This decree stipulated that "starting from January 1, 2022, every retail business displaying fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables for sale is obliged to offer them without any packaging made entirely or partially of plastic. This obligation does not apply to..." read more

The green trendy fruits are grown in the province of Catania, where "experienced and specialized producers" meet "ideal soil and climate conditions for avocados" to produce fruits of premium quality, explains Brio sales manager Mauro Laghi. Brio is a pioneer in this field. read more

Las importaciones españolas de pimientos marroquíes durante la temporada 2023/24 alcanzaron un máximo histórico, según informa Morocco World News, con datos de Hortoinfo, basados en estadísticas de Estacom (Icex-Agencia Tributaria), que muestran que Marruecos suministró 93,780 toneladas de pimientos a España, valoradas en alrededor de US$125.6 millones. read more

Scion Agricos claims to be the first company to introduce premium Polish Royal Gala apples into India this season. read more

It offers guidelines and objectives on two key topics: people and the environment. As far as the environmental issue is concerned, it aligns with the goals that the company recently set in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund Netherlands (WWF-NL). read more

Additional audits are therefore not necessary. All downstream stages can thus view the verified origin from Germany of their suppliers through the QS database. read more

The Ambrosia apple brand is set to launch its newest advertising campaign in Spain. Running from November to April, the campaign aims to position the apple as the perfect choice for the whole family with the slogan "Ambrosia, tastes divine with the family!". It will specifically target young families. read more

The largest retailer in the Netherlands, Albert Heijn, has introduced a new set of certification standards for the fresh fruits and vegetables it procures and sells. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is requesting public feedback on a notification regarding the importation of orchid plants (Phalaenopsis Spp.) for planting in authorized growing media from Germany and the Netherlands into the United States. read more

The Viennese family business Herzog Großhandels GmbH recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. From the fundamental structural change in the Austrian fruit trade to the pandemic and the current inflation: the company, located at the local wholesale green market, looks back on two eventful decades. read more

The President of the Russian Federation mentioned during a meeting with the leader of North Ossetia that Russia is currently facing a shortage of apples. This has highlighted the necessity to boost apple production. North Ossetia boasts the largest apple orchard in southern Russia, spanning an impressive 1,500 hectares. read more

Kenya's flower exports to the Netherlands may be reduced following a freight crisis at Nairobi's main airport. Airflo BV, a Dutch company specializing in fresh handling and transportation, has advised its Kenyan customers to decrease their deliveries due to the ongoing freighter crisis at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. read more

In the carrot species, in line with the demand for growth and innovation in processes in more demanding countries, such as Italy, Vilmorin Mikado has innovated the product shape. read more

Widely distributed worldwide, the Colorado potato beetle is native to North America and penetrated Europe in the first quarter of the last century. In Spain, it arrived in 1935 and is currently widely distributed, with Menorca and Eivissa being exceptions.

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AB Texel France will acquire the transport operations of Delavenne Transports starting on 1 December 2024, significantly expanding its network in agricultural product transport, the company announced. "The acquisition aligns with our strategy to support customers in realizing their goals as a." read more

SPAR Netherlands has been recognized by prestigious consumer research conducted by YouGov. Consumers value the targeted strategic decisions made by SPAR Netherlands in rapidly evolving retail markets, such as investing in innovative concepts like the SPAR FoodClub and expanding the network of SPAR stores. read more

In Spain, they are still trying to recover from the disaster of Dana, which has rightfully entered the list of the worst catastrophes to hit the country, as described live by our Paco Borras. Meanwhile, the fruit and vegetable world is also... read more

At the end of 2024, the country experienced a significant decline in potato harvest, as acknowledged by the Minister of Agriculture, Oksana Lut, during a government meeting. She stated that the harvest campaign produced approximately 7 million tons of potatoes, which is nearly 20% lower than the. read more

"We are experiencing consistent growth," this is how Jakob Van Poucke describes the progress of the perishable/agro division at logistics service provider Sealogis Freight Forwarding Belgium, which he has been leading for a year. "As a group, we are recognized in various sectors, including chemicals, project cargo, art, and." read more

Last Friday, Chrysal hosted the Chrysal Italy Wedding Event at its headquarters in Naarden. The day included workshops, tours, and conversations about sustainability, but the emotional highlight was the "baptism" ceremony of a new red Gerbera variety, "Alfredo," in honor of the late Italian. read more