Ireland: M&S 'Farm to Foodhall' campaign continues with tomato farmers in Co. Dublin. M&S announced: "M&S Food is delighted to launch the next stage of its 'Farm to Foodhall' initiative, showcasing our firm dedication to sourcing fresh, premium Irish produce directly from devoted local farmers." read more

The future of shipments after August 1st is uncertain due to the U.S. threatening a 30% tariff on citrus from South Africa. However, at present, a steady supply of citrus continues to arrive. "The timing of maturity was slightly advanced this season, so we saw better accessibility of higher brix clementines." read more

Rząd Asturii uruchomił unikalny projekt, który zamienia stary szyb kopalniany w Laviana w pierwszą w Hiszpanii podziemną szklarnię. Inicjatywa jest częścią programu Agroalnext, finansowanego ze środków regionalnych i funduszy europejskich Next Generation, który ma na celu położenie podstaw. read more

Rapid growth of orange concentrate factories in Egypt this year has led to local competition between industrialists and exporters for supply, causing shortages in the second half of the season. How have Saudi Arabian importers, the third-largest market for Egyptian citrus after the... read more

From July 22nd to 24th, 2025, the area of the province of Mantova will host the First Symposium of the Mantovano Melon PGI, a key event for the entire melon supply chain, with the participation of Italian and European producers, distributors, technicians, and retailers. Rijk Zwaan Italia will also be present at the event. read more

At the beginning of this week, the International Bremia Evaluation Board Europe (IBEB-EU) announced that in 2025 no new races of Bremia lactucae had been identified. The most recent races - Bl:38EU, Bl:39EU, Bl:40EU, and Bl:41EU - remain the most widespread, with Bl:41EU now being the most prevalent. read more

On Thursday, July 17th, the James Hutton Institute held its annual Fruit for the Future event at the Invergowrie campus in Dundee. Growers, breeders, and scientists gathered to learn about the research being conducted on developing new fruit varieties to address the challenges posed by climate change and... read more

The potato market is currently experiencing a downward trend. "It is usual to see prices drop at this time of year, but this year's harvest has begun exceptionally well, starting about 14 days earlier than usual. We already have high-quality batches available as early as mid-July due to the early start of the harvest. As a result, the supply is currently..." read more

The harvesting campaign for the Italian black Maula grape variety began on July 3, following its successful introduction to domestic and European markets in 2024. This seedless cultivar is the product of a collaboration between CREA in Turi, Apulia, and the Italian consortium Nu.Va.U.T. Nuove. read more

More than forty horticulture professionals gathered at Koppert for the latest edition of the Horti Science Café, a summer evening full of energy, both literally and figuratively. The central theme was the heat transition in the Oostland region of the Netherlands. A topic that is current and complex. read more

The negotiation between Lidl Italy and the trade unions Filcams Cgil, Fisascat Cisl, and Uiltucs for the renewal of the company's supplementary contract continues without results. The meeting held on July 10 ended with a negative outcome: according to the trade unions, the proposal was rejected. read more

When Marilyn Bull founded Toro Fruit, she anticipated that citrus would be her primary focus, with strawberries playing a secondary role. However, six and a half years later, strawberries have emerged as the clear favorite, a trend that has been ongoing since she visited the Middle East with a strawberry farmer. read more

In the race to optimize indoor farming, much of the industry's innovation has been focused on improving artificial lighting with more efficient LEDs, smarter sensors, and finer-tuned spectra. What if the real breakthrough isn't brighter light, but rather, no light at all? That's the radical idea. read more

Ondine is serious. The flat nectarine - aromatic, crispy, tasty and consistently high-quality throughout the season - is aiming to become a new reference point in the European fruit and vegetable sector. The goal? To project the peach and nectarine sector into a new dimension. read more

"Razem z awokado i winogronami, wiśnie staną się następnym mistrzem eksportu owoców z Libanu, dzięki wysokiej jakości i wymagającemu rynkowi" - mówi Mirna Fadel, menedżer ds. rozwoju biznesu w firmie Fadel Trading Company. Mirna dodaje, "Wiele rynków zna i docenia libańskie owoce, które są" read more

W sezonie 2025 sektor cytrusowy Peru wykazuje wyraźne znaki poprawy po wyzwaniach klimatycznych, które dotknęły go w 2023 roku. "Do 27. tygodnia tego roku eksport wzrósł o 29% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w zeszłym roku, co podkreśla poprawę w przypadku wczesnych odmian, takich jak Satsuma (+88%), Primosole". read more

When people think about sea freight, most envision massive container ships cutting through the ocean. But, there is another, more agile player in maritime logistics: short sea shipping. Sonja Bouman, responsible for Special Equipment at WEC Lines, swapped the deep sea at French company CMA CGM. read more

In the first week of July, the fruit and vegetable department Lcc recorded a slight increase in sales value, while volumes are declining and the average mix price continues to rise as registered last week. Among the main categories of summer fruits, watermelons are showing an increase. read more

W połowie czerwca rozpoczęto zbieranie borówek na farmie Blueberry Giant w Weeze, Niemczech. Zbiory wczesnej odmiany Duke zostały już zakończone, obecnie zbierane są odmiany TopShelf, Draper i Valor. Zbieranie odmiany Calypso także zaraz rozpocznie się - informuje John Berden, właściciel firmy. read more

Vietnam's banana industry is experiencing significant growth, with a cultivated area of over 161,000 hectares producing nearly 3 million tonnes in 2024. The primary growing regions in the country are the Mekong Delta, Southeast, northern midlands, and Red River Delta, with the Southeast region achieving the highest yield. read more