Dümmen Orange has appointed Roderick Benjamin as the Managing Director of its farm in Naivasha, Kenya, starting from April 1. With more than 20 years of experience in the agricultural industry, specifically in the cut flower sector, Roderick brings a vast amount of knowledge and leadership skills to his new position. read more

Lidl Italy renews its commitment to promoting Italian food excellence by extending its collaboration with Filiera Agricola Italiana, a Coldiretti reality that represents Italian farmers, also in the fruit and vegetable department. Among the products... read more

Only field trials confirmations for the Lamuyo pepper varieties Rijk Zwaan Costiero RZ and Naviero RZ. Ideal for the Sicilian climate, both products offer characteristics that support producers in improving local crops. Costiero RZ is ideal for late transplanting. read more

Bananas. Berries. Tomatoes. What do these three produce items have in common? Paul Rice knows. As the founder of Fair Trade USA and author of the new book, Every Purchase Matters, available starting April 8, he knows that in produce, these three are the top Fair Trade produce items. "Fair Trade." read more

"The Apulian clementine campaign was the worst in recent years, as it was extremely short and affected by unfavorable weather conditions that compromised fruit shelf life," reports Luciano Latorraca, owner of the Patemisco farm, which specializes in the production and processing of Navel-type oranges. read more

The Agroponiente Group has announced the establishment of Agroponiente Deutschland GmbH as of April 1st. With this move, the company, which operates internationally and is based in the Spanish vegetable region of Almeria, is successfully expanding into Germany. The new GmbH will operate as an independent sales. read more

Albania's cabbage exports have increased significantly due to favorable climatic conditions and rising demand from Eastern and Baltic countries, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

A violent hailstorm has hit the province of Lecce - as reported on Puglialive.net - causing devastating damage to crops, especially to the potatoes of the Sieglinde and Annabella varieties, already compromised by frost and the sudden drop in temperatures. According to... read more

Gadot Agro is proud to introduce InbalTM, the newest product in their range of sustainable agricultural solutions. This unique product is designed to help control pest infestations such as spider mites and white flies in a variety of crops including fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. At the same time, it acts as a preventative measure. read more

During the annual CX Store Award ceremony, held at the Hotel Gallia in Milan last week as part of the "The Retail Metamorphosis" conference, Sole 365 and Conad Adriatico were awarded. Below are the press releases for the two brands. read more

W uprawie warzyw i roślin ozdobnych producenci napotykają znaczące wyzwania związane z czerwonym pająkiem szklarniowym (Tetranychus urticae). Te szkodniki żerują na sokach roślin, co prowadzi do przebarwień liści, więdnienia i obniżenia jakości plonu. We współpracy z Agrobío, Royal Brinkman wprowadza. read more

Strawberry breeders of currently repeating varieties are mainly focused on how their plants will yield in the upcoming season. However, it is worth getting acquainted with how the new varieties being currently introduced to production under covers (tunnels/greenhouses) will yield. read more

The blueberry season in Morocco has been delayed this year, with the peak harvest pushed back by almost a month. Amine Bennani, President of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruit Producers, stated: "We will be experiencing increasing harvests in the upcoming weeks, and we anticipate reaching peak volume levels in April." read more

As growers face increasing pressure to reduce chemical use, the future of fruit farming may depend on the integration of biodiversity and organic practices. David Butler, a commercial fruit grower from Kent, conducted a global study as part of his Nuffield Farming Scholarship to explore methods that read more

"Just plug it in and let it grow" – that's the slogan of the Viennese start-up omni.farm. The device, also named omni.farm, is designed to produce two to three kilos of fresh vegetables and herbs within two to eight weeks, depending on the type. And all of this without needing a "green thumb". read more

Central Plains Group (CPG), located in the Lviv region of Ukraine, has started its agricultural cycle for 2025, as announced on their Facebook page. On March 27, CPG began planting potatoes. The company stated, "The potato planting season has begun at CPG." read more

The flowering of pear trees in Lleida, the largest pear-producing region in Spain, began less than a week ago, and the production prospects are far better than last year's. "The province is one of the latest areas in Spain for pear blossom, and flowers didn't start to appear until 4-5 days ago." read more

Currants and gooseberries are already turning green and will soon want to bloom. Therefore, it's important to keep a close eye on the weather and carry out important pre-blooming treatments. It will also be important to prepare the plants for the upcoming frost expected this weekend. read more

Dümmen Orange has appointed Roderick Benjamin as the Managing Director of its farm in Naivasha, Kenya, effective April 1. With over 20 years of experience in the agricultural sector, specifically in cut flowers, Roderick brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership expertise to his new position. read more

Ecuadorian banana exporter Frutadeli S.A. has filed for bankruptcy against the Russian wholesale fruit supplier Troya Import. The claim was submitted to the Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region on March 30, due to an outstanding debt of $749,000 owed by the Russian company. read more