The cherry season in 2025 at Lake Constance looks very promising: Stable harvest volumes, significantly improved quality, and a rich aroma define this year's crop. In the Lake Constance region, sweet cherries are primarily grown under protective roofs. This production standard is aimed at ensuring high-quality yields. read more

The director general of the agriculture ministry, Andreas Gregoriou, emphasized the need for seriousness and cooperation in managing water resources in a statement addressing the recent protest by banana growers in Paphos regarding irrigation water supply. Gregoriou acknowledged the concerns of the farmers,... read more

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In an increasingly quality, sustainability, and origin-conscious market, Romagnoli F.lli Spa stands out as one of the leading Italian companies in the production and marketing of potatoes, thanks to a business vision based on an integrated supply chain and strong agronomic expertise. read more

The Grocery Bag, the weekly information service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, confirms this week as well the seasonal products not to be missed for convenient purchases. Despite a week starting with a climate... read more

From observing foreign stores, some considerations and related choices of Dao Conad have emerged, which, in synergy with Retail Hub, have been tested in the Conad store in Trento. Many of the innovations specifically concern the fruit and vegetable department, which is one of the key sections. read more

Healthy snacks are popular. Supermarket sales in the Netherlands of snack-sized tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers rose by 16 per cent in 2024. Among the three products, snack tomatoes are the most popular, making up almost 80 per cent of sales. Snack cucumbers and snack peppers are also... read more

Najnowsze statystyki Australijskiego Biura Statystycznego (ABS) ujawniły, że wartość australijskich branż warzyw, kwiatów ciętych, szkółkarskich i murawy wszystkie spadły w roku podatkowym 24. Jolyon Burnett, przewodniczący Rady Ogrodnictwa NFF, powiedział, że najnowsze dane przynoszą ponury obraz sytuacji pomimo pewnych read more

W odpowiedzi na nadmiar owoców spowodowany przez spowolnienie importu Kambodży na granicy tajsko-kambodżańskiej, rząd Tajlandii aktywował Tajlandzką Pocztę, aby pomóc właścicielom sadów rozprowadzić ponad 3 000 ton owoców bezpłatnie na terenie całego kraju - raportuje Thansettakij. Zastępca Rządu. read more

The 10th edition of the International Berry Congress concluded on June 19 in Huelva, Spain, with a very positive outcome. During the two days of the event, over 1,700 participants attended the twenty presentations, conferences, and technical panels that were scheduled, providing visitors with the opportunity. read more

Mirosław Garliński, an experienced highbush blueberry grower from Doleck, has been cultivating highbush blueberries for 25 years. His plantation covers over 20 hectares and is one of the most well-known in the region. In a conversation with us, he shares his expertise. read more

Spain: DIA seeks growth with renewed board, fresh capital, new logistics hub
Retailer DIA has announced significant changes to its board of directors in order to strengthen its strategic plan for 2025-2029. Alberto Gavazzi has been named as the new chairman, bringing his operational expertise to lead DIA towards growth. read more

Before the European forecasts are presented at Prognosfruit (Angers) in August, Vincent Guérin, responsible for economic affairs at the National Apple and Pear Association (ANPP), is assessing the final months of the 2024/2025 campaign. "Normal destocking in May," says Vincent Guérin. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Egypt reported that agricultural exports increased to 5.2 million tons in the first half of the year. Citrus fruits and potatoes were the main exports, with approximately 1.8 million and 1.2 million tons, respectively. read more

The scorching temperatures do not help the horticultural sector, which has been showing signs of slowing in negotiations and lackluster price lists for weeks. This is also confirmed by the Agri-Food Center of the Marche region, located in San Benedetto del Tronto (AP), where operators are talking about "calm". read more

In the 2024/2025 marketing year, apple prices in major European markets have displayed significant divergence, with Poland, Italy, France, and Germany following different paths from March to May. In Poland, apple prices showed a steady increase, rising from €72/100 kg in March to €78/100 kg. read more

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The blueberry harvest has begun in Washington state, and the season is looking promising. Tyler Johnson, Sales Manager at Rainier Fruit, mentioned that the growing conditions in Central Washington have been mild and manageable with nothing too out of the ordinary. read more

Muilwijk Snijbloemen is a relatively young flower farm. In 2020, owner Hendrik Muilwijk acquired an old vegetable nursery in Stolwijk, the Netherlands. He set up a new 4,500 m² polytunnel greenhouse on the premises, where he cultivates cut hydrangeas in three colors: pink, white, and blue. In 2021, Ilex... read more

When Dr. Russell Sharp, Managing Director of UK-based Eutrema Ltd, decided to publish a hydroponics podcast every day of 2025, many doubted it could be achieved. With over 180 episodes now live, Hydroponics Daily has not only reached the halfway point but has also built a dedicated international audience... read more