Local Dutch producers from Limburg, as well as producers from Belgium and Germany, ensure that the product is of high quality and always freshly harvested. Thanks to the cultivated farmland, Staay Food Group is able to offer its customers asparagus from its own fields just 24 hours after harvest. read more

94,000 employees work at the company, 52,000 of them in Austria. The EBT (Earnings Before Tax) of the group is 255 million euros, which corresponds to an EBT margin of 1.7%. For the first time, the company achieved a sales revenue of over 10 billion euros in the food retail sector in Austria. read more

South Africa is responding to the European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which is soon becoming a reality with a general date of application in around 18 months. read more

New 'Lidl Green Fund' launched to award sustainable community projects across Northern Ireland

Lidl Northern Ireland has launched a new 'Lidl Green Fund' to provide £25,000 in funding to support local projects that address key environmental challenges related to climate change. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) and Produce Plus Magazine are pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2025 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA). read more

"Despite favorable weather conditions for grape cultivation in India, this year's export volumes are expected to be significantly lower," says Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports. "The grape season in India is progressing smoothly this year, primarily due to the." read more

Yunnan is the largest cut flower production area in China, and its cut flowers are being shipped to various destinations. With improved quality, there has been an increase in flower exports. In this article, Daniel Bernal from Shanghai Nifa International Trading Co. Ltd. shared his insights on the export market. read more

This spring, garden centers all across North America are coming together to ensure the future of the green industry through Seed Your Future's month-long 'Round-Up at the Register' campaign. This initiative allows customers to help support a more sustainable future by rounding up their purchase total at checkout. read more

In mid-March, we are visiting the farm of Dawid and Julia Janiak near Kalisz. They grow strawberries of everbearing varieties. The farm is also a representative of the Italian company Mattivi Group in Poland, which is the owner of, among other things. read more

Nile Valley Srl is a newly established company specializing in marketing Egyptian products. Unlike traditional trading companies, Nile Valley is closely connected to a single Egyptian producer and distributes its products in Italy, Europe, and around the world. The company does not purchase directly. read more

Maria Arden of Turkish apple exporter Arden Fruit stated that the lower production of Turkish apples this season was due to weather conditions. She mentioned that the apple season in Turkey began in July 2024, with Gala varieties being the first apples to be harvested. read more

The Emilia-Romagna region's fruit and vegetable sector and strategies for its future were the focus of the meeting promoted in Ferrara by CSO Italy President Paolo Bruni with director Elisa Macchi, featuring regional Agriculture Councillor Alessio Mammi and the general director. read more

A weekend of extreme weather has hit Italy, literally splitting it in two: the North battered by incessant rain and snowfall, while the South is dealing with a summer-like climate and a concerning water emergency. In Veneto, the snow blanketed the mountains, while Tuscany and... read more

The asparagus and broad bean campaigns are in full swing. Strawberry production continues at a brisk pace in Southern Italy, with a noticeable improvement in quality. Quantities of agretti are increasing. The quality of artichokes is very good thanks to the favorable climate in Southern Italy. read more

Peach season has entered the blooming phase, creating a beautiful sight in the plain of Naoussa, the most significant peach-growing region in Greece. The market trend for peaches has shifted positively. After years of declining cultivation and widespread uprooting, peach trees are now among the most. read more

W Turcji rosnące koszty uprawy oraz zmienność klimatyczna skłaniają producentów owoców i warzyw do przesiadki na "bezpieczniejsze" alternatywy uprawne. Według Eurofruit, tureccy rolnicy coraz częściej stawiają na pszenicę i kukurydzę zamiast tradycyjnych upraw, takich jak arbuz, pomidory, i...

In Turkey, escalating cultivation expenses and climate volatility are prompting a shift among fruit and vegetable growers toward "safer" crop alternatives. According to Eurofruit, Turkish farmers are increasingly prioritizing wheat and corn over traditional crops like watermelons, tomatoes, and... read more

With regulations changing constantly, sometimes even minute by minute, uncertainty is a major factor in the North American Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market. However, despite this, the CEA industry presents numerous opportunities when considering the bigger picture. This was the main takeaway from the keynote panel discussion at Indoor Ag-Con. read more

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to impact the supply of produce in Queensland and New South Wales. The movement of climate-affected produce, including the 'ugly' food trend, is becoming more popular as extreme weather events become more common worldwide. Weather conditions like heavy read more

Główny nowozelandzki producent wiśni, Cherri Global, został umieszczony w likwidacji po niepowodzeniu w pozyskaniu kapitału. Według źródeł branżowych, ta decyzja nie jest zaskoczeniem po znaczącej zmianie właścicielskiej, kiedy nie udało im się spłacić pożyczek. Ta informacja została podana pięć miesięcy po sprzedaży ich...

The major New Zealand cherry grower, Cherri Global, has been placed into liquidation after failing to raise capital. According to industry sources, this does not come as a surprise after a major change in ownership when they failed to pay back loans. This news comes five months after the sale of its read more

As a show of support, Anecoop, Spain's largest fruit and vegetable marketing cooperative, has announced the results of the 2023-2024 season at the headquarters of the citrus fruit cooperative COPAL, in the Valencian municipality of Algemesí, one of the areas most heavily impacted by the severe storms. read more