A campaign has been launched in the United Kingdom urging the government to ban plastic stickers on fruit and vegetables. The initiative is led by Milena Tomaszewska, Miss Earth Wales Water 2024/25 and founder of the sustainability platform Circularity Champions, who has created a petition to support this cause. read more

In August, the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables in Italy returned to negative territory after months of growth. However, the increase in the average price mix allowed the sales value to remain positive. Among the main categories, it is fruits that are mostly penalizing the department's performance, while... read more

The 12th edition of the International Propagation Seminar (IPS) recently gathered over 100 high-tech propagators, researchers, and stakeholders from more than a dozen countries such as the Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Mexico, and Finland. Organized by Grodan, this annual event has read more

According to Eurostat, in July 2025, the European Union imported chanterelles worth €5.4 million from Russia, marking a 17% increase compared to the same month last year. This figure also represents an 8.7-fold increase compared to June. Lithuania was the largest purchaser, accounting for €4.5 million of the total. read more

Apofruit, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with 2,700 members in various regions of Italy, is currently presenting the results of the spring 2025 settlement, which includes strawberries, asparagus, new potatoes, small fruits, and vegetables. The details are being explained and commented on by the cooperative. read more

On the eve of the new Goodness Me crop harvest, Kris Wouters organized a guided tour for interested growers to see the apples and learn about their cultivation. Growers from various countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, France, and Italy participated in the event over several days. read more

Although the initial preliminary harvest estimate in June of 11,700 tons almost reached the average of the past ten years of 12,300 tons, the final harvest quantity ultimately ended up being 20.0% lower. In addition to weather influences, the low harvest quantity can also be attributed to the same. read more

Although the first preliminary harvest estimate in June of 11,700 tons nearly reached the average of the past ten years of 12,300 tons, the final harvest quantity ultimately ended up being 20.0% below that. Besides weather influences, the low harvest quantity can also be attributed to the fact that in the same read more

The harvest quantity of Shiitake mushrooms increased significantly in 2024. In total, six farms harvested around 251 tons of Shiitake on an area of 2.2 hectares. In 2023, also six farms harvested around 161 tons on 2 hectares. This represents an increase of nearly 56%. read more

Rosyjskie służby celne i organy egzekwowania prawa zgłosiły przejęcie ponad 1,5 tony kokainy ukrytej w przesyłce bananów z Ekwadoru, opisując to jako największe do tej pory przejęcie narkotyków w kraju. Federalna Służba Celna i służba bezpieczeństwa FSB poinformowały, że wartość narkotyków wynosi ponad read more

During a meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers, France expressed concern about the European Commission's proposed budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period 2028 to 2034. According to French representatives, the planned amounts "appear to be out of sync with the Commission's vision." read more

Expanded business opportunities with Greek enterprises are being offered this year at Fruit Attraction through the collective participation of Freskon Greece. As the project manager of the mission, Mrs. Tonia Nikolaidou, points out, "This year's Freskon Greece mission to Fruit Attraction 2025 is" read more

During the 77th AIPH Annual Congress in Ghent, Belgium, members of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) re-elected Mr. Leonardo Capitanio as President and elected Mr. Jack Goossens as its new Vice-President. Leonardo Capitanio, an Italian ornamental plant grower, has read more

The review of the protocol for the export of Italian apples to Vietnam has been successfully completed. This was announced by Cso Italy, on behalf of the other organizations that worked towards achieving this result, including the Alliance of Italian Cooperatives, Assomela, and Fruitimprese. Together, they have accomplished this achievement. read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has proposed expanding the program "Granting Grants for the Creation or Development of Business" to include support for building vegetable storehouses. The plan foresees annual spending of UAH200 million (US$4.9 million). The draft... read more

Sorma Group will be showcasing its new P&P-800 pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction 2025 (30 September – 2 October, Hall 03, Stand 3D22). This system has been developed to enhance efficiency and consistency in fruit packaging. The automated packaging system, P&P-800, has been carefully designed to meet these needs. read more

The current situation in the Brazilian lime market is a result of a season characterized by fluctuations in production and significant supply and demand tension in Europe. Sergio Negrão, from Jagrão Brazil, stated: "Very few containers have been shipped since week 34. Prices have already" read more

The Registrar-General of Ghana has encouraged local entrepreneurs to develop the country's small-scale horticulture industry into a billion-euro export hub, pointing to successful examples from Kenya and the Netherlands as evidence of the sector's significant economic opportunities. Speaking at the inauguration of read more

Temperatures are decreasing across the entire Peninsula, both compared to last year and to the previous week. The drop will be more pronounced in the north-western side, while in the Central-South the climate will remain relatively milder. read more

Lidl has revealed its new global brand campaign: 'Lidl. More to Value.' The discount retailer has introduced this campaign across all 31 of its markets. In Germany, the campaign is known by the slogan 'Lidl lohnt sich.' read more