On Monday, March 17, Aad Verduijn gave his last tour of the World Horti Center. Aad, who has worked as a "HortiXpert" for more than seven years, conducted approximately 300 tours of the horticultural sector's knowledge and innovation center during that time. It was a great opportunity for him. read more

Starting Monday, March 24th, in the presence of the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, "Agriculture is". The initiative, promoted by the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida (pictured above), will be open to the public and will host... read more

As Chilean stone fruit shipments come to an end, growers and shippers reflect on some challenges faced this season. The Chilean stone fruit season typically starts at the end of November with the first air shipments of nectarines, apricots, and peaches, although plums also saw. read more

On the occasion of World Water Day, celebrated every March 22nd, the potato supply chain emphasizes the fundamental role for water conservation. So much so that the European Union has decided to promote it through the Potatoes Forever! project, which aims to inform the final consumer about. read more

Dutch Cooperative Kompany has welcomed the cultivation companies Royal Berry, V.G. Berry, and 4-Seasons Berry as of 1 January. With this addition, Kompany U.A. takes a significant step forward in strawberry cultivation. The Cooperative's strawberry acreage has now expanded to over 73 hectares. read more

Eighty years represent a significant milestone, especially in a dynamic sector like the fruit and vegetable industry. Walter Pardatscher, General Manager of VOG - Home of Apples (pictured above), tells us about the significance of this anniversary and the future prospects of the Consortium. read more

In Ethiopia, potatoes play a crucial role in ensuring food security and serve as a valuable cash crop that can improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. These farmers, who make up 83% of the population and own 95% of agricultural land, mainly grow potatoes in the highland areas. read more

Ceny jabłek we wszystkich krajach, takich jak Niemcy, Francja, Włochy i Polska, nadal odzwierciedlają zróżnicowaną dynamikę rynku w sezonie 2024/2025. We Francji ceny jabłek stopniowo spadały od początku sezonu 2024/2025, ale wykazywały pewną stabilizację w miesiącach zimowych. Ceny w grudniu były... read more

For over 30 years, EARTH University in Costa Rica has been providing students with a distinct opportunity to study agricultural and horticultural sciences, food chains, ethical entrepreneurship, and social and environmental issues. The university is renowned for its hands-on, practical approach to education. read more

The strawberry confirms itself as a cornerstone of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, and data collected by the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor speak clearly: a significant increase in value - with a nearly 50 percentage point rise in consumer prices, without affecting sales volumes - and read more

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