Bonduelle, a leading company in the vegetable market in Italy, is expanding its range of fresh ready-to-eat dishes with four new options designed to cater to the tastes of an increasing number of consumers and provide a healthy, tasty, and vegetable-rich meal every day. read more

This week, the temperature in the Netherlands is rising again, and it is noticeable in trade. According to Ronald van Norde of Agora, people are clearly getting hungry for spring again. "Sales of bulbs and garden plants are doing especially well. As soon as the sun shines, read more

The Coordination Committee of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations (COAG) of Almería has raised the alarm: the persistent rains in March are putting the fruit and vegetable season at risk in the province, as reported by valenciafruits.com. The most severe damages are being recorded. read more

A prominent economist has pointed out that wage increases and cash handouts in Russia are not signs of economic strength but rather indications of a struggling economy. The closure of businesses and the risks faced by banks suggest the presence of artificial support measures. In 2024, wages rose by almost 18%. read more

The construction of Opti-Flor's 3.3-hectare greenhouse in Monster, the Netherlands, is proceeding according to schedule. The innovative greenhouse is expected to be finished by June, with commissioning starting soon after. The significant relocation of the initial Phalaenopsis plants is scheduled for week 33. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has approved GreenItaly, an international horticultural exhibition scheduled to take place from 15 to 17 October 2025. This event will showcase the finest examples of sustainable and innovative horticulture. The approval for GreenItaly 2025 was granted by AIPH Members during the... read more

W styczniu 2025 r. w sklepach detalicznych sprzedano około 374 metrycznych ton organicznych cukinii. Jest to o 27,0 procent więcej niż w styczniu poprzedniego roku. Cena organicznych cukinii w klasycznym handlu detalicznym (bez dyskontów) w tym styczniu wynosiła 4,57 USD/kg i była o 13,4 procent niższa niż w poprzednim roku. read more

At Rafał Podstawka's farm in Klementowice, raspberries are grown in tunnels. The farmer has developed his own system for protecting raspberry canes during the winter. Once again, this has allowed for very successful overwintering of the canes and buds, from which new growth will soon emerge. read more

The theme of a Logistics Hub session that took place on the opening day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin was the potential of fresh produce from North Africa. read more

The customer is always right, as retailers have long opined, albeit with a hint of cynicism attached to that dubious statement. In reality, however, the customer can only be consistently right if they have access to all the relevant data available and have not been influenced by misleading information. read more

Lidl is investing £500,000 over two years in a new schools programme to help children develop a love for healthy eating. read more

The trigger for the "application" as the first solo fruit was a French producer who approached the consumer brand. This was followed by a meeting at his farm to better understand current challenges in cultivation. "Within ten years, the [French] read more

The KRONEN GmbH focuses on internationality, innovation, and a values-based corporate culture. Additionally, the company, headquartered in Kehl-Goldscheuer and Achern, honored long-serving employees once again and has been supporting the training of young talent in-house for over 25 years. read more

South Africa is expected to surpass the original forecast for table grape exports this season. read more

Mimo swojej reputacji jako liderzy „boomu zdrowia” w Wielkiej Brytanii, nowe badania wskazują, że pokolenie Z nie spożywa wystarczającej ilości świeżych produktów spożywczych.

Despite their reputation for leading the UK’s wellness boom, new research has suggested that Gen Z is falling short on fresh produce. read more

"At this point in the season, our industry has packed more fruits than ever before, and our first chartered ships have successfully departed, which is important as we aim for a quick start and want to provide high value to our producers." read more

Even the sugar and watermelon sector is deeply concerned. On a positive note, water reserves have increased by five percentage points compared to February, reaching 65.8% of total capacity. And they will continue to rise, as additional precipitation is forecasted for this week (week 12). read more

With South Africa's citrus industry now in the final stages of preparation ahead of the 2025 season, growers and exporters to the US are increasingly concerned that the benefits they currently have under the AGOA agreement are at serious risk. read more

With a cultivation area of 2,000 hectares to 2,500 hectares throughout the season, the Palatinate region is the undisputed European champion in spring onion cultivation. From March to November, over 350 million bunches of the delicious and particularly healthy superfood are grown here, contributing to food security in Germany. read more

Bollo Natural Fruit has acquired Cortijo Cuevas, a fresh-cut fruit specialist based in Granada. This acquisition represents a new milestone in Bollo's expansion strategy, as it aims to enter the ready-to-eat sliced and packaged fruit market. Additionally, the acquisition introduces a new fruit, pineapple, to Bollo's product portfolio. read more