Chiquita bananas will be cultivated for the first time in Italy, a pioneering initiative. With Italian-grown bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily in collaboration with the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio. read more

BLOOM FRESH International Limited (BLOOM FRESH™), a global leader in the selection of new premium fruit varieties, responsible for iconic varieties such as Cotton Candy®, Sweet Sapphire® and Sweet Globe®, has achieved another decisive victory in Italy in the fight against... read more

A price difference between different varieties of Egyptian pomegranates is growing as consumer awareness is more prominent these days, says CEO Mariya Dermendzhieva of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland: "Egyptian season 2025 seems like the 'War of the cultivars'. A few years ago, people were... read more

Bloom Fresh International Limited has achieved another significant victory in Italy in the battle against intellectual property infringement. After years of legal proceedings, the Court has delivered final judgments in favor of the company, granting over €750,000 in damages, costs, and penalties against... read more

The European Commission has approved €4.2 million in emergency support for Latvian farmers to mitigate the damage caused by adverse weather this year, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. The aid must be distributed to farmers by April 30, 2026, and the ministry is currently preparing the payment conditions. read more

The pleasing development is primarily thanks to apples, which increased by just under a quarter (+24.67%) in quantity to 586,445 tons and also gained 22.25% in value, reaching over 676 million euros. Kiwis also recorded excellent results: the green, yellow, or red fruits increased in. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC), a fruit producer, has started harvesting commercial quantities of Malaika, a premium raspberry variety developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB). read more

This way, you can better control your digital risks and minimize potential damages. The initiative is part of the recently launched project "Resilient Producers," an industry-wide initiative focused on achieving cyber resilience. read more

ICOEL, a company specializing in technological solutions for processing fruits and vegetables, is expanding internationally by establishing a new subsidiary in Spain: ICOEL Ibérica. Ruben Bermejo, the newly appointed technical manager, will be in charge of the Spanish subsidiary. read more

WEC Lines ogłosił zmiany w istniejącej usłudze z Wielkiej Brytanii do Irlandii i Hiszpanii, która została przemianowana na NWC Spain. Usługa, która rozpoczęła się 27 września, działa na zasadzie tygodniowej i teraz obejmuje dodatkowe wezwania w Antwerpii, Montoir-de-Bretagne i Gijón. Zmieniona rotacja łączy read more

The British tomato industry came together yesterday in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, to discuss challenges and advancements in tomato cultivation and marketing. Various topics were on the agenda, including the strong growth potential of the UK tomato industry, with only 20% of the £1 billion market currently being tapped into. read more

From September 23rd to 25th, 2025, the eleventh edition of Seed meets Technology was held at Vertify in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands. This year, the exhibition space was expanded, providing more companies with the opportunity to present their products. A new feature was Seed meets Talent on. read more

The apple harvest in Estonia this year has been impacted by cold spring conditions and a rainy summer. The islands have experienced a poor crop, while in Southeast Estonia, yields are closer to average. Variability has also been observed between different apple varieties grown in the same area, with some being more affected than others. read more

"Potato prices have been high in recent years, which has impacted [the Netherlands'] competitive position. With prices ranging between €0.35 and €0.50, you price yourself out of the export market," says Wim Tuinstra of the Dutch company, Jan Tuinstra BV, commenting on the collapse of the potato market. read more

This summer, a new model of leek planter was unveiled in the Ain region of France. The demonstration was arranged by Agrivaloire, a company that focuses on selling leek plants, asparagus shoots, and equipment. The new machine is specifically created to cater to the requirements of farmers who prepare beds for growing leeks. read more

The European Union and Ukraine have agreed to extend the validity of their current road transport agreement until 31 March 2027. The agreement, initially signed on 29 June 2022, aims to facilitate Ukraine's access to global markets by simplifying road transit through EU countries. read more

Del Monte Italia and Spreafico have announced a strategic partnership where Spreafico will take the lead in commercial development of Del Monte branded products in the Italian market. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that increased trading activity is causing carrot prices to rise in Ukrainian farms. The primary factor behind this price increase is the decreased supply of carrots on the market due to seasonal factors. read more

For this purpose, Uniban has developed a Go-to-Market model that is more focused on retailers and consumers in the EU and the United Kingdom. In the new business division Uniban Logistics, port services, logistics, and ... read more

The goal is to promote both a product – the Clementine – that significantly contributes to the local economy, and a region that is the leading Clementine growing area in Italy and one of the most important in Europe. At the same time, a country should be highlighted. read more