Riverbend, originating from the Region of Murcia, embodies a piece of American heritage in Spain. Established in 1988 as a subsidiary of a California corporation, Riverbend Spain was the first industry in Santomera, Murcia, dedicated to processing lemon essential oil. "With over 30 years of expertise in the field, Riverbend continues to be a leading producer of high-quality lemon essential oil." read more

Marks & Spencer has teamed up with Ballymakenny Farm, a local grower near Drogheda, Co. Louth, to provide a selection of heritage potato varieties grown in Ireland. Ballymakenny Farm is run by David and Maria Flynn, along with their son Daniel. David is a third-generation farmer. read more

CITRUS is targeting Milan and strengthening its presence in the Large-Scale Retail with a campaign that celebrates its tenth anniversary and marks a strategic step in the national territory. To accompany and support this important debut, the brand has designed an operation... read more

There's more news on the horizon for Fri-el Green House, a member of Op Cio, the Interregional Fruit and Vegetable Consortium, known for its H2Orto brand. Based in Ostellato, in the Emilia-Romagna region, Italy, the company operates 30 hectares of hydroponic greenhouses. According to Davide read more

Direct Carbon AB, a Sweden-based company that specializes in developing modular carbon capture systems for indoor agriculture, emerged as the winner of the Startup Pitch Competition at this year's AVF Summit in Munich, which took place from September 3-4. CEO Mattias Karls presented the company's Wunderpumpe-2 (WP-2) during the competition. read more

The harvesting of the golden grapes that are emblematic of Chasselas de Moissac PDO began on August 18. This year's campaign has started early and looks very promising: "So far, we're seeing an excellent harvest, with grapes showing outstanding quality and perfect ripeness. Thanks to particularly favorable… read more

Cultivating raspberries in plastic tunnels for double harvest is a major agronomic challenge. In the case of Rafał Podstawka from Klementowice in the Lublin voivodeship, an additional challenge was the transition from cultivating in pots back to soil. However, as his example shows, such a... read more

Rząd meksykański ogłosił zakaz stosowania, produkcji, komercjalizacji i importu 35 pestycydów w ramach działań mających na celu zapewnienie bezpieczniejszych i bardziej zrównoważonych praktyk rolniczych. Prezydent Claudia Sheinbaum powiedziała, że ta decyzja wynika z zobowiązania podjętego w marcu w sprawie zakazu. read more

Farmers in the Adraskan district of Herat province are reporting lower melon and watermelon harvests this year compared to 2024. They attribute this decline to water shortages, a lack of fertilizer, and the encroachment of brick kilns near farmland. Herat, located in western Afghanistan, is a significant production area for melons and watermelons. read more

What was once a greenhouse used for horticulture in Oosterblokker, The Netherlands, has now been repurposed into a caravan storage facility. The site features a new roof equipped with solar panels. Two additional storage halls have been constructed, both with the same new roofing system in place. read more

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Hospitals in South Holland, Netherlands, aim to provide their staff, outpatients, and visitors with meals that are higher in vegetables and more plant-based. However, obtaining fresh produce directly from growers for the hospital kitchen remains a challenging task. To address this issue, the Province of South Holland is working on a solution. read more

Germany: Założyciel Thomas Griesel odchodzi z HelloFresh

Thomas Griesel, który wraz z Dominikiem Richterem założył HelloFresh czternaście lat temu, opuszcza firmę dostarczającą pudełka z posiłkami najpóźniej 30 kwietnia 2026 roku. To data wygaśnięcia jego obecnego mandatu, którego Griesel nie prolonguje. read more

"We have had a very good start to the plum season, with a balanced supply/demand ratio and very consistent prices," explains Alexandre Cancel, chairman of Vergers Cancel. The first part of the season was good until August 15th, when sales slowed down. "We are more than two weeks in, with a slight… read more

In Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne department), a producer has decided to start growing asimina, also known as 'pawpaw', a lesser-known fruit from North America. The first harvest this year is showing great promise. The farm's 2,500 trees, planted in 2019, are thriving in favorable conditions and have not yet read more

Już niedługo branża owocowo-warzywna ruszy do Madrytu na targi Fruit Attraction. Wydarzenie odbędzie się od 30 września do 2 października. FreshPlaza uruchomi specjalny dział przed targami, aby wyróżnić firmy, które będą obecne. Czy będziesz mieć stoisko na targach? read more

W Hiszpanii ceny pomarańczy wzrosły znacznie powyżej historycznych poziomów w czasie lata. Kampania 2024/2025 roku (linia czerwona) osiągnęła poziom 110 euro za 100 kg w czerwcu, nieco zmniejszając się do 108 euro w lipcu, a dalej spadając do 102 euro w sierpniu. Pomimo spadku, ceny pozostały wyraźnie powyżej zarówno średniej pięcioletniej, jak i ostatniej. read more

The 'Bastardoni' campaign (a variety of prickly pears obtained through a cultivation technique called 'scozzolatura', which involves the elimination of the first flowering of the plants) is experiencing a 30% decrease compared to the primofiore or 'agostano' prickly pears, of which we are still. read more

Avocados from New Zealand will once again be available in the Indian market, according to Dinesh Shinde, CEO of fresh produce importer Anusaya Fresh. He stated, "There has been a significant development regarding the arrival of New Zealand avocados in India. After mutual discussions, Anusaya Fresh and Avanza have reached an agreement. read more

The exports of Spain have seen a notable increase in the past few years, with fruit and vegetable exports playing a significant role in this growth. Specialization is a key strategy for standing out in a highly competitive industry. This is exemplified by a company from Murcia that made the decision to focus on fulfilling read more