The Macfrut trade fair, which took place last week in Rimini, was a good opportunity to examine the market for berries in Italy - of course on a micro scale. During the fair, I also visited several shops in Rimini to check out their selection, prices, read more

Tomato planting in several European nations, including France, has been delayed by wet spring conditions, which could impact the harvest schedule, according to the World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC). The WPTC's crop update from May 2 shows that planting in the southeast region of France is also affected. read more

The recent snowfall in Prespa, Finland, combined with low morning temperatures, is likely to cause significant damage to the apple orchards in the area. Goran Stefanovski, the head of the Resen working unit at the Agency for the Promotion of Agricultural Development, has reported that over 3000 hectares of apple orchards are at risk. read more

Greek authorities in Thessaloniki seized a quantity of cocaine concealed in a banana container from Ecuador, according to MEGA TV. During inspections at the SEMBO container terminal, fifty packages containing 57.919 kilograms of cocaine were found hidden in the container's refrigeration units. read more

The new simplification package presented yesterday by the European Commission on the Common Agricultural Policy has received praise from the main Italian agricultural sector organizations. Coldiretti, Cia-Agricoltori Italiani, and Copagri welcome Brussels' initiative with favor. read more

As part of its international promotional activities, Fresh Antalya has recently completed a strategic visit to Russia with the aim of strengthening commercial ties and promoting participation in the upcoming Fresh Antalya Exhibition. The exhibition is scheduled to take place between 18–20 September 2025 at Anfaş Expo. read more

Colina Fruits supplies blueberries year-round and collaborates with major producing countries. "Huelva, Spain, is our main source, but this year has been challenging," says Will Hill, Director at Colina Fruits. "There have been none of the usual peaks in read more

In 2024, Italian agri-food districts' exports reached a new record, with over 28 billion euros in sales on foreign markets and a growth of 7.1% compared to 2023 (1.9 billion more). This is what emerges from the Monitor of Italian agri-food districts as of December 31st. read more

Since 2019, Glomerella has rapidly spread in the main apple-growing areas of Northern Italy, starting from Emilia-Romagna up to Trentino-Alto Adige, Piedmont, and Veneto. Concern among producers is growing due to a series of factors related to the dangerousness of the pathogen: read more

In recent years, highbush blueberry cultivation in Poland has been one of the most dynamically developing sectors of the berry business. In terms of cultivation area (13,000 hectares), we are the largest plantation in Europe. However, the 2025 season proved to be exceptionally difficult and unpredictable. read more

With the concept Danske Madskatte (Danish Food Treasures) and a comprehensive marketing strategy, the company was able to achieve an organic growth of over five percent in 2024. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has announced the opening of a new US$9 million state-of-the-art Seed Health Lab in Enkhuizen, Netherlands. read more

According to its own statements, the company has invested nearly 30 million US dollars since 2022 in establishing a global network of quality control laboratories for vegetable seed in the USA and India, underscoring Syngenta's commitment to providing farmers with the highest quality seeds. read more

"The data released by Eurostat showing the historical low in pesticide sales in Italy and Europe are the result of the great work of our farmers and all the technical support structures, starting from those of our cooperatives. However, it should be evaluated" read more

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The average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean exhibited significant fluctuations between week 17 (ending April 27, 2025) and week 18 (ending May 4, 2025) in different European countries. In Greece (EL), prices slightly decreased from €121 per kilogram in week 17 to €123. read more

The main agri-food markets in Northern Italy closed 2024 with solid balances, expanding projects, and a common re-launch strategy based on sustainability, innovation, and connection with the territory. Padua, Verona, and Udine, reference entities in the Italmercati network, are read more

A new wave of bad weather is about to hit Italy and this time it will spare no area of the country. Starting from Thursday, May 15th, two disturbed systems – one moving up from North Africa, the other descending from Scandinavia – will respectively affect the South and the Northeast. read more

It's still cold outside, but let's hope that these frosts are finally over, because enough is enough. There are places in Poland where the plantations are very heavily damaged, and sometimes the season is already over and there will be nothing to harvest. read more

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Gilfresh Produce, located in County Armagh, to provide Irish parsnips to M&S stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This expansion showcases M&S's ongoing commitment to supporting local farming practices. Gilfresh. read more