Włoska firma żywności ekologicznej EcorNaturaSì pozyskała 45 mln euro na strategię wzrostu. Transakcję przeprowadziła Banca Finint jako doradca, a koordynowali ją BNL BNP Paribas, Intesa Sanpaolo i Unicredit. read more

Avocado is a global product with an important trade role for the Netherlands. The country serves as Europe's gateway for avocados from overseas. Imports into the Netherlands have increased by a quarter over the past five years, reaching more than half a billion kilos. In monetary terms, imports read more

Technolgy plays a crucial role in ensuring quality and efficiency in the increasingly competitive agribusiness landscape. The Finnish company GRANLIDS APPEL has decided to invest in this progress, choosing the ICOEL-TOMRA technology for pre-grading and packing apples in their new warehouse. read more

The municipality of Itatiba, located in São Paulo, Brazil, anticipates a persimmon harvest of approximately 5.2 thousand tons this season, mirroring the figures from 2024. The Municipal Secretariat of Environment and Agriculture confirms that there have been no major setbacks such as fruit abortion or hailstorms. read more

The plentiful and regular rainfall in the past few weeks appears to have alleviated the water crisis, leading to a new but still concerning situation compared to a year ago when crops were already struggling due to a significant lack of water. read more

The potato planting at Caledonia Potatoes in Perthshire, Scotland is progressing well. "We are about halfway through, which is later than some. In the last couple of weeks, conditions were sub-optimal, but we are now back on track," said Robert Doig from the company. "We are ahead of where we normally read more

According to the Food Foundation, fruit and vegetable consumption in the UK needs to increase by 86% to meet dietary guidelines. Expanding domestic horticultural production to meet this demand could potentially add £2.3 billion to the economy, create 23,520 jobs, and boost farm profits by 3%. read more

The Spanish melon and watermelon season will begin with lower volumes than usual due to the impact of abundant rainfall in March, but a normal supply is expected from July onwards. Consumption of Galia melons continues to increase thanks to the commitment to their traditional flavor, while watermelon... read more

Pineapple growers in Vazhakulam, Kerala, are optimistic about a successful harvest after receiving beneficial summer rains. The local market sends out around 1,500 metric tons of pineapples daily to various parts of India. Although the majority of sales are within the country, accounting for 98% of the market, there is a rising trend. read more

Sorma Group, a manufacturer of post-harvest solutions for fruit and vegetable products, will be participating in Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable trade fair, held from May 6 to 8 in Rimini, Italy. The company will showcase a variety of technologies that cater to the entire post-harvest process. read more

More than 1,800 attendees and industry players participated in the sixth edition of the Global Cherry Summit, organized by the Chilean Fruit Cherries Committee, Frutas de Chile, and the Yentzen Group. Iván Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile, emphasized the sector's need for coordination and collaboration. read more

"We didn't lose a farm. We built a prototype, and we learned what it takes." That's how Lasse Carlsen, Founding Director of Copenhagen-based Bygaard, announced the sale of the company's first full-scale urban mushroom farm on Refshaleøen. The move marked a pivotal transition from proof of concept to commercial operation. read more

Asparagus markets around the world are dealing with different weather conditions, supply changes, and changing consumer preferences. This overview highlights the main developments in North America, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and South Africa at present. read more

Po sezonie naznaczonym trudnymi warunkami pogodowymi i logistycznymi zatorami, peruwiańskie eksporty awokado Hass mają znacząco wzrosnąć w 2025 roku. PromPerú i ProHass szacują, że eksport może wzrosnąć o 37% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, po trzech latach stagnacji lub spadku produkcji. read more

South African grapes, especially the red Crimson Seedless variety, were the most popular in the German market. Shipments from Chile were also significant, while loads from Peru and India mainly served as additional supply. There was a wide variety of grape types available, resulting in a diverse price range in some cases. read more

Corbins was one of the municipalities in the Spanish province of Lleida affected by a hailstorm last week. The town, located in the north of the Segrià region, suffered damage of varying degrees as the storm had weakened in intensity. "In towns further to the southwest, such as Alcarrás, where..." read more

In the cold chain logistics of fruits and vegetables, where even small temperature or humidity fluctuations can lead to spoilage, precision monitoring is essential. To address these challenges, Shenzhen Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is introducing an upgraded version of its real-time monitoring system. read more

A framed Ajax jersey hangs in the boardroom of Adriaan Vis, the director of FruitMasters. Perhaps it's a subtle nod to the decisiveness of Amsterdam that the director merges with the rich fruit-growing tradition of the Betuwe region. "We try to combine the best of both worlds, because the world is bigger than. read more

"Ostatnio mówi się często, że Wielkanoc sprzyja sprzedaży świeżych produktów bardziej niż Boże Narodzenie, ale także w zeszłym tygodniu Wielkanocnym sprzedaż nie była szczególnie dobra" - mówi Robert van Ooijen z firmy Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit, który codziennie kupuje na aukcjach BelOrta, REO i Hoogstraten dla klientów w. read more

The Turkish cherry season was ruined by frost before it even began, particularly in the Central region of the country, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF). "Cherry production in the Central region of Turkey was nearly completely lost because..." read more