje się do przejścia na euro, podczas gdy na rynkach świeżych produktów obserwuje się mieszane tendencje cenowe, a kontrole państwowe ujawniają oznaki nieuzasadnionych podwyżek. W związku z planowanym przyjęciem euro przez Bułgarię rosną obawy dotyczące spekulacji na rynku. Agencja Dochodów Państwowych, Ochrona Konsumentów... read more

At the EU-African Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Summit at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange last week, Avoport CEO Shandini Naidoo (right) participated in a panel discussion on EU-Africa trade in the time of 'crazy tariffs', as the summit programme puts it. "Sharing the stage with panelists read more