"The days when Lidl showed great respect for French producers are long gone," claims the Sauvons les Fruits et Légumes de France collective, which accuses the German discount chain of "waging a price war." This is a situation that the collective links directly to the departure of Michel Biero. read more

Rynkiem o dużym znaczeniu dla holenderskich producentów szklarni jest rynek amerykański. Ze względu na to, że około połowa z osiemdziesięciu producentów szklarni będących członkami holenderskiej organizacji branżowej AVG działa na terenie Stanów Zjednoczonych, jak podaje przewodnicząca Annie van de Riet. Dlatego też jest zrozumiałe, że konsekwencje tej sytuacji mają wpływ. read more

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the final of the seventh edition of the Fruit and Salad School Games took place at the Palazzetto Russo in Foggia. This project aims to promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables among young people by spreading awareness in Italian schools. read more

Apofruit, a cooperative based in Romagna of fruit and vegetable producers with over 2,700 members in Italy's most suitable areas, recently completed the settlement of the autumn 2024 campaign for apples contributed by members from the Trentino region, representing a portion. read more

Trwający konflikt handlowy między Stanami Zjednoczonymi a Chinami wpływa na gospodarkę Kostaryki, która jest uzależniona od eksportu. Ostatnio Stany Zjednoczone nałożyły 145% cło na import z Chin, Hongkongu i Makau, powołując się na systemowe nierównowagi handlowe. W odpowiedzi Chiny nałożyły 34% cło na import ze Stanów Zjednoczonych, a... read more

Rimini will host Frutic2025, the 15th edition. The event will take place on May 7–8, 2025, within the Macfrut 2025 exhibition. Following the success of the previous edition held in Valencia in 2022, Frutic returns to Italy with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and quality in the fruit industry. read more

Aldi UK Chief Executive Giles Hurley reflects on significant retail technology changes as the company surpasses the milestone of 1,000 stores. As the German retailer marks 35 years of operations in the UK, Hurley has shared updates on the progress made, including new store openings. read more

The Gariguette, one of the early varieties launching the strawberry season, has reached its production peak for its first cycle. Vivien Bouthier, director of the Aiguillon site, and Guillaume Baraille, sales director at France Food, take stock of what has so far been a promising season in every. read more

Rimini is getting ready to host Frutic2025, 15th edition, which will take place on May 7th and 8th, 2025 as part of Macfrut 2025. Following the success of the previous edition held in Valencia in 2022, Frutic returns to Italy with the aim of focusing on innovation and sustainability. read more

The early potato sector saw an advantage from the beginning of the asparagus season; prices remained strong due to limited availability from Cyprus and southern Italy, with some small price increases also observed locally, as reported by the BLE. In the storage potato sector, high-quality potatoes were ... read more

Sezon melona miodowego na Hainanie, w Chinach, zbliża się do końca. Pomimo wyzwań związanych z ubiegłorocznym super tajfunem i niepewnym rynkowym środowiskiem, w tym sezonie zanotowano wzrost wolumenu eksportu. Według Joy Wang, dyrektora (Shangmi) Hainan Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., read more

New Yoga. The innovative proposal from the brand, an icon of fruit juices, is called Yoga Fruit pro 20g, a juice designed for health-conscious and wellness-oriented audience, but above all for those who love to exercise and stay active. read more

Ceny, które konsumenci w Indiach muszą płacić za importowane jabłka, wzrosły w tym sezonie - informuje Naufil Kalam, dyrektor indyjskiego importera CR Fruits International: "Obecny rynek jabłek wykazuje pewne interesujące zmiany, a zauważalny jest emerging trend. jabłka importowane" read more

The Dutch ornamental horticulture and food horticulture sectors are projected to surpass the revenue level of 2023 in 2024. While official figures for Q4 are still pending, an estimate in a new report by BDO indicates that the total annual revenue will exceed that of the previous year. read more

The season for Cretan avocados is entering its final phase, with exporters now focusing on the Hass variety. Mr. Antonis Kokkalarakis, owner of Agrocreta, states: "The green avocados are coming to an end with the last fruits of the Fuerte variety. We are now concentrating on the Hass." read more

In recent years, new players have entered the global blueberry market, changing the supply landscape. Countries such as Colombia, Georgia, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe, which were previously minor players, are now becoming competitive exporters. Colombia, in particular, is experiencing rapid expansion in its blueberry sector. read more

During the last IFN live broadcast (click here to watch it), dedicated to the world of bananas, a key concept emerged clearly: segmentation is the real driver to increase the value of the product in every aspect. A strategic approach that finds concrete read more

The new yellow and red Actinidia Chinensis plants are currently being planted. In recent years, there has been a growing trend among producers to choose the Bounty 71 rootstock due to its increased resistance to issues like kiwi decline, which has been causing significant damage to production fields. read more

After Moldova, a small country located between Ukraine and Romania, witnessed a continuous decrease in its exports of vegetables and fruit to the significant Russian market following the outbreak of the war between its larger eastern neighbor and Russia, the country and its fruit sector have... read more

The Ambassador of Italy to El Salvador, Paolo Emanuele Rozo Sordini, the Vice President of the Republic of El Salvador, Félix Ulloa, and the Presidential Designate of Honduras, Doris Gutiérrez, officially inaugurated a modern soil and water analysis laboratory at INNOVATEC-SISTAGRO. read more