BayWa AG has successfully divested its 47.53% share in RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria Aktiengesellschaft (RWA AG) after obtaining approval from antitrust and investment regulatory bodies in seven countries. The sale, which was first announced on December 27, 2024, entailed the transfer of the ownership stake. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, during the second VersPodium event—a Dutch knowledge-sharing platform for professionals in the fruit and vegetable industry—Sabine Devreese, the Vegetables Division Manager at BelOrta, welcomed a group of Dutch visitors. She asked them about their connections with BelOrta, and their... read more

Na podstawie czterech wykresów przedstawiających import cytrusów do UE, można zauważyć znaczące różnice w ilości importowanych pomarańczy, małych cytrusów, cytryn i grejpfrutów między latami 2024 a 2025. W przypadku pomarańczy, UE importowała 272 000 ton do lutego 2025 roku, nieznacznie poniżej 289 000 ton w 2024 roku. Ta tendencja utrzymała się. read more

Konsumpcja pozostała niezmieniona w tym tygodniu. Trendy powinny poprawić się, ponieważ szkoły wróciły po przerwie wielkanocnej. Pod względem sadzenia, to był bardzo dobry rok. Wiele plantatorów zakończy sadzenie na północy wschodniej części kraju i w Donegalu do końca tego tygodnia. Warunki są bardzo dobre. read more

Dostawa malin i jeżyn jest obecnie ograniczona. „Są bardzo trudne do zdobycia, a jeśli już się je dostanie, są drogie” - mówi Mike Soufan z Freestone Produce Inc., hurtownika detalicznego z rabatem w Calgary, Alberta. Jeśli chodzi o dostawy, Meksyk obecnie zmniejsza ilości malin... read more

We first visited the FlowerTrials in 2015, when 49 companies took part in the event. This year, 56 breeders across the Netherlands and Germany will open their doors to showcase the future of ornamental horticulture. Over the years, the event has seen many changes. New participants have joined. read more

Z okazji Fortnight Fairtrade 2025, Max Havelaar France ujawnił rosnące liczby dla 2024 roku i ogłosił kilka inicjatyw dla sektorów we Francji, w tym Observatorium Wynagrodzeń Rolniczych Fair Trade. Dane z 2024 roku: Zaufanie jest wysokie, a rynek rośnie do niemal 1,4 miliarda euro. read more

The adoption of more intensive, efficient, and sustainable cultivation systems is not a new concept in the field of fruit trees. For over 50 years, high-density intensive models have been implemented for crops like apples, pears, olives, and almond trees, enabling a reduction in... read more

The mature green tomato market in the southern part of California has been facing challenges due to oversupply and low prices. These factors have made it difficult for growers to sustainably cultivate tomatoes, especially with the region's short growing season and high production costs. In recent years, the costs have increased significantly while prices have remained too low to cover expenses. read more

This year's avocado harvest in Kenya seems to be larger than the previous season's production, according to Muchui Maingi, the director of Kenyan avocado exporter Tomu Ltd. "In 2024, we experienced a 10% decline in avocado production due to reduced rainfall. However, this year's production is..." read more

The success story of the Red Onion of Tropea PGI was presented at Macfrut, at the Calabria Region's stand, in a meeting moderated by Luca Moroni, journalist for Fresh Point Magazine, Mark Up, and Gdoweek, which brought together the Consortium and some retailers that have promoted it. read more

The banana sector in Panama has lost 450,000 boxes of bananas in the past week due to the protests in the country, which prevented exports. Chiquita Panama, the company in charge of exporting the product, has stated that the plantations were affected by the suspension of agricultural operations. read more

Domestic apples remained the leading choice in the market, despite a slight decrease in overall availability. Varieties like Wellant, Boskoop, Braeburn, and Pinova seemed to experience a decrease in popularity. Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples were primarily imported from Italy, while Pink Lady and Jazz apples were sourced from France. Dutch fruit, particularly those in layered packaging, also played a significant role. read more

Macfrut - an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector taking place at the Rimini Expo Centre until today - increasingly a stage for international initiatives. Such as the meeting "Opportunities of the Beira Corridor and the Manica Agri-Food Centre (CAAM):" read more

AGEYE Technologies, a U.S.-based developer of AI-driven vertical farming systems, has launched a fully integrated automation platform that manages all aspects of indoor cultivation, from seeding and harvesting to post-production logistics. "Automation should be practical, scalable, and rooted." read more

W drugim tygodniu kwietnia temperatury w dużych częściach Węgier spadły do -7 stopni Celsjusza przez kilka kolejnych nocy. "To przyszło w dokładnie niewłaściwym czasie, ponieważ owoce pestkowe, zwłaszcza czereśnie i morele, były już w pełnym kwiecie. Chociaż nie możemy jeszcze określić dokładnie szkód spowodowanych przez mróz. read more

"Willi Sippel, managing director of the family business bearing the same name in the heart of Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland, has stated that this year's marketing season for domestic tomatoes and cucumbers started off on a rather rocky note. The price structure for both products has been disastrous since the read more

Macfrut, the trade show for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, whose 42nd edition is currently taking place in Rimini, once again confirms its international vocation. At the center of the second day, which saw an increase in attendance compared to the opening day but on a smaller scale, there is... read more

As of April 1, 2025, apple stocks in Europe totaled 1,761,330 tons, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year decrease compared to the 1,896,221 tons recorded on April 1, 2024, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The Seville-based company Royal has always been one of the first to start the stone fruit season. "Since April, when we began delivering the first peaches and nectarines, we have been present in various markets with our signature flavor," says Pascal Boutin, General Manager of Royal. "Despite read more