This is the second year that we find Andrea Battagliola, partner and advisor of La Linea Verde, at Linkontro, the NielsenIQ meeting that brings together and compares the industry and large distribution, which we have reported on in gdoweek and Mark Up. La Linea Verde's journey is a dynamic one. read more

Nearly 90% of reported cases in Hungary were linked to a nationwide frost wave with temperatures reaching -7 to -8 degrees Celsius between April 6-11, except in eight districts. Additionally, two other frost events occurred: from March 18-20 and on May 10. The March event, despite being nationwide, affected a read more

Logiztik Alliance Group has successfully completed one of the most challenging seasons of the year, dealing with global obstacles and coordinating various international schedules. Every year, Mother's Day triggers one of the busiest supply chains in the floriculture sector. In 2025, Logiztik Alliance commenced read more

This year's international apple marketing season is starting to gain momentum. "We began with Royal Gala in calendar week 18, continued with Granny Smith in calendar week 19, and introduced Braeburn from calendar week 21. The first shipments of Pink Lady apples are also underway and are anticipated to read more

In the fruit and vegetable sector, communication is a bit like a diet: it's talked about a lot, but few actually do it. Yet, during conferences and roundtable discussions, it is often identified as one of the key tools to boost fruit and vegetable consumption. How do you explain this? read more

Kalifornia zakończyła szczególnie udany sezon szparagów. „Chociaż Kalifornia nie jest bardzo dużym programem wolumenowym, obsługuje wielu bardzo wymagających klientów” - mówi James Paul z Greg Paul Produce Sales Inc., który wysyła produkty w ramach programu prowadzonego przez firmę The Giumarra Companies. read more

To celebrate the International Day of Biodiversity on May 22nd, Chiquita is highlighting the Nogal Reserve, a vibrant 257-acre sanctuary in Costa Rica that demonstrates how agriculture and environmental conservation can work together harmoniously. Situated between the Sucio River and the company's... read more

The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association has reported that from May 2025 to the present, exports of fruits and vegetables have been valued at US$496 million, showing a 35.5% decrease compared to the previous year. The export industry has experienced a decline for five consecutive months. read more

When kids ask their parents to replace their school lunch apples with special bell peppers, you are doing something right as a breeding company. Rijk Zwaan developed Tatayoyo, a brand of sweet pepper that is distinctive because of its shape but, especially, because of its flavor. This year will read more

Smurfit Westrock, a new global entity resulting from the recent merger between the Irish Smurfit Kappa and the American WestRock, has become the world's leading group in the paper-based packaging solutions sector. At Macfrut 2025, their presence was prominent, with the CEO of Smurfit. read more

Tomorrow evening, at sunset, Jesolo will host the 14th edition of the Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon & 10K, the international road running event organized by Venicemarathon, ready to provide great emotions to the athletes and the large expected crowd. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez badaczy z Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) polega na opracowaniu nowej techniki mającej na celu wydłużenie okresu przydatności do spożycia produktów rolnych. Metoda ta polega na wykorzystaniu jedwabnych mikroigieł do dostarczania melatoniny do tkanek roślin. Szczegółowe wyniki zostały opublikowane w czasopiśmie Nano Letters. read more

Po długiej karierze w firmach takich jak Ter Wal, Chiquita i Bakker, John van Veen przynosi prawie trzydzieści lat doświadczenia jako kierownik procesu w zakładzie do dojrzewania bananów oraz jako szkoleniowiec dojrzewaczy. Jednym z tych szkoleńców była Julie Jacobs, która dołączyła do firmy w 2020 roku. Kiedy read more

Od momentu założenia w 2012 roku przez Vala Harkera i Fritza Wessona, Farm Costing Solutions (FCS), południowoafrykańska firma działająca w branży agritech, opracowała potężny system sprzętu i oprogramowania, który umożliwia rolnikom monitorowanie i zarządzanie wydajnością pracy w czasie rzeczywistym. "Klienci informują, że dzięki"

Farm Costing Solutions (FCS), a South African agritech company, was established in 2012 by Val Harker and Fritz Wesson. The company has developed a powerful hardware and software system that enables farmers to monitor and manage labor performance in real-time. "Clients report that, thanks to the read more

Swiss ecommerce grows 3.5%
Online consumer spending in Switzerland increased by 3.5% last year, while brick-and-mortar retail saw a slight decline of 0.2%. As in many other countries, the share of online sales within total retail continues to rise. According to Carpathia, an ecommerce management… read more

Recently, investment funds that previously had no interest in the sector have started acquiring agricultural companies in the Spanish region of Murcia. These companies, some with a strong family culture and others with minimal investment in technology, have promising prospects. read more

The weighted fruit and vegetable sector shows a positive trend in week 19, after a couple of weeks characterized by declining trends. The average price has slightly increased, but less sharply compared to previous weeks. Among the sales channels, only discount stores are showing an. read more

On May 19 and 20, 2025, Flora Blumenimport & Handels eG organized a Grower Tour ('Gärtnertour') under its BesteBlumen brand, taking participants through selected horticultural businesses in the Lower Rhine region in Germany. Around 45 participants from across the floral supply chain, including... read more

The early Thursday morning weather shift had limited effects on mangoes in Malihabad, despite other districts facing significant crop losses. "As the thunderstorm was not severe, fruit drop was minimal in Malihabad. The light showers will help the fruit not only gain in size but also ripen at least." read more

Excessive rainfall, late frosts, new plant diseases, rising costs, and difficulties in finding skilled labor are some of the causes of the drastic decrease in peach cultivation areas in Italy. Some of these issues can be addressed by implementing solutions, and the international situation also plays a role. read more