Rising prices, overall stable consumption, still dominant imports, and a demand that continues to focus mainly in the peak of spring, outline the profile of a category, that of strawberries, which remains very solid. This paints the image of a product that is still robust. read more

With the beginning of vegetation on currant plantations, one of the most important moments for effective plant protection begins. The leafless period, although often underestimated, is crucial for reducing pressure from pests and diseases later in the season. read more

Sezon 2025-2026 dla eksportu świeżych borówek z Chile zakończył się łącznym wolumenem 92 900 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 2,7% w porównaniu z poprzednim okresem. Według Andresa Armstronga, dyrektora wykonawczego Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee, ta liczba przewyższyła początkowe prognozy. read more

Forget the idea of tomatoes as a simple side dish: research is completely transforming it. As reported by FreshFruitPortal, the University of Florida has developed a variety of tomato capable of meeting the daily vitamin A requirement with just one serving. read more

Over 30,000 counterfeit tomato seeds have been seized by the Finance Police of Ragusa, who have reported the owners of two agricultural companies, a horticultural nursery, and a seed company involved in various capacities in the production and distribution chain, operating in Vittoria. read more

HilverdaFlorist actively contributes to the Resilient Floriculture Sector initiative. "Together with other parties in the supply chain, we are committed to a safe, reliable, and future-proof floriculture sector. By raising awareness and staying alert to risks together, read more

From unstable weather conditions to rapidly evolving markets, the global spinach supply chain is facing unprecedented pressures. That is why on March 18th, Rijk Zwaan organized the Italian Spinach Summit in Naples - "Future-proof Spinach", a business event that. read more

The production costs explosion of up to 30% triggered by the war in Iran puts agricultural productions at risk, with double-digit price increases for fertilizers and plastic materials, making urgent EU support measures necessary to safeguard crops. This was stated by... read more

Rynek europejski boryka się z wyraźnym niedoborem brokułów i kalafiorów, głównie z powodu zmniejszonej podaży w Hiszpanii. Spodziewa się, że ten niedobór będzie utrzymywał się przynajmniej przez miesiąc. Sezon brassic 2025/2026 był jednym z najdeszczowszych w historii. "Ciągłe opady deszczu w grudniu read more

In the heart of Sicily, in Delia, between the provinces of Caltanissetta and Agrigento, the Di Pasquale family has been carrying on a three-generation agricultural story based on skills, investments, and a strong connection to the territory. Today, Vincenzo Di Pasquale, along with his brother Angelo, leads the company. read more

During this year's Fruitnet Berry Congress in London, it was emphasized that further development of the berry market will be possible through investments in new varieties, market segmentation, marketing, and modern technologies. At the same time, the industry faces a number of significant challenges. read more

Powdery mildew is one of the most persistent and economically damaging diseases affecting gerbera production. While some cultivars show partial resistance, most commercial varieties rely heavily on fungicide applications to maintain quality and marketability. Traditional breeding for resistance is ongoing. read more

With only a few weeks separating us from Easter, the fruit and vegetable market enters a delicate transition phase. The closure of winter campaigns and the arrival of the first summer produce require the supply chain to pay constant attention to demand, quality, and availability. read more

"We are on schedule with the anticipated carrot harvest. The rain is causing delays, and costs are rising due to widely known geopolitical events, but we are pleased with the growth in demand for our product," said Massimo Pavan, president of the Consortium for the Protection of the PGI Ispica. read more

Po przystąpieniu do sezonu, który był naznaczony niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi, mającymi głęboki wpływ na operacje produkcyjne, kampania szparagowa zdaje się zmierzać w kierunku bardziej korzystnego obrotu spraw. W Planasa Darbonne, spółce zależnej od grupy Darbonne Planasa i ważnym graczem w sektorze, read more

The fresh fruit and vegetable importers of Fruitimporters are drawing the attention of industry operators to the significant challenges emerging in logistics and economics, following the recent escalation of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. read more

Bananas are one of the most consumed, yet also the most fragile, fruits and vegetables. The logistical challenges, varying ripening processes, and high demands for quality, traceability, and certification make the supply chain complex. Therefore, the Austrian IT company activeIT developed the FIPS software system,... read more

"This machine was launched in September 2023 and has been a great success. Units have been sold in Italy and abroad, particularly in Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Cyprus, the Netherlands, and India," says Riccardo Daniele, the sales manager for the Italian market, while presenting the SM2. read more

Klimatyczne warunki, braki w siłach roboczych i systemy nawadniania pozostają kluczowymi ograniczeniami dla producentów owoców w Republice Mołdawii. Sektor ten zmagał się w zeszłym roku z późną wiosenną mrozem, przedłużonymi opadami deszczu podczas zbiorów, presją fitosanitarną, wysokimi kosztami nawozów oraz konkurencją na rynkach eksportowych. read more

UK: Amazon Now expands to Lewisham and Battersea as on-demand delivery service continues London expansion
Amazon Now has officially started operating in Lewisham and Battersea in London. This expansion comes after the launch of QLD1 in January, which was the first Amazon Now on-demand delivery site in the UK.
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