ALDI managed to save more than 9,264 tons of food in 2024 through donations to social entities and discounts on products close to their expiration date. The company is thus reinforcing its fight against waste.

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Eating grapes could have beneficial effects on muscle health, particularly during aging. This is suggested by a study conducted at Western New England University (WNE), partially funded by the California Table Grape Commission. The research, as reported by fruitnet.com, found that read more

While the greenhouse asparagus season is currently in full swing, we are still waiting for open-field production to begin. Over the next few weeks, more greenhouse growers will start harvesting, leading to a gradual increase in volumes. Leo Henckens, who grows asparagus outdoors with his wife Carine Snijkers at Hoeve 't... read more

The Strawberry Group of the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food and Organic Production Research and Training (Ifapa) has published the estimation

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Wczoraj po południu prezydent Trump potwierdził swoją decyzję o wprowadzeniu 25-procentowego cła na towary importowane z Meksyku i Kanady, oraz dodatkowe 10 procentowe cło na towary chińskie. Trzy kraje są największymi partnerami handlowymi w rolnictwie Stanów Zjednoczonych. Cła weszły w życie. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in Cyprus has introduced a €15.5 million package to assist farmers affected by drought and adverse weather conditions. This initiative, spearheaded by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, is aimed at supporting farmers who have experienced production losses of over 30%, with a specific emphasis on professional farmers. read more

In Pieter's perspective, Royal FloraHolland gives the floor to its CEO Pieter Bootsma. In this monthly column, he shares his perspective on the past month. February was dominated by Valentine's Day, traditionally the first major peak of the year. In terms of figures, we see a similar picture to. read more

The greenhouses at Cympha Orchids in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands, are in full production by mid-January, with millions of orchids thriving on the benches. Above them, LED lights and dehumidification units create the ideal growing environment. This combination of LED lighting and dehumidification is key to the success of their orchid cultivation. read more

Border Trade Alliance Chairman Pete Sepulveda, Jr. and BTA President Ms. Britton Mullen released the following joint statement about the planned imposition of 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico by the United States on March 4: "As we have said on multiple occasions, we celebrated the" read more

In calendar week 9, the first Italian strawberries of this year's season arrived at the Stuttgart Wholesale Market. "We are starting the new season almost the same way as in previous years," reports Bünyamin Hamurcu from ALEM GmbH. "We received two pallets in the night from Wednesday to" read more

The reaction of Indian apple importers to Iran's export ban on the product was immediate. "For the past few days, I have been receiving many calls from Indian apple importers requesting European fruit. The inquiries I personally receive mainly concern Italian apples, but our commercial read more

Obecnie import mandarynek konwencjonalnych z Maroka wydaje się być silny. "Jakość owoców jest fantastyczna, a istnieje potencjał importowy dla promocji uzupełniających markowe owoce krajowe" - mówi Nelly Czajkowski z DiSilva Fruit, dodając, że... read more

SOGO Orchids continues its annual tradition by opening its doors to Phalaenopsis growers from around the world, showcasing over 400 varieties. This year's Open House held special significance as it marked the first event under the new SOGO Orchids brand, following their acquisition from Dümmen. read more

Last week, Capp-Plast NL delivered a second large shipment of plastic pallet boxes to FruitMasters in Geldermalsen. Gerald Langerak, the representative of Capp-Plast NL, said: "My initial contact with FruitMasters was during the Fruitteeltvakbeurs event in Houten in 2020. However, due to the coronavirus... read more

Last Sunday, the well-known TV show "Linea Verde" told the story of the feast of Saint Agatha in Catania, one of the most impressive religious events in the world, which attracts over a million people every year including devotees, tourists, and the curious. A unique opportunity to discover the wonders of read more

W porównaniu do 2024 roku, perspektywy na tegoroczny rynek awokado są bardzo różne. „Perspektywy podaży na rok 2025 są dynamiczne i godne uwagi” - mówi Deb Willmann, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w firmie Index Fresh. Obecnie dostawy awokado do Stanów Zjednoczonych pochodzą z Meksyku, Kolumbii, Kalifornii i Dominikany. read more

Holandia: Wzrost obrotów detalicznych o prawie 4% w styczniu

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) informuje, że obroty detaliczne w styczniu 2025 były o 3,8% wyższe niż w styczniu 2024 roku. Obroty w sklepach sprzedających artykuły spożywcze, napoje i tytoń wzrosły o 5,3% w styczniu w porównaniu do roku poprzedniego. Wolumen sprzedaży był o 0,5% wyższy. read more

Andreas Kientzler has signed a purchase agreement to expand stock production into Guatemala. The new facility, Innovaplant de Guatemala S.A., is currently focused on new construction and facility upgrades to ensure that the production standards known by Kientzler are adopted. The pilot production will. read more

The asparagus at New Forest Fruit was cut a week later than last year, on 24th February. "If the sun stays out it could help us make up for the later start," said Sandy Booth, Director and owner of New Forest Fruit, based in The New Forest, Hampshire. "We hope to cut 100 tons of early asparagus." read more

At Fruit Logistica Berlin, which took place from February 5 to 7, 2025, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled an enhanced version of its wireless temperature and humidity data logger, capturing the attention of many participants. To demonstrate their newest innovation, the company distributed a large. read more