Lazzeri's annual Open Day 2025 attracted over 250 growers, technicians, and industry professionals from Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, and several other countries. The event featured technical presentations, crop evaluations, and networking opportunities, providing attendees with a comprehensive overview of Lazzeri's latest innovations. read more

Sunions, a tearless variety of onion developed through extensive breeding efforts, will be back on UK retail shelves in early December. The onions will be sold under Waitrose's No. 1 FreshPlaza brand. read more

Germany continues to be one of the most challenging yet stable markets for the agricultural and food exports of the Republic of Moldova. The agricultural sector accounts for around 40% of the country's goods exports, and Moldovan producers are gradually increasing their presence in European supply chains. read more

Upgrading rejected avocados by processing them into high-quality oil was the idea behind Jan Kraaijeveld's founding of the company ReFruit three years ago. "From the very beginning, it was evident that there was significant interest from the industry in finding a solution for their rejected avocados." read more

The Ministry of Economy and Finance in Cambodia has approved the extension of preferential tax incentives for agricultural businesses until the end of 2027. This decision builds on existing measures that were already in place for 2025. The aim of this policy is to promote agricultural production and sustain favorable operating conditions for these enterprises. read more

Once again, Frank Matthews Trees, New Leaf Plants, and The Bransford Webbs Plant Company are excited to invite you to their open event for 2026. Bransford Webbs, entering its fourth consecutive year, this collaborative event continues to go from strength to strength as it offers garden centers the opportunity to showcase their latest products and innovations. read more

Limgroup introduced its new asparagus variety Ruralim during the annual customer day on October 23 in Horst. The event was attended by German and Dutch asparagus plant growers and featured updates on market trends and advancements in seed technology. Dr. Ludger Aldenhoff also gave a lecture at the event. read more

In 2024, EU seaports handled an estimated 3.4 billion tons of freight (total gross weight), matching the volume of 2023 but remaining below the peak of the decade, which was 3.6 billion tons recorded in 2019. Rotterdam in the Netherlands continued to lead as the busiest maritime freight port in the EU. read more

A new report details how climate volatility is causing disruptions in global perishable supply chains and leading to increased losses in fruit and vegetable logistics. The analysis shows that instability related to extreme weather is exacerbating existing challenges in cold-chain operations and resulting in higher levels of waste throughout the supply chain. read more

DimmidiSì, a leading brand in the fresh and plant-based ready-to-eat products sector, is expanding its range of side dishes with important innovations focused on quality, convenience, and versatility in the kitchen. The innovation includes the expansion of the range of fresh tartlets. read more

Egypt is increasingly becoming one of the major global providers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The country's export growth is being fueled by increasing demand in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as seasonal shortages in other competing regions. read more

Giovane, although already well-established, OP Melodia continues to strengthen its position in the Italian and European fruit and vegetable sector. A reality that is now shaping a clearer identity, focused on quality, varietal innovation, and with Harmony as a cornerstone. read more

DiMuto and Great Giant Foods (GGF) have entered into a strategic agreement to develop and implement DiMuto's Farm App within GGF's operations. The partnership aims to facilitate the digitization of agricultural processes in Indonesia by integrating the Farm App with DiMuto's Trade platform. read more

Kanes Foods in the United Kingdom has introduced a new processing line for iceberg lettuce after completely modifying an existing setup with the help of Kronen GmbH. The project involved integrating the previously installed equipment with new components and adjusting the line to the layout and workflow. read more

Eurosemillas was awarded the Innovation Award at the inaugural Spanish Agri-Food Sector Awards, organized by elEconomista and Banco Santander. The ceremony took place on November 27 at the Luca de Tena Auditorium in Banco Santander's headquarters in Madrid. Ignacio Juli´ from Banco Santander was in attendance. read more

Global pear markets are currently experiencing a mixed season, with some countries seeing increased volumes and improved quality, while others are facing reduced yields, fluctuating prices, and changing demand patterns. Italy has reported a decrease in pear production due to lower yields and challenges related to climate conditions, while the Netherlands... read more

Lennart Middelburg and Karim Benzebir are part of Eporifrutas' Dutch sales office in Poeldijk. This week, Ricardo Pereira, originally from Portugal, joined the team. "We keep almost no stock, but work with numerous importers, suppliers, and growers, allowing us to deliver exactly what the read more

A wizyta w kilku winnicach zarówno w Południowej Afryce, jak i w Namibii, dała cenne spostrzeżenia dotyczące programu Grapa - mówi Georgios Bitsakos, szef działu marketingu marki Grapa: "W tej sezonie miałem okazję odwiedzić wszystkie główne regiony upraw w Południowej Afryce, i podróżować" read more

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Netherlands will officially start the tulip season with Tulip Day. Growers will create a large pick-your-own garden with 200,000 tulips at Amsterdam's Museumplein, this year following the theme "United in Bloom". Starting from 1:00 PM, everyone is invited to participate. read more

On Wednesday, December 3, the annual New York Produce Show & Conference took place at the Javits Center. The one-day trade show showcased approximately 300 exhibitors. While there were participating produce companies from across the U.S. and Canada, a significant portion of the exhibitors were located in the Northeastern region. read more