SDF will provide the software control for the automated cultivation system at one of Kwekerij de Groot's locations, specifically Gebr. Houtepen in Prinsenbeek, the Netherlands. This system autonomously manages the cultivation gutters using shuttles during plant movement, including feeding. read more

Prices always high for cherries: the Ferrovia della Puglia cultivar and the first Italian Durone cherries have entered the market. The new campaign for Sicilian table grapes has started early, with the Vittoria and Black Magic varieties. There is a growing demand for watermelons. The sale of melons has also begun. read more

Discount stores are experiencing a particularly favorable moment in Spain, among them, Aldisi stands out for its aggressive expansion strategy: in the last three years, it has opened 127 new retail outlets in the country, 40 of which were opened in the last year alone. The objective is clear: read more

The Brand Footprint 2025 report by Kantar Worldpanel confirms Strawberry of Palos as the preferred berry brand in Spain. The Huelva-based cooperative ranks among the top five most chosen fruit and vegetable brands by Spanish consumers, marking its second consecutive year in this position. read more

The FlowerTrials have officially started. It's a chilly start to the week in the Netherlands, but temperatures are expected to rise towards 30 degrees Celsius later this week. More important than the weather, however, is that the entire plant breeding sector is once again in full bloom. read more

A company in Slovenia announced its plans to begin supplying high-quality lettuce throughout the year starting in June, thanks to a new greenhouse project established in collaboration with seed breeder Rijk Zwaan. read more

Spain's imports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco increased in both volume and value during the first quarter of the year. read more

Tosca, an international company specializing in reusable packaging and pooling services, announces a significant expansion of its operations in Germany to meet the growing needs of retail partners in Central Europe. With the launch of a new service center in Salzkotten, read more

T. Meissner Frucht-Handels-Gesellschaft mbH, based in Kassel, Germany, has established a new supply partnership with Dutch berry specialist Berrybrothers. As a result of this collaboration, the North Hessian company will now procure all its varieties of berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, read more

Italy once again confirms itself as the beating heart of global fennel production, with an estimated share of 85% of the total worldwide. This leading position is built on solid agricultural foundations, but today it must face increasingly complex challenges such as climate change. read more

Philippine mangoes from Pangasinan have recently been introduced to the Italian market through a commercial shipment that arrived at Rome's Fiumicino Airport. The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported this development on June 1, 2025, marking a significant shift for the Philippine mango industry. read more

With the arrival of summer temperatures, the melon market has experienced a remarkable acceleration: sales have literally exploded, with demand in some cases doubling, if not tripling. Confirming this is Bruno Francescon, president of the organization of the same name. read more

The peach season is about to begin in Naoussa, the main growing area in Greece for this crop. However, market executives declare that they are unable to assess how the season will turn out. "We are facing a very confusing situation and, honestly, we don't know what to expect. Overall, production read more

The team of Suntory Flowers has recently returned from a global meeting at Suntory Flowers in Japan. The meeting gathered their divisions from five different countries – Japan, USA, Australia, China, and The Netherlands. "It was a great opportunity to share what we're doing in each market and..." read more

Lazy Foods, a producer of fresh guacamole located in Ridderkerk, the Netherlands, is making it simpler for consumers to enjoy their daily avocado fix while also contributing to the reduction of food waste. Established in 2015, circularity has been a significant aspect of the company's production process. read more

Unfavorable weather, low strawberry supply, end of the season in Greece - among other factors, these contribute to strawberry prices remaining relatively stable in the second week of June. There are no significant drops in wholesale prices, and in procurement

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In the heart of Mazovia, in the village of Hornigi near Warka, a unique plantation has been established, which is already attracting great interest among professional growers from all over Poland. It is here, on the farm of Magdalena and Mateusz Włodarczyk, that on an area... read more

The garlic harvesting season is in full swing in Italy and Spain, and the early outlook is positive, especially in terms of quality and yield. Antonio Tuccillo, the administrator of Agrimpex Farming, a company located in the Campania region, is assessing the progress of the season and highlighting the positive developments so far. read more

Serbia: Italian retail chain selects initial locations in Serbia
Unofficially, Eurospin EKO Company, which operates stores in Slovenia and Croatia, has chosen its first locations in Serbia. Eurospin recently advertised a significant number of job openings for these locations through its representatives. read more

In recent days, violent storms with heavy hailstorms have passed over many regions of Poland. Gales, downpours, and intense hail have caused enormous damage to agricultural crops, including blueberry plantations. The situation was particularly dramatic. read more