While the strawberry harvest in open fields is already coming to an end, greenhouse operations are just entering the second half. German greenhouse strawberries will continue to be available to retailers until December. The Janssen family business in the Lower Rhine region has been one of the. read more

"To comfortably fit a meatball into a sandwich, you would have to flatten it. The same goes for peaches and nectarines: If you want them to be a handy snack, you have to flatten them, too. That's how Ondine was born." Joaquín Berges, the marketing manager of Frutaria Innovation (Samca Group). read more

The relationship between ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and the Large-Scale Retail sector is now a key indicator to measure the sustainable transformation of Organized Retail. But what are the real priorities and challenges that the sector is facing? Here is a summary of the analysis conducted. read more

The melons and watermelons from Romagna, which are grown just a few dozen or a few hundred meters from the bustling beaches of Rimini, perfectly capture the essence of summer. The recent rise in temperatures is increasing consumption, which had previously slowed down. read more

The blackcurrant harvest in the UK started early this year, on June 25, following an unusually warm and dry spring. Growers have reported a strong crop, with some already finished with harvesting. Herefordshire and Gloucestershire are leading the harvest this year, a departure from the usual early start. read more

Yesterday, the meeting promoted by the Sweet Passion watermelon Consortium was held, an event designed to review the commercial performance of the season and present the latest developments in terms of varieties and environmental aspects. In collaboration with the Known You Seed seed company, the meeting... read more

Fruit and vegetable producer organizations can apply for EU support under the Strategic Plan for Common Agricultural Policy for the years 2023-2027. The deadline for submissions is July 25, 2025, and the entire procedure is conducted exclusively online -

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For apricots and plums, both belonging to the drupe family, the peak selling period in large-scale retail distribution is concentrated between late spring and early summer, in a significantly narrower timeframe compared to more seasonally diversified products. read more

On Friday, July 25th, the Fratelli Navarra Foundation for Agriculture and UNAPera are organizing a technical meeting dedicated to pear cultivation. UNAPera is a consortium that brings together practically all operators in the pear sector at a national level - as reported in the read more

The saying that it's only a disaster when no disaster happens certainly rings true for field vegetables this year. "Conditions have been perfect for us, but also across Europe, leading to high yields. In other years, there's always at least one plot with problems, but this year everything turned out well." read more

The negotiations for a framework agreement on the staff of the Esselunga supply chain responsible for home grocery delivery have been broken off: tomorrow a national strike of drivers is called. This is announced by Filt Cgil of Emilia-Romagna. "The negotiations for the rights of drivers delivering groceries are... read more

As global demand for sustainable packaging increases, compostable fruit labels are making a comeback as a small yet impactful innovation in the fresh produce industry. Originally intended for branding and product identification, fruit labels have evolved into essential tools for... read more

W zeszłym sezonie, greckie kiwi charakteryzowały się ograniczonym okresem przydatności do spożycia, co skutkowało pośpiesznymi sprzedażami w marcu i kwietniu oraz wcześniejszym zakończeniem sezonu. Spółdzielnia Kavala była jednym z nielicznych wyjątków, które zdołały pozostać na rynku przez dłuższy czas i obecnie przygotowuje się do ponownego zabezpieczenia jakości swoich. read more

Wczoraj Stany Zjednoczone i Japonia osiągnęły porozumienie handlowe, a według prezydenta Trumpa jest to największe porozumienie handlowe, jakie kiedykolwiek zawarto. Zgodnie z nowymi warunkami, importerzy z USA będą płacić 15 procent cła odwrotnego na japońskie towary, zamiast początkowych 25 procent, którymi groził Trump. Ponadto, Japonia... read more

Przyszłość producentów pomidorów jest nieco niepewna po ubiegłotygodniowej decyzji rządu amerykańskiego o zakończeniu Porozumienia wstrzymania importu pomidorów między USA a Meksykiem. "To, w jaki sposób ta decyzja wpłynie na nas w krótkim, średnim i nawet długim terminie, jest nieznane. Zobaczymy, co się teraz wydarzy, gdy rządzi prawo". read more

Mauro Carbonetti is the new CEO of Coal, a company affiliated with the VéGé Group, which has over 30 affiliated companies and more than 3,800 retail outlets nationwide. read more

Dwie nowo opracowane odmiany borówki, Abril Blue+™ i Alessia Blue+™, niedawno zostały wprowadzone podczas wydarzenia w Chiclayo, Peru, jednym z głównych regionów uprawy borówki w kraju. Te odmiany są doceniane za swoje wyjątkowe cechy: wczesna dojrzałość, brak wymogu chłodzenia. read more

The Fruit Business Association of Catalonia (Afrucat) and the Eurecat Lleida technology center have entered into a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of advanced technological solutions that address the main challenges of the fruit sector. The agreement involves the introduction of new... read more

Despite the climate challenges and pressures on the global market, Sicilian table grapes continue to demonstrate their driving force in the national fruit and vegetable sector. The 2025 campaign has started with positive signs, both in terms of quantity and quality of the product. read more

"Tom Hole of Kantar mentioned at the Tropicals Congress in Antwerp on 24 July that there are numerous growth opportunities in the exotic fruit category, but it is crucial to concentrate on the correct factors. He delved into the purchasing behavior of UK consumers in relation to (exotic) fruit and highlighted specific." read more