The results of "Italy's Best Employers 2026" have been announced, the sixth edition of the independent study that awards Italian companies that stand out for creating an attractive and motivating work environment for their employees. AP Commerciale is proud to be part of this prestigious list. read more

Spain: Alcampo and Consum announce leadership changes
Carlos Pedreira Freire has been appointed as the new general manager of Alcampo, the Spanish arm of Auchan Retail. Freire succeeds Américo Ribeiro, who will join the board of Auchan Retail and serve as the president of Zenalco - Auchan's read more

Po sezonie awokado z Peru, charakteryzującym się nadmiernym dostępem, niskimi cenami i promocjami, ponownie staje się jasne, że konsumenci wolą kupować gotowe do jedzenia owoce, nawet jeśli muszą za nie więcej zapłacić. Dla sprzedawców detalicznych i dojrzewaczy stanowi to wyzwanie polegające na pozyskaniu tych owoców, minimalizując jednocześnie marnotrawstwo. read more

With the introduction of the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the packaging industry underwent a significant transformation. The main factors driving this change included reducing plastic usage, adopting mono-material solutions, and enhancing recycling efficiency, impacting producers, brands, and stakeholders. read more

After two years of disappointing potato production, this is the year the Polish potato farmers finally have a high yield, says Łukasz Ostrowicz, member of the board at Polish potato packer Bugaj: "This year's potato production in Poland is significantly larger than in recent years. We had read more

Australia has experienced an unusually dry autumn and a delayed onset of winter, with temperatures about three degrees higher than usual. These conditions have led to a potato shortage in the country as they have affected the initiation of tubers and the number of tubers produced per plant. read more

Johnson Ngila, director of Royal Herbs Exporters in Kenya, stated that the demand for Kenyan chives is currently strong, leading to annual growth in production. He mentioned that during the current chives season, there is more demand than supply, with consistent production driving the demand. read more

Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov announced in Sofia that farmers in the fruit and vegetable sector whose crops were damaged this year by drought and frost will receive €7.4 million (US$7.9 million) in aid from the European crisis reserve. Tahov said Bulgaria had defended its request before. read more

Enza Zaden recently hosted its annual Discovery Field Days Hydro event at its headquarters in Enkhuizen, focusing on advancements in hydroponic lettuce cultivation and knowledge sharing within controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The event emphasized the importance of hydroponic lettuce in ensuring... read more

W sezonie 2024/2025, papryka umocniła swoją pozycję jako produkt ogrodniczy generujący największe dochody z eksportu, zgodnie z raportem opracowanym przez Hortoinfo na podstawie danych z hiszpańskiej służby statystycznej Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency). W okresie od 1 sierpnia 2024 roku do 31 lipca 2025 roku, read more

On National Banana Day (October 8), Australians can once again participate in a free workout by using a banana as a gym pass. This initiative, first introduced in 2024, has made a comeback with over twice the number of gyms participating nationwide. Customers can simply show a banana bought from read more

The multinational company Chiquita has announced a significant move towards increasing local production in Europe by launching a pilot project to grow organic bananas in Sicily. This project is in partnership with the Ragusa-based cooperative Alba Bio. The plan is to plant around 20,000 banana plants starting this fall. read more

Fresh on Track, a public-private initiative, is getting ready to introduce a weekly temperature-controlled rail service that will connect Valencia, Rotterdam, and Oslo by the end of 2025. The pilot project, known as Fresh Train, will offer fixed time slots, customs assistance, and door-to-door delivery options. read more

The Dutch company FruitMasters has announced the beginning of a new season for Morgana apples, with the first batches now available for sale exclusively at Superunie stores in the Netherlands. read more

South African citrus growers have had an unprecedented export season, with shipments initially estimated at 171 million cartons now expected to exceed the 200 million mark. read more

North Macedonia is quietly but steadily building a strong position in the European market for fresh cabbage. The country has a rich tradition of vegetable production, benefiting from its favorable Mediterranean climate and fertile soils in the valleys of the Vardar and Strumica rivers. read more

Citrosol's Citrocide Fresh-Cut technology, which is designed to guarantee hygienic, safe, and sustainable washing of minimally processed fruits and vegetables, was the main focus of Kronen's Customer Day held on 25 and 26 September in Kehl am Rhein, Germany. read more

"The Pack Expo was the ideal setting to present our cooperation with Urschel in the USA - and the response exceeded our expectations," explains Stephan Zillgith, Managing Partner of KRONEN GmbH. "The interest in our..." read more

The New Zealand avocado industry is assessing the level of damage caused by a severe wind event in the Western Bay of Plenty in September. read more

The New Zealand avocado industry is assessing the damage caused by a severe wind event in the Western Bay of Plenty in September. read more