This February, Growy officially launched its first own-label produce in Dutch supermarkets. Consumers will now have access to salad mixes, herbs, and microgreens grown in Amsterdam, primarily found in the Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Amersfoort areas. The products are available at a price range of €1.29 to read more

Although the kiwi season in Greece has mostly ended, the previous season was positive compared to previous ones, according to Dimitris Tzounopoulos, sales manager for Greek kiwi exporter A.C. Meliki. "The Greek kiwi season has been very good for the producers." read more

The early onion sowing in Spain was completed about a month ago. In this instance, the acreage has been reduced by 10 to 12%, with a significant drop of over 30% in Andalusia, the main early onion growing region in Spain. However, the acreage dedicated to mid-season and late onions is still being planted. read more

The harvested potatoes from the NEPG zone (EU-04, i.e. BE, DE, FR, and NL) in 2024 amount to 24.7 million tons, a 6.9% increase compared to the 2023 harvest. Despite the rise in supply, the market remains active. Producer prices have increased from 12.50 €/100 kg in October-November 2024 to 30.00. read more

During an evening that blended gastronomy, diplomacy, and business, the Embassy of Ecuador in Germany and the country's Banana Cluster organized the "Delights from the Middle of the World" dinner at the H10 Berlin Ku'damm Hotel on February 6. The event was attended by authorities and ... read more

"This year, the Sicilian strawberry season started in November 2024 and will end around May 2025. The production is proceeding well and no particular difficulties or plant diseases have been reported," says Alessandro Arini, Sales Manager of the company 'I frutti del Sole,' located in Marsala. read more

Zachowując się na zimno i ciemno, popyt na mieloną cykorę utrzymuje się. Takie informacje dostarcza nam Herman Lion z firmy Lathouwers & Co. "Na początku producenci musieli szukać dobrych plonów, ale teraz sytuacja wygląda pozytywnie. Mamy stabilne dostawy i jesteśmy w stanie sprostać popytowi. Popyt ten zawsze. read more

W ciągu niecałej dekady kolumbijskim awokadom udało się zdobyć miejsce na rynku amerykańskim. "W ostatnich 12-18 miesiącach szczególnie zauważyliśmy znaczący wzrost zainteresowania ze strony amerykańskich detalistów" - mówi Andy Bruno, prezes Naturipe Avocado Farms. Jest to wynikiem zwiększonej podaży z Kolumbii. read more

Podczas targów Fruit Logistica hodowca truskawek Fresh Forward świętował wprowadzenie nowej odmiany truskawek o nazwie Bachata. Hodowca, znany z odmian takich jak Fandango i Calinda, teraz wprowadza nową, premium odmianę truskawek do uprawy w Hiszpanii. Na zdjęciu Ronnie Kersten (z lewej) z partnerami. read more

Berries remain a rapidly growing category in the fruit industry. However, the stages of growth differ by region. In the U.S., blueberry consumption has plateaued while Europe is still experiencing growth. In contrast, blackberry consumption has the potential to double within a given timeframe. read more

"Pumpkins, melons, and Perla Nera watermelons are among the protagonists of the upcoming OP Francescon Senegal season," reported President Bruno Francescon. "We manage 300 hectares directly in the African country. The first deliveries of pumpkins are scheduled for the third week of February." read more

In 2024, the Pasquariello Giovanni farm in Carapelle (FG) faced a challenging year characterized by climatic issues and market fluctuations. Despite these difficulties, the Apulian business managed to adapt and identify new opportunities, showcasing its resilience and capability to adapt. read more

Mr. Xenofon Papakostopoulos, a Greek manufacturer of plastic packaging, believes that the Greek plastic packaging industry will struggle to adapt to the changes brought about by the new EU Regulation 2025/40 concerning fruit and vegetable packaging. He criticizes the regulations as lacking sense. read more

The Duchy College Cornish autumn and winter cauliflower trials recently attracted around 70 attendees, including growers, agronomists, packers, and breeders. This annual event allows participants to evaluate new cauliflower and brassica varieties from leading seed houses. It also facilitates networking and knowledge sharing within the industry. read more

In the packhouse of 20,000 square meters on the farm Lushof in Prince Alfred Hamlet, one of three farms owned by Graaff Fruit, this is the busiest time of the year: they expect over 8,000 tonnes of nectarines to move through the pack lines this season, while bins of pears and apples are also being processed. read more

From February 10 to 23, the Campo de Cartagena region of Murcia, Spain, will be the meeting place for producers, crop technicians, and other professionals from the leafy vegetable sector worldwide. International seed companies will open the doors of their experimental farms to show their latest developments. read more

Nowe dane z Federalnego Urzędu Statystycznego wskazują na zmianę praktyk rolniczych w Szwajcarii, z zauważalnym wzrostem uprawy warzyw ekologicznych. Od 1996 roku, powierzchnia przeznaczona na uprawę warzyw ekologicznych wzrosła sześciokrotnie, osiągając 3,160 hektarów, co stanowi jedną czwartą całkowitej powierzchni. read more

Perishable fruits such as strawberries and raspberries have a limited postharvest lifespan, which often leads to economic losses due to their short shelf life in retail settings. Researchers from the Department of Dairy and Food Science at South Dakota State University are working to address this problem by read more

Another edition of Fruit Logistica has just ended in the capital of Germany, the leading country in organic food sales in EU retail with almost 34% of the total, as per the latest report by FiBL, IFOAM - Organics International. In 2022, organic food consumption saw a read more

Prezydent Donald Trump zamierza wykorzystać cła importowe w celu zwiększenia produkcji krajowej i rozwiązania nierównowagi handlowej. Jan Kees Boon z Fruit & Vegetable Facts przeanalizował bilans handlowy. Produkcja krajowa pozostaje stabilna lub maleje, import rośnie. Stany Zjednoczone pozostają największym importerem na świecie. read more