The apple market is still in crisis: between 2021 and 2025, production costs per 100 kg have increased by over 22 percent due to minimum wage hikes and other similar factors. This year's season in Germany was especially impacted by an underestimated harvest and insufficient fall consumption. read more

Rynek kapusty w UE jest niewątpliwie inny niż kilka lat temu, informuje FreshPlaza. read more

Uzbekistan's foreign trade in fruit and vegetable products is marked by a substantial and consistent rise in greenhouse gas emissions. Between 2017 and 2023, the total CO₂ emissions from exports and imports more than tripled, with the average emission intensity of imports surpassing that of. read more

For BerryWorld Netherlands, flexibility is crucial for operating effectively in the dynamic soft fruit sector. Harvest patterns, seasonal influences, and sudden peaks in demand largely dictate the operational pace. With thirteen top-seal packaging lines, the company can adapt to the changing market conditions... read more

In Rauna, Smiltene municipality, Latvia, winter temperatures have repeatedly dropped below -20°C. At the Raunas stādi nursery, preparations for the spring season are underway despite the cold. The first heated greenhouse is used for seed germination, sowing, and early propagation of summer crops. read more

This year, G. Kramer & Zonen will convert all of its cabbage cultivation to organic. Director Dirk Kramer states that this is not a requirement, but a conscious decision. He explains, "If clients are heading in a particular direction, eventually you have no choice but to adapt." This represents an unconventional choice. read more