The Greek onion market varies by type. Red onions are still stored in cooling chambers, but packers in Thiva, the main onion-growing region in Greece, are facing challenges in making sales. "There is still a significant amount of red onions in storage, and they are in..." read more

Companies responsible for approximately 20% of Ukrainian blueberry production have formed a new association aimed at developing the entire industry in the country and expanding trade contacts with foreign partners.

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It is currently asparagus season, and there are still a few available in the market. This spring crop has a very limited harvesting window but consistently yields good results for the companies that grow and sell it. Claudio D'Alba, the CEO of Plantis Group, an Apulian company that exports fruits, is one of the beneficiaries of this successful crop. read more

The Italian horticultural sector, particularly the cultivation of zucchinis, is facing a growing threat: the New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV), which is causing difficulties in productions especially in Central-Southern Italy. In response to this challenge, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will introduce Lambda. read more

The volume of exotic fruit imports to the Krasnodar region, Russia reached 36.7 thousand tons in 2024, marking an almost 6% increase compared to 2023, according to the Rosselkhoznadzor press service. Since the beginning of 2025, the region has already received 247 tons of exotic fruits, including… read more

The Portuguese apple export season has come to an end, with United Growers shifting their focus to supplying the Middle East for the remaining part of the season, according to Joao Juma, the export manager for the Portuguese apple exporter. "Our predictions of high prices have proven to be accurate since the beginning of the season. read more

Mercadona continues to grow and in 2024 reaches a turnover of 38.8 billion euros, an increase of 9% compared to the previous year, as reported by revistamercados.com. A turnover that is based on 37 billion euros from its business in Spain, while the remaining 1.8 billion euros... read more

A dendrometer is a device that is placed around the trunk of a tree to measure changes in trunk diameter. When it sends its data over the internet or via radio to the irrigation system in the field, a decrease in trunk diameter triggers the irrigation. read more

Dole Nordic has announced its participation in the inaugural Push Report, a Swedish initiative supported by Vinnova, the innovation agency of Sweden. read more

On radiofrance.fr, the topic is being explored: As part of the Farm-to-Fork strategy, the European Commission had considered implementing a mandatory logo in 2020, which was supposed to be implemented by the end of 2022 - however, nothing happened. "There was a very intense... read more

The data shows that fiber intake is still low in the UK and Europe. According to the British Dietetic Association (BDA), adults in the UK consume about two-thirds of the recommended daily intake of 30g. Even in Germany and Norway, the highest consumers in Europe, people are not meeting the recommended fiber intake. read more

The Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) of Latvia has detected excessive levels of the pesticide etoxazole in cucumbers imported from Turkey, according to an official report. Laboratory tests revealed 0.13 µg of etoxazole per kilogram of cucumbers, with a potential margin of error of 0.07 µg per. read more

Gruppo Selex, the leading player in the retail sector in Italy, celebrates the success of the second edition of Tutti in Campo, the initiative dedicated to supporting Amateur Sports Associations (ASD) and Amateur Sports Clubs (SSD) across the country. read more

Pierwsza dostawa bananów Banarica, uprawianych w Gwatemali, dotarła do obiektów Grupy CMR. Te banany są uprawiane w regionie Pacyfiku, który charakteryzuje się ciepłym i wilgotnym klimatem tropikalnym, sprzyjającym warunkom do wzrostu. Banany Banarica są znane z...

The first shipment of Banarica bananas, grown in Guatemala, has arrived at the facilities of CMR Group. These bananas are cultivated in the Pacific region, an area characterized by a warm and humid tropical climate that supports favorable growing conditions. Banarica bananas are known for their... read more

The heavy rains that hit Spain at the end of February and the beginning of March have complicated the strawberry and raspberry season, causing delays in production and a significantly lower product availability compared to previous years. According to reports... read more

The severe weather in Spain has caused some unexpected issues for outdoor crops. "We thought we would have a quiet winter, as we've had fairly stable growing conditions throughout the season and good prices. But winter had a sting in the tail over the last ten days," says Thomas Bos of Thomasol. read more

For most companies, the focus is on mass production, efficiency, and low costs. However, at PUURgroenten in the Netherlands, purity is the primary concern. In 2012, Han Lammers and his wife Saskia began cultivating edible flowers, herbs, and vegetables innovatively in ponds. read more

In February, Peru exported 17,799 tons of fresh onions for $7.69 million. The export volume increased by 11%, but the value decreased by 6% due to a 15.5% drop in the average price, which was $0.43 per kilogram. Spain became the main destination, replacing the United States. read more

Confagricoltura expresses concern about the decision of the European Council to introduce tariffs on agricultural products and fertilizers coming from Russia and Belarus. The measure is supposed to also affect nitrogen-based fertilizers imported from Russia – by more than 25%. read more

Maf Roda Group has announced the acquisition of Strauss, a company specializing in processing and automation in the horticultural sector. Based in Germany, Strauss is known for its expertise in asparagus technology, making it a strategic addition for Maf Roda and enabling the company to diversify its operations. read more