The Commission has provided an update on the progress made by Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Sweden in adopting the euro. The euro is the official currency of 20 EU countries that form the euro area, also known as the eurozone. All EU countries, with the exception of Denmark, use the euro. read more

The increase in berry prices in Russia, particularly for raspberries, cherries, and strawberries, has been linked to adverse weather conditions, as stated by Yaroslav Abramov, Key Account Manager at Grodan. Currently, raspberry prices are at 783 rubles per kilogram, while cherries are at 486. read more

Aldi in the United Kingdom is carrying out a project of high symbolic value – as reported on the retailer's website – which involves eliminating plastic packaging from bananas. The traditional plastic bag will be replaced with a paper band on selected lines. read more

While the President of Centromarca, Francesco Mutti, admitted at the association's annual Assembly that the insufficient size of our food industry puts it at serious risk in tomorrow's international market (editor's note: his Group had a turnover of in 2023. read more

Irish potato packer and processor Wilson’s Country has been reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 4.5 tonnes of CO2e per week this year due to a new haulage arrangement. read more

Rijk Zwaan has increased its berry research and development efforts by opening a new greenhouse in Dinteloord, Netherlands. The facility, designed for creating new berry varieties, is equipped with advanced, energy-efficient systems to guarantee optimal conditions. read more

Alessandro Wolf, currently the CEO at Lidl Austria, will take on a new, higher-level role as an executive board member at Lidl Foundation starting in September 2024. In this position, he will be responsible for multiple countries. With his extensive international experience, he is well-equipped to take on this new challenge. read more

What can Italian fruit growers expect from the Asian stink bug this year? It is not easy to answer this question, but Michele Mariani and Alessandro Zago from the Navarra Brothers Agriculture Foundation inform us about the presence of this dreaded insect in Northern Italy. read more

The third edition of "La macedonia per la ricerca" (The fruit salad for research) project by Fondazione Umberto Veronesi in partnership with Autogrill has started. The goal is to raise funds for scientific research. From June 27th to July 28th, it will be possible to participate in all Autogrill points of sale in Italy. read more

In sustainability today, there is a tendency, which can also be observed in the world of fruits and vegetables, to prioritize the aspect of "ecology (environmentalism) over the economic and social aspect," as illustrated by Thomas Zulian, commercial director of Fairtrade Italy. read more

On June 19, 2024, a shipment of 109,000 cut flowers originating from the Netherlands and Israel arrived at the cargo terminal of the Airport in Sverdlovsk region, Russia from Lithuania. Phytosanitary control conducted by Rosselkhoznadzor revealed the presence of a quarantine pest, the Western flower. read more

"Black Pearl 'always has its reasons' and from today there is one more reason to buy the dark-skinned, few-seeded midi watermelon, particularly sweet and crunchy, exclusively produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A. and O.P. La Mongolfiera. Started on June 24 until July 23." read more

Popyt na świeże owoce i warzywa w Grecji wzrósł czterokrotnie, jak wynika z oświadczenia Stowarzyszenia Handlowców Centralnego Rynku Warzywnego w Atenach. Ten wzrost jest szczególnie zauważalny na wyspach i w regionach turystycznych, gdzie codzienne dostawy są utrzymywane szybko i bez zakłóceń. read more

An Aldi customer in Ireland was surprised to discover a label on a bag of red onions featuring an offensive hand gesture. The image was shared on Reddit, eliciting a range of reactions from amusement to offense. While some found it funny and speculated it could be a prank, others were upset and demanded action against such behavior. read more

From next week, the first mini watermelons, Tomélons, from Tomeco, in collaboration with Coöperatie Hoogstraten, will be back on Belgian shelves. A first this year is that, for the first time, they will be delivered to all of Aldi Belgium's Belgian distribution centres. "In addition, they can." read more

A new "modern and distinctive" logo (click here to learn more) to unify all products under a single identity. This is the starting point of Bonduelle Italy's journey to renew its brand image and make it a vector for sustainability values. We talked about it with Laura. read more

Nova Siri Genetics, an Italy-based company specializing in researching and testing new varieties of strawberries and berries, participated in the 9th International Berry Congress organized by Freshuelva. The congress aimed to analyze the current status of the sector and its future prospects. read more

Liga Flor, founded in 2014 by its two directors, originally hails from Ukraine. Committed to service and quality, the company initially focused on exporting flowers and plants to Ukraine. From the beginning, maintaining control over the entire process from procurement to delivery has been crucial for Liga Flor. read more

Protium recently completed construction of the solar-on-greenhouse project in Heinenoord, the Netherlands. This project transformed a greenhouse built in 1974 into a green energy source. The new greenhouse roof is equipped with 10,804 430 Wp solar panels, providing a total peak capacity of 4.65 MW. read more

The table grape contact group, consisting of representatives from the main sectoral associations including Fepex-Apoexa, as well as government officials from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, met in Avignon (France) this week. According to FreshPlaza, the group discussed the season's forecasts. read more