Mercadona continues to grow and in 2024 reaches a turnover of 38.8 billion euros, an increase of 9% compared to the previous year, as reported by revistamercados.com. A turnover that is based on 37 billion euros from its business in Spain, while the remaining 1.8 billion euros... read more

The banana producers' and exporters' associations of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, and the Dominican Republic issued a statement on Monday rejecting the actions of German retailer Kaufland, which has resumed offering a kilo of bananas of Latin American origin at 0.88 euros. read more

Twenty years ago, Granny Smith, Top Red, and Golden Delicious were the only apple varieties being exported to African markets, with red apples primarily being sold locally in South Africa. read more

A dendrometer is a device that is placed around the trunk of a tree to measure changes in trunk diameter. When it sends its data over the internet or via radio to the irrigation system in the field, a decrease in trunk diameter triggers the irrigation. read more

Dole Nordic has announced its participation in the inaugural Push Report, a Swedish initiative supported by Vinnova, the innovation agency of Sweden. read more

On radiofrance.fr, the topic is being explored: As part of the Farm-to-Fork strategy, the European Commission had considered implementing a mandatory logo in 2020, which was supposed to be implemented by the end of 2022 - however, nothing happened. "There was a very intense... read more

The pumpkin industry is experiencing significant changes on a global scale, with new emerging participants and a more diversified demand. In recent years, Africa has emerged as a crucial region for pumpkin cultivation, with growing investments from countries like Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, and Ghana. read more

To był nietypowy sezon dla zielonego szparaga z głównego regionu uprawy szparagów w Meksyku, czyli z Caborcy. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sezon trwa od końca stycznia do połowy kwietnia i przynosi duże ilości szparagów. "W tym sezonie mamy do czynienia z niższymi poziomami produkcji niż oczekiwano i nietypową pogodą... read more

The data shows that fiber intake is still low in the UK and Europe. According to the British Dietetic Association (BDA), adults in the UK consume about two-thirds of the recommended daily intake of 30g. Even in Germany and Norway, the highest consumers in Europe, people are not meeting the recommended fiber intake. read more

Ahold Delhaize has appointed Petr Pavlik as Brand President of the local Czech brand Albert and has announced Jesper Lauridsen as the dedicated COO for its Central and Southeastern region. Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia made the announcement regarding Jesper Lauridsen, who is currently serving as Brand President of Albert and COO of the Central region. read more

The Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) of Latvia has detected excessive levels of the pesticide etoxazole in cucumbers imported from Turkey, according to an official report. Laboratory tests revealed 0.13 µg of etoxazole per kilogram of cucumbers, with a potential margin of error of 0.07 µg per. read more

Koszty logistyczne w Afryce pozostają wysokie w porównaniu z innymi regionami. "Nasze koszty transportu wynoszą od 5 do 8 dolarów za kilometr na TEU, w porównaniu do 1 do 2 dolarów za kilometr w Azji" - twierdzi Agayo Ogambi, dyrektor generalny Rady Przewoźników Wschodniej Afryki (SCEA). Te koszty są związane z złym stanem dróg. read more

Gruppo Selex, the leading player in the retail sector in Italy, celebrates the success of the second edition of Tutti in Campo, the initiative dedicated to supporting Amateur Sports Associations (ASD) and Amateur Sports Clubs (SSD) across the country. read more

Returning from the 2025 edition of the biannual citrus summit is an affirming way to start the season, even as longtime Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) CEO Justin Chadwick hands over the reins to Boitshoko Ntshabele of "one of the best producer organizations in the world", according to Fredri read more

Pierwsza dostawa bananów Banarica, uprawianych w Gwatemali, dotarła do obiektów Grupy CMR. Te banany są uprawiane w regionie Pacyfiku, który charakteryzuje się ciepłym i wilgotnym klimatem tropikalnym, sprzyjającym warunkom do wzrostu. Banany Banarica są znane z...

The first shipment of Banarica bananas, grown in Guatemala, has arrived at the facilities of CMR Group. These bananas are cultivated in the Pacific region, an area characterized by a warm and humid tropical climate that supports favorable growing conditions. Banarica bananas are known for their... read more

The heavy rains that hit Spain at the end of February and the beginning of March have complicated the strawberry and raspberry season, causing delays in production and a significantly lower product availability compared to previous years. According to reports... read more

Drawing on the lasting significance of personal interaction, GreenTech is striving to enhance relationships and introduce new projects aimed at fostering growth and cooperation within the industry. Through a series of articles, we will showcase the passion present in horticulture globally. read more

The recent data indicates slight fluctuations in banana prices from major exporting countries compared to the previous week. There are variations in average prices for imports from Colombia and Costa Rica. Specifically, there has been a significant increase in the average price of bananas from Colombia. read more

South Australian orchardists are facing significant crop losses as drought conditions are forcing birds into orchards. Apple, cherry, and fig growers are reporting extensive damage caused by the heightened bird activity. Willa Wauchope, a fig grower from Adelaide Hills, described how his trees have turned into a "smorgasbord." read more

The severe weather in Spain has caused some unexpected issues for outdoor crops. "We thought we would have a quiet winter, as we've had fairly stable growing conditions throughout the season and good prices. But winter had a sting in the tail over the last ten days," says Thomas Bos of Thomasol. read more