"Our products biodegrade within thirty days, and within fifteen if it rains," explains Elżbieta Danielska, founder and CEO of Bonfitaly. "We do not need industrial plants for disposal and, once in the waste stream, they become fertilizer rich in minerals and vitamins. We want to produce value." read more

Six out of ten Greek households exhaust their income by the 19th of the month. This statistic encapsulates the relationship between different economic indicators in present-day Greece, years after the 2008-2012 crisis, despite the ongoing economic recovery efforts. read more

Spanish grower organizations report increased pressure on early-season clementine and satsuma markets as South African citrus volumes continue to rise in the European Union. Farming associations in Valencia state that reduced tariffs under the 2016 EU–South Africa trade agreement have led to this situation. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable logistics sector is currently undergoing a significant strategic transformation. AL SAKR GROUP, an Egyptian exporter of high-quality fresh produce with experience in international markets since 2024, is undertaking a project that will position it as the first Egyptian company with a read more

One Frio has officially entered the European cold storage market. The company, established by Aermont Capital and Orchard Capital, has completed seven strategic acquisitions in the Netherlands, the UK, and Ireland in recent months. These acquisitions include Grolleman Coldstore, NedCool, McCulla read more

Intermarché, Mercadona, and Lidl UK are the retailers that gained the most market share in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to an analysis by NielsenIQ. The study, focused on the five largest European markets - Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain, identifies these retailers as the top performers in terms of market share growth. read more

From January to October 2025, trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Russia reached US$4.1523 billion, according to data from the State Customs Committee. The figure is 5.3 per cent, or US$209.9 million, higher than the same period in 2024. Azerbaijan's exports to Russia amounted to US$975.883 million. read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat Kolumbia umocniła swoją pozycję jako jedno z głównych źródeł dostaw tropikalnych i egzotycznych owoców do Europy, z awokado Hass jako swoim flagowym produktem. Według danych udostępnionych przez Lilianę Garcíę, dyrektor ProColombia dla Hiszpanii, Portugalii i Włoch, kraj osiągnął read more

Sezon kiwi w północnej Hiszpanii i Portugalii rozpoczyna się na większą skalę i z wyższymi plonami niż w zeszłym roku. Konsumpcja wzrastała z każdym rokiem. Obecnie kończymy sezon kiwi na półkuli południowej i niedługo przeniesiemy naszą uwagę na krajowy produkt. read more

Spain's Broccoli Association has launched a new promotional campaign to encourage broccoli consumption in the country. This campaign is being extended to Germany for the first time, marking a "historic leap" for the organization, which has been promoting the vegetable for over. read more

Innovar Global and Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) have partnered to introduce and develop an extensive portfolio of new strawberry genetics in New Zealand over the next five years. Developed in Italy, the CIV strawberry programme brings some of Europe and the UK’s leading new day. read more

The supply of larger-sized blonde oranges is increasing, while the demand for clementines remains at medium levels. The new Italian production of Hayward kiwi is starting. Apples are in full swing with a growing interest in Kissabel. Volumes of black cabbage and fennel are on the rise, with demand also increasing. read more

Project Opportunity, a collaboration of 12 European organizations in the starch potato chain, has successfully concluded its initial field trials involving CRISPR-Cas-edited starch potatoes engineered for late blight resistance. The trials, conducted in Sweden and Denmark in 2025, were supported by seed. read more

W region of Georgia, Abkhazia significantly increased its lemon exports to Russia in autumn, more than doubling shipments compared to the same period in 2024. According to the State Customs Committee of the region, 196 tonnes of lemons have been exported to Russia since the start of the citrus season. read more

Nuno Russo, executive director of the Portugal Nuts association, stated that the weather has negatively impacted Portuguese almonds this year, leading to lower production. He mentioned that almond orchards will see reduced productivity compared to 2024, not meeting the expected potential for the new year. read more

According to an article by Giorgio dell'Orefice on IlSole24Ore, table olives are increasingly gaining popularity on Italian and international tables. Driving this growth is the spread of aperitifs, where olives have become a timeless classic, but also their use. read more

In the 2024/2025 season, Spain continued to be the leading supplier of aubergines in the European Union, providing over 60% of the region's consumption. The following countries in line were the Netherlands, Germany, and Turkey. This information is based on a report from Hortoinfo utilizing data from Eurostat's statistical service. read more

Blueberry is currently one of the fastest-growing crops in Poland and worldwide. The increasing market demands have led growers to work intensively on developing a new generation of varieties that not only yield higher crops, but more importantly, are better equipped to cope with the market requirements. read more

Located in Bapaume, in the Hauts-de-France region, SARL Acquette is a family business founded in 1976 that specializes in the production, packaging, and marketing of alliums and potatoes under the Ferme de l'Artois brand. Christophe Dekerle takes stock of the 2025 onion campaign that is currently underway. read more

According to EastFruit analysis, in 2025 Egypt experienced an unprecedented surge in fresh grape exports to Italy. Between January and July, over 7,000 tons of Egyptian grapes arrived in our country, with a value close to 20 million dollars. read more