The Agroponiente Group in Spain has concluded the 2024/25 season with its best results ever. The company achieved a 15% increase in turnover, reaching €376 million, maintaining the growth trend that began in January 2022. read more

The website "Said and Done" offers insights into the sustainable actions of Lidl Switzerland, according to the company, and provides an even more user-friendly interface to learn about its sustainability efforts. The retailer considers it particularly important to... read more

During the period from 2018 to 2024, this share averaged 3%. In the first half of 2024, the sales of organic products were still at 3.2%. The sales of organic potatoes, vegetables, and fruits showed the highest increase, from 4.7% to 5.5%. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announces that the 2025 edition of the historic event Fields of Innovation will take place from September 23rd to 25th, 2025 in Grootebroek, the Netherlands. Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the event, Fields of Innovation 2025 represents a must-attend showcase. read more

The Garden of Eden has recalled several batches of its Baby Spinach and Mixed Baby Leaf products due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall has been issued for products sold in Ireland and the United Kingdom, with notices displayed at retail locations. The affected products include: read more

Klaver Flowers recently successfully cultivated the first Valdosta lilies to bloom, marking a special 'birth celebration' in Smilde, the Netherlands. This achievement is seen as significant for their company and the entire sector, as shared on LinkedIn. What sets these bulbs apart is that they are the very first OT lilies. read more

Banco Santander has structured and financed an agribusiness project in Spain valued at €37 million (US$40 million), supporting the acquisition of farmland and the development of a large-scale avocado plantation. The investment is backed by Spanish firm Arcano Partners and is considered one of the significant projects in the agribusiness sector. read more

Fyffes launches a new communication campaign. The focus is on Fyffes bananas against the backdrop of famous Irish landmarks, such as the chimneys of Poolbeg in Dublin and the Samuel Beckett Bridge. The communication revolves around the slogan Eat 'Em... Like 'Em... Love 'Em! read more

The handelsoorlog tussen de Verenigde Staten en de Europese Unie is afgesloten met een overeenkomst na maanden van onderhandelingen. Als onderdeel van de deal werd een invoertarief van 15 procent ingesteld op Europese landbouwproducten, in plaats van de aanvankelijk dreigende 30 procent. Volgens sectoranalisten read more

In 2023, Ghana exported 75,000 tons of bananas to the European Union, generating revenue of US$52.47 million. The main destinations for these shipments were France, the United Kingdom, and Italy. This information comes from the Ghana Statistical Service and DG AGRI. Ghana cultivates around 9,239 hectares of dessert bananas. read more

Vineyard management is constantly evolving, with increasing challenges related to sustainability, rising costs, and the need to maintain high-quality production. In this scenario, BFM Italy brings a concrete revolution: the first electric topper designed for vineyards. This is not just a. read more

The plum offer is wide, the new Gala apple productions are starting, both from the plain and mountain areas, with the first harvests of plain Golden Delicious apples. The tomato sector globally records a decrease of over 2%. The demand for pumpkins is not yet at full capacity. Prices are in. read more

The Rojo Brillante kaki harvest is just around the corner in Spain, and production is expected to be greater than last season, when it was significantly reduced due to adverse weather conditions. "Our Rojo Brillante kaki season will start in week 38. Thanks to tests and trials carried out in the read more

One of Ukraine's vegetable farms, SFH Eldorado, is increasing its emphasis on potato production, especially seed material. Farm manager Yuriy Antropov stated that the company used to supply significant amounts for its own use and for chip manufacturers. However, due to market instability, read more

Raquel Rotberg, Global Marketing Manager at Fyffes, explains about the campaign: "Fyffes is not only well-known and loved throughout Ireland, but also a true pioneer. For over 130 years, we have shaped consumer trust in fruit. With this new campaign, we demonstrate that..." read more

Fyffes has recently launched a new campaign in Ireland to showcase its branded bananas. read more

Mango growers in La Axarquía, Málaga are preparing for a record crop this year. Production is expected to reach 35,000 tonnes, which is twice as much as last year's output. This has raised concerns that there may not be enough workers available to harvest the fruit. read more

Riverbend, originating from the Region of Murcia, embodies a piece of American heritage in Spain. Established in 1988 as a subsidiary of a California corporation, Riverbend Spain was the first industry in Santomera, Murcia, dedicated to processing lemon essential oil. "With over 30 years of expertise in the field, Riverbend continues to be a leading producer of high-quality lemon essential oil." read more

Marks & Spencer has teamed up with Ballymakenny Farm, a local grower near Drogheda, Co. Louth, to provide a selection of heritage potato varieties grown in Ireland. Ballymakenny Farm is run by David and Maria Flynn, along with their son Daniel. David is a third-generation farmer. read more

There's more news on the horizon for Fri-el Green House, a member of Op Cio, the Interregional Fruit and Vegetable Consortium, known for its H2Orto brand. Based in Ostellato, in the Emilia-Romagna region, Italy, the company operates 30 hectares of hydroponic greenhouses. According to Davide read more