The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has already significantly impacted the industry in the past year. The focus is on avoiding packaging waste, establishing and promoting a circular economy, making packaging more easily recyclable, and encouraging more environmentally friendly practices. read more

You have an exciting task ahead of you that offers responsibility and creative freedom - in an industry that directly shapes the future of our food and agriculture. read more

Egipt, Indonesia, and Ukraine have surpassed Spain in the global rankings of fruit and vegetable producing countries. Fepex data indicates that Spanish production decreased by 10 percent between 2020 and 2023, dropping from 31 million tonnes to 28 million tonnes. read more

The branded apple Cosmic Crisp has made a comeback in European markets, supported by a range of special events and communications aimed at persuading young and urban consumers to savor it "under any sky, from sunrise to sunset." read more

In products from Germany, only 1% of the samples tested were found to exceed the legal maximum residue levels. This means that domestic production performs significantly better than imports from non-EU countries, where the rate was 8.5%. read more

If you are still looking for inspiration, you will find it in "Deutschland - Mein Garten." Here you will find not only recipes but also many exciting tips, information on seasonal times, and how to enjoy the variety of local winter vegetables. read more

At the peak of winter freeze, Romania is importing almost all types of fruits and vegetables to fulfill the local market demands. Ilie Ghilerdea, a Buyer of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at the Romanian importer Select Fruits, mentioned that they import produce from various countries around the world. read more

Conadinvest has been investing consistently for many years in own-brand products and participates in the Marca by Bolognafiere Fair as the leading consumer brand, with a turnover of 6.3 billion euros (+4.7% in value compared to 2023) and a share of total sales at 33.7% in the channel. read more

To jest trzeci rok z rzędu, kiedy zbiory gruszek odmiany Rocha były niewielkie. Vitor Santos, producent i eksporter gruszek Rocha w Portugalii, analizuje obecną kampanię. "W porównaniu z potencjalną produkcją wynoszącą 230 000/240 000 ton, zbiory gruszek Rocha w ciągu ostatnich 3 lat nie osiągnęły" read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is fully entering the elongated tomato market, specifically the San Marzano variety, one of the most characteristic products of Made in Italy, with Baroncino, a variety developed specifically to meet the needs of the Campania region. read more

Demand and consumption are typical for this time of year. As growers plan their plantings for 2025, the issue of seed continues to be top of the agenda. The 2023 season continues to have an impact on seed supply, not just in Ireland but all across the continent. Given these issues, many growers are... read more

Sival 2025 is coming to a close after three days, showcasing the products and services of 700 exhibitors at the Angers Exhibition Centre. This trade show, focused on France, is renowned as the only exhibition in the country that provides a complete range of high-performance equipment and services for specialized industries. read more

A bridge in Ireland has been completely covered with tomatoes. Initially, a few tomatoes got stuck to the stonework due to the recent freezing conditions. However, as news spread, people began adding their own tomatoes. The bridge has now become one of Dublin's most popular tourist attractions after going viral. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of salads, fresh vegetables, and ready-to-eat dishes, is present at the specialized trade fair Marca, the great showcase where Italian excellence products are exhibited for private labels. The fair is scheduled until today. read more

The Asociación Española de Tropicales (The Spanish Association of Tropical Fruit Producers - AET), which has more than 500 members, has forecasted that the country will produce more than 70,000 tons of avocados in the 2024/25 season that began last December. According to the association, despite still read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that a significant decrease in the supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market this week has enabled sellers to slightly raise wholesale prices in this segment. The main supplier of the product during this period is traditionally Turkey, however... read more

A new update to the European tomato dashboard, maintained by the European Commission, shows that prices have mostly decreased in December. However, there are exceptions with loose tomatoes in the Netherlands being 22% higher than in November, and vine tomatoes in France showing a 45% price increase. read more

Rząd białoruski przedłużył licencjonowanie eksportu jabłek, kapusty i cebuli, które zostało wprowadzone jesienią. Dodatkowo, eksport dwóch kolejnych warzyw - marchwi i buraków stołowych - będzie ograniczony przez najbliższe trzy miesiące. Zgodnie z dekretem opublikowanym 16 stycznia. read more

BioMasters has had a flying start, with significant growth in sales and affiliated producers. read more

Despite the challenges, the sector proved to be resilient. With increasing imports and growing revenues from abroad, the Dutch trade once again demonstrated itself as a reliable partner for European retail and wholesale. read more