Catalonia's largest food bank, Banc dels Aliments, has partnered with Europe's biggest wholesale fresh food market, Mercabarna, in a project focused on rescuing fruit and vegetables from being wasted. The initiative, known as Foodback, operates as a food recovery center where wholesale companies. read more

Sezon wiśni przebiega dość dobrze dla spółdzielni Sicoly. „Jest gorąco, ale nadal można to znieść pod względem produkcji. Jesteśmy dobrze wyposażeni, aby zapewnić, że temperatura w sadach pozostaje akceptowalna” - wyjaśnia Jean-Bernard Cherblanc, dyrektor sektora Świeżych Owoców w read more

"The increase in taxes to 10%, while representing a critical element for some sectors, was still a manageable threshold in terms of economic support. But the proposal of raising it to 17% would be unsustainable and could jeopardize the competitiveness of our" read more

The week starts again with "La Borsa della Spesa", the weekly informational service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, which highlights the most cost-effective seasonal products, ideal for saving money during the high summer temperatures. read more

At Sil Moonen's farm in Roggel, the blueberry season has started well. "We had great weather during the flowering phase, which led to a perfect fruit set. The harvest is looking good, although the recent hot weather has caused some challenges for us. read more

The avocado import market in India experienced strong growth in the first half of 2025, despite facing challenges such as pricing pressures and quality issues. Ajay TG, General Manager at Westfalia Fruit India, stated: "We started 2025 on a positive note, with increasing demand from retail and food service sectors, leading us to restructure." read more

Ostry wzrost cen wiśni w Gruzji jest związany z niskimi plonami spowodowanymi chłodną pogodą w kwietniu i maju. O tym poinformował Vano Goglidzé, założyciel konserw Kula. "Wiśnie teraz kosztują do 25 GEL (7,7 euro) za kilogram na rynku. Ta cena wynika z wiosennych przymrozków, które dotknęły słodkie. read more

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British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has released its 2025 Orchard Census and Storage Report, which shows that apple and pear production in the UK could decrease significantly unless immediate investment is made. The report, which is based on a survey of orchards and storage facilities, underscores the gap between read more

The Association of Organic Fruit and Vegetable Producers (Bio.Fru.Pro) expressly distances itself from calls to allow exceptions for vegetable cultivation in the proposed minimum wage increase. Such proposals do not align with the social justice principles. read more

During a business visit to Germany, a delegation from Uzbekistan's Fergana region secured new export deals. Locally grown and packaged fruits from Fergana will now be supplied to the European market. Beshagro Eksport, based in the Besharik district, signed a $10 million contract with Polish partners. read more

Lidl, a supermarket retailer in Europe, is planning to shift its supply chain to Vietnam. The company aims to increase imports from Vietnam and Malaysia in order to diversify and safeguard its supply chain in the face of increasing global uncertainties. Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl, has established its own container shipping. read more

Kategoria mango w USA jest zdominowana przez import, ale istnieje jedna odmiana, która oferuje rzadką możliwość uprawy krajowej, a mianowicie organiczne mango Keitt. Jest ono uprawiane na niewielkich, certyfikowanych organicznych plantacjach w dolinie Coachella w Kalifornii, gdzie odmiana Keitt korzysta z intensywnego słońca pustyni w ciągu dnia i. read more

Frullà, a synonym for smoothies and natural fruit pulps without added sugars or preservatives, introduces exclusive blends of 3 fruits in a tray to shelf, an absolute novelty in the national market. read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in the month of May show a year-on-year increase in value of +1.3% and a decrease in volume of -0.3%. read more

The Schenck family is excited to announce the opening of Niagara Propagators, a 17-acre, purpose-built propagation facility located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Set to commence operations in January 2026, the facility will specialize in the production of high-quality young cucumber, pepper, tomato, and eggplant plants. read more

In a diplomatic development, Indian mangoes have made a resurgence in China this summer, highlighting a long history of diplomatic exchanges between China and India. Various premium Indian mango varieties such as 'Sindhoora', 'Banganapalli', 'Alphonso', 'Himsagar', 'Dussheri', 'Langra', and 'Chausa' are being featured… read more

"From June 30 to July 3, 2025, Enza Zaden hosted its annual Melon & Watermelon House Fair, which brought together producers, exporters, traders, and experts from across Europe and beyond to explore the latest breeding innovations. Enza Zaden has a strong presence in all major production regions, and..." read more

In a significant move to support flower cultivators, the Yogi government announced on Saturday that all types of flowers will no longer be considered specified agricultural products, but instead be categorized as non-specified products. Additionally, mandi fees for selling flowers outside mandi premises will be waived, providing a major relief to the cultivators. read more