Strawberry picking at Bushel Boy is a meticulously managed process, guaranteeing that only the finest fruit reaches consumers. "We pick the same area three times a week, making sure we harvest fruit at its peak ripeness," says Emily Andes, Research and Innovation Manager at Bushel Boy. read more

Costa Rica's pineapple industry is undergoing significant changes as a result of weather challenges, rising production costs, and shifting global consumption patterns. Jalaram Fruit, a Costa Rican company with 15 years of experience in pineapple production and export, is a major supplier. read more

Harmoniz, a global seed company, showcased its comprehensive strategy for advancing fresh produce at Fruit Logistica 2025. The company demonstrated how strategic investments in research and development, as well as collaborative partnerships, are generating significant value throughout the supply chain. Attendees at the Harmoniz booth had the opportunity to explore these innovations. read more

UK: Sainsbury's has revealed its new flagship supermarket in Alsager. Sainsbury's stated: "This new supermarket is the second store the retailer has opened in Alsager, and it aims to expand on the success of its existing Local store in the town. Situated on the recently constructed Brunds Farm Road, near Linley Lane," read more

The fruit and vegetable department of the new Lidl store opened today in Milan, at Viale Giovanni Da Cermenate 61, follows the format launched over a year ago in Italy, which has also served as a model for fruit and vegetable departments abroad. read more

A frost that took over this citrus fruit in the middle of the campaign, affecting around 70,000 tons of lemons in Alicante and more than double in Murcia. If we consider all the affected producing areas due to frost in both provinces, the total amount would rise to 150,000 tons of lemons.

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"We produce around seven million Bioland potted herbs a year, mainly for the food retail trade, but also for garden centers and wholesalers," reports Henrik Fleischmann, production manager at Bioland KräuterGut Dworschak-Fleischmann, during an on-site interview at the modern herb nursery. read more

At the beginning of February, the first greenhouse-grown asparagus was harvested once again. For many, this moment is highly anticipated, but the high prices in the first few weeks can still be a deterrent. "It's always nice to start again, but we began with prices around 45 euros per kilo. At that time... read more

The first data collected in Italy regarding the Retail channel (that of domestic consumption) highlights how in 2024, the frozen food sector confirmed its solidity, recording a further increase in consumption within households, reaching a total of 652,643. read more

In this episode of Voices of Cooperatives, Mirco Zanotti, president of Apofruit Italia, a large cooperative in the fruit and vegetable sector, is interviewed. Starting from the cooperative's 65-year history, future challenges in the sector are discussed, focusing on the role of cooperation. read more

Kyrgyzstan has signed a trade agreement with Ecofruit, a major Uzbek exporter of dried fruits, to streamline exports to Europe and the Persian Gulf. Ecofruit is interested in Kyrgyz nuts and dried fruits due to their high quality and ecological purity. The Kyrgyz Ministry of Trade is supporting this partnership. read more

The Peruvian mango season has not met the expectations of European importers. "In general, it has been disappointing. At certain times, the price of a box of mangoes delivered to Spain by truck has reached 5 euros, but overall, prices have mostly remained below 4 euros throughout the season." read more

Anecoop, a leading Spanish cooperative in the marketing of fruits and vegetables, is sponsoring for the second consecutive year the 10KFEM Valencia by distributing among its 3,000 participants

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The ninth edition of Lemons for Research, the project of the Umberto Veronesi Foundation ETS realized exclusively with the Benefit Corporation Citrus l'Orto Italiano, has kicked off. This year it was sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has announced the newest addition to its Echinacea Princess series: Princess 'Honey'. This new variety features a dense, compact growth habit, showcasing enduring honey-colored flowers that beautifully contrast with deep-green foliage that reaches the ground. Echinacea Princess 'Honey' is highly prized for its stunning appearance. read more

The cultivation of peppers in the 2024-2025 season has been severely affected by the presence of Thrips parvispinus and Tetranychus urticae (red spider mite). read more

In ostatnich tygodniach zaobserwowaliśmy wzrost sprzedaży związany z dwoma równoczesnymi czynnikami - spadkiem cen na krajowym rynku oraz zwiększonym popytem na produkty organiczne pochodzące z północnej Europy. Niemcy potwierdzają się jako najlepszy rynek dla tego rodzaju produkcji, gdyż... read more

AgrigateOne attended the recent Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin, where they exhibited in the Start-Up Exhibition Area and were invited to speak on the Farming Forward Stage. Andre Rademeyer, Chief Revenue Officer at AgrigateOne, described the event as a valuable experience, providing them. read more

The Russian market saw a 2% rise in banana prices during the week of February 18 to 24, according to Rosstat. This represents a faster growth rate compared to the previous 0.6%. Moreover, overall fruit and vegetable prices in Russia increased by 1% during the same time frame. read more

Producers of mangoes in Nashik district, India, are now venturing into European markets after successfully entering the American market last year. Alongside grapes, pomegranates, and onions, mango cultivation has become a significant part of the district's export production, leading more farmers to concentrate on producing export-quality mangoes. The Agricultural and… read more