Tran Van Chuc, Sales & Purchasing Director at Truong An Trading Service Import & Export Co. Ltd. in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, received the first new season squash on March 4th. They received the Marron d'Or variety, which is the most premium squash variety grown under GlobalGAP standards in New Zealand. read more

SPAR Austria Group continues expansion. In 2025, the SPAR Austria Group achieved sales of €22.3 billion through 3,326 stores operating in Austria and five neighboring countries. Hans K. Reisch, CEO of SPAR Austria, stated: "A high quality of life includes a well-developed, easily accessible local supply." read more

In 2025, 78,400 tons of edible mushrooms were harvested in Germany at farms with at least 0.1 hectares of production area. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the total harvest of edible mushrooms thus rose by 1.0% or 760 tons compared to the previous year. read more

Wholesale fruit prices in the UK this week showed mixed but generally stable movement, with modest increases seen in several apple varieties and pears, while asparagus prices declined notably. Among apples, most varieties saw small gains. Bramley's seedling, for example, averaged £1.21 per kg, up £0.01 (+1%). read more

Najnowsze napięcia między USA a Iranem wprowadziły na rynek importowanych jabłek i kiwi w Indiach chaos, gdy panika zakupowa spowodowała gwałtowne wzrosty cen, tylko po to, by kilka dni później nadmiar towaru spowodował ich załamanie - mówi pan Kiran Nair, dyrektor generalny Kingsfly Fresh Farm IMPEX. „Wszystko zaczęło się w 10. tygodniu, gdy pojawiły się informacje o zakłóceniach w read more

In the second part of Tomasz Domański's presentation, we return to the basics of blueberry cultivation technology. The expert points out the most common mistakes when establishing plantations, the importance of proper site preparation, water and fertilization management, as well as rational. read more

The greenhouse sector in Kazakhstan is undergoing a transition from growing tomatoes to cucumbers, in response to evolving market demand and export trends. In 2025, the greenhouse acreage dedicated to tomatoes decreased by 5.8%, while the area used for cultivating cucumbers increased by 11.6%. This shift has had a significant impact on the total output. read more

Grupo Clasol has taken a new strategic step by integrating the Betxí Fruit Cooperative, Cofru, which brings together 124 grower families and will produce over 5,000 tons of clementines and mandarins. The operation arrives at a crucial time for the group, which is expected to surpass 300 read more

The flower market in Kazakhstan is currently experiencing a period of adjustment. There has been a decrease in imports of cut flowers and buds over the past year, which is attributed to changing trade dynamics and the increasing domestic production. Despite several exporting countries vying for market share, the role of Kazakhstan's flower market is evolving. read more

The commercial vegetable greenhouse sector in North America initially began by incorporating seeds and technology from Europe. However, when it comes to strawberries, the process was more challenging due to significant differences between the strawberry markets in the two continents, as noted by Paul J Mastronardi from Red Sun Farms. read more

The banana sector in the Dominican Republic is showing signs of recovery in terms of both volume and quality after a period of volatility in production. Caroline García, from Caribio Fresh Fruits, a Dominican company specializing in the export of fresh fruit, stated that the outlook for the current situation is promising. read more

Hallans, an online Indian and Asian grocery store operating in the UK, has stated that customers may experience variations in the availability of Indian products due to the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The agreement was signed in 2025 and is currently in the process of ratification. read more

Agriculture in protected environments is encountering a new and daunting challenge. The official journal of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation (EPPO) has confirmed the first recorded appearance of Thrips parvispinus (Karny, 1922) in Italy, an insect native to Southeast Asia. read more

BioOrganic has been operating in the European organic fresh produce market for over 25 years. This family-owned business, with headquarters in the Netherlands and Italy, offers a diverse selection of organic products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as processed items such as juices, concentrates, and gluten-free baking products. read more

The Sogegross Group - with an investment of over 35 million euros - is accelerating its modernization with a new state-of-the-art logistics hub that integrates robotic automation and green solutions. It is exclusively dedicated to the management of fresh and super-fresh products - from fruits and vegetables. read more

Sustainable packaging materials have become essential in the fruit and vegetable industry. For around six years, the well-known corrugated cardboard manufacturer Prima, located in Diemelstadt-Rhoden, has been processing its own corrugated cardboard into high-quality vegetable trays. read more

In Niemczech, w Berlinie zorganizowano publiczne wydarzenie tulipanowe, aby uczcić produkcję tulipanów w Holandii i umocnić więzi między Holandią a Niemcami. W dniu 14 marca 2026 r. Fundacja TulipDay, we współpracy z Ambasadą Holandii w Niemczech, zorganizowała wiosenne wydarzenie na placu obok... read more

Valefresco specializes in baby leaf salads, whole head lettuces, pak choi, and a variety of aromatic herbs. The company cultivates its produce in glasshouses, poly tunnels, and on open ground. Valefresco has a track record of accurately predicting climate change and adjusts its production accordingly to grow more out-of-season crops. read more

The category "bell peppers and chili peppers" has already been analyzed by Italiafruit News through surveys conducted on a sample of six retail points in Parma at two different times: in March and October 2025, to which a new survey is added today. The analysis highlights strategies. read more

The Netherlands-based company Logiqs, headquartered in Maasdijk in the Westland region, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on five decades of progress in greenhouse logistics and automation, and to contemplate the future. One of the company's owners, read more