With the changing consumer and purchasing behavior, as well as the shift in food culture, Chiquita is focusing on a new approach and incentives, particularly in its core market of Germany, along with creating emotional connections within the entire category. Collaborating with trade partners, the company is aiming to adapt to these changes. read more

At Transport Logistic 2025, held in Munich, Germany from June 2 to 5, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. exhibited its TT19 series product, the TT19SE 4G low-temperature real-time temperature and humidity light-sensing vibration GPS position sensor. During the exhibition, Tzone provided samples. read more

Spain has become a European leader in blueberry production and export, thanks to continuous investment in research and innovation that allowed the adaptation of this cold-climate fruit to warmer growing regions. Once considered a niche crop, blueberries are now one of the fastest-growing fruits. read more

During her visit to the La Vega de Cieza Cooperative, Sara Rubira, the Regional Minister for Water, Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, stated that the Region of Murcia expected to produce more than 356,000 tons of excellent quality stone fruits this season, which will be marketed in Spain and… read more

Moldova's fruit exports in the upcoming 2025 season could drop by half in value, potentially reaching only $150–160 million (€138–147 million), according to a forecast by Moldova Fruct Chairman Vitalie Gorinchoy, presented at the recent "Fruit Day" festival. This pessimistic outlook read more

The International Congress of Pears Interpera 2025 will take place on June 25 and 26 in Hasselt, Belgium. The Corda Campus in Hasselt, Belgium will host the latest edition of the International Pear Congress - Interpera, a crucial event for professionals in the industry. Organized read more

The Corda Campus in Hasselt, Belgium, will host the last edition of the International Pear Congress, Interpera, on June 25 and 26. Organized by Arefhl and Vbt, the annual event brings together international players in the industry. According to Luc Vanoirbeek, Secretary General of Vbt. read more

In the greenhouses of LGV Sonnengemüse, Austria's leading producer cooperative, the new harvest got off to a slightly delayed start this year. "The sunshine in January and February was significantly lower this year than the annual average. This set us back by about a week. Last year, 2024, we read more

The European Commission has imposed a fine of 392.2 million euros on Greece for serious irregularities in the management of European Union agricultural funds, attributing inadequate controls and widespread structural flaws in the subsidy disbursement system to the country. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has approved Iberflora 2025 as an AIPH-recognised D Category International Horticultural Trade Show. The approval follows a nomination from ACPO (Asociación de Cultivadores de Plantas Ornamentales), AIPH's member in Spain. read more

The rise of the blueberry shows no signs of stopping. According to some analysts, in order to keep up with the growth of global demand, worldwide production will need to double (Click here to learn more). This trend is also reflected in Italy, where - albeit at a different pace. read more

Bakłażan, known as aubergine in the Netherlands, is quickly becoming more popular. Market data from Circana reveals that sales of aubergines increased by 33% in 2024 compared to 2019. Previously mostly utilized by professional chefs, aubergines are now being purchased more frequently by home cooks as well. read more

Between June 15th and 16th, a violent storm front hit Italy, especially the northern regions and parts of the center, such as Lazio. After days of intense heat, the bad weather brought exceptional hailstorms, tornadoes, floods, and landslides. The most affected areas are... read more

The Interpera 2025 International Pear Congress is scheduled to take place on 25 and 26 June in Hasselt, Belgium. The event will be held at the Corda Campus and is co-organised by AREFLH (Assembly of European Horticultural Regions) and VBT (Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). read more

Ukrainian plant breeders are in the final stages of registering the country's first domestically developed variety of edible burdock. The variety is currently undergoing testing by researchers at the Mayak Experimental Station of the Institute of Vegetable and Melon Growing (NAAS) in the Chernihiv region. read more

Sezon zbioru wiśni i innych małych owoców w pełni trwa we Włoszech. Precyzyjna, a jednocześnie nie destrukcyjna metoda jest niezbędna do określenia jakości owoców. "Nasze podejście" - mówi Enrico Turoni z firmy TR Turoni w włoskiej prowincji Forlì w regionie Emilia-Romania - "to… read more

On June 16, Rosselkhoznadzor held a video conference with the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia to discuss the growing number of violations in the supply of plant products from Armenia to Russia. This information was reported by the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. Previously, the Russian agency had expressed concerns about this issue. read more

Moldova's National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has implemented stricter phytosanitary measures for citrus imports in order to prevent the entry of harmful pests. The updated regulations bring national legislation in line with EU standards. According to the new rules, imports of lemons and oranges from Argentina, Brazil, read more

The Corda Campus in Hasselt, Belgium, will be the venue for the upcoming edition of the International Pear Congress, Interpera, scheduled to take place on 25-26 June. read more

The first day, June 25th, will be opened with two strategic roundtable discussions focusing on the past season in the main European producing countries: France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, and Italy. This will be followed by a current... read more