Despite the challenges faced by Spanish and European exporters as a result of Brexit, Spain's lettuce continues to maintain its strong presence in the British market, representing 91.95% of all lettuce imports in the UK. The Netherlands holds a 2.18% share of the British market, while Italy accounts for 2.1%. Morocco and Turkey also have a presence in the market. read more

Seed specialist KWS is expanding its R&D capacities in Andijk, the Netherlands. A state-of-the-art greenhouse will be constructed on a 10,000m2 site, along with a dedicated preparation and research area for outdoor vegetables, including an office and laboratory. The completion of this project is... read more

Obecnie jest obfite zaopatrzenie w truskawki z Kalifornii. „Jakość truskawek jest doskonała, a pogoda również sprzyja. Jest mnóstwo truskawek, co nie jest nietypowe jak na tę porę roku” - mówi John Wilkinson z Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC. read more

The famous Muscat grape from Marina Alta, in the Spanish Region of Valencia, ripens under the Mediterranean sun and sea breeze. Juan José Buigues Ivars grows it in rainfed plantations using traditional methods. This has led to him receiving the 2023 Agricultural Award. read more

On June 6th and 7th, the top fruit contact group met in Lerida, Spain. Hosted by AFRUCAT (Catalonia Association of Fruit Companies), unions and associations of producers' organizations, as well as administrations from Spain (ASAJA), Portugal, Italy (ASSOMELA), and France gathered to assess the situation. read more

On the occasion of the European Football Championship, Esselunga launches a new commercial, the first as the official partner of the Italian national football teams. read more

On the occasion of the release of Inside Out 2, Del Monte partners with Walt Disney Pixar by customizing the labels of its main fresh fruit products, from pineapples to bananas, kiwis, and berries. Through a tailored communication campaign, they create the slogan "la read more

Carrefour Italia has obtained Gender Equality Certification, issued by the certifying body Bureau Veritas, which attests the company's commitment to promoting gender equality and creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. Carrefour Italia, now a Company read more

Huelva is getting ready to host the 9th International Congress of Red Fruits on June 19th and 20th, a unique event organized by Freshuelva that turns this city into the world capital of berries. read more

The aggregation project of UnaPera represents a unique initiative in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, as it is the first PDO fruit and vegetable association in Europe recognized under the Omnibus Regulation. In fact, a complex group that currently brings together 25 companies (13 Producer Organizations and 12 non-Producer Organizations), which... read more

W Południowym Okanaganie w Kanadzie plantatorzy wiśni rozważają dostosowanie cen w odpowiedzi na zmniejszoną produkcję. Fluktuacje w dostępności wiśni są przypisywane różnym czynnikom, w tym warunkom klimatycznym, które różnie wpłynęły na uprawy w różnych regionach. Niektóre obszary zgłaszają read more

EastFruit analysts report that Ukrainian raspberry processors are already announcing the initial purchase prices for berries, despite the fact that the season for buying large quantities of raspberries for freezing has just started. read more

Sektor rolnictwa w Kenii otrzymał w budżecie na lata 2024–2025 54,6 miliarda szylingów, jak ogłosił Sekretarz Skarbu Njuguna Ndung'u. Finansowanie to ma na celu różne inicjatywy mające na celu transformację krajobrazu rolniczego Kenii. Według Ndung'u, cele obejmują... read more

Green beans are grown in many states across the U.S., the country also imports a significant amount of green beans from Mexico. According to Francisco Sanchez, CEO of ASL Produce, "The U.S. imports from Mexico because the quality is significantly higher." Mexican green beans are hand-picked, which contributes to their superior quality. read more

Glasses with thick black frames and hidden cameras are tasked with shifting the balances in the fruit and vegetable department. This is how Waitrose's tool is designed to track the purchasing habits of its shoppers and promote the purchase of loose fruits and vegetables. read more

The captivating deep red color initially caught the attention of Alexander Gibson from Doornkraal Agri in the Witzenberg Valley near Ceres to the South African Bigbucks apple variety. "The price potential, especially in the Eastern markets, and pack-out rates were equally appealing, and today I can say that." read more

The melon campaign for Coop Soledi Parete (Caserta) is positive. Production started early this year, volumes have increased by 20% compared to last year, and the products maintain a good level of quality. We discussed this with the director. read more

At the end of May, BelOrta sold the first BelOmelon melons of the Belgian 2024 season. This marks the earliest they have ever been on the market, according to reports. The first melons, of the Charentais variety, are grown in greenhouses using a unique vertical growing method. read more

Chile, Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, and South Africa are currently all looking to purchase citrus fruits. One common challenge these countries are facing this season is the impact of adverse weather conditions. Droughts, heavy rain, and strong winds are affecting either the volume or quality of the citrus products available. read more

Po wielkim sukcesie osiągniętym dzięki innowacyjnym uprawom truskawek bez gleby dostępnych nawet z trzema rzędami, Combimetal Carrera wprowadził teraz systemy uprawy do produkcji różnych typów warzyw i ziół aromatycznych, hodowanych nad ziemią i na jednej wysokości. Nowość read more