DimmidiSì is enriching the range of side dishes with interesting new features: expanding the line of fresh vegetable tarts with the introduction of a new recipe, restyling the packaging of mashed potatoes and polenta with some quality improvements. The Grilled Vegetable Tart. read more

The Thrips parvispinus emergency continues to leave its mark on Californian pepper crops in Almería. For weeks, the parasite has been compromising the yield and quality of the product, resulting in a significant reduction in supply and a consequent escalation of prices. read more

The 16th edition of the Fruit and Vegetable Fair TSW 2026 will take place in Targi Kielce halls in January (23-24.01). On the second day of the fair, we invite you to participate in the Strawberry Conference, among other events. It will be a great opportunity to learn about important topics.

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"The demand for exotic mushrooms has really picked up now. For example, we are seeing remarkably good demand for the Maitake and Pom Pom Blanc," says Koert Pleunis of Pleunis Mushrooms from Stramproy. "We had a remarkably quiet summer, and September was also slow to gain momentum, but from read more

Ukrainian processors are reporting a significantly lower proportion of berries being utilized in the freezing industry this season, approximately 35% less compared to vegetables. According to Ihor Usatyi, the sales manager at Tevitta, most berries were readily available in the domestic market, with the exception of wild blueberries. read more

The avocado season on the island of Crete, Greece, is in full swing. Mr. Giorgos Kornarakis, sales director for avocados and citrus at the Agricultural Cooperative of Chania, describes the production situation as follows: "The availability of the product, especially Fuerte variety, is limited compared to." read more

Good prospects are consolidating to continue a constructive dialogue between the National Working Group and an international delegation from GLOBALG.A.P., the voluntary international standard for good agricultural practices that promotes food safety, environmental sustainability, and... read more

Rural area of Shangrao, Jiangxi province. They are part of the growing number of people joining the Majia pomelo industry in the region. read more

Banana production is still being affected by climate variability and plant health issues. According to new data from the Food and Agriculture Organization, bananas and other major tropical fruits generated over US$122 billion in 2024. Exporting countries like Ecuador and Colombia are major contributors to this industry. read more

The melon market experienced a tumultuous 2025, with strong fluctuations throughout the season in both volume and value. As highlighted by the analyses of the Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, the monthly trends recorded by Hypermarkets and Supermarkets tell the story. read more

Iperal, one of the most dynamic supermarket chains in Northern Italy, has built its reputation on quality, service, and a close connection with the communities in which it operates. With 56 retail locations, over 50,000 employees, and an expanding range of fresh products, the activities of read more

Marand officially launched in 2017, initially focusing on exporting air-freighted mangoes and a small range of dried products such as quinoa and chia. However, it quickly shifted its attention to avocados, which became the main highlight. The pivotal moment occurred in 2018 when multiple clients requested the company to develop a Hass avocado product line. read more

Carrefour responds to rumors: "We are staying in Belgium"

Carrefour management has confirmed that the company will continue to operate in Belgium, emphasizing that they have successfully turned around their business in the country. Despite this assurance, the unions have raised serious concerns.

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The French pear industry was anticipating a good season, but it surpassed expectations. Updated forecasts at the end of October/beginning of November predict a harvest of around 150,000 tons, compared to the 140,000 tons forecasted by PrognosFruit in August. The quality of the fruits is also excellent. read more

Building on the success of its recent mission to Singapore, Egypt has extended its outreach in Southeast Asia with a dedicated trade mission to Malaysia. The initiative aims to further expand Egypt’s presence in the dynamic fruit and vegetable market of the region. read more

First Choice Foods Ltd, a potato processing company based in Rupandehi, is currently exporting French fries to the United States. The company is now planning to increase its shipments to the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan. Production began in mid-June 2025, and the company entered the U.S. market shortly thereafter. read more

Despite difficulties, one Polish apple grower is expecting a higher yield than last year, says Krystian Soszka, CEO of Polish apple exporter Idealsad: "The Polish apple cultivation season was challenging and full of difficulties. We faced several nights with frost, numerous hailstorms, as well as..." read more

At this year's Food Security SummitX in Dubai, Bernard Sleijster and Nadirsha Everett, co-founders of Food Security Capital, discussed the narrow focus of the investment landscape in agriculture. "When raising funds, the discussion typically centers around intellectual property, technology, and..." read more

CNC Exotic Mushrooms in Heerewaarden increased its production capacity by using a temporary refrigeration unit from Coolworld during the recent peak period. The company, which produces substrate for exotic edible mushrooms, required extra conditioned space to keep up with the increasing demand. read more

A new blueberry variety developed by Bloom Fresh™ has made its debut: Matías™. Matías originated from a genetic program created by the University of Georgia and further developed by Inka's Berries in Peru. In October 2024, after acquiring the breeding rights, Bloom Fresh™ introduced Matías™ to the market. read more