Avisomo and Coop Norway have officially started production at their new joint venture facility, which they are calling "Norway's first fully automated vertical farm." The project is designed to enhance food security and support climate-resilient crop production in a country where leafy greens are primarily imported. read more

Bulgaria has a long-standing tradition of urban greenery. The capital, Sofia, is renowned for its numerous parks, tree-lined boulevards, and close proximity to the Vitosha Mountains. Plovdiv, which is Europe's oldest city and Bulgaria's second-largest, is also recognized for its green spaces, including parks and gardens. read more

The wholesale food markets in Milan and Turin, which are undergoing major renovations to make the facilities more modern and provide better services, are suddenly facing strikes and protests organized by fruit and vegetable wholesalers, creating a 1970s-like atmosphere. Strike read more

If you are in charge of overseeing produce procurement, the question is no longer whether to import fresh fruit from Egypt, but how to do it efficiently, according to the European Business Review. Thanks to year-round sunshine, fertile Nile soils, and strategic shipping lanes, Egypt has become a major player in the industry. read more

Last week, there was a predominance of price increases for sunflower on the domestic market in Ukraine due to a similar trend in the export direction of sunflower oil, as reported by agronews.ua. Purchase prices for oil varied within the range of 25,500-26,300 UAH/ton EXW-plant. Some processors read more

Sezon cytrusowy na półkuli południowej jest w pełnym toku, a dostawy pochodzą z kilku krajów. „Obserwujemy bardzo dobrą jakość z Południowej Afryki, Argentyny i Urugwaju” - mówi Mark Lacey z Lange Farms. Kontenery z Południowej Afryki regularnie docierają od końca. read more

Sektor rolnictwa i ogrodnictwa w Flandrii czyni solidne postępy w zrównoważonym rozwoju, dzięki częściowo wsparciu finansowemu dla inwestycji rolnych z Flamandzkiego Funduszu Inwestycji Rolniczych (VLIF). Ostatnia analiza skoncentrowała się na inwestycjach dokonanych w latach 2016-2024, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem...

The Flemish agriculture and horticulture sector is making solid progress in sustainability, thanks in part to financial support for farm investments from the Flemish Agricultural Investment Fund (VLIF). A recent analysis looked at investments made between 2016 and 2024, focusing in particular on... read more

Jammu & Kashmir, India's northernmost region, remains an important hub for the country's fruit basket. While significant progress has been made in cold storage, grading, and packing infrastructure, the region's apple and soft fruit sectors continue to face disruptions, especially in the read more

Potato yields in Eastern Africa are facing challenges due to a shortage of quality seed, yet a new hybrid breeding initiative in Kenya seeks to address this issue. Led by the International Potato Center (CIP) and Dutch seed company HZPC, the One-to-One project is focused on creating adaptable potato varieties with better yields and disease resistance. read more

The La Unió Llauradora reported that severe thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds over the weekend affected around 8,000 hectares of crops in the provinces of Castellón and Valencia. Initial losses are estimated at over 29 million euros, a figure that could rise depending on the situation. read more

Piękne słońce i wysokie temperatury, pogoda zachęca ludzi do delektowania się owocami, a dla wielu winogrona są absolutnym "must-have". Importowane winogrona są zawsze dostępne, ale w Overijse, w Belgii, sierpień to wyjątkowy czas, kiedy belgijskie winogrona powracają na rynek. "Ludzie zaczynają dzwonić jak tylko" read more

Efficient fruit packing has become increasingly important for producers aiming to maintain product quality, manage labor constraints, and increase profitability. To meet these demands, Milbor PMC provides two customized solutions: the manual weighing line and the dynamic weighing line. Each system has its own... read more

Jealous Fruits is currently in the midst of its cherry season and is providing an update on the varieties being produced. Kordia cherries. Kordia: The grower-shippers' Kordia season is nearly finished, and the cherries are expected to arrive in markets starting next week. This variety is known for its high quality and Brix levels. read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) announces the official estimate for the 2025 harvest, which will be approximately 59,000 MT (65,000 tons), marking a lower production volume compared to recent seasons. This will have implications for supply and trade planning in the upcoming years. read more

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the start of its new four-times-weekly passenger service to Hanoi, the bustling capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In celebration of this important occasion, Ethiopian Airlines held an inaugural ceremony at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, which was attended by read more

Last season, the lack of Tunisian dates, especially the Deglet Nour variety, was evident in several markets, particularly in the lead-up to Ramadan. This led importers to look for alternative origins or different date varieties, resulting in a change in the market dynamics. read more

"We can supply pesticide-free, locally-grown herbs from our circular indoor greenhouse year-round," begins Thomas Baars of SemperVere. "That means we can provide herbs that you'd normally cultivate in gas-heated greenhouses or import from far-away countries." Thomas and Thijs Maathuis founded SemperVere. read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) announces the official estimate of the 2025 harvest, which will be approximately 65,000 tons, a production volume lower than the last seasons, but the quality of the fruit remains high and consistent. read more

Seeka Limited is expecting a record year in 2025 and has submitted its earnings forecast to the New Zealand Stock Exchange for the current year. Seeka has forecast a record pre-tax profit ranging between NZD$33.0m and NZD$37m for the year 2025, an increase from the record $30m profit in 2024. Notably, the New Zealand kiwifruit industry is expected to play a significant role in this positive outlook. read more

The cherry season in Lebanon has ended after a brief period, with a significant decrease in volumes affecting major commercial activities. Despite this, Lebanese growers are optimistic and eagerly anticipating the next season. Mazen Bou Chebel from Fav... reported this information. read more