Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it will be introducing its Rubyglow pineapple to the European market in early 2025. read more

Over the past 10 years, the self-sufficiency rate in Germany has decreased due to increasing challenges in production. In the long-term trend, the self-sufficiency rate for cauliflower in Germany decreased by almost 3% annually. While it was still above 70% in 2013, read more

For micro and small enterprises, the law would come into effect on June 30, 2026. It is now up to the Council and the European Parliament to decide whether they want to follow the Commission's proposal. As it stands now, this is likely to happen. read more

The downward trend in wholesale prices of Napa cabbage has been ongoing, with a brief interruption, since mid-August. However, this cabbage still remains more expensive than in previous years. What are the prices of Napa cabbage in the large wholesale market in Poland? read more

There are indications that the 2024/2025 season will be another very challenging one for Golden Delicious apples in Poland. It may not be as bad as the previous season, but it won't be easy. What are the current purchase prices for Golden Delicious apples? read more

The European Commission has approved the shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) plan to purchase just under half of the Port of Hamburg terminal and service operator Hamburger Hafen Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA), as well as its proposed acquisition of a Lyon-based freight forwarding and logistics company. read more

In 2023, the harvest was at 200,000 tons of organic apples, mainly grown in Trentino-South Tyrol, but also in Veneto and Emilia-Romagna. These apples are gaining popularity beyond Italy as well: in 2023, the statistical service Nomisma recorded an export growth of 10%. read more

What is the pricing situation on the Polish wholesale pear market? Is there a chance for a repeat of last year's scenario, where the prices of these fruits hardly dropped? read more

However, compared to 2021, this represents a decrease of almost 21.7%, when the Bavarian onion harvest reached an absolute peak of 120,400 tons. Official data shows that 433 farms cultivate table onions on approximately 2,700 hectares of open land. The hectare yield is increasing in 2023. read more

Parsley in the Polish wholesale market has decreased in price again, but so far these changes have not been significant. Will this trend continue, or will there be a quick return to an upward trend? What are the current wholesale prices of parsley? read more

A climate-resistant pear variety, an early-harvesting apple, and sustainability-focused innovations in strawberries are some of the new developments that Italian fruit breeder CIV will present at Fruit Attraction in Madrid this week as it marks its 40th anniversary. read more

Zespri aims to be a leader in sustainable horticulture practices and play a key role in shaping the future of the global food system. Key goals include reducing carbon emissions, minimizing waste, promoting biodiversity, and ensuring responsible water usage. The company also focuses on supporting local communities and providing healthy, nutritious fruit to consumers worldwide. read more

The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has released a statement refuting claims that the industry is endangered by citrus greening disease. read more

On September 30, 2024, at the Embassy of Vietnam in The Hague, the Netherlands, Mr. Paul Onings, representative of Onings Holland Flowerbulbs – a Gold member of the Netherlands-Vietnam Horti Business Platform, met with Mr. Ngo Huong Nam, the Ambassador of Vietnam. read more

The Fruit Attraction call is the highlight of the start of the campaign. The 16th edition, which will take place from October 8 to 10 at IFEMA Madrid, will have its reserved space for Primaflor at booth 9D01. read more

On October 1, 2024, Inochio Seikoen Inc. (established in 1921 in Hiroshima, Japan) acquired the business of one of Japan's oldest chrysanthemum breeders, Yamate Shuhoen. Yamate Shuhoen was founded in 1937 by Masami Yamate and specialized in breeding and marketing a variety of chrysanthemum varieties from Ringiku (Japanese. read more

Bonduelle introduces a major innovation to its core range in the frozen food world: the new Coccole Crocchette are now on the shelves, a product resulting from an innovation-oriented strategy to help transition towards a balanced and tasty plant-based diet. read more

In January 2024, Professors Willy Shih and Mike Toffel led 45 HBS MBA students on-site visits to witness the energy transition and innovative sustainable production activities throughout Denmark and the Netherlands, in the second year of their Immersive Field Course (IFC). This is one of nine. read more

SUNSET® will showcase a high-quality strawberry variety at IFPA's 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show. The WOW® Utopia™ Strawberries were created using innovative breeding and cultivation methods. These greenhouse-grown, non-GMO berries offer a perfect balance of sweetness and juiciness. read more

Following the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock last July, the multinational lands at Ifema (Madrid) from today until October 10 with a read more