Lidl GB is taking a pioneering step towards closing the living wage gap in its banana supply chain as it gears up to launch an innovative tool and new processes designed to address wage disparities among plantation workers. Following a successful trial in Lidl Germany, the mechanism is due to be introduced in the UK. read more

"Right now, I am occupied with a very large wedding in Switzerland," says Roelof Stijnman of EZ Flower. With the trade slowing down a bit during the summer, he has more time for these grand weddings where he gets to provide a large quantity of flowers. "I have worked on mega weddings with this wedding planner." read more

Węgry obecnie doświadczają wzrostu cen jabłek, co jest przypisywane słabej europejskiej żniwie i zmniejszonej krajowej produkcji, jak szczegółowo opisano w Világgazdaság. Prognozy zbiorów jabłek na Węgrzech w tym roku są znacząco niższe niż w poprzednich latach, szacuje się, że będzie to około. read more

The Agriculture Minister István Nagy stated that domestic vegetable production in Hungary has achieved efficiency improvements over the past decade, with significant increases in yields per hectare. Between 2010 and 2023, tomato yields more than doubled, while pepper yields increased by eighty percent. read more

In Bulgaria, vegetable prices have increased by almost 15% over the past year, with domestic cucumbers currently priced at 4 leva per kilogram, making them the most expensive. Rosen Petrakiev, an experienced vegetable grower from Martin, attributes this price hike to the extreme heat negatively impacting... read more

Vitroflora, producent sadzonek bylin i traw ozdobnych, niedawno opublikował swój katalog bylin i traw na sezon 2025. Vitroflora to firma rodzinna z siedzibą w Polsce, posiadająca farmy w Polsce, Holandii i Portugalii. Heliopsis 'OrioleTM Yellow', Nepeta read more

The decision to persist in working at the old location despite drilling issues has resulted in additional costs for the development of geothermal heating at Agriport A7 in Middenmeer, the Netherlands. The incurred damages were only partially compensated, prompting a legal action against the insurer. Last month, the court made a ruling. read more

Sud ImpEx has been selling Sicilian prickly pears for two years. The current marketing campaign, which has just started, is expected to last for two months. Located at Marché Saint-Charles, the company specializes in importing and distributing Spanish fruits and vegetables throughout France and Europe. read more

On the 17th and 18th of September 2024, the "Business meetings with buyers from major retailers operating in Poland" organized by Fresh Food Leader will be held in Warsaw. This event is of great significance for both large retail chains and producing companies in light of current market trends. read more

Sustainability and marketing in the horticultural sector will be the main topics discussed at the AIPH / Green is Life Horticultural Industry Conference, scheduled to be held on 5th September 2024 at the Green is Life show in Warsaw, Poland. The Conference is organized by the International Association of Horticultural Producers. read more

A large quantity of lemons and peppers, intended for re-export and the Bulgarian market, were stopped at the Bulgarian border. Data from the Food Chain Risk Assessment Center shows 26 notifications in the rapid notification system from April 1 to June 30, with the majority of cases involving products from Turkey (25). read more

The rise in holiday tourism on the Cantabrian coast of Spain has led to an increase in demand for blueberries in regions like Cantabria, where the Ballberry season is in full swing. "Between June and August, we process around 15,000 kilos of blueberries from our own farms in Orejo," read more

Based on the current observations, a decrease in the harvest is expected for most early varieties of fruits, while the production quantity of late varieties depends on the further course of weather conditions. According to the GUS (Central Statistical Office), this year's total harvest will be... read more

For the Schwalmtal-based company, which has been representing Sormac as a partner in Germany and Austria for almost 20 years, the machine is an advancement of the successful predecessor model FS-3600 Multi-Cut, as emphasized by Managing Director Karsten Schmitz. On average, it is simply better. read more

"Too Good to Go" now has 7,500 partner businesses nationwide in Austria. Since 2010, over 12 million tonnes of food have been saved from the bin and placed in the "surprise bags." Orders are made through the app, and the reserved bags are ready for pick-up shortly before the stores close. read more

With the European apple harvest falling short, Hungary is experiencing a surge in demand for its apples, leading to anticipated price hikes. According to FruitVeB, Hungary's apple yield is projected at 330,000 tons, marking a significant drop from the previous year's 472,000 tons. read more

Ukrainian greenhouse farms have once again increased cucumber prices this week, as reported by analysts from EastFruit. During the peak season, local producers are experiencing strong demand for greenhouse vegetables, while the supply remains limited. Key market players attribute this situation to read more

The location for PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt will be at Noorwegenlaan 37 in Hazerswoude, the Netherlands. Plantarium|Groen-Direkt provides a platform for new products and innovations in the nursery stock industry through the Green Retail Awards judging process. This will take place during the upcoming autumn edition. read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 31 was €124 per 100 kg, up 3% year-on-year. In Italy, the price was €118 per 100 kg, which is 18% higher than the 5-year average. You can find the full data sheet by clicking here. Source: agriculture.ec.europa.eu. read more

Moldova has significantly increased its walnut exports to the European Union, doubling the volume compared to the previous year, as stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Dmitry Alaiba. In the first seven months of 2024, Moldova exported... read more