Mercadona's commitment to the Spanish agri-food sector is reflected in a strategy that values local productions: over 85% of its assortment comes from products grown, fished, or processed in Spain, as reported by revistamercados.com. This philosophy has led to read more

April 2024 started off with a challenge as Royal FloraHolland reported a €17 million loss in their 2023 annual report. However, the month also brought more than just financial updates. Highlights included the Flora Expo Astana in Kazakhstan and visits to 115 greenhouses across the Netherlands. read more

The Broekman brothers were originally pig farmers. However, they now operate an agricultural empire, cultivating raspberry plants on 25 hectares of land and owning what could potentially be the first agro-solar park in the Netherlands. The solar panels are strategically positioned to allow for the growth of various crops underneath. read more

The clementine campaign continues with a certain stability and regularity. Most of the oranges are still of the blonde pulp variety, but the interest is in the Tarocco variety, which is not yet available in high quantities and with medium-small sizes. The artichoke market is lively with prices. read more

The campaign for Angys Pears, produced and distributed exclusively in Italy by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, started at the beginning of December. Once again this year, the Angys Queen confirms itself as the fruit of excellence that combines taste, quality, and sweetness. read more

With 2025 approaching, the top fruit market is beginning to take clearer shape. Supply is strong, and demand is increasing with the darker weather, but many uncertainties remain, says Dirk Jan van Lutterveld of Van Lutterveld Fruit. "We have to be careful that, in the future, fruit doesn't become... read more

A study conducted by the School of Management at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom, as reported in a press release, has shown that the use of emotional signage in retail stores, particularly in the fruit and vegetable department, can encourage consumers to choose products. read more

With the holiday season approaching, the sound of Christmas bells may already be in the air. However, recently, Campanula bells stole the spotlight. A few weeks ago, the flowers were showcased at eight different Agora Cash & Carry locations across Belgium and France to highlight their year-round... read more

Denmark: Dagrofa plans to invest DKK 1.3 billion in a new three-year growth strategy. Danish retailer Dagrofa has unveiled a new strategy called Gro'27 - Growth Our Way, aimed at strengthening its presence in retail, foodservice, and logistics. Dagrofa will be making investments totaling DKK 1.3 billion over the next three years. read more

Po podwyżce cen, ceny hurtowe cebuli na Ukrainie ponownie spadły, jak donoszą analitycy EastFruit. Ten trend spadkowy jest głównie spowodowany zmniejszeniem popytu, gdy producenci coraz częściej oferują warzywa średniej i niskiej jakości. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. Obecnie, read more

On December 4th, Deroose Plants organized a Labeau Phalaenopsis open day in Shanghai. Labeau is a collaborative brand created by three orchid companies: Germany's HARK, the Dutch Phalaenopsis young plant nursery Sion, and Belgium's Microflor. Deroose Plants is the exclusive partner for Labeau in Asia. read more

At a global level, table grape imports amount to around 5 million tons with a value of 9,000 million euros. Among the top exporting countries worldwide, Italy (the main European producer) ranked third in 2023, with sales of around 820. read more

In the Cherkasy region of Ukraine, a farmer is growing heart-shaped apples that are gaining popularity, especially in February during Valentine's Day celebrations. The first trial in 2017 produced only two dozen heart-shaped apples. Encouraged by this success, production has since expanded. read more

Sergey Lebedev, the director of the Kharkiv Fruit Company, is working towards saving and restoring at least a portion of the destroyed orchard. Once one of the most successful horticultural businesses in Ukraine, the Kharkiv Fruit Company is now one of the most devastated enterprises in the region. read more

Argentinian garlic is currently experiencing a critical period in the global market. Varieties like spring white, spring violet, red garlic, pearl white, and elephant are essential in this sector, with major markets including the United States, Brazil, Spain, and Mexico. However, factors such as the read more

At what moment is the Artichoke Association of Spain?

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Patate Ruggiero's line, consisting of a selection of professional potatoes, each with its own culinary use, once again reaches the podium this year, winning the QUALITY AWARD 2025, the only quality award in Italy that directly involves Italian consumers. read more

With the beginning of December, the campaign for Angys pears started, produced and distributed exclusively in Italy by Spreafico Francesco & Fllie. Starting from December 8th, it began its commercialization in traditional markets. Communication support is provided at the point of sale. read more

The iceberg and the cabbage family remain strong, increasing their presence in France, and being very present in Norway, the United Kingdom, and Portugal.

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The winter brassica production in high-altitude areas of Spain began earlier than anticipated due to the spring-like weather in recent months. Initially, yields were satisfactory, but since the end of October, coinciding with the unfortunate storm and flooding episode, the situation has changed. read more