"According to forecasts made on January 1st, 2025, French leek production is expected to reach 165,400 tons for the entire 2024-2025 marketing year, which is 10,000 tons less than the previous season. In December 2024, prices were 10% lower than in the 2023-2024 season, but 7% higher than the 2019-2023 season." read more

Rushton's Greengrocer, a part of the Thorogood Group, has been growing and selling fruit and vegetables since 1922. The company operates in all three wholesale markets in London, supplying food service customers with a range of products including dairy, ambient, and frozen goods, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

Invernaderoville is a Greenhouse City where many vegetable and flower families live happily next to each other and grow together. The families get together for kids to play and also learn about various things that happen in the wonderful Invernaderoville. Does this not sound like the typical read more

The season for the new "Divino - il kaki italiano" brand will end earlier than expected due to significant and unexpected destocking that has already been observed in the days leading up to Christmas. Francesca Gallicchio from Gallicchio Frutta in Scanzano Jonico (Matera), the creator of the brand, explains. read more

Dzisiaj Arjan van 't Hoff świętuje specjalny jubileusz: 30 lat w branży. Mimo że jego ojciec, Geert, zawsze doradzał, "Naucz się fachu, NIE idź w branżę owoców i warzyw", 1 lutego 1995 r. Arjan dołączył do rodzinnej firmy, Hoffruit B.V. Wraz z ogromnym początkowym wynagrodzeniem w wysokości 1 330 guldenów. read more

Stöcklin Logistik AG will be making its debut at Fruit Logistica this year, showcasing its selection of intralogistics solutions specifically designed for the fruit and vegetable industry. The company, known for its expertise in automation and logistics systems, will focus on demonstrating strategies to enhance efficiency. read more

"The avocado market is currently stable," observes Ive Lambert of Starfruit. "It's a product that can sometimes sell extremely well, but it never really hits rock bottom. However, there's always something changing. Right now, we're seeing very few small sizes coming in, while larger calibers from." read more

Obecnie popyt na cebulę jest mniejszy niż podaż. „Meksyk ma dużą uprawę i zaczęli przekraczać granicę, choć początek cebuli żółtej jest sprzedawany jako cebula słodka, co stanowi inną kategorię” - mówi John Harris z Paradigm Fresh. Wydaje się również, że istnieje dobra kanadyjska podaż. read more

Ulrich Etiketten has announced that their paper flow packs for fruit and vegetables have won an award for the third time. "Being recognized as a winner of the 2025 WorldStar Awards in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables category, our innovative and eco-friendly packaging solution demonstrates that our efforts are paying off." read more

The Consortium of Associated Lemon Producers has introduced a new packaging solution for Italian and foreign large retail chains, specifically designed to promote smaller-sized lemons that may not be fully appreciated in the fresh market. "Instead of using traditional nets, we opted for... read more

Bakker Barendrecht, a Greenyard company, will begin construction this week on a new center for fresh fruit and vegetables in Ridderkerk, The Netherlands. The state-of-the-art building will incorporate the latest technological innovations for warehousing, packing, and ripening of fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

Kultive started off 2025 with a significant development: CASAY (Cooperative Agricultural of Greenhouse Growers in Aube and Yonne), one of its three production organizations, has acquired Marchal greenhouses, a major player in cucumber production in the Grand-Est region. "The takeover was finalized at the end read more

The processed strawberry industry, especially in frozen and freeze-dried strawberries, is witnessing rapid growth due to various factors such as new consumer and commercial trends that are making them a popular choice among consumers and the hospitality and restaurant sector. read more

As deep winter weather has settled in Romania, there has been an increase in consumer demand for imported fruits and vegetables. Andrei Boitoș from Bostanaria Cooperativa Agricola, a Romanian agricultural cooperative, explains, "The colder weather impacts fruit consumption in Romania. During winter, people prefer to have access to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables." read more

SanLucar has expanded its market presence in Sweden through a partnership with Greenfood, a top supplier of healthy food items in the Nordic region. This exclusive collaboration will enable Swedish consumers to access the diverse selection of SanLucar fruits and vegetables. read more

Dutoit is introducing sweet onions that are expected to quickly become a pantry staple, thanks to their mild flavor, low pungency, and versatility in both raw and cooked dishes. Available seasonally from November to March. "We are thrilled to introduce sweet onions as part of our 2024-2025 product lineup." read more

Sormac, producent technologii specjalizujący się w przetwarzaniu świeżych produktów rolnych, planuje wprowadzić cztery nowe innowacje podczas targów Fruit Logistica. Firma przedstawi te nowości wraz z aktualizacjami istniejących technologii i sprzętu przeznaczonego do przetwarzania marchwi, cebuli, papryki i melonów. read more

A food production plant in the Mykolaiv region is planning to open a new deep-freezing facility. The new facility will specialize in freezing vegetables, fruits, and other food products. This expansion is expected to boost Ukraine's food exports and offer local farmers a year-round market for their produce. read more

Od 1 stycznia rurociąg, który przecina Ukrainę i dostarcza krajom Europy Wschodniej rosyjski gaz, leży nieużywany. Umowa tranzytowa z Gazpromem wygasła pod koniec grudnia, a ukraiński prezydent Zelenski postanowił jej nie odnawiać, aby uniknąć dalszego wzbogacania skarbca wojennego Putina.

Since January 1, the pipeline that crosses Ukraine and supplies Eastern European countries with Russian gas has been lying idle. The transit contract with Gazprom expired at the end of December, and Ukrainian President Zelensky chose not to renew it to avoid further fueling Putin's war chest. read more

"Western Saharan melons and cherry tomatoes must be correctly labeled to indicate their true territory of origin, but their import cannot be prohibited by France," ruled the Conseil d'État in its recent decision (No. 455088 of 28 January 2025). The court rejected the appeal by the read more