Exactly, those who try to be more competitive by lowering the prices of their products may actually achieve the opposite effect, losing market share. This is what emerges from a recent study conducted in Spain by Numerator (formerly Kantar) on the performance of the Iberian distribution. read more

SPAR Kosovo celebrates six year anniversaryAs part of its sixth anniversary celebrations, SPAR Kosovo organized a campaign to express gratitude to customers for their trust and support. The highlight of the campaign was the giveaway of a brand new car to one fortunate customer.Source: spar-international.com Australia: read more

Greek kiwi season has started, and although the harvest has just begun, volumes are similar to last season, according to Spiros Kontogiannis from Greek kiwi exporter K-fruits: "This year's kiwi cultivation period has produced better results than the previous one, despite the effects of climate." read more

The Shopping Bag, the service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, also offers this Friday advice for sustainable and cost-effective shopping. With the arrival of the first cold weather, the Italian fruit and vegetable market is entering the peak of the season. read more

The harvest of the Golden Delicious, the queen of Italian apples, is now in its final stages and the results are extremely positive. "This year the quality is exceptional: ideal coloring - especially on the cheek - and absence of defects, because we have not had any events." read more

With the change in weather, Pacbelimex's popular product range is also transitioning from summer to winter produce. Strawberries and red fruits are gradually disappearing, and products such as cabbage, leeks, celery, pumpkins, mushrooms, potatoes, and onions are taking their place. read more

The Iranian fruit export campaign started this fall with apple and kiwi programs. Despite a considerable increase in production costs, exporters are able to remain competitive due to the instability of the Iranian rial and its depreciation against the US dollar. Additionally, strong demand in several markets is boosting the export industry. read more

On October 8, 2025, experts from academia, government, and the agri-food sector gathered for the closing event of the Success4BioActives project, titled Unlocking the Power of Bioactive Compounds. During the event, discussions centered around how vegetables like broccoli, leeks, and cabbage can play a role in promoting a healthier diet and food choices. read more

Autumn blueberry pruning is becoming an increasingly common practice on large plantations. With the end of the season, when plants enter a dormant period, many growers choose to prune the bushes before winter. Is this procedure safe? What are the benefits? read more

For years, Poland has been a leader in cultivating berry fruits, and the increasing area of strawberries grown under cover confirms that growers are increasingly turning to solutions that allow them to extend the season and improve the quality of the harvest. Currently, it is estimated in our country that... read more

For the Rago Group, a key player in the fresh-cut produce sector, the 2025 edition of Fruit Attraction ended with a very positive outcome. The event in Madrid once again proved to be a strategic meeting point for the international fruit and vegetable business. read more

In the Sibari Plain, the pomegranate campaign of Op Agricor from Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) has started, marketed in Italy and abroad under the Gallo brand or under the distributor's brand. "The start is exceptional from a quality point of view," guarantees the president. read more

The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has announced a public stakeholder consultation for two floral schemes: the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) for its Flowers and Ornamentals Sustainability Standards (FOSS), and MPS for its MPS-Socially Qualified (MPS-SQ) standard. This consultation is currently underway. read more

The scientists report that they have developed a newly constructed antimicrobial agent against Psa. Rising resistances to plant protection products, particularly copper compounds, in combination with the decision to use traditional... read more

The Fruit Attraction fair represents a strategic moment, coinciding with the conclusion of the previous campaign and the beginning of the new one. "It is precisely in these days that we are finishing our Golden Delicious, which we now cover all year round, while the new [variety] arrives," read more

Freshfel Europe utilized its involvement in the 11th Annual EU Conference on EAFRD Financial Instruments to advocate for modifications to the EU budget and financial instruments to support fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

Freshfel Europe participated in the 11th annual EU conference on financial instruments of the EAFRD, which took place in Milan and was organized by fi-compass, the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission, and the European Investment Bank (EIB). read more

A judgment issued by the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court today, October 10th, has rejected Maersk's attempt to stop the awarding of a Transnet tender to International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI). read more

The Dutch grower cooperative FruitMasters claims that consumers only need one bite of its exclusive, trademarked apple variety Bloss to be convinced of its superior taste and quality. read more

This is advantageous for the apple farmers in the Altes Land because a lower yield is expected both in Germany's other apple-growing regions and in Europe, explains the apple farmer from the Altes Land. read more