The Framework Agreement for the tomato processing campaign in the North Italy Basin has been signed. The agreement, which includes an average reference price of €137/ton including services and bonuses linked to harvest times, represents an important achievement. read more

Not just a new headquarters, but a statement of vision. Op Francescon has chosen to celebrate its first 25 years by inaugurating on Friday the new headquarters: a space designed not just for work, but to showcase a specific idea of ​​agricultural enterprise. A place that embodies. read more

Potato growers in Cyprus are facing higher export costs and logistical challenges, as shipping rates are increasing and impacting profit margins, said industry representative Andreas Karyos. "This is affecting us as the expenses related to exporting potatoes have gone up, leading to read more

At the end of March, at the 'Enrosadira' raspberry headquarters, we inaugurated another edition of our project - Raspberry Factory 2026. Dr. Paweł Krawiec announced a demanding season, but also an important one for the future of raspberry production under tunnels in Poland.

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Wholesale prices for fruit and vegetables showed mixed movement over the past week, according to data from the Commodity Exchange and Wholesale Markets State Commission. Vegetable prices recorded increases across several key products. Tomatoes rose from €2.37 to €2.60 per kg, marking a 9.7% increase. read more

The Russian phytosanitary authorities have prohibited the release of several fruit shipments after discovering a quarantine disease and labeling violations. Inspectors at the Port of St. Petersburg found signs of infection in five shipments of fresh plums and one shipment of. read more

Biota Nutri has recently partnered with STORL, a Dutch foundation that oversees the collection and environmentally friendly processing of agricultural packaging and product residues. STORL plays a key role in the Netherlands' implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), guaranteeing that materials such... read more

River Onions' operations have traditionally been based on three main pillars: supplying Class I onions in large bags to Italy, exporting peeled onions from Poland to Belgian processing plants, and selling lower-grade onion batches to the Polish market. In order to enhance the visibility of this third activity, the Dutch company has decided to... read more

Oleg Tirsina, President of the Walnuts Association of Moldova, states that the Moldovan walnut industry is expanding its orchards and improving its post-harvest infrastructure. He adds, "Moldova is solidifying its position as a trustworthy provider of premium-quality walnut kernels to the European market, aided by a growing foundation." read more

Sole365, for the fifth consecutive year, has won the prestigious title of "Best Fruit and Vegetable Department" in Italy at the 2026 CX Store Awards. During the exclusive award ceremony held this morning at the Hotel Excelsior Gallia in Milan, the brand also reaffirmed its read more

The Dutch greenhouse construction company Bom Group, located in the Westland region of the Netherlands, celebrated its 60th anniversary with a well-attended event for employees, clients, and partners. The highlight of the celebration was the introduction of a new company logo and tagline: "Turning Sunlight Into Growth." read more

The Interprofessional Organization of Northern Italy's Industrial Tomato Sector positively acknowledges the achievement of the Area Framework Agreement for the industrial tomato processing campaign for the year 2026 following negotiations between the agricultural component and the industry. read more

If you ask Ricardo Garrón what keeps Melones del Sol alive in the European market, he won't talk about marketing or expansion. He'll talk about the certainty of being where you say you'll be, when you say you'll be there, and with the right quality. The family business operates from Santa Rita. read more

At the beginning of March, a Super U near Montauban inaugurated a 400 m² aquaponic farm directly integrated into the store, a first in France. Designed as a replicable model, the new farm enables vegetables and fish to be produced and sold on site, just a few meters from the fruit and vegetable section. read more

Anecoop, Spain's leading agri-food cooperative specializing in fruit and vegetable marketing, celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofía Auditorium in the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia. During an emotional ceremony, president Alejandro Monzón and general manager read more

Heather plants in a wide range of colors are the specialty of the Hemmje brothers. About ten years ago, they took over the day-to-day management of their parents' Germany-based company, Baumschule Hemmje. Markus is an ambassador and seasoned expert on Floriday: "Growers in the area now..." read more

The market of Large-Scale Retail Distribution (GDO) in the Center-South and Islands is growing more rapidly than the Center-North, driven by favorable structural dynamics but characterized by a higher level of competitive complexity. This is what emerges from the analysis presented today by Bain & Company. read more

Last week, 35 quality managers who are members of the Quality Club of Peaches and Apricots of France visited a Lidl distribution center. Their goal was to assess the progress and expectations of distributors in preparation for the upcoming marketing year. Field visits were organized for this purpose. read more

Włochy: 23 000 pracowników Lidla we Włoszech uzyskuje stałe zmiany i gwarantowane godziny pracy Po miesiącach negocjacji i ogólnokrajowych strajków, ponad 23 000 pracowników Lidla we Włoszech uzyskało stałe zmiany, gwarantowane minimalne godziny pracy oraz większe wpływy na organizację swojej pracy w nowej umowie.

Italy: 23,000 Lidl workers in Italy win predictable shifts and guaranteed hours After months of negotiations and nationwide strikes, over 23,000 Lidl workers in Italy have secured predictable shifts, guaranteed minimum working hours and a stronger say in their work organization in a new agreement. read more

La Vie Claire is continuing its European expansion by integrating six Belgian stores from the Biocap network. This move, done through a franchise agreement, represents a new phase in the brand's expansion strategy in Europe. With a total of 315 shops, the brand is already established internationally. read more