The Fino lemon season is now in its second part, and despite some losses caused by the weather, Ailimpo reports that the campaign is progressing well, with supply and demand in balance. "The initial estimate indicated that this season's production in Spain would reach 1,260,000 tons, which represents read more

Despite a decrease in purchases, Russia continues to be the second-largest importer of Ecuadorian bananas, as reported by the Ecuadorian Banana Exporters Association. Out of the 364.16 million boxes of bananas exported in 2024, the European Union accounted for 29.03% of the shipments, with Russia following behind. read more

Holenderska spółdzielnia królewska Unia Plantatorów z Południowo-Wschodnich Niderlandów, bardziej znana jako Zon, przyjęła kilku nowych członków - wszyscy oni główni dostawcy świeżych produktów z własnymi kontraktami detalicznymi na dużą skalę - co świadczy o dalszej konsolidacji w Holandii.

The Dutch cooperative, the Royal Cooperative Grower Union of South-East Netherlands, known more commonly as Zon, has added several new members - all of them major suppliers of fresh produce with their own large-scale retail contracts - in a sign of further consolidation in the Netherlands. read more

Clementines and mandarins make up a significant part of the European citrus production, which in Italy amounts to more than 3 million tons of citrus fruits annually, including oranges, lemons, mandarins, and other citrus varieties. Thanks to the fertile soils and ideal climate, approximately 65 read more

Aldi Nord offers around 1,860 products from 18 product categories and supplies consumers on a daily basis. To ensure the availability of the entire range in Aldi Nord stores in Germany, the discounter has been using RELEX since August 2023. This software tool helps manage the logistics and inventory effectively. read more

This has led to a significant expansion of the cultivation area and the range of products, both in terms of breadth and volume. But cost-saving measures have also had a positive impact. "The measures we have implemented to reduce costs and increase results... read more

Nufri's Envy apple has been awarded the Sabor del Año (Taste of the Year) seal for Spain and Portugal for the second consecutive year. Its Opal club apple has scooped the award for the first time. read more

For consumers, it is user-friendly and easy to cut, process, and package. Samantha offers a new cabbage experience: a slightly sweet taste, rich in fiber and vitamins, ideal for the vegetarian trend. A healthy and tasty choice. read more

For yet another year, Spain will be the third most represented delegation at Fruit Logistica, with a high number of exhibiting companies, following only Italy and the Netherlands. While the exact number of participating exhibitors is still pending confirmation, Silvia de Juanes, Fruit Logistica's Communication Director for Spain, anticipates read more

SIA Hawita Baltic, the Latvian subsidiary of the Hawita Group, has officially received RHP Horticulture certification for its substrate raw material peat. The RHP certificate was officially handed over during the IPM fair in Essen, Germany. RHP-certified peat complies with strict requirements. read more

Polska przygotowuje się do eksportu jabłek do Indonezji do końca tego roku, mając na celu wzmocnienie relacji handlowych z tym państwem południowo-wschodnioazjatyckim. Inicjatywa ta wynika z faktu, że Indonezja zaakceptowała import polskich jabłek, potwierdził to Maciej Tumulec, chargé d'affaires ad interim w Indonezji. read more

Popular during the festive season, the lychee production from Reunion Island is in bad shape. According to the French newspaper Ouest-France, the production on the island has fallen by three-quarters compared with "the good years." A producer interviewed from Saint-Benoît points the finger at the challenging weather conditions. read more

In the aftermath of storm Éowyn, many vegetable and fruit growers in Ireland are dealing with significant financial losses caused by the damage to their farms. Brian Dilleen, owner of Mad Yolk Farm in Craughwell, Co Galway, revealed to the Irish Farmers Journal that he chose not to file an insurance claim. read more

Between August and mid-January, Georgia exported 9,100 tons of apples, generating $5.8 million, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The export volume increased by 7,600 tons, and the value rose by $4.8 million, a six-fold increase over the previous year. The Ministry highlighted that. read more

The terrarium collection of Duijn-Hove in Maasland, the Netherlands, is expanding every year. The company has developed a range of about 20 different models, from small hanging varieties to large, round glass globes. Twan van Duijn recently revealed that a hanging variant has been added to the collection. read more

Banana growers in the Paphos district of Cyprus are facing difficulties due to interruptions in water supply caused by the draining of the Mavrokolympos reservoir. This was done to fix a corroded vent, at a time when Cyprus is experiencing its driest January since 1997. read more

The famous Pink Lady® apple has started a collaboration with the British comedian and presenter Judi Love for the "Empower Your Lunch Hour" campaign, aimed at challenging the food taboos that dominate offices in the United Kingdom. read more

Pelemix is a Coco Coir substrate manufacturer operating globally, established in 1999. The company has seven wholly owned factories in Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand, as well as a mixing facility in Spain. Pelemix specializes in agricultural substrates made from high-quality coco coir raw materials, ensuring consistency in Electrical Conductivity (EC). read more

The Envy apple from Nufri has once again been awarded the Taste of the Year 2025 seal for Spain and Portugal; a distinction it already received in 2024 and once again acquires after more than eighty consumers

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Many suppliers offering a diverse range of organic foods participate in BioFach in Nuremberg, Germany, each year. Schneider's Gemüseland has been a consistent exhibitor in the organic vegetable category for several years. The company is situated in the heart of Lower Austria. read more