"Easter was later this year, which meant no mid-April demand for Spanish strawberries. The Dutch and Belgian seasons are running around two weeks ahead after a couple of weeks of good weather, giving good volumes last week and this week," according to Ben Goodchild from Nationwide Produce. "This." read more

W 2024 roku sprzedaż certyfikowanych produktów organicznych w USA osiągnęła nowy rekordowy poziom 71,6 miliarda dolarów, przy czym świeże produkty nadal prowadzą na rynku organicznym. Zgodnie z raportem Organicznego Rynku 2025 wydanym przez Stowarzyszenie Handlu Organicznego (OTA), sprzedaż organicznych produktów rolnych wyniosła 21,5 miliarda dolarów w zeszłym roku. read more

Holland: Ahold Delhaize announces leadership changes at Albert Heijn and bol

Ahold Delhaize has announced that Margaret Versteden-van Duijn, who is currently the Brand President of its online retail platform bol, will be appointed as the Brand President of Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall. Maite Zubiaurre, who is currently... read more

For the 2025 edition of Macfrut, the leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, which will take place from May 6th to 8th at the Rimini Expo Centre, ULMA Packaging confirms its participation as an exhibitor. The company, a leader in packaging for fruits and vegetables, will be present at the event. read more

Zaledwie pod koniec zeszłego tygodnia w uzbeckich supermarketach pojawiły się pierwsze słodkie wiśnie z nowego sezonu, a teraz farmerzy informują, że pierwsze arbuzi dojrzały. Według EastFruit, niewielkie partie wczesnych odmian arbuza są już gotowe do wysyłki przez farmerów w Uzbekistanie. read more

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

During the Easter weekend, a total of 633 kilograms of cocaine were seized. The drugs are estimated to have a wholesale value of around 16 million euros. The narcotics were found in two separate shipments of avocados. One of the shipments, containing 553 kilograms of cocaine, was discovered during a routine inspection. read more

The uncertainty related to tariffs has caused anxiety for all participants in the floral supply chain. Although the situation regarding tariffs for fresh cut flowers has become more defined—ranging from 10% to 16.8% based on the country of origin, as per the latest White House update—the larger implications are still unclear. read more

Trend of increasing table beet prices persists this week in the Ukrainian market. As per analysts from the EastFruit project, the supply of beets with acceptable quality is decreasing rapidly in Ukraine. read more

The Board of the National Association of Juice Producers (KUPS) and the National Association of Fruit and Vegetable Processors (KSPOIW) have presented an official position on the new regulations regarding permissible levels of residues

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In a quiet corner of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, a former stable built in the 1890s has become the testing ground for a bold experiment: to demonstrate that energy innovation and vertical farming can revitalize unused town center buildings. The team spearheading this project is PeachyKeen, a renewable. read more

Gladiolus jest ważną i ekonomicznie wartościową rośliną ozdobną uprawianą na całym świecie. Jednym z głównych wyzwań w jej mikrorozmnażaniu jest zachowanie stabilności genetycznej podczas pośredniej regeneracji i długotrwałego utrzymania kallusu. Celem tego badania było opracowanie zoptymalizowanej metody pośredniej read more

The apricot industry in Turkey has generated almost $330 million in exports over the past five years. However, recent frost events have caused significant damage to apricot crops as well as to peaches, apples, nectarines, hazelnuts, and walnuts. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumaklı visited the affected areas. read more

April marks the beginning of the season for our industry. Late frosts are rare, and the first cold-resistant plants can be planted, says Nadja Haese, Team Leader of Support, Process & Sustainability for Plants at toom. Those who want to protect their freshly planted greens from potential damage caused by cold snaps. read more

The uncertainty related to tariffs has left everyone in the floral supply chain feeling anxious. While the situation regarding tariffs for fresh cut flowers has become more defined—with rates ranging from 10% to 16.8% based on the country of origin, as per the most recent White House update—the broader implications are still uncertain. read more

Everything is ready for the International Potato Symposium. As the main product of Macfrut 2025, The International Potato Symposium brings together experts from France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Egypt, Namibia, and Italy for discussions on the third most cultivated species on the planet. read more

The strawberry season is in full swing at Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey. “We've had beautiful weather, so we're seeing color everywhere. Not only in the heated sections, but also in the cold cultivation areas, we've really gotten underway. This happened just in time for Easter, which felt like a read more

"The Great Beauty Italy is revving up engines in anticipation of the next edition of Macfrut, where it will be featured with a stand full of initiatives and moments of discussion among players in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. This is being told by Leonardo Odorizzi, one of the founding members of the network." read more

"For the 2025 fruit campaign year, the Karmen scale will remain unchanged. We have not made any changes to the previous model because we believe we have achieved the pinnacle of product excellence in terms of functionality, selling price, and components. We anticipate significant sales growth." read more

Varietal innovation is once again in focus at Macfrut. The theme will be explored in the Varieties International Project in the Plant Nursery Area of Macfrut on 6 and 7 May. International speakers will present at the Plant Nursery Area (Hall A2), where four seminars will delve into the topic. read more