IKN Italy presents Forum Retail 2025, the largest Experience & Networking Hub for the Retail community which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary: an important milestone, marking the return of the event to a two-day format on November 12 and 13, and a new location. read more

Greece experienced a 3.4% increase in fruit and vegetable imports in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, as reported by George Polychronakis, Executive Advisor to the Association of Greek Fruit and Vegetable Exporters (Incofruit-Hellas). Total imports from January to June reached 434,790. read more

The Dutch and German blueberry season started well this year. "We can talk about a top harvest. The fruit set has been excellent, which resulted in good flowering," says Harm Valckx of the European Blueberry Growers Cooperative. The cooperative includes growers from the Netherlands, Germany, read more

The majority of mango production in Senegal, particularly from the Niayes region, is being exported to the international market. According to several growers, including Mohamed Mbengue from UnionAgri des Niayes, this year's season is expected to be much better than last year's. Mbengue stated, "We will be..." read more

Meena Chandel, hailing from the scenic district of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh, has rewritten her life story. After serving as a devoted school teacher for more than ten years, she made the switch to a thriving career in floriculture. She teamed up with her husband to establish a successful cut flower business. read more

In a context where bananas are an economic pillar and a vital component for the food security and cultural identity of many African regions, more than 100 specialists, authorities, producers, and international organizations participated in a webinar organized by the World Banana Forum to discuss. read more

Anticipation is growing for the first edition of Myplant & Garden Middle East 2025, scheduled to be held at Dubai Expo City from November 15-17, 2025. As the region's interest in sustainable landscaping and green innovation continues to rise, the exhibition has announced Tanseeq Investment Group as its partner. read more

Industries. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including favorable climatic conditions in key almond-growing regions of Australia, advancements in farming practices and technology, and increasing global demand for almonds due to their health benefits. As a result, the Australian almond industry has become an important player in the global market, with exports reaching countries around the world. read more

In India, there is a high demand for precise grading, sorting, and packing of apples to cater to the various requirements of fast-moving commerce, modern retail, and HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering). Rohit Khetan from Produpak Agro highlights the importance of flexibility in pack sizes and grades, stating that India is not a one-size-fits-all market. read more

Georgia can no longer be considered a minor player in the global blueberry industry. With approximately 3,000 hectares currently under cultivation, a number that has grown rapidly in recent years and continues to rise, the country is catching up to Germany and has already overtaken countries. read more

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Spain is the leading exporter of melons from March to October, a time period that seed companies are keen on extending as much as possible. Exciting news on this topic was shared during Rijk Zwaan's Global Melon & Watermelon Event. The aim of prolonging production cycles is also behind this effort. read more

With the potato harvest season coming to an end in Egypt, exporters are now transitioning to the storage phase to sustain their export programs until the end of the year. Yassen Abdelhay, export advisor at Arafa for Export and Development, emphasizes the importance of maintaining optimal storage conditions for successful long-term storage.
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Włochy, ceny papryki są pod presją ze względu na konkurencję z Holandii i słaby popyt, obecne ceny hurtowe są poniżej poziomu rentowności. Tymczasem producenci z Carmagnoli pozostają optymistyczni dzięki sprzyjającym warunkom uprawy i braku chorób wirusowych. Hiszpania boryka się z sytuacją, gdy... read more

Kanadyjscy konsumenci zareagowali na zmiany handlowe podczas administracji Trumpa poprzez bojkotowanie produktów z USA, co nieoczekiwanie wpłynęło na eksport jabłek z Nowej Zelandii przez kanały rynkowe. Wśród nich jabłka od T&G Global, takie jak Envy i Jazz, pakowane specjalnie na rynek kanadyjski, zostały... read more

Russian farmers may soon experience a shortage of vegetable seeds due to the government's decision to prohibit imports from the Netherlands, a major supplier. The ban, which came into effect on June 30, 2025, expands on previous restrictions implemented by Rosselkhoznadzor in November 2023 and now encompasses seed deliveries. read more

Tureckie targi Interfresh Eurasia co roku rosły od 2018 roku. Według Murata Özera, dyrektora generalnego organizatora targów, od tego czasu wydarzenie udało się wzbogacić, obsługując branżę świeżych owoców i warzyw w regionie. "Szczerze mówiąc, uczynienie" read more

The successful sales of New Zealand onions in Europe have slowed down in recent weeks. "Until the second week of June, sales were going well. Unfortunately, after that, several shipments were delayed, and there was a shortage in the market in mid-June," says Tim van Haandel from Mulder Onions. "All that..." read more

The rumors about a possible arrival of Mercadona in Italy are becoming more insistent. According to foodretail.es, the Spanish retail giant could soon set its sights on our country, driven by a series of strategic factors. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, during Water Day, Stijn van Boxmeer explained how the Delfland Water Board monitors water quality in the Netherlands. As he admitted at the end of his presentation, his message wasn't exactly "uplifting" for growers. Or perhaps it's better framed as a call for greater... read more