Pieter Bootsma has now completed 100 days as CEO of Royal FloraHolland. A great moment to look back on the past period. Among other things, he talks about the positive results for 2024 and his visit to Kenya and Ethiopia. But he also looks ahead. Curious about Pieter's experiences? Watch the video. read more

W South Australia, it is very popular during Easter to spend the long weekend in the surrounding country towns, if possible. "Barbecue lunches and family gatherings on Sundays are popular. It is also Orthodox Easter this year, so there are plenty of celebrations," said Anthony De. read more

According to the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable and Juice Exporters, Incofruit Hellas, Greece's kiwifruit exports increased by 14.2% between September 1, 2024, and April 17, 2025. This period saw exports reach 208,679 tons, surpassing the 200,000-ton milestone for the first time. read more

UK: M&S is investing over £90 million in its London stores, opening seventeen new and improved locations and creating 450 local jobs. M&S announced: "We are opening six new food halls in Clapham, Covent Garden, Fulham Broadway, Putney, New Malden, and Leytonstone, and renovating eleven more stores across the city." read more

The stone fruit season in Spain's Levante region has been delayed by about 8-10 days compared to last year. "However, this delay, accompanied by temperatures that are not very high, is helping the fruit gain size and ripen little by little, so we are expecting very good quality," says Fernando. read more

Chińska rozległa uprawa truskawek, obejmująca 202 343 hektary, podkreśla jej zaawansowaną technologię rolniczą i globalny wpływ na produkcję owoców. Strategiczne podejście kraju obejmuje inwestycje publiczne i innowacje, co pozycjonuje go jako lidera światowego w uprawie truskawek. read more

In Ukraine's Mykolaiv region, a sudden cold spell in April has had a severe impact on the stone fruit crop, causing almost complete destruction of apricot, cherry, and cherry plum harvests. Reports suggest that some farms have experienced total losses. Olena Piskun, director of the agriculture department of the Mykolaiv Regional read more

Prospiant has appointed Burk Metzger as the company's new President. Burk will report directly to Gibraltar CEO Bill Bosway. Metzger holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Nuertingen-Geislingen University in Germany. Metzger is a seasoned leader with deep roots in the CEA industry. read more

We are in the midst of the strawberry cultivation campaign and providing an updated overview of the situation is Francesco Nicodemo, president of Op Frutthera Growers: "This year, the area in Basilicata has experienced a production decrease estimated at around 15-20%, due to the conditions." read more

With the end of the Mediterranean avocado season, particularly from Morocco and Spain, it is now the turn of avocado origins from summer regions to supply the European market. According to Paul Kyalo, CEO of Konza Tropicals, avocados from Kenya are well-positioned in the market but face logistical challenges that hinder their distribution. read more

North America is getting ready for the expiration of the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, which will result in tariffs of 20.91% being implemented on July 14, 2025. This change could significantly impact tomato trade in the area. Mexico continues to be the primary supplier, but the supply is changing as the season comes to a close. read more

On April 25th, the 42nd edition of the 50km Di Romagna ultramarathon will take place, with Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirming its support for the second consecutive year. The historic ultramarathon is known as one of the oldest in Italy. read more

In anticipation of the upcoming carrot campaign in Northern Italy, starting around May 20, Zanarini srl is sharing some insights on the current European market trends, the status of 2024 stocks, production trends in Sicily and the Chioggia area, as well as some perspectives on the new Veneto campaign. read more

April frosts have affected orchards in Hungary, with the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (HCA) mentioning the possibility of partially mitigating the damage through the agricultural compensation program. Unusually severe night frosts between April 6 and 9 resulted in harm to blossoming orchards, as temperatures plummeted. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, a hailstorm was recorded in Vegas Altas del Guadiana, in the Spanish region of Extremadura, which caused damage to various crops in the towns of Don Benito and Villanueva de la Serena, among other municipalities. In these areas, some nectarine and plum orchards have been affected. read more

Morocco is rapidly becoming a key player in the global fruit and vegetable trade, as stated by EastFruit. Despite its arid climate and chronic water scarcity, the country has emerged as the third fastest-growing exporter of fruits and vegetables in the world, thanks to a resilient and forward-thinking approach. read more

Due to the current warming, plant growth is definitely accelerating. Although blueberry flowering will probably start in about two weeks (in some regions of Poland even earlier), it is already worth ensuring the presence of pollinating insects. They can be read more

Amid the ongoing war and climate change, Ukraine's fruit and berry sector is undergoing significant transformation, with new crops like alpine strawberries, actinidia (hardy kiwi), and hazelnuts emerging in regions previously considered unsuitable for such cultivation. Volodymyr Pechko, head of read more

With the end of the Mediterranean avocado season, particularly from Morocco and Spain, it is now the turn of avocados from summer origins to supply the European market. Paul Kyalo, CEO of Konza Tropicals, stated that avocados from Kenya are well-positioned in the market but face logistical challenges that hinder. read more

A recent severe frost in Turkey has resulted in significant damage to fruit orchards. Market participants have referred to it as one of the worst frost events in recent history. Government officials are currently evaluating the extent of the damage, a process that is anticipated to take several weeks, and considering potential aid packages. read more