This week, the American team of North American greenhouse builder Prospiant drove to a new address to work. The company has moved its U.S. headquarters and operations into a new facility in Cincinnati. It may only be a seven-minute drive from their old venue, but President Burk Metzger says the read more

Wstępne szacunki na rok 2025 wskazują, że rozwój cen w sektorze rolniczym Unii Europejskiej pozostaje nierówny po korektach rynkowych zauważonych w 2024 roku. Podczas gdy średnie ceny wyjściowe powróciły do umiarkowanego wzrostu, ruchy cen nadal znacznie się różnią między kategoriami upraw, odzwierciedlając... read more

Metsä Group's subsidiary, Metsä Spring, has introduced a new fiber-based punnet called Muoto, designed for packaging berries, fruits, and vegetables. This product is part of the Muoto Uncoated Fiber Series, which emphasizes uncoated fiber packaging solutions. The Muoto punnet will be... read more

For several weeks now, Spanish fruit and vegetables have been available for auction at ZON, but the supply of Spanish cucumbers in particular remains extremely limited. "Usually, by week 48, we would have a full supply of Spanish cucumbers, but this year it has been a challenge to even secure a few pallets." read more

Three years ago, Agristo made the decision to double production at one of its sites in Belgium. The company is currently adding a new French fry production line, with the capability for future expansion, according to Michaël Godaert, Agristo's Civil Engineering Project Manager. In addition, Agristo is currently constructing facilities in France and the United States. read more

The imported apple market in India is currently going through a transitional phase, with prices getting firmer, limited early European supply, and an increasing interest in new sources, according to Suresh Ramakrishnan, CEO of Swaanush Fruit Oasis Pvt. Ltd., which is presently importing Polish apples. read more

A fresh experience directly in the store: this is the new project launched by Gruppo Arena, a Gdo leader in Sicily with over 190 retail outlets under the Decò and Superconveniente brands, and Oranfresh Italia, specialist in professional juicers and automatic vending machines. read more

Brussels is once again becoming the stage for European agricultural protests. Thousands of farmers from various countries in the Union have taken to the streets to protest against the European Commission's proposal on the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027, which includes a significant cut in... read more

In 2025, Romagnoli F.llisi closes with a clear picture: sustainability, when genuine, is an industrial strategy before being a set of good practices. This principle has been guiding the company for years and is confirmed in the fifth Sustainability Report and the fifth Rating. read more

LGS Specialty Sales is starting its Spanish persimmon season with a robust supply due to improved growing conditions and higher volumes compared to the 2024 season. The current persimmon crop has experienced significant benefits from much better weather conditions during the growing season, including the absence of read more

Wiosenna przymrozka w Turcji miała poważny wpływ na wolumeny eksportu świeżych warzyw i zwłaszcza owoców. Eksport świeżych owoców i warzyw w tym roku ma być niemal o 30% niższy niż w 2024 roku. Już w ubiegłym roku wolumeny eksportu były znacznie poniżej tych z poprzednich lat.

The spring frost in Turkey has had a major impact on the export volumes of fresh vegetables and particularly fresh fruit. This year, fresh fruit and vegetable exports are expected to be almost 30% lower than in 2024. Even last year, export volumes were already well below those of previous years. read more

An organized agricultural zone will be established in Antalya, which plays a significant role in Turkey's production and export of cut flowers and ornamental plants, in order to increase productivity in the sector. Many cut flowers, particularly carnations, grown in Antalya's greenhouses, are exported to 80. read more

As global markets increasingly prioritize responsible sourcing, traceability, and social and environmental compliance, certification schemes are becoming essential for producers to stay competitive. In this regard, Florverde Sustainable Flowers is continuing to enhance its... read more

Week 49, ending on Sunday, December 7, finally marks a recovery after a negative November, with sales of Lcc fruits and vegetables on the rise. The result is also positive in terms of distribution channels, with the only exception being the hypermarket, which is experiencing a decrease. read more

In December, a technological business tour to Serbia brought together Ukrainian berry growers and processors to study modern raspberry freezing and processing practices. Organized by the Ukrainian Berry Association (AYU) with support from the SIPPO program, this was the second such tour in 2025. read more

Fresh India Show returns to Mumbai in 2026 with a stronger focus on India's dual role as both a sourcing hub and a fast-growing market for imported fresh produce, according to M. B. Naqvi, Chief Coordinator and CEO of the event. "The 8th edition of Fresh India Show, or FIS 2026, will be held on read more

Wprowadzono nowy format opakowań bez podkładki do Kissabel® Naturally Red-Fleshed Apples na brytyjskim rynku świeżych produktów rolniczych. Projekt został opracowany dzięki współpracy między dostawcą technologii opakowań Ravenwood Packaging i zatwierdzonym drukarzem etykiet bez podkładki, firmą ProPrint Group. read more

During the holidays, Orsero brings the Christmas spirit to the main fruit and vegetable markets in Italy with a special initiative dedicated to its exotic fruits and to the iconic product of this particular time of the year: the pineapple. read more

In the Calitzdorp district, stone fruit orchards and grape vineyards are currently receiving their last irrigation supply from the Gamkaspoort and Calitzdorp dams. At this time last year, both dams were 89% full; however, their current levels are at 9.9% and 35.8% respectively. This sharp decline in water levels has raised concerns about the possibility of drought returning to the area. read more

Conad continues its growth path in 2025, which has seen the first sign of the Italian Large-Scale Retail grow its turnover by around 18% in the last 3 years. According to the provisional data presented yesterday, Conad will close 2025 with a turnover of read more