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On September 17 and 18, trade visitors from the green sector will have the opportunity to discover new concepts and highlights at the Gardengirls Heidelights event. This year, the event will provide a sneak peek into plans for 2026. For the first time, the novelty fair will take place in Geldern-Pont, Germany. read more

Enilive and SPAR Austria are expanding DESPAR Express forecourt stores. The energy company Enilive Austria and SPAR Austria are strengthening their partnership. They plan to have around 70 new DESPAR Express locations up and running by 2028. The aim is to provide customers with a broader range of products and an improved shopping experience. read more

The Portuguese agricultural group Vale da Rosa, which is one of Europe's leading producers of seedless grapes and the top table grape brand in Portugal, has taken a significant step towards its relaunch after creditors approved its recovery plan. The revitalization process has strong support from the company's stakeholders. read more

The garlic harvest began a month ago in southern Spain and is now progressing to La Mancha. There are promising expectations in terms of quantity, quality, and sizes after facing some challenging years due to weather conditions which caused substantial losses. "We are anticipating the first successful garlic season after" read more

Hazera and HM Clause will present their products at the Melon & Watermelon Fresh Chain Showcase, held in Murcia, Spain, from June 24 to July 3. read more

The scenario that arises from comparing the marketing years 2023, 2024, and part of 2025 for early carrots of Sicilian origin, grown in the southeastern part of the island, is complex. The climatic impact appears to be the most influential factor in European commercial and trade... read more

You might remember from your school days the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, who went in search of the Golden Fleece. But did you know that the ancient Greeks placed that legendary quest in what is now modern-day Georgia—a country on the Black Sea, separated from Russia by the Caucasus. read more

Despite low export-quality stock levels, Moldova exported over 8,000 tonnes of apples in May 2025, exceeding earlier modest expectations. While this figure is nearly 5,000 tonnes less than April volumes, it is slightly higher than in May 2024, according to Moldova Fruct. Key export destinations. read more

The campaign for Tango Fruit continues, the premium seedless mandarin, thanks to production in South Africa, active from June to October. For the summer, it will be supported by a communication plan, promoted by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, exclusive partner of Tango Fruit for the market. read more

Iberflora, the International Fair of Plants, Flowers, Landscaping, Technology, and Garden DIY, scheduled to take place from October 14 to 16, 2025, at Feria Valencia, continues to establish itself as a center for green innovation. One of its main initiatives is making a comeback: Iberflora Labs, a concept lab. read more

While the remaining stocks of the old garlic harvest have been diminishing for a few weeks, Paris Ail, a producer and importer at Rungis, has just received its new crop. Alexandre Flin and Geoffrey Aumont stated, "Currently, the garlic available on the French market is sourced from Egypt, Spain, France," read more

Initial fears of devastating losses in Moldova's fruit sector have eased, as new assessments from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry indicate that the damage from late spring frosts was less severe than initially feared. According to preliminary data, approximately 8,600 hectares of果cantikritelnorenlandscape suffered damage. read more

Tosca, an international company operating in the field of 100% reusable and recyclable plastic packaging, has launched a series of webinars conducted by experts to address the significant regulatory changes underway in Europe and the United Kingdom regarding packaging. The first. read more

FAS Warsaw forecasts that Poland's total cherry production for the marketing year (MY) 2025/26 will be 115,000 metric tons (MT), with 80,000 MT of sour cherries and 35,000 MT of sweet cherries. This projection reflects a 30% decrease from the previous year and a 53% decline from the six-year average. read more

At Tuinderij Boender, the outdoor lettuce season is in full swing. "Fortunately, we have good irrigation, because it's been quite dry," says Mart Boender. "The start wasn't easy, as Spain remained active in the market with lettuce while we were just beginning. Still, demand at the start of the read more

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the seminar center Nieuwgoed hosted the annual general meeting of FVPhouse, the umbrella organization of Vegebe, Fresh Trade Belgium, and Belgapom. These trade associations represent the interests of Belgian wholesalers and processors in the potato, vegetable, and fruit industries. read more

The Mousquetaires/Intermarché group has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire 81 Colruyt supermarkets in France (located in eastern and central-eastern France). The takeover is expected to be completed by 2026. Meanwhile, the Belgian Colruyt group has announced that... read more

Edward Aldred, also known as Ted, spent approximately 65 years working at the Old and New Covent Garden Market. Born on June 20, 1927, in Lambeth, Ted's formative years were influenced by his family life in Vauxhall. He lived with his mother, Frances, father Bill, grandmother Mary Ann, and older brothers. read more

As the United Kingdom enters the summer season with rising temperatures, a collaboration has emerged between BerryWorld and CoppaFeel!, a UK breast cancer awareness charity focused on youth. Beginning in 2024 with the Booberries® blueberry packs, this partnership was a contender for the Purpose Award. read more