Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for over 65 years, announces the launch of the Avocado Academy, an innovative training program dedicated to the avocado supply chain. The initiative aims to deepen and spread knowledge about one of the read more

The first Swiss harvest of heated asparagus took place at the end of week 12, which is approximately consistent with the timing of last year. "We currently have a slightly greater quantity available at the beginning of the season compared to last year," says Fabian Kummer from Schmitterhof in northeastern Switzerland, where approximately four hectares of asparagus are grown. read more

HAK Fresh has gained popularity in the Netherlands after acquiring vanRijsingenfreshservice's operations. The company has been involved in the freshly cut vegetables sector for the food industry and food service for a long time. They have expanded their offerings by including fresh, grilled, and roasted vegetables. read more

"Over the past three to four weeks, the pear market has completely turned around," says Christophe Van Haelst of VHM Fruit Trade. "After Berlin, stock figures were released showing that there was 1 percent less volume in the Netherlands than last year. That's a positive sign in itself, but..." read more

On Wednesday, March 26th in Warsaw, a summary of the project "Time for sustainable fruit production" took place. It was a three-year informational and educational project carried out in Poland, Germany, and Austria by the Fruit Growers' Association.

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Recent frost events have had a significant impact on Serbia's fruit sector, especially apricots, with damage reaching up to 95% in certain regions, according to Zoran Keserovic, a professor at the Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture. The warm weather earlier in the year accelerated the development of reproductive organs. read more

Greek exporters are expressing worries about a proposed law in Bulgaria that mandates at least 50% of products in stores to be of Bulgarian origin. This law is intended to lower consumer prices by 20%, but it may contradict the European Union's principle of free movement of goods among the EU-27. read more

The agriculture network of the Netherlands Embassy in India organized a Stakeholder Consultation to validate the initial findings of their research on royalty payments and breeders' rights in the Indian floriculture sector. The consultation was held on March 21st at KF Bioplants' facility in Pune. read more

In 2025, the area dedicated to early and extra early potatoes in Spain increased by almost 4% to over 17,700 hectares, as reported by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA). The area specifically reserved for extra-early varieties saw a 4.5% increase, rising from 2,117 hectares in 2024. read more

Euroflora 2025 is an event where traditional floral displays intersect with cutting-edge technological advancements, designed specifically for the horticultural industry. This year's exhibition showcases significant innovations, such as a collaboration with Franco Malerba, Italy's first astronaut, who read more

The hazelnut industry in Ukraine is experiencing substantial growth, with the country expected to produce 14,000-15,000 tons of hazelnuts by 2030. This forecast is provided by the Ukrainian Nut Association, which conducted an analysis of current orchards to make the projection. Additionally, domestic consumption of... read more

The table top strawberry plants designed and manufactured by Combimetal Carrera are under the spotlight. The Italian company is based in Policoro, in the province of Matera, in the Basilicata region, and specializes in manufacturing greenhouse structures. Demetrio Nicodemo, the production read more

Taylor Farms and Foodiverse have successfully acquired two production plants that specialize in the production of ready-to-eat salads from Bonduelle's fresh business in Germany. As part of this acquisition, Foodiverse will oversee the management of these plants as part of its European business operations. read more

82 fruit and vegetable companies "are coming together" around the idea that in Italy there is a need for a change in the trade show proposal for the sector: a fair that can go beyond the business to business (B2B) formula to also open up to the consumer world (B2B2C). read more

Organic shiso grown in Italy is now available. This aromatic plant, also known as Japanese basil, is an important ingredient in the preparation of sushi and kombucha, especially popular for high-end preparations. After years of experimentation, trials, and natural selection of the best plants, read more

The Luxembourg government is pushing forward a new agriculture law to allow for bigger greenhouse operations and improve financial support for vegetable cultivation. This legislative action is intended to strengthen the vegetable farming industry in Luxembourg. Insights from two local farms reveal a diverse landscape. read more

Laurent Saint-Martin, the French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, recently met with Mexico's Minister of Agriculture, Julio A. Berdegué, to discuss potential trade and investment opportunities in the agricultural sector between the two countries. read more

Hortifrut has launched a limited-edition blueberry pack as a guilt-free, healthier alternative to chocolate eggs this Easter season. Available exclusively in select retailers across Italy, Austria, and Denmark, the fully recyclable and 100 per cent plastic-free Berry Easter packs are made from. read more

KeyGene has announced that the Netherlands Board for Plant Varieties has awarded plant breeders' rights to a new potato variety, which is reported to be the first of its kind to have a skin transplant. read more

The conference took place at a very special location, namely on the ship "MS Rigi". It was opened by Jürg Hess, President of the Swiss Fruit Association, with the words: "Today we are setting sail together - not only on Lake Zug, but also with groundbreaking" read more