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Around two-thirds of Italy's clementine production, and more than 60% of its cultivated area, are located in Calabria. The province of Cosenza alone accounts for 46% of national output, with the Sibari Plain and Corigliano-Rossano as key production areas. read more

The main Italian wholesale markets generate over 11 billion euros in turnover and involve more than 26,000 employees in 22 facilities located throughout the country. Approximately 80% of the estimated turnover is concentrated in the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Climate change is having an increasing impact on the structure and competitiveness of the global blueberry industry. The rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and more frequent extreme events like droughts, heat waves, and frosts are changing production patterns and commercial viability. read more

Greek authorities have seized over 39 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a shipping container loaded with bananas at the port of Piraeus, as reported by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE). The drugs were concealed in 34 makeshift packages within the external refrigeration unit. read more

Entrepreneur Stijn Martens, a speaker at RetailDetail Night, continues to believe in the potential of online supermarkets. He hoped to make his Belgian online supermarket, Hopr, successful through an innovative marketplace model. At the event, he will explain why he still believes in this vision. read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress will be held in Malaga on 11-12 November, bringing together the key players and decision-makers in the European tomato industry for discussions and networking in southern Spain. read more

Przed Kongresem Pomidorowym Fruitnet, który odbędzie się 11-12 listopada w Maladze, Hiszpania, koordynatorka hodowli pomidorów w firmie HM Clause, Katarzyna Grabka, rozmawia z czasopismem Fresh Focus Tomato o walce z ToBRFV, adaptacji do wyzwań klimatycznych i sile tej kategorii. read more

Lidl has increased both revenue and profits as it continues its expansion in Britain. read more

Children participating in the Eat Them To Defeat Them campaign are consuming an impressive 60 percent more vegetables than children who are not involved in the campaign. read more

Robbert Biemans, the business development manager for high-tech tomatoes at Hazera Seeds in the Netherlands, believes that real tomato innovation begins by involving every participant in the supply chain - and that now, more than ever, includes retailers. read more

The Dutch horticultural cluster HortiRoad2India will be returning to India from 27th October to 2nd November for a mission that signifies the beginning of the newest phase in the collaboration between Dutch and Indian partners. read more

An initiative by Edeka to sell almonds grown in Spain and Portugal instead of Californian almonds in its stores has been welcomed by the sector. The retailer said the move comes in response to consumer demand for more sustainable products. read more

Dole China and Truval are once again collaborating with the popular television characters, the Smurfs, to promote Belgian Conference pears in China this season. They have plans to expand the campaign to Tier 3-5 cities across the country. read more

Zespri has secured a major legal win in China by successfully protecting the intellectual property rights of New Zealand kiwifruit growers. read more

Florverde Sustainable Flowers (FSF) is an international certification scheme in floriculture. Thanks to FSF, Colombian flower growers are not only exporting flowers, but also sharing knowledge and best practices globally. FSF continuously monitors and enhances the origin and traceability of flowers. read more

In Romagna, the persimmon is not just a fruit: it is a symbol, a piece of collective identity. In every home, whether it belongs to a fruit grower or not, a persimmon plant inevitably sprouts, testifying to a deep connection between this land and a crop that has been telling its story for over a century. read more

Producing flowers in Tasmania, a local flower producer is advocating for the implementation of country of origin labeling on imported blooms, which currently make up approximately half of the Australian market. Australian flower growers, facing challenges in competing with low-cost imports, have been pushing for this change for many years. Pip Sadler, along with her brother Rob Sadler, is at the forefront of this effort. read more

The labor shortage has also affected the fruit and vegetable sector significantly. There is a lack of workers at every stage of the process - whether it's in the fields, warehouses, or logistics. This is where Temra GmbH, based in Hamburg, comes in to provide contract services. read more

Wraz z rozpoczęciem sezonu żniw w 2025 roku w Europie, producenci we Francji, we Włoszech i w Grecji rozpoczynają nowy cykl produkcji, skupiając się na zarządzaniu plonami i utrzymaniu standardów jakości. Według danych udostępnionych przez kampanię The Charming Taste of Europe, współfinansowaną przez Unię Europejską. read more

Według ukraińskich producentów ziemniaków, roczna produkcja wynosi od 9 do 11 milionów ton. Pomimo imponujących ilości, większość tej produkcji trafia na rynek krajowy, ponieważ możliwości eksportu są ograniczone. Bez międzynarodowych nabywców większość gospodarstw skupia się na zbóż i oleistych. read more