The apple harvest ended last week in Kastoria, the main mountainous region for apple cultivation in Greece, with a record volume. According to Mr. Dimosthenis Moysides, president of the local apple company GEOK S.A., "This year's volume is higher than ever. The crop reached 50,000-60,000 tons. All the... read more

Italian pumpkins are experiencing a Halloween nightmare, with a 25% drop in production due to the effects of bad weather and floods in the North, and drought in the South. This is what emerges from Coldiretti's monitoring of the seasonal trend of the vegetable symbol of All Saints' Day. read more

Greeneration, a premium vertical farm located in Dubai, specializes in edible flowers, specialty leaves, and microgreens. The farm supplies fine dining and hospitality clients with farm-to-kitchen produce that is delivered on the same day as harvest. This dedication to freshness sets Greeneration apart in a region where over read more

Jingold's new commercial campaign is at the starting line. Jingold is a specialist in kiwi, offering premium varieties with yellow, red, and green flesh that bring quality and innovation to markets and tables around the world. With 850 producers in the most suitable areas of the northern hemisphere, read more

A giant squash weighing over 625 kilos is proudly displayed on the shelves of Metro France (Paris Bercy). "We aim to have giant squash in the store every autumn. We often have large squash weighing between 35 and 50 kg in stock, and this is the third squash we've purchased that weighs over 500 kg," read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez Choice ujawniło, że w odległych społecznościach na terenie Zachodniej Australii i Terytorium Północnego koszt podstawowych artykułów spożywczych, skupiający się szczególnie na owocach i warzywach, jest znacznie wyższy w porównaniu do obszarów miejskich. W Wielkiej Pustyni Piaszczystej, Pilbara, West Daly i Tiwi... read more

The pursuit of backward-chain integration and forward-looking innovation is becoming more practical at Van der Knaap Groep. It's not just about using fancy words. With their ambitious mindset, their motto is: "Step on the gas." We recently spoke with Jelte Veenstra and Ron van der Knaap, who shared with us their vision and strategies. read more

Certification bodies (CBs) seeking approval in the GLOBALG.A.P. system must adhere to international standards by obtaining formal accreditation. This accreditation requirement is based on ISO/IEC 17065, a critical standard that ensures the competence, impartiality, and operational capabilities of CBs. read more

Z powodu niedawnych intensywnych opadów deszczu w południowo-wschodniej Hiszpanii, obecnie mamy do czynienia z nieuniknionymi zakłóceniami w naszych harmonogramach transportowych. Ekstremalne warunki pogodowe wpłynęły na bezpieczeństwo na drogach i tymczasowo ograniczyły dostępne trasy transportowe w regionie. Rozumiemy znaczenie read more

Malanseuns Boerdery has come a long way since its modest origins 110 years ago as a fruit farm selling extra trees. Today, led by Jimie Malan Jr., the company is a leading name in the garden plant industry in South Africa, and also exports indigenous plants to markets in. read more

UK: SPAR retailer achieves goal and receives £100,000 worth of free stock from James Hall & Co. Ltd. SPAR North of England retailer Dara Singh Randhawa's family store has been granted £100,000 worth of free stock for meeting all its targets since joining the symbol. Dara and his family, who own their SPAR store, were awarded the stock. read more

A new promotional campaign is being launched to encourage more consumers to eat fresh British leeks, highlighting the 2024/25 season. read more

The Pea and Bean Growers Association (PBGA) has revealed the schedule for its biennial conference in November. read more

This scenario highlights the challenges that national production faces in relation to climatic adversities. The value of mango exports increased by 46.19% reaching 215 million US dollars, despite a slight decrease in export volume by 0.16%. read more

With the kiwifruit harvest already underway in the Northern Hemisphere, forecasts suggest we are heading towards another season where demand surpasses supply, as stated by Antonis Ioannidis from the Greek producer Zeus. read more

Vertical Future (VF), a UK-based Controlled-Environment-Agriculture (CEA) technology company, has announced a variety of Crop-Science-as-a-Service (CSaaS) offerings for various sectors, such as food, animal feed, forestry, and pharmaceutical products. read more

Despite a slight decrease in prices, companies were optimistic about this year's harvest. Europe remains the most important market for Peruvian grapes, with an export volume of nearly 4,255 tons. "Despite the ongoing high demand in Europe, prices have dropped by 2%." read more

Fruit Logistica's latest annual trend report offers the fruit and vegetable sector with free and valuable information about the future of the global fresh produce trade. read more

The latest annual trend report from Fruit Logistica highlights the emerging international trade flows and market growth opportunities in fresh produce. The report was published this week and is available for free download. read more

This agreement follows the rejection of the nullity action filed by Eurosemillas against the community protection of Nadorcott by the EU courts on September 11, 2024 (judgment of September 11), as well as the decisions of EU and international authorities that followed. read more