"The strawberry campaign has now started at Coop Sole, but the current weather conditions, characterized by rain, cloudy skies, and low temperatures, are causing production delays and some difficulties. Due to these reasons, we cannot guarantee a consistent supply of quantities. However, we read more

To co zaczęło się od wakacji w Kenii, stało się ambitnym projektem rolniczym: uprawą i eksportem awokado. Janyra Organics, założone przez Tona Verheijke i jego keniańską żonę Janet Chamia, wyrosło z ich wspólnego marzenia o uprawie wysokiej jakości produktów rolniczych oraz pozytywnym wpływie na społeczność. read more

Global warming is having a growing impact on agriculture in Ukraine, endangering traditional crops such as potatoes, cabbage, and cucumbers. Vera Balabukh, a climate scientist at the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute, has stated that increasing temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are read more

Shippers of Chinese ginger are waiting to hear whether President Donald Trump will impose a 10 percent tariff on products from China. Clara Shih from Best Buy Produce says, "We are already paying a 25 percent tariff on ginger and garlic from China, and with this increase, it will be 35 percent." read more

Cartonpack Group, a company in the field of multi-material packaging for fruits, vegetables, and food products, has recently completed a series of acquisitions. This has allowed the company to expand its industrial operations in Northern Italy, where the group has experienced growth, while also strengthening its operations. read more

It's a return to (almost) normality, but it's newsworthy. The Opera La Pera Consortium is getting ready for Fruit Logistica with a commercial campaign that has recently passed the halfway mark and – unlike in recent years – with volumes high enough to continue the programs until the beginning of May. read more

Winter in Morocco is characterized by a vibrant and fragrant celebration: the arrival of mandarin oranges and other citrus fruits. From early January to late February, these luscious fruits dominate the streets, sold from pickup trucks, pushcarts, and wooden crates in local markets and grocery stores. read more

Bestseller w kategorii poradników ogrodniczych przez wiele lat w Polsce, teraz dostępny także w języku angielskim. "Catalog of Proven Plants" oferuje obszerny wybór roślin, które nie tylko sprawią, że każdy krajobraz będzie piękniejszy, ale także wspierają różnorodność biologiczną, przyciągając i utrzymując zapylacze. read more

Last Friday, the storm named Eowyn struck Ireland and parts of Scotland, bringing record wind speeds. The Irish weather service Met Éireann recorded wind speeds of 183km/h (114mph) in Mace Head, County Galway. As of earlier this week, more than 150,000 customers in the Republic of Ireland were still without power due to the storm. read more

"What if we told you that you could quickly identify thousands of samples by size and color within seconds from a single truck or tractor load at the receiving dock, with an accuracy comparable to that of a sorting machine? Just imagine the additional revenue you could generate by having access to this data." read more

Według Maryan Safi de Aguilar, menedżerki zakładu pakowania Panafruit SA, w 2024 roku panamski rynek papai borykał się z problemami pogodowymi, które zmniejszyły podaż i podniosły ceny w USA. Jednocześnie popyt na zieloną papaję w amerykańskiej społeczności azjatyckiej rośnie, a preferencje dla read more

Wzrost eksportu owoców i warzyw z Albanii o 26% w 2024 roku został ogłoszony przez ministra rolnictwa i rozwoju wsi, Anilę Denaj. Wyniki sektora odzwierciedlają wysiłki lokalnych rolników w produkcji konkurencyjnych produktów "Made in Albania" dla rynków globalnych. Denaj podkreśliła, że "The" read more

The production of vegetables in the southeast region appears to be lower due to recent cold temperatures. "Currently, there is limited volume of any produce coming from the southeast region due to the cool and rainy weather in Florida and Georgia. This has also been exacerbated by some snowfall in the southern areas." read more

Ifco, a company offering reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, reported substantial environmental benefits in 2024 due to the growing usage of its reusable packaging containers (RPCs). The company documented 2.4 billion shipments of fresh grocery items, such as fruits, vegetables, and meat. read more

A group of fresh produce exporters from South Africa will be presenting their products at the South African National Pavilion during Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025. Their participation is being facilitated by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) with the goal of boosting South African exports. read more

Egyptian date exporters, like those in other major date-producing countries around the world, take advantage of a highly active market leading up to Ramadan. This period sees shifts in the sources and markets for this tropical fruit, driven by weather and economic conditions. Abdelrahman Ali, date category read more

The green asparagus season in Granada will start later this year because of the low temperatures experienced this winter. In the meantime, some businesses are already beginning to transition from sourcing asparagus from Peru, which had a challenging season, to Mexico, where the product is currently commanding high prices. read more

Lidl Netherlands appoints new CEO
Marcel Oosterwijk has been promoted to an international role within the Lidl holding company. Peter de Roos will succeed him as CEO of the discounter's Dutch branch on 1 July.
Source: retaildetail.eu

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The European Union has decided to extend the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, aiming to restrict Moscow's financial resources used in the conflict with Ukraine. This extension, which required unanimous agreement among member states, was at risk due to Hungarian demands, but eventually a compromise was reached. read more

An Australian stone fruit producer has acknowledged that this summer has presented significant challenges for production due to the wet weather in the growing regions. Tom Panna, the National Sales Director of Mattina Fresh, stated that the rain arrived right in the middle of the season, affecting not only their location but the entire industry. read more