In recent weeks, Sicily, one of the main areas in Italy for pepper production, has been hit by a severe outbreak of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. The latest generation Rijk Zwaan pepper varieties are showing excellent performance thanks to their package of traits. read more

Olha Samoilichenko, the executive director of the Ukrainian Potato Growers Association, stated that the 2024 potato season in Ukraine faced numerous challenges which impacted the harvest yields. She mentioned that the biggest challenge was and continues to be the war, as some potato producers have the front line in close proximity. read more

During the event dedicated to the table grape supply chain, held from October 22nd to 24th in Bari, Italy, Sorma Group was reaffirmed as a key player in the sector. read more

Według EastFruit, FRUIT LOGISTICA Trend Report 2025 podkreśla dynamiczny i ewoluujący krajobraz globalnego rynku świeżych produktów rolnych. Wśród znaczących uczestników tej kompleksowej analizy są trzej eksperci z Ukrainy: Andriy Yarmak, Oleksandr Ukrainets i Yevgen Kuzin. read more

Sanlucar is launching an ambitious project to grow fruit in Cariñera in the province of Zaragoza, a traditional wine-producing region in the northwest of Spain. read more

Fruitnet interviewed Felix Van Ouytsel, Tosca’s sales director for the UK/Ireland & France, and Simon Heather, director of Chelmer Foods, about how Tosca’s pooled reusable plastic pallets are improving efficiency at Chelmer. read more

Bollo Natural Fruit has introduced a new label for its air-shipped melons grown on its farms in Brazil. Starting this December, the company's high-end Bollo Bodega melons will be available in specialty fruit stores in Spain under the 'Melón por avión' (Melon by plane) label, ensuring that the product. read more

Global Women Fresh (GWF) has partnered with Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD) and Fruit Logistica in a new collaboration to provide opportunities for women in agriculture, promote innovation, and encourage greater diversity within the fresh produce industry. read more

Over the past month, Rosstat has reported an increase in vegetable prices in Russia, with cucumbers seeing the largest rise of 9.5%. Experts attribute this to seasonal factors: from November to December, cucumber prices typically increase as open-field vegetables are replaced by... read more

W tym roku popyt na nasiona ziemniaków jest wyższy niż w poprzednich latach, prowadząc do znacznego deficytu wysokiej jakości nasion. Niektóre odmiany są nawet trudne do znalezienia w Europie, w tym odmiana Riviera, która cieszy się dużą popularnością wśród ludności. Informację tę przekazało AgroPortal.ua. read more

New Zealand kiwifruit producers Zespri have approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) by agreeing, through a producer vote, to allocate a maximum of 420 additional hectares of SunGold Kiwifruit per year for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. read more

As part of its global expansion strategy and commitment to local service, ULMA Packaging, based in Oñati, Spain, has acquired all shares of PackDesign AB, a Swedish company specializing in innovative and customized packaging solutions. This acquisition strengthens ULMA Packaging's. read more

The agrarian company "Full Basket," located in the Volyn region of Ukraine, plans to expand its vegetable production and start processing operations, according to the company's director, Viktor Dorotenko. Reportedly, since March of this year, the farm has built 31 greenhouses and cultivated. read more

In this article, we focus on the second half of April 2024. Following several months packed with holidays, this period tends to be quieter in terms of festivities. However, don't forget about Sant Jordi, an important holiday celebrated with lots of roses in Spain. And the industry is already... read more

Geothermie Groep Nederland (GGN) has decided to abandon its plans to extract geothermal heat at 25 locations in the horticultural area near Erica, the Netherlands. GGN and local horticulturists could not come to an agreement on the purchase of geothermal heat. The growers believe there are other ways to utilize the heat. read more

The ninth edition of Italy's international event for green professionals will open its doors at Fiera Milano Rho from February 19 to 21, 2025. This gathering for companies, operators, and associations in landscaping, horticulture, gardening, and sports grounds offers a showcase of proposals. read more

Patrick Larèrre from Fermes Larèrre has been cultivating ginger for 4 years now, producing a rare, fresh, and 100% organic product. This is a unique endeavor in France, viewing climate change as an opportunity rather than a challenge. "Ginger requires heat and humidity for growth. read more

Marketing of table potatoes was mainly controlled by German suppliers. Deliveries from France and the Netherlands were irregular. The selection was slightly wider with the French Regina variety. Overall, business was relatively slow. According to the BLE, traders seldom needed to make adjustments to their strategies. read more

In the most recent financial developments, the British pound has reached its highest level against the euro in two and a half years. This increase has been influenced by the Bank of England's relatively hawkish stance and political uncertainties in France and Germany. However, the pound experienced a decline against a. read more

The stabilization fund system in Belarus, aimed at ensuring the availability of affordable vegetables during the off-season, has caused tension among farmers, retailers, and government officials. Attempts to keep prices low have created challenges throughout the supply chain. read more