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

The supply of American oranges continued to decline this week, leading to further price increases. Traders observed that prices have risen from around $63-$64 per box two weeks ago to approximately $73-$75 per box. With fewer arrivals and a decreasing number of traders involved, the market supply is shrinking. read more

In the Calmar area of central Alberta, the Mooij family operates a seed potato business called Creek Side Potatoes. They cultivate multiple varieties across hundreds of hectares, and their seed potatoes are distributed across Canada and the United States. Their use of the Optica Q technology has enhanced their operations. read more

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan experienced a notable rise in vegetable imports, particularly from neighboring countries. According to the General Administration of Customs of China, the volume of imported potatoes into Kyrgyzstan showed a steady increase: 4,800 tonnes in January, over 8,000 tonnes in February, and... read more

Spotlight on combined weight technology. "From top-of-the-range solutions to options for those who need to package minimum quantities of product in trays and/or nets - we leverage all the experience we have accumulated over the years from installing various types of processing equipment to serve... read more

Visiting blueberry plantations in the first half of April conducted by Dr. Paweł Krawiec, we have the opportunity to observe changes in the approach to cultivation using products based on brown coal. In these plantations, the use of such products is increasingly widespread.

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On April 16 and 17, a house fair of The Green Brand Factory took place at the brand new location of Maron Plants nursery in Pijnacker, the Netherlands. At the nursery full of green inspiration, The Green Brand Factory (TGBF) presented a varied plant offering from over twenty growers to a wide audience. read more