Although working on blueberry plantations is a year-round job, winter provides a bit more time for reflection and summaries. The dynamic growth of Polish plantations has resulted in 300 million kilograms of blueberries, which the country could enjoy.

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From February 5th to 7th, ILIP will be a leading presence at Fruit Logistica 2025 - the main international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector - at Hall 5.2, stand D-51, showcasing the best packaging solutions designed to ensure the protection of the most delicate products. read more

Sogemi, a company partially owned by the Municipality of Milan that manages the Milan Food Market, and the Solco Maggiore producers' organization have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to promote the excellences of the Salerno area's Op. read more

Sezon egipskich ziemniaków rozpoczyna się w styczniu i trwa do początku lipca. Według przeprowadzonych badań, wolumeny w tym sezonie są wysokie, przewyższając te z ubiegłego roku. Potwierdza to także Hazem Adel Mohamed, CEO Lehaa Trading & Agricultural Investment. Producent twierdzi, read more

The winners of the 'IPM Novelty Showcase' competition, organized by the ZVG, were announced yesterday on the opening day of the IPM Essen trade fair. A total of 33 exhibitors from eleven countries presented 55 plant innovations leading up to the event. Seven new varieties were recognized with awards. read more

OutFront Portable Solutions, a manufacturer of seasonal Garden Centers, merchandising displays, and accessories for the floral retail industry, has announced that the company has been acquired by a local company in a related industry. Entrepreneur Blake Loney, a resident of Beamsville, Ontario, led the acquisition. read more

At the start of the Polish presidency, Spain has emphasized its commitment to progress in the regulation of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). read more

As a trade visitor, you can benefit from guided trade visitor tours that will take you to the stands of the FLIA Technology nominees. There, you can experience the innovations firsthand. read more

Veg Power, the non-profit alliance dedicated to increasing vegetable consumption in the UK, has kicked off the year by expanding its core team with the addition of two new recruits to help support and enhance ongoing projects. read more

"Manero stated at a press conference, 'We are requesting that no more mango trees be planted in the next three years to control future oversupply. We understand that this decision may cause concern, which is why we are also offering alternatives.'" read more

"We appreciate the close collaboration with Rijk Zwaan and UNICA to bring this pepper to our shelves," says Boyd Muijs, Vice President of Fresh Purchasing International at Lidl. Innovation and collaboration are just two reasons why Andrea and Boyd are so excited about it." read more

Innowacja i współpraca to tylko kilka powodów entuzjazmu wokół rewolucyjnej papryki Tatayoyo od holenderskiego hodowcy warzyw, Rijk Zwaan. read more

Najnowsze wydanie Europejskiego Przewodnika Statystycznego jest teraz dostępne do pobrania ze strony internetowej Fruit Logistica. read more

The results could help blueberry breeders predict, monitor, and control the spread of powdery mildew. The study shows that the fungus, Erysiphe vaccinii, has spread over the past twelve years from its original location in the eastern United States. read more

The president of Germany's top fresh produce association has urged the country's new federal government to implement business-friendly policies aimed at lowering energy costs, promoting investment in new technology, and fostering agricultural growth. read more

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)’s 28th European Cold Chain Conference, scheduled for 26-28 March 2025 in Denmark, will delve into the implications for Europe’s temperature-controlled logistics businesses stemming from shifts in trade policy landscapes and macro trends. read more

New Covent Garden wholesaler Bevington Salads has launched En Route Fruit as a separate division that will provide direct delivery services to clients outside the market. read more

In a comprehensive study of the genetic material of P. infestans and other representatives of the Phytophthora species, researchers from NC State University have provided further evidence that P. infestans spread from South America to North America before arriving in the 1840s. read more

In northern Uganda, the East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation (EWS-KT) is working to introduce a groundbreaking farmer finance model that involves training vegetable farmers and creating credit scores for them. This initiative is being supported by the Austrian Development Cooperation. read more

South African news sources have reported that the decision by US President Donald Trump to withdraw his country from the Paris Agreement will have a negative impact on global efforts and South Africa's access to funding from the US. read more