The Royal NNZ Group, a global leader in industrial and agricultural packaging solutions, has partnered with Technopac Austria. Technopac is a provider of top-notch packaging solutions for various industries and is known for its expertise in supplying FIBCs/ Big bags. This strategic alliance aims to strengthen their presence in the market and enhance their offerings. read more

Kyrgyzstan's vegetable and fruit producers have a new opportunity to supply their products to major retail chains in Russia. This development was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan (MoA). The MoA, with support from the Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in... read more

Wikifarmer has announced the opening of new offices in Sevilla and Valencia, with a dedicated Spanish team led by experienced Commercial Director Miguel Colmenero. Colmenero stated, "The objective is to create a Mediterranean 'business to business' B2B Hub, connecting local producers with businesses." read more

Instacart, a leading company in the food technology sector in North America, along with Price Chopper and McKeever's Market & Eatery, recently announced the adoption of Caper carts in some stores in Missouri. These are intelligent carts developed by Instacart. read more

Week 25 marked the conclusion of the Serbian blueberry harvest in the main growing regions. "On May 26, the first fruits were ready for picking, which is quite early compared to previous years. As a result, the season also ended a bit sooner than usual. Overall, we have no complaints about the harvest. read more

Resistance to major diseases - starting from the fungal pathogens Fusarium and Bremia - and the introduction of innovative characteristics that enhance the product both in terms of organoleptic and aesthetic aspects are the main drivers guiding varietal innovation in the field. read more

Ready-made salads have been popular for several years, and the more colorful they are, the more appealing they become. The demand for these salads is increasing due to fast-paced and dynamic lifestyles, as they cater to individuals seeking convenient, ready-to-eat options, especially for a quick lunch. read more

Colruyt is the 25th largest supermarket chain in France. While Colruyt is the undisputed number one in its home market of Belgium, it is only a modest player in France with 100 stores and 716 million euros in annual sales. However, both turnover and shop area have been growing. Source: retaildetail.eu read more

Airflown table grapes from Peru are now able to enter the Chinese market following the signing of a new agriculture agreement between the two countries. read more

The international fruit and vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan is starting its centenary celebrations today (1 July), exactly 100 years after it was founded in 1924. read more

Also included in the balance sheet are the re-exports. Only 10% were sold within the Netherlands, the rest is destined for export, with Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and Sweden being the main target markets. read more

Consumers, according to a statement from Aldi UK, often discard the crown of the fruit. The discount chain aims to contribute to reducing food waste with this initiative. Therefore, the removed crowns should either be used for next year's harvest. read more

Południowoafrykański prezydent Cyril Ramaphosa wreszcie ogłosił swoje gabinet Jedności Narodowej, po tym jak jego partia ANC po raz pierwszy od 30 lat straciła większość podczas ubiegłomiesięcznych wyborów ogólnokrajowych. read more

Asda has announced record-breaking online grocery sales for 2023. read more

Currently, Bart Sosef is serving as the Managing Director for Biobest Netherlands and Sales Manager for Benelux. According to the company's announcement, Sosef will report directly to CEO Jean-Marc Vandoorne as a member of the corporate management team. In the past ten years at Biobest, Sosef has... read more

Only in the Chinese market, fruit exports increased by 142.4% compared to the previous month, as explained by the Director General of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), Poonpong Naiyanapakorn. In the first five months of 2024, fruit exports increased compared to. read more

Global Plant Genetics reports that their new blueberry varieties have shown strong performance in trials conducted at production sites in the Northern Hemisphere. The standout varieties include Tropical Blue, Maverick, Gladiator, and Sweet Duchess. read more

According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on an initial estimate as of June 10, 2024, farms are projecting a total harvest of 41,100 tons of sweet and sour cherries for the year 2024. This indicates that the cherry harvest is expected to be slightly better. read more

Norwegian agritech firm Saga Robotics has greatly expanded its Thorvald robotic services in Britain and now boasts treating almost one in 10 UK strawberries. read more

According to Migros, he has been working for Edeka in various positions for 15 years. Since 2020, he has been the managing director of Edeka Zentralhandelsgesellschaft. Florian Decker is 42 years old and has studied business administration at the University of Economics and Management (FOM) alongside his professional career. read more