Europe

The Garden of Eden has recalled several batches of its Baby Spinach and Mixed Baby Leaf products due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall has been issued for products sold in Ireland and the United Kingdom, with notices displayed at retail locations. The affected products include: read more

Klaver Flowers recently successfully cultivated the first Valdosta lilies to bloom, marking a special 'birth celebration' in Smilde, the Netherlands. This achievement is seen as significant for their company and the entire sector, as shared on LinkedIn. What sets these bulbs apart is that they are the very first OT lilies. read more

Banco Santander has structured and financed an agribusiness project in Spain valued at €37 million (US$40 million), supporting the acquisition of farmland and the development of a large-scale avocado plantation. The investment is backed by Spanish firm Arcano Partners and is considered one of the significant projects in the agribusiness sector. read more

Fyffes launches a new communication campaign. The focus is on Fyffes bananas against the backdrop of famous Irish landmarks, such as the chimneys of Poolbeg in Dublin and the Samuel Beckett Bridge. The communication revolves around the slogan Eat 'Em... Like 'Em... Love 'Em! read more

The handelsoorlog tussen de Verenigde Staten en de Europese Unie is afgesloten met een overeenkomst na maanden van onderhandelingen. Als onderdeel van de deal werd een invoertarief van 15 procent ingesteld op Europese landbouwproducten, in plaats van de aanvankelijk dreigende 30 procent. Volgens sectoranalisten read more

In 2023, Ghana exported 75,000 tons of bananas to the European Union, generating revenue of US$52.47 million. The main destinations for these shipments were France, the United Kingdom, and Italy. This information comes from the Ghana Statistical Service and DG AGRI. Ghana cultivates around 9,239 hectares of dessert bananas. read more

Vineyard management is constantly evolving, with increasing challenges related to sustainability, rising costs, and the need to maintain high-quality production. In this scenario, BFM Italy brings a concrete revolution: the first electric topper designed for vineyards. This is not just a. read more

The plum offer is wide, the new Gala apple productions are starting, both from the plain and mountain areas, with the first harvests of plain Golden Delicious apples. The tomato sector globally records a decrease of over 2%. The demand for pumpkins is not yet at full capacity. Prices are in. read more

The Rojo Brillante kaki harvest is just around the corner in Spain, and production is expected to be greater than last season, when it was significantly reduced due to adverse weather conditions. "Our Rojo Brillante kaki season will start in week 38. Thanks to tests and trials carried out in the read more

One of Ukraine's vegetable farms, SFH Eldorado, is increasing its emphasis on potato production, especially seed material. Farm manager Yuriy Antropov stated that the company used to supply significant amounts for its own use and for chip manufacturers. However, due to market instability, read more

Raquel Rotberg, Global Marketing Manager at Fyffes, explains about the campaign: "Fyffes is not only well-known and loved throughout Ireland, but also a true pioneer. For over 130 years, we have shaped consumer trust in fruit. With this new campaign, we demonstrate that..." read more

Fyffes has recently launched a new campaign in Ireland to showcase its branded bananas. read more

Mango growers in La Axarquía, Málaga are preparing for a record crop this year. Production is expected to reach 35,000 tonnes, which is twice as much as last year's output. This has raised concerns that there may not be enough workers available to harvest the fruit. read more

Riverbend, originating from the Region of Murcia, embodies a piece of American heritage in Spain. Established in 1988 as a subsidiary of a California corporation, Riverbend Spain was the first industry in Santomera, Murcia, dedicated to processing lemon essential oil. "With over 30 years of expertise in the field, Riverbend continues to be a leading producer of high-quality lemon essential oil." read more

Marks & Spencer has teamed up with Ballymakenny Farm, a local grower near Drogheda, Co. Louth, to provide a selection of heritage potato varieties grown in Ireland. Ballymakenny Farm is run by David and Maria Flynn, along with their son Daniel. David is a third-generation farmer. read more

There's more news on the horizon for Fri-el Green House, a member of Op Cio, the Interregional Fruit and Vegetable Consortium, known for its H2Orto brand. Based in Ostellato, in the Emilia-Romagna region, Italy, the company operates 30 hectares of hydroponic greenhouses. According to Davide read more

Direct Carbon AB, a Sweden-based company that specializes in developing modular carbon capture systems for indoor agriculture, emerged as the winner of the Startup Pitch Competition at this year's AVF Summit in Munich, which took place from September 3-4. CEO Mattias Karls presented the company's Wunderpumpe-2 (WP-2) during the competition. read more

What was once a greenhouse used for horticulture in Oosterblokker, The Netherlands, has now been repurposed into a caravan storage facility. The site features a new roof equipped with solar panels. Two additional storage halls have been constructed, both with the same new roofing system in place. read more

Hospitals in South Holland, Netherlands, aim to provide their staff, outpatients, and visitors with meals that are higher in vegetables and more plant-based. However, obtaining fresh produce directly from growers for the hospital kitchen remains a challenging task. To address this issue, the Province of South Holland is working on a solution. read more

Germany: Założyciel Thomas Griesel odchodzi z HelloFresh

Thomas Griesel, który wraz z Dominikiem Richterem założył HelloFresh czternaście lat temu, opuszcza firmę dostarczającą pudełka z posiłkami najpóźniej 30 kwietnia 2026 roku. To data wygaśnięcia jego obecnego mandatu, którego Griesel nie prolonguje. read more