Europe

The campaign for Sicilian netted melons is proceeding at a good pace, similar to the one for strawberries in Southern Italy: the less sought-after Campania and Sicilian varieties compared to the popular Sabrosa under the Candonga Lucana brand and Inspire Matera. There is a high demand for eggplants, while demand for read more

Sun World has announced a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, an AI-powered quality management software for fresh food. This collaboration will allow Sun World to provide new tools to its network of growers and packer-shippers in Egypt and Italy, enabling them to optimize quality. read more

The Verna lemon campaign in Spain, which has been severely affected by Spain's massive electricity blackout, has unexpectedly started early this year. "Due to the drop in Primofiori production this year, initially estimated at 20%, but in the end will reach read more

Sun World has announced a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, an AI-powered quality management software for fresh food. This collaboration will provide Sun World's network of growers and packer-shippers with new tools to optimize quality, starting in Egypt and Italy. read more

Prince de Bretagne is a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers based in Brittany, France. The cooperative is known for its high-quality produce and commitment to sustainable agriculture practices.

The structure of Prince de Bretagne is based on cooperation among its members, who are independent farmers working together to market and sell their products. The cooperative enables small-scale producers to pool their resources, share knowledge and expertise, and access markets that they might not be able to reach on their own. This cooperative structure allows farmers to benefit from economies of scale while maintaining their independence and autonomy.

In terms of philosophy, Prince de Bretagne is dedicated to producing fresh, flavorful, and healthy fruits and vegetables that are grown in harmony with the environment. The cooperative promotes sustainable farming practices, including organic farming, crop rotation, and biodiversity conservation. They prioritize the well-being of their workers, the health of their consumers, and the protection of the natural resources on which their farms depend.

Overall, Prince de Bretagne's philosophy is centered around producing high-quality, sustainable fruits and vegetables while supporting the livelihoods of its member farmers and contributing to the well-being of the community and the environment. read more

The question arises of how this development will affect the production of fruits in Ukraine. read more

The Dutch marketer The Greenery is planning to increase the production of its branded Sweet Sensation pears, which have been consistently popular among consumers in Germany, Scandinavia, and southern Europe. read more

Around 180 participants from 20 countries followed the invitation of the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) this year and gathered in Bonn for the "International Working Conference on Quality Control of Fruits & Vegetables". One of the key topics was the read more

Greece has been experiencing a period of intense labor disputes for quite some time now. The next move for the workers' unions is the nationwide strike they have announced for the upcoming May Day. This will be the third general strike in Greece within 63 days, following numerous smaller ones. read more

Two violent hailstorms have occurred in Spain in the last few weeks: the first one severely hit Catalonia, causing serious damage to crops and heavily affecting the fruit-growing countryside, while the more recent one affected the Valencian Community, as reported. read more

On April 24th, the 13th edition of Euroflora, an International Exhibition of Plants and Flowers recognized by AIPH – International Association of Horticultural Producers, began. The event took place at Arena Leccio, in Piazzale Kennedy of a completely renovated Levante Waterfront. The following people spoke: read more

Nadchodzące serbskie letnie owoce wyglądają na obiecujące - mówi Vukašin Radivojević, menedżer ds. sprzedaży w firmie Vegfresh Serbia, zajmującej się hurtowym handlem owocami, skoncentrowanym na eksporcie i mającym siedzibę w Serbii: "Aktualnie przygotowujemy się do sezonu owocowego i jagodowego 2025 roku. Serbia jest jednym z największych producentów malin. read more

The EastFruit team is continuing to analyze the global blueberry market. After examining the overall trends in the global blueberry industry and the situations in two major players, Peru and Chile, we have shifted our focus to the emerging aggressive exporters. Now, we are revisiting the discussion on the major players in the blueberry market. read more

Avocado is a global product with an important trade role for the Netherlands. The country serves as Europe's gateway for avocados from overseas. Imports into the Netherlands have increased by a quarter over the past five years, reaching more than half a billion kilos. In monetary terms, imports read more

Sorma Group, a manufacturer of post-harvest solutions for fruit and vegetable products, will be participating in Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable trade fair, held from May 6 to 8 in Rimini, Italy. The company will showcase a variety of technologies that cater to the entire post-harvest process. read more

At this year's Macfrut trade show in Rimini, Italy, post-harvest technology company AgroFresh will showcase a new tool that allows growers to scan their fruit and determine the optimal time for harvesting, without causing any damage to the product. read more

Imports to the Netherlands have increased by a quarter to over half a billion kilograms in the past five years. In terms of value, imports have increased by more than 50% to 1.7 billion euros, as shown by the Avocado Factsheet from GroentenFruit Huis. read more

The pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-capsici (FORC) has been identified, but breeders suspect that this may not be the only explanation. In the fall of 2024, the parties involved met to pool knowledge and experiences and establish a common research direction. read more

As communicated by the retailer, the installation will cover a roof area of around 59,000 m2 and consist of over 21,000 modules. It has an installed capacity of 10MWp and will produce approximately ten gigawatt hours of solar power per year, which exceeds the annual electricity consumption of more than 3,500. read more

In addition to German cauliflower from overwinter production, cauliflower from the Benelux region and France is also available at the market, causing prices to decrease. In the current 17th week, a 6-pack of cauliflower from France costs an average at the German wholesale markets. read more