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

Cartón Circular, the Collective Extended Producer Responsibility System (SCRAP) specialized in the management and recycling of industrial packaging, has received authorization.

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Dia España strengthens its Management Committee with the addition of Pedro Devesa as the new Director of Growth, a role created to lead the development of key areas such as Customer Experience, Marketing, and E-commerce. This appointment reaffirms Dia's commitment to innovation, digitalization, and strengthening its position in the competitive Spanish market.

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Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of salads, fresh vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals, is launching its first collaboration: a print featuring the brand's iconic dish, vegetable minestrone. read more

Arjan Zwinkels joined CH2O as co-director on December 2nd. He has a strong background in horticulture, as freesias were grown at his parents' company in Monster, the Netherlands. While taking over the company was not his initial plan, he found horticulture to be a fascinating field. That's why he pursued a career in horticulture. read more

The Italian company Tozzi Frutta, which has 25 hectares of green kiwi fruit in production, is supported by many growers and suppliers from the main production areas of Italy. The fruits are sold both domestically and internationally. "This year, production levels have rebounded and exceeded expectations." read more

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