Despite an international scenario still marked by the instability of energy costs and logistics, which has driven food prices up across Europe, the Roman market is experiencing a return to acceptable and pre-holiday prices. read more

The fenaco Cooperative maintained a stable performance in 2025 despite facing difficult market conditions. Its extensive presence throughout the value chain was a key factor in achieving this performance. Net sales experienced a slight decrease of 1.1% year-over-year to CHF 7.21 billion, primarily due to pricing factors. Meanwhile, the operating profit... read more

Lidl Italy is very active in promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables through a mix of creative marketing campaigns, contests, and educational projects. The most recent initiative in this area is a pop-up fruit and vegetable bar in the heart of the sports center in Rome, with an attached gazebo called " read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will start in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

A round table discussion on floriculture took place on the second day of the Greenhouse Industry 2026 forum. Artem Suvorov, a consultant at Strategy Partners, mentioned that the Russian flower market has been experiencing growth in recent years, attributed to increased sales and higher average prices. In 2025, the market saw growth in value terms. read more

The current mango market is marked by a crucial shift between the production regions in South America and West Africa, notably in terms of the transportation dynamics by air and sea. In the air transport sector, there is a noticeable shortage of supply that is impacting the mango market. read more

"Vietnam's dragon fruit export sector displayed signs of recovery at the beginning of 2026, with demand starting to diversify beyond its traditional reliance on China," says Henry Le from Funi Farm Import Export Co., Ltd. "In the first two months of 2026, total export turnover rose by approximately 15%." read more

Hapag-Lloyd reported lower earnings for the first quarter of 2026, attributing it to decreased freight rates, severe weather conditions, and disruptions caused by the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. The group's EBITDA reached US$494 million (EUR 422 million) during the quarter, while Group EBIT decreased to a negative. read more

"I am struck by the poor standard of the fruit and vegetable sections in half the stores," claims Olivier Dauvers, a retail journalist and supermarket specialist. On April 28th, a conference was held at the medFEL trade fair, entitled "How to capture 100% of potential sales from fruit and vegetable." read more

Edeka Minden-Hannover, the largest regional arm of the German retail group Edeka, has announced that it will continue its investment strategy in 2026. The company reported positive results for the 2025 financial year, with consolidated external turnover reaching €12.43 billion, representing a 1.6% increase. read more

The Fruit Day Expo of 2026 will be held in less than a month and is set to showcase various solutions for fruit growers, according to Iurie Fala, CEO of Moldova Fruct. He stated, "For the 8th year in a row, we are inviting companies that provide solutions for the fruit-growing industry, such as irrigation." read more

One Frio has recently acquired Granville Food Care, which will help the company strengthen its operations in Ireland and expand its temperature-controlled network throughout Europe. Granville Food Care has been a key player in Northern Ireland's frozen food supply chain for over 40 years. Headquartered in Dungannon, the company has a strong reputation in the industry. read more

The growth of the blueberry sector in Europe continues to attract producers, investors, and operators in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. At the same time, rising production costs, technical innovation requirements, and market developments are increasing the need for specialized knowledge. read more

On the occasion of Tuttofood, BMTI conducted an analysis on the current trends of wholesale prices in the agri-food sector in light of the conflict in the Middle East. The analysis, based on the surveys of the Chambers of Commerce and wholesale markets, highlights how, at read more

In the Roztocze region, the harvest of early organic strawberries is currently taking place. In farms that have recently focused on production under cover, the first larger batches of fruit are already reaching the market - both for direct sale and for distribution to retail chains. read more

The refrigerated counter is undergoing profound changes, and La Linea Verde is accelerating on a model that goes beyond the traditional boundaries of fruits and vegetables. read more

Madama Oliva S.p.A., a leading company in the Italian agri-food sector and a Benefit Company committed to promoting quality and sustainability, renews its participation in Tuttofood 2026, the international B2B trade fair dedicated to food & beverage, scheduled to take place at. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector in Italy is worth around 20 billion in production and remains the leading category for attracting customers in retail outlets, especially when it is able to innovate by responding to emerging consumer behaviors. How? Firstly, through new. read more

Often referred to as the "stinkiest tree of spring" because of its foul odor resembling rotting fish, the Bradford pear is a fast-growing ornamental tree prized for its white spring blossoms... and the problems it can cause. So far, authorities have prohibited the spread of the invasive tree in four states. New Jersey is the latest state to join the ban. read more

An edible and compostable label, capable of reducing the environmental impact of food packaging, improving the management of organic waste, and providing new guarantees of safety and traceability along the supply chain. This is the result achieved thanks to APPEAL - Agrifood Protected. read more