Almaverde Bio, the leading brand of organic products in Italy, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Starting in Romagna in 2000, the brand has steadily grown to encompass the entire Italy and several foreign markets. read more

Plantations of summer varieties of raspberries in Bulgaria have suffered greatly during the recent spring frosts. As reported by Bozhidar Petkov, the chairman of the Bulgarian Raspberry Producers Association, the losses for summer raspberries are initially estimated to be significant. read more

Główne rynki eksportu owoców i warzyw Hiszpanii rozpoczęły rok odnotowując wysoką dynamikę. W styczniu sprzedaż do Niemiec wzrosła o 14% w porównaniu do roku poprzedniego. Eksport do Francji wzrósł o 9%, do Wielkiej Brytanii o 8%, a do Holandii o 11%. Ogółem hiszpański eksport owoców i warzyw osiągnął read more

IFCO, a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, celebrated the second anniversary of its cutting-edge service center in Dannstadt-Schauerheim, located in south-west Germany, by releasing a behind-the-scenes video that provides a sneak peek into the daily operations at the facility. read more

The rainy March in the cultivation regions of the Mediterranean, especially in Spain, continues to affect the availability of tomatoes. Not only cluster tomatoes are missing, but especially loose tomatoes. The supply at the German wholesale markets is still high. read more

The value of Spanish fruit and vegetable exports increased by 11% in January compared to the same month in 2024, reaching €1.94bn. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, recently launched its latest commercial initiative in Italy. The company is now marketing the "Plátano de Canarias IGP" on the peninsula, the first organically grown banana produced. read more

With the goal of enhancing their presence in the European market, Slovenian orchid producer Ocean Orchids d.o.o. initiated a partnership with Wouter Konijn. "With over 15 years of experience in the retail industry, he is well-prepared to assist us on this venture," says Roman Ferenčak. read more

Średnio kilogram pomidorów kosztował 2,05 euro w marcu w Unii Europejskiej. Na tablicy z danymi dotyczącymi pomidorów prowadzonej przez Komisję Europejską, szczególnie wyróżniały się ceny hiszpańskich pomidorów. Ceny pomidorów koktajlowych i specjalnych były o 46% wyższe niż w marcu 2024 roku. read more

Dulcis™ success at the 2025 Mediastars Awards, among the most important events in the advertising, design, and digital world in Italy. The website of the sweet green kiwi, created by Linxs, the creative agency of the Pubblisole group, has won four prestigious awards. read more

The 2025 First Edition of the NielsenIQ Fast Moving Consumer Goods Guide provides a detailed snapshot of the Modern Distribution in Italy, with a total turnover of 132.1 billion euros, divided among hypermarkets (24.8%), supermarkets (41.7%), discount stores (23.8%), and convenience stores (9.6%). read more

Sprzedaż marchewki idzie obecnie dobrze. "Spodziewamy się, że organiczne produkty z Holandii będą dostępne do 18 tygodnia kalendarzowego. Pierwsze dostawy ze Hiszpanii były znacznie niższej jakości niż zwykle ze względu na obfite opady deszczu. Teraz mamy nadzieję, że następne partie będą trochę lepsze. read more

Ukrainian potato producers are once again being forced to lower prices for their products, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. As of today, there is an oversupply of potatoes on the Ukrainian market. Most local farmers are striving to sell off their remaining stocks as quickly as possible. read more

Following a strong cold front on April 5th, Hungary experienced an influx of Arctic air. By Sunday, a light frost was observed over a large area. By Monday, frost was widespread, except in the Northwestern region and the Southern shore of Lake Balaton. The North and northeast, which are home to nearly read more

We would like to inform you that on Tuesday, April 8th, the breeding company Rijk Zwaan officially opened its new Seed Connect Centre at its headquarters in De Lier, Netherlands. This expansion increases the capacity of the fruit and vegetable breeding company for seed cleaning, processing, storage, and packaging to continue to meet the demands. read more

During the shareholders' meeting of CSO Italy held on April 8th in Ferrara, director Elisa Macchi presented the research "Fruit and Vegetables: Perception vs. Reality," conducted by CSO Italy to analyze consumer attitudes towards fruits and vegetables. read more

In April, frosts in Ukraine can affect the harvest of fruit trees, especially apricots. The regions of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zakarpattia are expected to be the most impacted. Volodymyr Pechko, the head of the NGO "Ukrgardenprom," discussed potential crop losses with a journalist from UNN. "We are still read more

Ukraine has signed an updated Free Trade Agreement with the European Free Trade Association countries Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, opening up greater opportunities for exporting fresh agricultural products. According to the Ukrainian government, the revised agreement eliminates or reduces read more

Strengthening economic locations in Germany and Europe: Rewe Group is investing 16 billion euros by 2028 in the future of shopping. Targeted focuses include digitalization, locations, and infrastructure. In 2024, the company hired 46,000 new employees in Germany. read more

This was especially the case with fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. What anomalies were observed in other types of fruits and vegetables? read more