SPAR Scotland has confirmed that its 2025 tradeshow and awards will take place on 25th September in Aviemore. The annual event brings together suppliers and SPAR retailers operating in the Scottish convenience sector. read more

From the organic sector, Brad Sumner of Pacific Coast Trading Co. in Portland emphasized the stability of the organic onion market, noting consistent quality and supply. However, he mentioned that Mexican organic white onions will be introduced in 2-3 weeks, with organic red and yellow varieties to follow. read more

At a farm in the Netherlands, two thrips species, Scirtothrips aurantii and Scirtothrips dorsalis, were discovered on various crops in early November. While Scirtothrips dorsalis has been previously identified in the Netherlands (Find Scirtothrips dorsalis 2022), this is the first time Scirtothrips aurantii has been found there. read more

It is truly a brand new innovation, that of the Igp Cauliflower from the Piana del Sele that made its debut in large-scale retail from December 2024, with a distinctive cardboard pack, in the new sales point that Tosano has opened in the province of. read more

The seed company Capgen Seeds has presented at a field day held on December 4th and 5th their new introduction in tomato with resistance to the rugose virus, the pear tomato.

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W tym tygodniu na ukraińskim rynku zaobserwowano wzrost cen białej kapusty, jak donoszą analitycy projektu EastFruit. Głównym powodem pozytywnego trendu cen w tej branży był zauważalny wzrost popytu. Jednak sytuacja ta przeważyła tylko w segmencie. read more

12th Strawberry Conference Program read more

After revealing the ability to describe apples using all five senses, the campaign "A world beyond the apple. European taste experience" focuses on audio and podcasts to delve into and detail new aspects related to this fruit. It does so by telling a story in a. read more

New food labeling regulations will come into effect starting from the New Year. According to EU directives, soon we will no longer see terms like "premium" or "highest quality" on the packaging of fruits and vegetables.

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Climate change and extreme weather events, which are becoming increasingly frequent today, cause enormous damage to crops, making it essential to adopt effective strategies to ensure a rapid recovery of productive potential and a restoration of the plants' vegetative process. read more

It's National Poinsettia Day next Thursday (December 12th), and to get people excited in advance and boost sales at New Covent Garden Flower Market and other places, houseplant styling expert Dr. Susanne Lux from Stars for Europe (SfE) has shared some insights into a plant that has played an integral role. read more

At Marni Fruit, the Dutch and Belgian Sinterklaas celebrations have little impact on the demand for mandarins. "Most of our mandarins are sold for export, where Sinterklaas is not a factor," says Erik-Jan Thur. He describes mandarin sales as "reasonable to good." In particular, leaf mandarins are popular. read more

Managing the shelf-life of broccoli is always a challenge: between weight loss, browning, and unpleasant odors, the risk of having a product on the shelves that does not meet consumer expectations is high. The preservation of broccoli is linked to the characteristics of the product but is often a difficult task. read more

In September, the Schmitz-Hübsch fruit-growing business from Bornheim-Merten (North Rhine-Westphalia) became the first fruit grower in Germany to be sustainably certified with the Fair'n Green seal. Schmitz-Hübsch is the oldest German fruit-growing business with plantation cultivation and is currently the only one in the country to have received this certification. read more

Today, Thursday, December 5, is World Soil Day, dedicated this year to the theme "Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage." The focus is therefore on the importance of collecting accurate information and data to support sustainable soil management. read more

British greenhouse growers are urging the government to support UK businesses to stay afloat and ensure that domestically grown salad crops continue to be available on British shelves. read more