Hortifrut, a grower and marketer of berries, has joined the B Corp movement, a prestigious recognition that certifies its commitment to the highest standards of social and environmental performance. This achievement highlights the company's ongoing effort to balance economic success with a positive impact on society and the environment. read more

European apricot production is slightly down this year, at 508,291 tons, compared with 536,167 tons in 2024 (-10%). All production areas have been affected by the spring weather (temperatures lower than usual and rainfall), which has affected early varieties and delayed harvesting by 10 to 15 days. read more

Kenya is seeking preferential access to the Chinese market for its tea, coffee, and macadamia nuts. President William Ruto, during his state visit to China, emphasized that these products currently face tariffs that impede their export. "Chinese companies acknowledge that Kenyan tea and coffee are read more

"Cinzia Scivoletto, Senior Sales, stated, 'Currently, we supply our carrots to approximately 23 out of the 27 EU countries. This year has been exceptional in terms of both quantity and quality, and we anticipate a highly positive response from the markets, largely due to the strong reputation we have developed over the years.'" read more

Harvest CROO has announced that its automated harvest field trials have successfully demonstrated commercial viability. Achieving performance rates equivalent to human harvesting in a commercial picking operation is a significant milestone for the company. read more

With the opening of Medfel 2025, the leading B2B fair for the French fruit and vegetable sector, which closes today in Perpignan, the first estimates on the 2025 apricot campaign in Europe have been released. Tomas Bosi from the Statistics department provided an update on the Italian situation. read more

Produkcja moreli we Włoszech i Grecji spadła (szczególnie w tej drugiej), jest stabilna w Hiszpanii i prawie wróciła do normy we Francji. W rezultacie oczekuje się, że Europa wyprodukuje w tym sezonie 508 000 ton moreli, czyli o 10% mniej niż w zeszłym roku i o 1% więcej niż średnia z lat 2019-20. read more

"Easter was later this year, which meant no mid-April demand for Spanish strawberries. The Dutch and Belgian seasons are running around two weeks ahead after a couple of weeks of good weather, giving good volumes last week and this week," according to Ben Goodchild from Nationwide Produce. "This." read more

W 2024 roku sprzedaż certyfikowanych produktów organicznych w USA osiągnęła nowy rekordowy poziom 71,6 miliarda dolarów, przy czym świeże produkty nadal prowadzą na rynku organicznym. Zgodnie z raportem Organicznego Rynku 2025 wydanym przez Stowarzyszenie Handlu Organicznego (OTA), sprzedaż organicznych produktów rolnych wyniosła 21,5 miliarda dolarów w zeszłym roku. read more

Holland: Ahold Delhaize announces leadership changes at Albert Heijn and bol

Ahold Delhaize has announced that Margaret Versteden-van Duijn, who is currently the Brand President of its online retail platform bol, will be appointed as the Brand President of Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall. Maite Zubiaurre, who is currently... read more

For the 2025 edition of Macfrut, the leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, which will take place from May 6th to 8th at the Rimini Expo Centre, ULMA Packaging confirms its participation as an exhibitor. The company, a leader in packaging for fruits and vegetables, will be present at the event. read more

Zaledwie pod koniec zeszłego tygodnia w uzbeckich supermarketach pojawiły się pierwsze słodkie wiśnie z nowego sezonu, a teraz farmerzy informują, że pierwsze arbuzi dojrzały. Według EastFruit, niewielkie partie wczesnych odmian arbuza są już gotowe do wysyłki przez farmerów w Uzbekistanie. read more

As part of a comprehensive realignment, CoolerU Logistics GmbH recently announced that NWU Nordwest Unternehmensbeteiligungsgesellschaft der Sparkasse Bremen mbH had become a shareholder (as reported by FreshPlaza). This strategic move has paved the way for a secure future in food logistics and established a strong foundation. read more

During the Easter weekend, a total of 633 kilograms of cocaine were seized. The drugs are estimated to have a wholesale value of around 16 million euros. The narcotics were found in two separate shipments of avocados. One of the shipments, containing 553 kilograms of cocaine, was discovered during a routine inspection. read more

The uncertainty related to tariffs has caused anxiety for all participants in the floral supply chain. Although the situation regarding tariffs for fresh cut flowers has become more defined—ranging from 10% to 16.8% based on the country of origin, as per the latest White House update—the larger implications are still unclear. read more

Trend of increasing table beet prices persists this week in the Ukrainian market. As per analysts from the EastFruit project, the supply of beets with acceptable quality is decreasing rapidly in Ukraine. read more

The Board of the National Association of Juice Producers (KUPS) and the National Association of Fruit and Vegetable Processors (KSPOIW) have presented an official position on the new regulations regarding permissible levels of residues

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In a quiet corner of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, a former stable built in the 1890s has become the testing ground for a bold experiment: to demonstrate that energy innovation and vertical farming can revitalize unused town center buildings. The team spearheading this project is PeachyKeen, a renewable. read more

Gladiolus jest ważną i ekonomicznie wartościową rośliną ozdobną uprawianą na całym świecie. Jednym z głównych wyzwań w jej mikrorozmnażaniu jest zachowanie stabilności genetycznej podczas pośredniej regeneracji i długotrwałego utrzymania kallusu. Celem tego badania było opracowanie zoptymalizowanej metody pośredniej read more

The apricot industry in Turkey has generated almost $330 million in exports over the past five years. However, recent frost events have caused significant damage to apricot crops as well as to peaches, apples, nectarines, hazelnuts, and walnuts. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumaklı visited the affected areas. read more