UK: Chairman of Spar wholesaler Capper & Co dies
Spar has expressed its condolences following the passing of Bill Capper CBE, the chairman of wholesaler Capper & Co. He passed away on 11th October. Capper & Co, located in Glamorgan, was founded in 1901 as a grocery wholesaler and later became the Spar wholesaler for the region. read more

The Large-Scale Organized Distribution (GDO) in Italy, particularly in the Central-Southern region, is facing multiple challenges to maintain its attractiveness and competitiveness in a scenario of multi-crisis at national and international levels. read more

"This is a great moment for Sicilian prickly pears, as they are highly sought after in Belgium and France and are experiencing great success," reports Roberto Chiosso, sales manager of Coas s.c.a.r.l, expressing his enthusiasm. Roberto Chiosso mentions, "I am referring to the bastardone variety of prickly pears." read more

In Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, the potato harvest is being threatened by adverse weather conditions and pest infestations. According to Goloskarpat.info, local farmers are currently fighting against slugs and rodents that are causing damage to stored potatoes, worsening the already poor harvest season in Zakarpattia. read more

Kishchentsi Fruits LLC is a renowned and experienced vegetable producer in Ukraine, operating in the central part of the country - Cherkasy region for several years. The company already has 5 onion storage chambers with a total capacity of about 7,000 tons. In the 2024 season, the company decided... read more

Agricola Moderna hosted the management of the Carrefour Italia headquarters and some of its retail stores at its Melzo (Mi) facility for a training day focused on vertical farming. Teen leaf salads and basil have a shelf-life of 12 days. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Ukraina odnowiła skutecznie import pomarańczy, co oznacza trzeci sezon z rzędu w obliczu pełnoskalowej agresji ze strony Rosji, według EastFruit. Od listopada 2023 do czerwca 2024 ukraińscy importerzy sprowadzili 65 000 ton pomarańczy, przewyższając całą. read more

ALDI is intensifying its growth in Spain with the opening of around 20 new stores in this last quarter of 2024. With these inaugurations, the supermarket chain will consolidate its

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"We are currently distributing fresh plants of NSG strawberry varieties to growers in southern Italy. These varieties are among our most popular. Transplanting began at the start of October and will continue until the end of the month. Rooted cuttings, on the other hand, have already been planted." read more

South Africa is scheduled to participate in the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, with a focus on boosting its agricultural exports. One of the main objectives for the country during this event is to push for the reduction and elimination of trade tariffs among BRICS nations. read more

Handel detaliczny pozostaje żywy, gdy wieczory stają się ciemniejsze, konsumpcja zazwyczaj pozostaje stabilna w tym okresie roku. Do tej pory dokonano dobrego postępu w zbiorach, a wielu producentów teraz czeka, aż później posadzone uprawy będą gotowe. Nadal pojawiają się raporty mówiące o plonach z później posadzonych upraw. read more

Last week at Fruit Attraction, seed specialist Tozer held a celery tasting as part of a long-term collaboration with Spain's 5-a-day association, 5 al día. read more

Less plant protection and fertilization, climate change, and new diseases make it necessary to develop new varieties adapted to Switzerland. In order to bring these to the market faster, research results and new methods need to be better integrated into breeding programs. With this goal in mind, FiBL has... read more

The companies specialize in providing transport services for the flower, plant, fruit, and vegetable sector. Through collaboration, they aim to leverage each other's expertise and achieve economies of scale. Together, the companies have a combined total of 175. read more

In the overall fragmented scenario of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution, digital is gradually establishing itself as an increasingly influential channel. In 2024, the total value of the Food & Grocery market in Italy amounts to 75.7 billion euros, with a penetration. read more

Greek kiwi cultivation is gradually transitioning from solely green kiwi varieties to include yellow and red kiwi varieties. According to Aris Konstantinidis, sales manager for the fruit nursery Vitro Hellas S.A., these varieties now constitute 20 percent of the production in Greece. "In the last decade, there has been a shift in the Greek kiwi industry towards diversifying kiwi varieties," said Konstantinidis. read more

The tourist hub of Antalya exports millions of flower stems annually to 73 countries, including the Netherlands, which is considered the global hub of floriculture. Antalya is also renowned in the floriculture industry due to its vast flower-producing area and production capabilities. read more

With the harvest completed in most areas and the first weeks of sales behind us, it's time to assess the situation. Randy Dijksman from Combilo shares his perspective on the top fruit season. "Hail damage has been a widely discussed and unavoidable topic this sales season. A lot of time has been spent" read more

W tym tygodniu ukraińscy rolnicy zdołali podnieść ceny hurtowe cebuli, jak donoszą analitycy z EastFruit. Warto zauważyć, że popyt w tym segmencie pozostaje dość wysoki. Niemniej jednak, większość gospodarstw rolnych już zakończyła swoje prace związane z zbiorami, co doprowadziło do gwałtownego read more

At the beginning of October, Kyiv hosted the National Cooperative Shift "Power of Cooperation," a significant event for Ukraine's cooperative movement. Experts, cooperative leaders, and international partners came together to discuss the role of cooperatives during wartime and their contribution to rebuilding. read more