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Yami Fruits, led by Romanian entrepreneurs, is building a processing and packaging facility in Şoimus commune, Hunedoara county. The project is supported by the Just Transition scheme, which aims to assist regions affected by decarbonization, according to Ziarul Financiar. Romania's blueberry and... read more

The banana suppliers from the main Latin American producing countries have once again pointed the finger at Kaufland, one of the major supermarket chains in Germany. According to the producers, the German company has once again failed to meet its commitments on fair prices. read more

The German authorities have recalled a shipment of peppers from Morocco from the market due to high levels of pesticide residues. The peppers were delivered to the German market through Spanish distributors. According to official documents reviewed by Hortoinfo on March 21, 2025, the specific pesticide found is... read more

International flower companies are leaving Ethiopia due to a deteriorating conflict in the northwestern Amhara region, which is a crucial flower-growing area. This is impacting one of the country's main exports. Germany's Selecta One announced this month that it will relocate production from its Kunzila site in Amhara to… read more

Decrease in demand for strawberries after the beginning of March festivities. Asparagus still not very consistent, as well as broccoli and zucchini. First arrivals of new Italian potatoes. Conclusion of the campaign for Emilian pears and Tarocco and Navelina oranges is approaching. read more

A research initiative at Teagasc Oak Park is aiming to improve apple production in Ireland by focusing on innovative training systems and rootstocks. The project, named Teagasc's Efficient Orchard 2024, aims to enhance yield efficiency and fruit quality by developing strategies tailored to the Irish climate. read more

Compared to imported goods from Spain, regional organic cucumbers offer significant advantages: short transportation distances, supply security, and the highest environmental and social standards. read more

As part of the collaboration, attention-grabbing campaigns, numerous activities directly in Edeka stores, contests, and exclusive collection promotions are planned. The partnership was first visible during the Germany vs Italy national game. read more

Sligro Food Group and Greenyard have announced a new partnership agreement in which Greenyard will be the supplier of fresh potatoes, fruit, and vegetables to all Sligro stores in Belgium. read more

Sligro Food Group and Greenyard have announced a new partnership agreement. Greenyard, a Belgian company known for its global presence in fresh, frozen, and prepared fruits and vegetables, will now be supplying fresh potatoes, fruits, and vegetables to all Sligro stores in Belgium. This partnership marks a significant collaboration between Sligro and Greenyard. read more

The icy grip that tightened Italy last week also hit Puglia hard. The polar temperatures, well below seasonal averages, recorded record lows, with freezing nights that brought local farmers and producers to their knees. Fears abound. read more

Last week, a severe cold wave hit our peninsula, with particularly heavy effects along the Adriatic coast. Temperatures dropped below zero in several regions, including Romagna, Veneto, and Puglia, causing damage to crops. read more

"Zgodnie z naszym długoletnim i cenionym zwyczajem, opublikowano raport dotyczący produkcji ziemniaków w 2024 roku we Francji i Europie, a także trendów konsumpcyjnych we Włoszech" - mówi Francesca Barbieri, menedżer produktu włoskiej firmy Zanarini agro marketing and consulting. read more

From early January to early March 2025, Georgia exported 27,500 tons of potatoes to Russia, worth $8 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, only 932 tons were exported, according to Geostat, the National Statistics Bureau of Georgia. The bureau notes that Georgian potato exports read more

For years, Lineage's location in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, has been a hub for bananas, including for Chiquita, which unloads at the cold store every week. However, since the second quarter of 2024, the Cool Port I Lineage location in Rotterdam has had its own banana division. read more

Zespri has released the first indications for the 2025/26 season, highlighting strong profit prospects per tray and per hectare. Zespri's CEO, Jason Te Brake, affirms that the positive conditions have led to a good start to the season with a total forecasted harvest of read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw „Made in Albania” nadal rośnie. Anila Denaj, Minister Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi, oświadczyła, że w lutym odnotowano wzrost eksportu o 18% pod względem ilości i o 15% pod względem wartości w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Produkty rolnicze z Albanii są coraz bardziej popularne.

The export of "Made in Albania" fruits and vegetables continues to grow. Anila Denaj, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, stated that February saw an 18% rise in export quantity and a 15% increase in value compared to the previous year. Albanian agricultural products are expanding. read more

From March 12-14, 2025, the 7th edition of HortEx Vietnam was held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, co-located with Agritechnica ASIA, a spin-off of Agritechnica in Germany—the world's leading trade fair for agricultural machinery. The event took place at Ho Chi Minh City's SECC across 10,000 square meters. read more

A new food law is proposing a cap on markups for producers, processors, resellers, and traders. Former Minister of Agriculture Kiril Vatev discussed this issue with bTV, highlighting the manipulation of the market through markups. He mentioned, "Imported food products enter at a higher price. With a lower" read more

In October 2024, the European Court of Justice issued two rulings declaring trade agreements with Morocco for agricultural and fisheries products invalid. The court argued that the agreements lacked the consent of the people of Western Sahara and mandated that products originating from the region be labeled accordingly. read more