Royal FloraHolland has secured its first Sustainability Linked Loan, where the interest rate is tied to meeting sustainability targets. This marks a significant achievement for the cooperative and forms part of the €210 million refinancing deal finalized last summer. read more

Tunisia is one of the world's leading sources of prickly pears, second only to Mexico. The country accounts for a third of the world's prickly pear production and is the world's leading producer of organic prickly pears despite facing tough competition. read more

Recent weather conditions in Greece have presented significant challenges for the hectare yield of strawberries, with production falling below the usual volume. Mr. Yorgos Karachalios, an executive at the agricultural cooperative Ilida, based in Varda, Ilia, stated: "Despite the decrease in volumes,... read more

According to the new regulation of the European Commission No. 2025/158 dated January 29th, the allowable level of residue of the active substance for acetamiprid in blackcurrants, raspberries, blueberries, as well as lettuce, pumpkin, and leafy vegetables

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Retail demand and home consumption are stable and showing an improvement, particularly due to the recent drop in temperatures. Trade in the food service sector has also improved post the bank holiday weekend. It is projected that over 70% of early Queen plantings in Wexford have been completed. As planting activities progress, growers... read more

Pest problems and adverse weather conditions in eastern Andalusia caused the sweet pepper campaign to end earlier in some areas. This led to limited deliveries from Spain in certain cases. The BLE reported a supply gap that could not be filled even with the start of the Dutch and Belgian seasons. read more

The wet weather in large parts of Southern Europe sometimes presents fruit importers with major challenges. "At the procurement level, we look back on a very difficult organic citrus campaign. In Spain, it was too dry in the summer, then too wet. After the floods in Murcia, we are again facing..." read more

Bako Sweet® is helping retailers enhance their sweet potato displays to boost sales this Easter. The brand aims to make this year a record-breaker by providing convenience, popular flavors, and a variety of options to customers across the country. Retailers should focus on creating vibrant, impactful displays. read more

The red endive Carmine, renowned for its sweet and nutty flavor, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Pierre Varlet, director of the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF) and co-breeder responsible for its promotion, reflects on this endive exclusively grown in French soil. read more

In the USA, there are often discussions about the nutritional value of potatoes, especially when comparing sweet potatoes and white potatoes. Potatoes USA addresses these misconceptions by emphasizing that both types offer similar nutritional benefits. Despite the media narratives, both types of potatoes are nutritious. read more

The late frosts, expected and feared, did not wait long to arrive: the sudden influx of cold air from the Balkans hit the Adriatic coast, peaking yesterday and partially continuing into this morning. As always in these cases, the actual damage to crops is significant. read more

North American citrus fruits are currently in peak season, particularly from states like California, Florida, and Texas. According to Alejandro Moralejo, CEO of Salix Fruits, "Domestic citrus products are leading the market due to favorable weather conditions and promising projections for both quantity and quality." This year, there is a strong supply of domestic fruits. read more

Od teraz znowu w pełni trwa zbieranie szczypiorku w całym Gemüsegarten Pfalz. Tradycyjnie, są to pierwsze świeże warzywa uprawiane na zewnątrz w Niemczech. Bardzo pierwsze szczypior z największego ciągłego obszaru uprawy świeżych warzyw w Niemczech to

From now on, the harvest of spring onions is in full swing again throughout the Gemüsegarten Pfalz. Traditionally, these are the first fresh vegetables to be grown outdoors in Germany. The very first spring onions from Germany's largest contiguous growing area for fresh vegetables were harvested. read more

Spending on perennial plants is expected to be strong in 2025, with color and quality being the top considerations, as per a recent survey conducted by Proven Winners. The 2025 Perennial Survey collected feedback from over 14,000 gardeners in the United States and Canada. read more

Według danych z projektu monitorowania codziennego EastFruit, w tym tygodniu odnotowano spadek cen marchwi na ukraińskim rynku warzyw korzeniowych. Ten spadek cen jest przypisywany aktywnym sprzedażom przechowywanych produktów z magazynów. read more

The introduction of tariffs on fresh products imported from Canada and Mexico could have a significant impact on fruit and vegetable consumption in the United States, as reported by thepacker.com. In addition to making these products less accessible to American citizens, the measure could complicate... read more

In an era of fluctuating market conditions and evolving consumer demands, South African company Carara Agro Processing aims to establish itself as a leader in the agricultural processing industry by setting the benchmark for quality and reliability. Carara ensures that its cherry peppers and other vegetable products are of the highest quality. read more

W dziesięć ostatnich lat wydajność sadów w Republice Mołdawii znacząco wzrosła, zarówno jeśli chodzi o owoce pestkowe (wiśnie, morele, brzoskwinie, śliwki), jak i owoce pestkowe (jabłka, gruszki, pigwy). Informację tę podał Vasile Șarban, Sekretarz Stanu w Ministerstwie. read more

Protecting the cultivation of the Tonda Gentile Trilobata hazelnut, a variety intended to become the I.G.P. Piedmont Hazelnut, renowned and appreciated worldwide, is the objective of the working group that opened on Monday, March 17th in the Piedmont Region. read more

Zespri has issued initial guidelines to growers for the 2025/26 season, highlighting robust OGR per tray and per hectare ranges. The kiwifruit company provides preliminary forecast guidance as the early season fruit enters the market, which is later adjusted as more information becomes available. read more