Dole Italia is excited to announce its participation as an Official Sponsor of Swim The Island San Teodoro 2026, the first stage of the renowned circuit dedicated to open water swimming that attracts athletes, enthusiasts, and lovers of outdoor sports from all over Italy each year. read more

The greenhouses of Berg Roses in Delfgauw, the Netherlands, were packed with attendees during a recent buyers' day organized by Sunselle. Over a hundred buyers, marketers, and other professionals from the ornamental horticulture sector came to see the platform's collection of spray roses. read more

A potato grower in the United Kingdom reports that dry conditions in East Anglia have led to reduced potato yields and smaller crops during one of the driest spring periods on record in the region. Luke Abblitt, who farms 162 hectares of potatoes at Daintree Farm in Ramsey St Mary's, Cambridgeshire, stated that the dry weather has affected his crops. read more

Sezon awokado w Kenii przebiega z dużym popytem na odmianę Fuerte, która jest mało dostępna, oraz oczekiwaniem na popyt na odmianę Hass, obecnie dostępną w dużej ilości w kraju. Augustine Wakabah, CEO WonderFresh, przedstawia aktualizację dotyczącą przebiegu sezonu. read more

Germany: Aldi Nord plans to redevelop a historic site in Leipzig with a supermarket and student housing. The mixed-use project near Connewitz station in Leipzig, Germany will combine a modern supermarket with student housing. Construction is set to begin in. read more

Suddenly arrives the first hot flare of the season. In the coming days, temperatures are expected to rise significantly, with peaks that could exceed 30°C even in some regions over the weekend. After the recent uncertainties related to bad weather, starting tomorrow a. read more

France: Carrefour is targeting the growing senior market. Carrefour is introducing a new concept in its local stores designed for older consumers. With the name Carrefour des Générations, the French retailer seeks to enhance its connection with seniors by offering customized products and additional services. read more

Colombia's Hass avocado sector continues to expand its exports, with shipments reaching 201,479 tons in 2025, a 45.6 percent increase from 2024. Approximately 60 percent of these exports are sent to Europe, with the Netherlands accounting for 35.8 percent of the total exports. Despite the growth in exports, the sector is still facing challenges. read more

Since March, the increasing diesel prices have resulted in Spanish supermarkets incurring 51 million euros in costs, as reported by ASEDAS, the association that represents 75% of Spain's food distribution. Despite the government providing a €0.20-per-liter subsidy to transporters, expenses have continued to rise. read more

At a meeting of the Fepex Cherry Committee, attended by representatives of member associations from Spain's main production regions, it was reported that, as of late April, the outlook for the 2026 season in the various autonomous regions was positive. However, poor weather in May has since led to some concerns. read more

During the Tunnel Day event held at the Experimental Horticulture Center of the Agricultural Chamber of NRW in Koloni-Auweiler, we had the opportunity to discuss selected structural and technological solutions recommended for cultivation with representatives from the company Haygrove. read more

In recent years, fennel cultivation has been facing a phase of increasing agronomic complexity. Persistent rains, temperature fluctuations, and a growing phytosanitary pressure are reshaping the production balances in traditional areas, requiring a selection. read more

Białoruś otworzyła publiczną dyskusję na temat projektu ustawy "O Gospodarstwach Wiejskich (Folwarkach)" mającej na celu zastąpienie obowiązującej w kraju ustawy z 1991 roku regulującej operacje rolnicze. Zgodnie z uzasadnieniem projektu, ustawa ma na celu zmodernizowanie ram prawnych dla folwarków wiejskich (PFH), a także rozszerzenie… read more

According to Fresh Fruit Portal, the citrus sector in South Africa has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the world's leading exporter in the industry and surpassing Spain, despite the recent severe weather waves that have hit the African country. read more

Belarus has the highest potato consumption in Europe, with an annual intake of 170 kg per person in 2020, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. These figures underscore the ongoing regional variations in potato consumption patterns across Europe. read more

The government in Poland has initiated a campaign urging consumers to purchase local potatoes as growers are being impacted by lower prices and increasing imports. The country's agriculture ministry reported that average wholesale potato prices for this month were 43% lower compared to the previous year. The ministry stated... read more

AD Ports Group has signed an agreement to acquire Germany-based MBS Logistics for an enterprise value of AED300 million (€70 million/US$79.4 million). The acquisition includes 100% ownership of MBS Logistics' core business, excluding its joint ventures, and is still subject to EU approval. read more

The Atlas shipping service, connecting Morocco with the United Kingdom and northern Europe, successfully completed its first six months of operations after being launched in November 2025. The service, managed by DP World, was established to transport fresh produce from Agadir and Casablanca in Morocco directly to. read more

For the second year in a row, biosensors created by Vivent Biosignals have been tested in tomato farming at Tomatoworld in the Netherlands. Just like in the previous trial, the outcomes indicate increased yields in the crop monitored by the sensors. A recent session on results was held to explain. read more

Ukraina dodała nowy odmianę czosnku zimowego "Ocheretinsky Purple" do Państwowego Rejestru Odmian Roślin. Odmiana została opracowana przez Agroinnovation do produkcji przemysłowej, przetwórstwa i zastosowań w gastronomii. Według firmy, dostępny jest już wystarczający materiał siewny. read more