According to the regional directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, teams from The Gendarmerie and the "Border Police" have started a coordinated effort to protect cherry plantations and the purchasing of the harvest as part of a specialized security and prevention operation. read more

Just five years ago, the Roelandt family, one of Belgium's leading industrial bakeries, and the Desoete family joined forces, marking the inception of DSR Logistics. In early 2020, the Desoete family acquired the remaining shares from the Roelandt family. For Robin (27) and his brother, Laurens read more

Those who are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle know how challenging it can be to choose fresh, nutritious, and healthy snacks to curb hunger between meals. Freshkia, the innovative brand from the Foodiverse group in Spain, is showcasing its range of healthy and innovative snacks. read more

Superfresh Growers® is excited to announce another successful blueberry season with Norris Farms. Located in the Umpqua Valley of southwestern Oregon, Norris Farms harvests approximately 1,000 acres of blueberries and kiwi berries. This season is expected to provide the top-quality produce that the company is known for. read more

The recent article published on our platform, regarding the little importance given to organic products in Italy, authored by our Retail expert Giampaolo Ferri (click here for more details), has triggered reactions from several producers who have written to us agreeing with the thesis. read more

W zeszłym roku Stany Zjednoczone importowały około 580 milionów funtów szparagów, głównymi dostawcami były Meksyk i Peru, a następnie Kanada. Podczas gdy Peru odnotowało wzrost wartości importu o pięć procent w porównaniu rok do roku, całkowita objętość pokazała spadek o 24 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. "The weather." read more

W odpowiedzi na obawy zgłoszone przez mieszkańca Norfolku dotyczące sprzedaży meksykańskiego szparaga w sklepie Tesco w Downham Market, sprzedawca wyjaśnił swoje stanowisko. Krytyka pojawiła się po tym, gdy osoba zauważyła dostępność szparagów z Meksyku pomimo obecności lokalnie uprawianych. read more

Floriculture is a unique agricultural blend that is taking root in Laikipia County. Here, a vibrant tapestry of colorful flowers is transforming the landscape. The floriculture industry is bringing economic prosperity and aesthetic benefits to the region. According to statistics by the Embassy read more

The Egyptian orange season has come to a close, except for producers who delayed the harvest and stored the fruit on the trees, a risky practice, according to Amgad Nessem, Export Manager at El Teriak Farms. The exporter explains: "Because of an oversupply in Europe, due to the Red Sea crisis, read more

The sector of production and marketing of packaging for fruit and vegetable products in Vittoria, in the Ragusa area, was a business controlled by the mafia clan. read more

On June 11, BelOrta, in collaboration with Aldi, officially launched the Belgian cherry season. The first cherries were provided by grower Benny Herbots from Zoutleeuw and were purchased by Aldi Belgium for €5,000. BelOrta then matched this amount, enabling a donation of read more

The harvest of open-field vegetables this year has been irregular due to the wet and cold weather. The planting of young plants is also starting later, leading to gaps in the harvest, especially in the case of cabbages. For example, cauliflower. read more

The company started 2024 as the first company in the sector to apply a generalized price reduction on own-brand food, liquids, cleaning products, perfumes, and baby items. In a second wave, the chain added products

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Tegoroczny sezon szparagów został znacząco dotknięty nadmiernymi opadami deszczu. "W tym sezonie nie mieliśmy problemu z popytem, ale pozyskanie szparagów, zwłaszcza pod koniec sezonu, okazało się poważnym wyzwaniem" - mówi Marcel Goumans, który zadebiutował jako kierownik produktu w firmie ZON. read more

I have carefully read the latest ISMEA report on Wholesale Markets in the Agri-Food Sector, based on a survey conducted on the Italmercati network, which provides an overview that Fabrizio Patuelli has summarized well in the analysis we published recently. read more

A delegation from the Brazilian Fruit Growers and Exporters Association (Abrafrutas), representing approximately 80% of Brazil's fresh fruit exports, visited the UK to seek new partnerships for selling their produce. During their visit, they toured London's fruit and vegetable market and met with potential buyers. read more

Floriculture is a distinctive agricultural sector that is flourishing in Laikipia County. In this area, a diverse array of vibrant flowers is reshaping the scenery. The floriculture industry is contributing to economic growth and providing aesthetic advantages to the region. According to data from the Embassy read more

In just over a month, by mid-July, the first greenhouse mango productions in Europe, grown in the Spanish region of Andalusia, will hit the market. "At Finca El Edén, we cultivate organic Irwin mangoes in our greenhouses in Motril," says Eva Cantos. "The Irwin mango is highly appreciated for its quality and flavor." read more

With recent advancements in substrates and potting soils, there is an increasing need to comprehend the physical properties of peat-reduced mixtures. As a result, Eurofins is expanding the capacity of its physical laboratory. Manufacturers and growers are currently conducting extensive experiments with new potting mixtures. read more

Spanish apricots clearly dominated the market, with French and Italian batches following at a considerable distance. Matador apricots from Turkey were available on many, but not all markets. Turkish Sekerpare apricots have only arrived in Munich so far. Greek products supplemented the scene in Frankfurt. read more