Pink Lady Europe will participate in Macfrut 2025 (hall 3, booth 111), from May 6th to 8th at the Rimini Expo Center, where they will showcase their vision of quality, sustainability, and innovation. read more

For the second year in a row, plum harvest forecasts were presented at medFEL. After two years of frost in 2021 and 2022, the 2023 campaign saw a 120% harvest, and between 70% and 80% of a normal harvest in 2024. This year, French plums are back to their full production potential. Another announcement was made. read more

Według stowarzyszenia branży Proarándanos, do 16. tygodnia Peru wyeksportowało 317 997 ton borówek; nowy kamień milowy zaledwie tydzień przed zakończeniem bieżącego sezonu (2024-2025). "To stanowi wzrost o 42% w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem i potwierdza" read more

Beautifully set tables, a diverse group of guests, and a luxurious lunch provided the perfect setting to celebrate the first anniversary of the Nadia Duran Spray Rose at Dutch grower Voorn Spray Roses. Australian wedding and event planner Nadia Duran introduced 'her' Spray Rose to the market. read more

Włoska firma żywności ekologicznej EcorNaturaSì pozyskała 45 mln euro na strategię wzrostu. Transakcję przeprowadziła Banca Finint jako doradca, a koordynowali ją BNL BNP Paribas, Intesa Sanpaolo i Unicredit. read more

In view of the upcoming holidays, La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service of BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Consumerism Non-Profit, recommends the best seasonal products to purchase. read more

Avocado is a global product with an important trade role for the Netherlands. The country serves as Europe's gateway for avocados from overseas. Imports into the Netherlands have increased by a quarter over the past five years, reaching more than half a billion kilos. In monetary terms, imports read more

Bonduelle shines the spotlight on a cereal that has always been a protagonist on Italian tables: corn. With the contribution of nutritionist biologist Massimiliano Piolanti (click here to learn more), its valuable nutritional values are explored and its perfect nature is highlighted. read more

Technolgy plays a crucial role in ensuring quality and efficiency in the increasingly competitive agribusiness landscape. The Finnish company GRANLIDS APPEL has decided to invest in this progress, choosing the ICOEL-TOMRA technology for pre-grading and packing apples in their new warehouse. read more

Dole Italia will once again be a protagonist at the 42nd edition of Macfrut, scheduled from May 6th to 8th at the Rimini Expo Centre. An ideal context to enhance the company's identity and its latest communication campaign Doooolè! La Frutta col gusto esclamativo. read more

The municipality of Itatiba, located in São Paulo, Brazil, anticipates a persimmon harvest of approximately 5.2 thousand tons this season, mirroring the figures from 2024. The Municipal Secretariat of Environment and Agriculture confirms that there have been no major setbacks such as fruit abortion or hailstorms. read more

The plentiful and regular rainfall in the past few weeks appears to have alleviated the water crisis, leading to a new but still concerning situation compared to a year ago when crops were already struggling due to a significant lack of water. read more

The potato planting at Caledonia Potatoes in Perthshire, Scotland is progressing well. "We are about halfway through, which is later than some. In the last couple of weeks, conditions were sub-optimal, but we are now back on track," said Robert Doig from the company. "We are ahead of where we normally read more

According to the Food Foundation, fruit and vegetable consumption in the UK needs to increase by 86% to meet dietary guidelines. Expanding domestic horticultural production to meet this demand could potentially add £2.3 billion to the economy, create 23,520 jobs, and boost farm profits by 3%. read more

During a recent visit to a greenhouse, a dragon wing begonia plant caught my attention. It displayed symptoms of leaf distortion on the new growth, as well as mottling (irregular patches of light and dark green colors) and occasional necrotic (dead) patches. Leaf samples were collected and brought back for further examination. read more

Ethiopian flower producers have expressed concerns about the newly imposed U.S. tariffs and their potential impact on their flower exports to the U.S. market. Miserach Berhanu, who heads the Ethiopian Flower, Vegetable, Fruit, and Herbs Exporters Association, recently told local media outlet The Reporter that the 10 percent... read more

The past nights brought tough challenges for strawberry growers in the municipality of Warka. In the village of Hornigi, where we are implementing the Strawberry Inspirations project, the ground temperature dropped to as low as -4.2°C, staying below zero for over six hours. read more

The Spanish melon and watermelon season will begin with lower volumes than usual due to the impact of abundant rainfall in March, but a normal supply is expected from July onwards. Consumption of Galia melons continues to increase thanks to the commitment to their traditional flavor, while watermelon... read more

All pumpkins (whether giant, pie, or oil) have high nutritional and health values. Not only the fruits, but also the seeds (pepitas) and even the flowers are edible. read more

As part of a comprehensive realignment, CoolerU Logistics GmbH recently announced that NWU Nordwest Unternehmensbeteiligungsgesellschaft der Sparkasse Bremen mbH has become a shareholder, according to FreshPlaza. This move has paved the way for a secure future in food logistics and established a strong foundation. read more