The participation of the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI in the forty-third edition of Macfrut (Rimini, until April 23) started with a special juice. The Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, was present. read more

Lettuce celebrate: Morrisons' cult favourite salad bar is expanding in response to demand, becoming bigger, bolder, and protein-packed. Morrisons announced, "Our iconic salad bar is growing even larger and more exciting, with a variety of delicious new additions now available in stores - from flavorful sides and dressings to... read more

There was anticipation, and also quite a bit of curiosity, surrounding this edition of Macfrut: the first under the presidency of Patrizio Neri, inaugurated yesterday morning with a high-profile institutional framework culminating in the presence of Francesco Lollobrigida, Minister of Agriculture. read more

The Spanish stone fruit season has resumed at Van Dijk Foods. "We received the first volumes about 10 days ago, mainly from southern Spain, the Huelva region, but all of that is grown under plastic. As of yesterday, Murcia is also starting to pick up, with apricots and paraguayos, among others," read more

Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, started off on the first day (Tuesday, April 21) under the best auspices. Inaugurated by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Francesco Lollobrigida, the pavilions of read more

Niższe wynagrodzenia pozostają znaczącą zaletą produkcji w Polsce. Derreck Bac z firmy Springfresh Group twierdzi, że koszty pracy w tym kraju wciąż wynoszą około jednej trzeciej tych w Holandii. "Przez długi czas sądzono, że te różnice się zmniejszą, ale nie nastąpiło to" - mówi Derreck. read more

Smarter lighting strategies in roses: insights from Viaverda trials At the Viaverda research site in Destelbergen, Belgium, innovative lighting strategies are being tested to reduce energy consumption in greenhouse horticulture — without compromising plant quality. As part of the VLAIO project read more

BASF's vegetable seeds business will invest €40 million in modernizing and expanding its seed processing facility at its headquarters in Nunhem, the Netherlands. The company stated that this strategic project demonstrates its long-term growth objectives and its dedication to maintaining a leading global position. read more

From April 21st to 23rd, Orogel Fresco will return to Macfrut at the Rimini Expo Centre, the international trade fair for fruit and vegetables, a key international hub for business, innovation, and discussion on the major trends in the sector, which is now worth approximately 19 billion euros in Italy. In this context, Orogel Fresco will... read more

Everything is ready for Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, starting today until Thursday 23rd. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 am with the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, at the Rimini Expo Pavilions. read more

A new apple variety called Delcored has recently become available in the Lake Constance region. Last year, this red-skinned variety, bred in France, was planted for the first time on three hectares. The first, modest marketing volumes from regional cultivation met with a positive response. read more

Croatia's agricultural sector is currently experiencing structural challenges, as the growing dependence on food imports underscores the necessity for changes in production and strategy. In an interview on HRT's Dnevnik, Aleksandar Mešić, who is the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Zagreb, discussed the prevailing trends. read more

Mrozy i niskie temperatury wpłynęły na sady na Łotwie, z szkodami zgłoszonymi w przypadku wrażliwych upraw, takich jak brzoskwinie, morele i inne owoce pestkowe. Warunki w Zemgale obejmowały przedłużające się okresy niskich temperatur zimowych, wpływających na rozwój pąków i zdrowie drzew. Badacz Ilze Grāvīte. read more

The new spring onions from the plain of Thebes, Greece's most important onion-producing region, have just begun to be harvested. Mr. Panagiotis Antonakis, owner of the local company Greek Onions Antonakis, notes that the season has started under favorable conditions. "Today, our company has just read more

Veiling Rhein-Maas, a flower and plant auction located in Straelen-Herongen in the Lower Rhine region of Germany, reported product sales of €108 million in the first quarter of 2026, representing a growth of almost five percent compared to the same period in the previous year. Sales in January and February... read more

Lithuania: Maxima Grupė posts 4.1% revenue growth in FY 2025

Lithuanian retailer Maxima Grupė reported a 4.1% increase in revenue for its financial year 2025, reaching €6.35 billion. The retail group also achieved an EBITDA of almost €510 million, marking a year-on-year growth of €54 million. read more

It is just a short step from a car dealership to hydroponics. While based in Buenos Aires, Marion and Nicolas Sarlé discovered hydroponics. When they returned to France in 2013, they set up the first ecological hydroponic farm in the Gers department. The sector is booming, with both read more

At FlorAmor's nursery in Lochristi, Belgium, hundreds of azaleas are arranged in rows for Hortinno's flowering trials. Breeder Steven Engelen and Christoph Stevens walk through the greenhouses to explain how new Hortinno varieties are developed, step by step. read more

Strawberries are plentiful in the countryside, with high quantities and predominant demand for the product from Basilicata. The Sicilian melon is still slow to start due to its high price. The asparagus season is picking up, with prices significantly decreasing. Volumes are increasing. read more

Potato prices in Albania have decreased, with high-quality potatoes currently being sold at 60 lek per kilogram (US$0.63), compared to over 100 lek (US$1.05) at the same time last year. Data from INSTAT indicates that the average price in February 2026 was 77.9 lek per kg (US$0.82), which is a 22 percent decrease. read more