From the assembly of Confagricoltura Modena comes the warning from farmers: insuring one hectare of pears in Europe costs between 500 and 700 euros (with refunds being paid in the same year of the disastrous event), while in Italy it costs around 4,000 euros. This is the focal point around which the crisis revolves. read more

Coop Trading has named Anders Kind as its new chief executive officer, starting in October 2025. Coop Trading is the Nordic private brand purchasing organization for Coop in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. read more

The García Ballester group, one of the leading citrus operators in Castellón, has strengthened its recovery after the setback experienced two campaigns ago. Based in Burriana, the company closed the 2023-2024 financial year with a turnover of 38 million euros, 34% more than in the previous season. read more

Hong Kong has the potential to serve as a dual trade gateway connecting South America and mainland China, as stated by Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan. The city utilizes its duty-free port status and extensive global connectivity to adjust to changes in the global market. read more

Promoting local agricultural production through a strong, creative, and recognizable identity is the objective of Rocket Melon, the new brand of watermelons launched by Op Altamura, a cooperative based in Piana del Sele in Campania. FreshPlaza discussed this with Fabio Altamura,... read more

Tesco has strengthened its collaboration with WRAP to encourage new efforts to address global food waste. read more

Biobest has announced the results of recent avocado trials, which the group said demonstrated that bumblebee pollination could be a solution for the complex pollination issues in the fruit’s production. read more

The GroentenFruit Huis was not present at the official signing ceremony due to their own members' meeting, but their commitment to this important initiative is no less significant. read more

But snack cucumbers and snack bell peppers are also increasingly finding their way into shopping carts. This is based on information from GroentenFruit Huis, which relies on data from Circana supermarkets. read more

The bananas bear the WWF program logo to inform customers that the products come from a cultivation program for a better banana. This way, Netto supports environmental and climate protection, and also improves working conditions on the program farms. read more

After the airstrikes by the USA and Israel on a series of targets in Iran, concerns were raised about a possible escalation of hostilities that could lead to Tehran blocking the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf - a vital international waterway. read more

The seed specialist KWS has announced a "significant expansion" of its site in Andijk, the Netherlands, with the construction and official inauguration of a state-of-the-art research and development center. read more

Clarifresh has joined the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Supply Chain of the Future initiative as an executive sponsor of the Shelf-Life Prediction & Dynamic Incentives Steering Committee. read more

The rapid increase in conflict in the Middle East has the potential to have a negative impact on the fresh produce industry in several ways, according to one of the industry's top analysts. read more

You combine environmentally friendly production with a competitive sales price, reaching an even larger group of customers. As fruits from a shared cultivation program, the bananas are also labeled with the WWF panda logo. read more

Zespri has announced a four-year global partnership with Dame Lisa Carrington, New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian, as its inaugural global brand ambassador. read more

The tickets cost 450 euros until then, after which the registration fee is 650 euros. read more

The summer weather has further boosted demand. A strong demand is also expected for the upcoming week. High temperatures continue to prevail, enticing consumers to purchase stone fruits. However, the missing sales day in calendar week 25 may impact... read more

Seed specialist KWS has announced a “significant expansion” of its site in Andijk, the Netherlands, with the construction and official inauguration of a state-of-the-art research and development center. read more

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA), a watchdog overseeing retailer relationships, is initiating an investigation into the online giant Amazon for suspected delays in payments to suppliers. read more