The value of Spanish fruit and vegetable exports increased by 11% in January compared to the same month in 2024, reaching €1.94bn. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, recently launched its latest commercial initiative in Italy. The company is now marketing the "Plátano de Canarias IGP" on the peninsula, the first organically grown banana produced. read more

With the goal of enhancing their presence in the European market, Slovenian orchid producer Ocean Orchids d.o.o. initiated a partnership with Wouter Konijn. "With over 15 years of experience in the retail industry, he is well-prepared to assist us on this venture," says Roman Ferenčak. read more

Średnio kilogram pomidorów kosztował 2,05 euro w marcu w Unii Europejskiej. Na tablicy z danymi dotyczącymi pomidorów prowadzonej przez Komisję Europejską, szczególnie wyróżniały się ceny hiszpańskich pomidorów. Ceny pomidorów koktajlowych i specjalnych były o 46% wyższe niż w marcu 2024 roku. read more

Dulcis™ success at the 2025 Mediastars Awards, among the most important events in the advertising, design, and digital world in Italy. The website of the sweet green kiwi, created by Linxs, the creative agency of the Pubblisole group, has won four prestigious awards. read more

The 2025 First Edition of the NielsenIQ Fast Moving Consumer Goods Guide provides a detailed snapshot of the Modern Distribution in Italy, with a total turnover of 132.1 billion euros, divided among hypermarkets (24.8%), supermarkets (41.7%), discount stores (23.8%), and convenience stores (9.6%). read more

Sprzedaż marchewki idzie obecnie dobrze. "Spodziewamy się, że organiczne produkty z Holandii będą dostępne do 18 tygodnia kalendarzowego. Pierwsze dostawy ze Hiszpanii były znacznie niższej jakości niż zwykle ze względu na obfite opady deszczu. Teraz mamy nadzieję, że następne partie będą trochę lepsze. read more

Ukrainian potato producers are once again being forced to lower prices for their products, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. As of today, there is an oversupply of potatoes on the Ukrainian market. Most local farmers are striving to sell off their remaining stocks as quickly as possible. read more

Following a strong cold front on April 5th, Hungary experienced an influx of Arctic air. By Sunday, a light frost was observed over a large area. By Monday, frost was widespread, except in the Northwestern region and the Southern shore of Lake Balaton. The North and northeast, which are home to nearly read more

We would like to inform you that on Tuesday, April 8th, the breeding company Rijk Zwaan officially opened its new Seed Connect Centre at its headquarters in De Lier, Netherlands. This expansion increases the capacity of the fruit and vegetable breeding company for seed cleaning, processing, storage, and packaging to continue to meet the demands. read more

During the shareholders' meeting of CSO Italy held on April 8th in Ferrara, director Elisa Macchi presented the research "Fruit and Vegetables: Perception vs. Reality," conducted by CSO Italy to analyze consumer attitudes towards fruits and vegetables. read more

In April, frosts in Ukraine can affect the harvest of fruit trees, especially apricots. The regions of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zakarpattia are expected to be the most impacted. Volodymyr Pechko, the head of the NGO "Ukrgardenprom," discussed potential crop losses with a journalist from UNN. "We are still read more

Ukraine has signed an updated Free Trade Agreement with the European Free Trade Association countries Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, opening up greater opportunities for exporting fresh agricultural products. According to the Ukrainian government, the revised agreement eliminates or reduces read more

Strengthening economic locations in Germany and Europe: Rewe Group is investing 16 billion euros by 2028 in the future of shopping. Targeted focuses include digitalization, locations, and infrastructure. In 2024, the company hired 46,000 new employees in Germany. read more

This was especially the case with fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. What anomalies were observed in other types of fruits and vegetables? read more

Dole Italia is launching in our peninsula the Plátano de Canarias Igp. The company has chosen Cortilia as a partner for the project, which will be marketed in these days. The product is organic, packaged in a tray. The distribution will be expanded throughout Italy with loose references to follow. read more

There was a regular section in Settimana Enigmistica, a very popular magazine for those who enjoyed solving puzzles and crosswords; its title was "Maybe not everyone knows"; this title fits perfectly with the logistics and transportation sector of goods in Italy, where... read more

"We have recently launched the production of substrate for Cardoncelli mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii), an agri-industrial process that will be completed by June. The substrates will not only be supplied to our farmers starting from August, but will also be cultivated in our own facilities," says Filippo Lupo. read more

Keijo and Konsta Pirkola run a well-established family farm in Tyrnävä, Finland, known for its excellent conditions for cultivating seed potatoes. The farm, established in 1850, shifted from raising cattle to growing seed potatoes in the 1980s under Keijo's father, who saw the sandy soil as perfect for this purpose. read more

In the spring of 2025, prices for new (early-season) potatoes in Bulgaria reached record highs, occasionally climbing to 9 Bulgarian leva (approx. €4.60) per kilogram, a price comparable to that of pork. According to bourgas.ru, the surge in prices is largely due to a dramatic decline in potato... read more