As part of the collaboration, attention-grabbing campaigns, numerous activities directly in Edeka stores, contests, and exclusive collection promotions are planned. The partnership was first visible during the Germany vs Italy national game. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture's plan to increase the cultivation area involves the use of Artificial Intelligence and other technologies to increase the per-hectare yield from 42 tons to 65 tons and form clusters. read more

Daniel Bädorf, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Langförden-Oldenburg Producer Wholesale Market Cooperative, Jürgen Nüssle, Managing Director of the Württemberg Fruit Cooperative Raiffeisen eG, Michael Penzkofer, Managing Director of the Main-Danube Horticultural Center eG, and Thomas Schlich, Managing Director. read more

Sligro Food Group and Greenyard have announced a new partnership agreement in which Greenyard will be the supplier of fresh potatoes, fruit, and vegetables to all Sligro stores in Belgium. read more

"Być może dobry sezon mango, ale z własnymi wyzwaniami logistycznymi." Tak opisuje aktualny peruwiański sezon Joep Jongmans z firmy Special Fruit. "Kontrast jest wyraźny w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, kiedy praktycznie nie było dostępnych mango. Na szczęście teraz sytuacja jest bardzo inna, ogólnie rzecz biorąc, read more

Almost half of the apples sold by South African fruit exporter Tru-Cape are distributed across the African continent, showing changes in consumer preferences and market conditions in the region. Previously, only a limited number of apple varieties—Granny Smith, Top Red, and Golden Delicious—were sold. read more

Sligro Food Group and Greenyard have announced a new partnership agreement. Greenyard, a Belgian company known for its global presence in fresh, frozen, and prepared fruits and vegetables, will now be supplying fresh potatoes, fruits, and vegetables to all Sligro stores in Belgium. This partnership marks a significant collaboration between Sligro and Greenyard. read more

For the past week, fruit growers have been on high alert for the possibility of sub-zero temperatures returning. They are utilizing various methods such as spraying, candles, and towers to protect apricot trees that are currently in full bloom. Temperatures as low as -5 degrees were recorded in the Rhone Valley on March 15th and 16th. read more

dVida will be showcasing their new tropical fruits selection at Viva Fresh 2025, including mango, yellow/red dragon fruit, ginger, lime, malanga, and golden berries. They will also present their dried fruit options such as mango, banana, and dragon fruit. With over 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry, dVida... read more

In Est, situated in the Betuwe region, Roel Wellner Fruit has been the main source for marketing Maribelle apples for many years. "One of the key benefits of Maribelle is its availability on shelves throughout the year. It's remarkable that this apple stays on the market from the beginning. read more

Last week, a severe cold wave hit our peninsula, with particularly heavy effects along the Adriatic coast. Temperatures dropped below zero in several regions, including Romagna, Veneto, and Puglia, causing damage to crops. read more

Zespri is expecting an important season in terms of volumes and yields for growers. The CEO, Jason Te Brake, estimates a total of over 205 million trays, equivalent to 738,000 tonnes. "Our first charter ships have departed successfully, with improvements also in sizes. read more

From early January to early March 2025, Georgia exported 27,500 tons of potatoes to Russia, worth $8 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, only 932 tons were exported, according to Geostat, the National Statistics Bureau of Georgia. The bureau notes that Georgian potato exports read more

Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione's production of Sardinian artichokes is currently at its peak, with a notable increase reported over the past week. However, sales are being impacted due to it being the end of the month, a traditionally challenging period for the market. We are currently in a surplus phase. read more

For years, Lineage's location in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, has been a hub for bananas, including for Chiquita, which unloads at the cold store every week. However, since the second quarter of 2024, the Cool Port I Lineage location in Rotterdam has had its own banana division. read more

Irrigation of soilless strawberries has a new feature called the "IRRISENSE" Control Point, which revolutionizes water management by using substrate weight as an automation variable. This system monitors water loss in real-time through evapotranspiration and activates irrigation only when necessary. read more

In a difficult context, amidst armed conflicts and geopolitical tensions, rising logistics costs, with the risk of a dangerous increase in protectionist barriers, fresh fruit and vegetables set a record for Italian exports in 2024, surpassing read more

On a canal-side street in Amsterdam, there is an avocado-themed restaurant that attracts tourists by capitalizing on the avocado's association with wellness. The menu features items such as avocado chips, avocado toast, and burgers served with avocado halves as buns. Dubbed as 'green gold,' avocados have gained prominence in European cuisine. read more

Zespri has released the first indications for the 2025/26 season, highlighting strong profit prospects per tray and per hectare. Zespri's CEO, Jason Te Brake, affirms that the positive conditions have led to a good start to the season with a total forecasted harvest of read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw „Made in Albania” nadal rośnie. Anila Denaj, Minister Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi, oświadczyła, że w lutym odnotowano wzrost eksportu o 18% pod względem ilości i o 15% pod względem wartości w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Produkty rolnicze z Albanii są coraz bardziej popularne.

The export of "Made in Albania" fruits and vegetables continues to grow. Anila Denaj, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, stated that February saw an 18% rise in export quantity and a 15% increase in value compared to the previous year. Albanian agricultural products are expanding. read more