Lidl Ireland has confirmed the opening date of its new store in Ballybough, Dublin. The store will open at 8am on Thursday, April 9th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring football captain and LGFA star Carla. read more

Ukraine's blueberry sector is gaining direct access to the expertise of one of the most powerful players in the global berry business. The Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association is organizing a meeting in Zakarpattia with Stephen Taylor, Managing Director of Winterwood Farms Ltd. and the United. read more

AZUD has installed a high-precision irrigation system at Finca Tany Nature Lepe, a farm in Lepe (Huelva), Spain, dedicated to intensive blueberry cultivation in pots. The goal is to improve irrigation uniformity, simplify installation, reduce maintenance efforts, and maximize yields. read more

As the Italian vegetable season comes to a close, Vita Verde reflects on a busy period. "We are now in the last months of the import season," says Frits de Mooij of Vita Verde. "It has been a challenging season with numerous obstacles, but we look back on it with satisfaction and." read more

"We are pleased to announce that the new office, DCS Tramaco Rijeka d.o.o., is now fully operational. This is an important step in strengthening our presence in the North Adriatic and our connections with Central and Eastern Europe," says Riccardo Martini, CEO of DCS Tramaco, a company that read more

Yuksel Seeds has announced the opening of its Yuksel Experience Showcase (YES!) at Delphy's high-tech glasshouse in Bleiswijk, a hub for horticultural innovation. Beginning in mid-April, YES! will offer an exclusive opportunity for global crop consultants, key grower-marketers, and read more

BerryWorld UK has announced that Paul Cole has retired after 21 years with the business. Paul Avery, who previously served as Commercial Director, took over as Managing Director starting from 1 April 2026. Paul Cole first joined the company in 2004 as an Account Manager and worked his way up to the position of Managing Director. read more

The development of blueberry varieties is continuing to progress, with varying levels of advancement across different segments. Historically, breeding efforts have concentrated on cultivating varieties with low chilling requirements and early harvest times. However, the quality of blueberry varieties in the northern segment has somewhat fallen behind in comparison. read more

The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) has granted community plant variety protection to a set of new blueberry varieties (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) through decision no. EU 71461, adopted on February 16 under Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94. The decision recognizes the company's FV.BV, based on their application. read more

Vireo Growth has announced the completion of the acquisition of The Hawthorne Gardening Company. Through the Hawthorne Transaction, Vireo acquired US$35 million in cash held by Hawthorne, approximately US$58 million in net working capital, and US$20 million in inventory to be supplied. read more

It comes from the Romagnala class, the winner of the first edition of the educational contest "Raccontamela", promoted by the Apple District of Val di Non and Val di Sole in collaboration with the Melinda Consortium. The winner of the first place is indeed class 2E from the Secondary School. read more

Dostawa organicznych, angielskich ogórków bezpestkowych wzmacnia się wraz z nadejściem wiosny. „Dzięki poprawionym warunkom świetlnym, obserwujemy bardziej stabilną produkcję i wysoką wydajność upraw w naszych szklarniach” - mówi Sonia Klinger, menedżer ds. marketingu w Del Fresco Pure. To sprawia, że dostawa [tekst przerwany] read more

Według codziennych danych monitorujących ze strony EastFruit, większość ukraińskich producentów zgłasza szybką degradację jakości białej kapusty z tegorocznej (2025) zbiorów podczas przechowywania. Uczestnicy rynku twierdzą, że ukraińscy rolnicy obecnie spieszą się, aby sprzedać zapasy zeszłorocznej produkcji przed read more

43.4% of agricultural companies make investments in environmental sustainability that go beyond the minimum regulatory requirements, and in 18.8% of cases, these investments have significant economic value. read more

Naukowcy opracowali markery genetyczne, które pozwalają hodowcom zidentyfikować brak nasion oraz płeć kwiatów w winogronach jeszcze przed osiągnięciem przez krzewy stadium owocowania. System opiera się na platformie genotypowania, która testuje DNA rośliny pod kątem markerów powiązanych z konkretnymi cechami. Pozwala to hodowcom przewidzieć read more

Trade measures, geopolitical developments, and increasing diesel costs are impacting the pricing of fresh produce in the U.S. market. Roma tomatoes are specifically being highlighted as facing pressure within the supply chain, with retail prices averaging around $2.75 per pound nationally and approximately $2.49 per pound. read more

Capespan, a multinational fruit producer and marketer based in South Africa, announced a leadership change today. Chief Executive Officer Charl du Bois will be stepping down from his position. André de Klerk, who currently serves as the Commercial Director and is a board member, will take over as CEO. read more

From April 21st to 23rd, 2026, ILIP will be present at Macfrut 2026, at the Rimini Expo Centre, in Pavilion B3 - Stand 073, with a renewed exhibition space designed to enhance meetings with customers, operators, and partners in the supply chain. read more

The shortage of labor is no longer just a recurring issue, but one of the structural challenges that the fruit industry must deal with every day. This is why mechanization of farming operations is no longer seen as just a technical opportunity, but as a read more

March is a peak month in the floriculture sector, with International Women's Day and UK Mother's Day driving sales. It proved to be a highly successful month, with Royal FloraHolland meeting all targets for logistics services. read more