KWS Vegetables hosted the first edition of Leafy PopUp in the Murcia region of Spain. It was an international event that, for the first time, brought the Netherlands directly into contact with growers and professionals in the leaf sector. The event, held under the slogan "Fresh fields. Fresh." read more

India's apple imports are increasing significantly as premium apples from global sources are filling the gaps left by challenges in domestic supply, according to Ajaz Raien, CEO of Embrace Fresh. "Washington apples have arrived, along with early shipments from South Africa through partners like Delecta and Cape Span. Our New Zealand, read more

Vietnam has granted market access to Greek kiwifruit after technical negotiations between the phytosanitary authorities of both countries. The Ministry of Rural Development and Food has confirmed that the Vietnamese Plant Protection Department has officially accepted the proposed measures for access. read more

UK: Druga strona Amazon Now szybkie dostawy artykułów spożywczych i artykułów pierwszej potrzeby w Londynie

Drugie miejsce Amazon Now zostało uruchomione w Londynie. Jest to nowa ultra-szybka usługa dostawy oferująca tysiące artykułów spożywczych i artykułów pierwszej potrzeby w około 30 minut lub mniej. Jest testowana w wybranych miejscach. read more

The tornado and heavy rains that occurred last week in the main strawberry-growing region of Greece, Ilia, did not result in significant damage to the overall production, although some greenhouses were completely destroyed. The main issue affecting local growers and packers is the limited sunshine. read more

Devos-Wouters' first top fruit season is proving to be especially intense. The merger between Belgian companies Devos Group and Wouters Fruit has led to a growth of around 10%, according to Louis De Cleene. "Prices could, obviously, be a little better, but it's busy. And it's going to stay busy," he said. read more

The wild garlic harvest for this year has now started in the forests of Lower Austria. Heinrich Penz, a wholesaler in Melk, Lower Austria, and a specialist, reports, "January was quite cold and delayed the sprouting of wild garlic somewhat, so we are now harvesting the first crop a few days later than usual." read more

The British Pea & Bean Conference is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Jakeman Stadium, the home of Boston United Football Club. Following the 2024 conference, this event will cover various topics related to the vining pea and bean sector. Taking place biennially, the conference gathers. read more

On February 10 and 11, BASF-Nunhems organized a new mini demonstration in Campo de Cartagena (Murcia), where they presented how their different lettuce varieties adapt to the local growing conditions. Similar to previous events, the seed company exhibited its new products in various segments. This time, in addition to iceberg lettuce, read more

Jabłka są powszechnie spożywane w Irlandii, ale ponad 90 procent jabłek dostępnych na krajowym rynku jest importowanych ze względu na ograniczoną produkcję komercyjną. Obecnie importowane są głównie z Francji, Niemiec, RPA, Chile i Wielkiej Brytanii. Teagasc założył badania stosowane dotyczące jabłek. read more

Tropical fruits will be the main highlight of the upcoming Macfrut event in Rimini, Italy, taking place from 21-23 April 2026. The focus will be on the international trade segment this year. The fair will feature the participation of Florissima&Fruit, a company from Ecuador specializing in tropical fruits. read more

As storm Nils moved towards the eastern part of the country (the Alps and Corsica), the red flood alert was still in effect in the 2 departments of Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne. 23 departments remained under an orange alert, and on Friday, 450,000 homes were without electricity, according to Enedis, which... read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026, Maf Roda unveiled an innovation that caught the attention of attendees at the trade show. With the introduction of their new sorting and grading solution for dates, the company is addressing the challenges posed by one of the most intricate products in the fruit industry. The machine represents a significant... read more

This week, in the period leading up to the Chinese New Year holiday, market prices increased across all categories, reaching their highest levels in the first half of the week. Traders noted that at the beginning of the week, buyers were primarily focused on restocking, causing prices to rise. Starting from midweek, as earlier read more

Flooding in northern Morocco has impacted various crops such as berries, potatoes, cereals, and avocados. The avocado export season, which was nearing its end, is facing significant disruptions due to the floods and traffic issues at the Tangier Med port. Youssef El Khlifi, from the read more

Po burzliwym 2025 roku zaznaczonym skutkami zmian klimatycznych i zmniejszonymi wolumenami, sektor bananowy w Kostaryce wykazuje oznaki poprawy, według Marciala Chaverriego z Narodowej Korporacji Bananowej (Corbana). "Zamkniemy z malejącą liczbą skrzynek i niewątpliwie niższym odsetkiem w sprzedaży, około" read more

In January 2026, Tesco had the highest share of British apples sold by BAPL growers, with around 4,000 tons supplied during the month. Aldi followed with approximately 3,200 tons, and Lidl was close behind with 2,600 tons. Sainsbury's recorded about 2,400 tons, while Asda took roughly. read more

Swiss importers and retailers are increasingly interested in Moldovan stone fruit, especially plums, cherries, and apricots, as an additional sourcing option after the Swiss local season ends, according to Tatiana Burca, Export Programs Coordinator at the Export Agency in Moldova. "This was confirmed" read more

Dolce Passione is now depending on the new Dark Star variety. The Consortium recently confirmed the selection of this new watermelon variety by the international seed company Known-You Seeds, as it possesses the qualities that have established Dolce Passione as a renowned brand in Italy and Europe: a size of read more

Lemonade™ apples will soon start shipping out of Pennsylvania. "This is the first year that we've had some real volume on this apple to make programs with," says Rice Fruit Company's Valerie Ramsburg, adding that some retailers will begin with promotions on the fruit. The company grows and read more