Ahold Delhaize, under the leadership of CEO Frans Muller, is actively seeking acquisition opportunities in both the U.S. and European markets. During the Kitty Koelemeijer podcast, he emphasized the fragmented nature of the American market and identified potential for consolidation. Ahold Delhaize invests €2 billion annually in its expansion efforts. read more

Raspberry prices in the Ukrainian berry market have doubled in the 2025 season compared to last year. Wholesale prices now range from UAH 200 to 300/kg (€4.05–6.10), with retail prices starting at UAH 250/kg (€5.05) in southern markets such as Odesa. read more

Sezon cebuli egipskiej zbliża się ku końcowi, ponieważ wielu eksporterów już zakończyło swoją kampanię. W porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem, w bieżącym sezonie wolumeny były znacząco wyższe, co spowodowało spadek cen. Sektor miał trudności z powrotem do normalności po zakazie eksportu wprowadzonym w październiku 2023 roku. read more

In an initiative aimed at fostering sustainability, livelihood generation, and hands-on learning, a nine-day skill enhancement workshop on "Eco-Friendly Pine Needle Craft Items and Artificial Flower Making" is currently underway at Vallabh Government College, Mandi. Organised by the Department of. read more

While the "Respect" patent is being filed and recognized in various North American countries, Siropack is entering into another significant commercial agreement in North Africa. The Italian company based in Cesenatico, Emilia-Romagna, which produces machines and software for the food industry, is expanding its presence in the region. read more

Wikotech invites all chrysanthemum growers to witness the bud robot in action on September 18 at Henda Flowers in Zuilichem, the Netherlands. The bud robot is a practical solution that simplifies the process of pinching spray chrysanthemums. Date: September 18 Address: Uilkerweg 11, Zuilichem, The Netherlands read more

In central Albania, veteran agronomist Irakli Shkoza has implemented a strategic shift in crop cultivation due to the changing climate. Since 2019, the small farm near the Adriatic Sea has seen Shkoza importing seeds from Africa and America, leveraging the rising temperatures for agricultural… read more

In recent seasons, weather conditions have increasingly presented blueberry growers with challenging situations. Unstable spring weather, frequent and prolonged frosts, intense sunlight, and rapid temperature fluctuations make traditional soil cultivation methods more difficult. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has appointed Miles Fraser-Jones as Vice President of Sales & Product Management, Deciduous & Citrus (International) to enhance global category performance. Fraser-Jones will be responsible for managing North American sales and overseeing international sourcing and product development. read more

Brazil has informed the European Commission that it will not renegotiate the Mercosur-EU agreement in response to France's request for additional safeguards to protect its agricultural sector. The proposed safeguards focus on specific thresholds for beef, chicken, and sugar imports from Brazil. read more

South Africa's citrus export season is currently at its halfway point, and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has reported an 18% increase in volumes by the end of June compared to the previous year. The superior quality of the fruit from South Africa has led to this rise in volumes, especially in exports to the European Union. read more

A greenhouse in orbit? It's not just science fiction. It's called Adaptive Vertical Farm (AVF) and it's the prototype developed by Space V, a Ligurian-Piedmontese startup born as a spin-off of the University of Genoa. It was presented at Euroflora in Genoa by Franco Malerba, an Italian astronaut. read more

Vegetable growers expressed that the recent rainy period was "much needed." With early July temperatures reaching nearly 30°C and continued dry conditions, significant rainfall along with thunderstorm warnings brought relief. Paudie Hanafin, who is based in Kerry, discussed the difficulties of irrigation. read more

July is one of the peak months for watermelon sales in the large-scale retail trade (Gdo), as it accounts for over a third of seasonal volumes. For this reason, Italiafruit is presenting one of its analyses dedicated to the category during such a strategic period. The survey focuses on the management of. read more

The shape is flat, but the taste is not. Ondine, the new premium flat white-flesh nectarine born from the collaboration between some of the main Italian and foreign fruit and vegetable companies, lands on the market for the first time with significant numbers after several years of campaigns. read more

From the innovative heart of South Tyrol comes a technology that could profoundly change the agriculture of the future. It's called Plantvoice https://plantvoice.farm/en/ and is an advanced sensor solution developed by a startup based in Bolzano, which allows monitoring in. read more

Według szacunków branżowych, roczna produkcja jeżyn na Ukrainie sięga nawet 2000 ton. Plony różnią się znacznie, w zależności od odmiany i praktyk uprawowych, od 7 do 40 ton na hektar. W sezonie szczytowym ceny na farmach zwykle wahają się od 60 do 70 UAH za kilogram. read more

The summer season brings with it the most intense flavors of fresh fruit, and among these are the stone fruits - peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums - which are once again taking center stage for Coop Sole, one of the most important fruit and vegetable cooperatives on the national scene. read more

Under the black skin of summer beats a red, sweet, sugary, creative and this year also more sustainable heart. It's the heart of Dolce Passione, the seedless watermelon that has seen the start of the 2025 commercial and production campaign under the best auspices with an estimate of read more

Over 26 million kilograms of the 2024-2025 harvest of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP were put on the market (including 3.1 million kg of organic product). This number matches that of the previous year. The market value is increasing. The product destined for fresh consumption has exceeded 21 million kilograms. read more