The rutabaga, also known as "swede" or "neep," has a long history in European food and culture. In the Middle Ages, it was a main source of food, but later was displaced by the potato and almost forgotten as a food. Today, many only know the rutabaga as read more

On November 21, 2024, Lviv, Ukraine, will host the International practical forum "Intensive vegetable growing: open field". This event aims to address the main issues facing the vegetable sector today, particularly focusing on cultivation in open fields. Industry leaders and agronomists from around the world will come together to discuss best practices, innovations, and challenges in intensive vegetable growing in open fields. read more

Grupo Dia achieves gross sales under its brand of 1.778 billion euros in the third quarter of 2024, a 1.8% increase compared to the same period in 2023 (business perimeter continued), thanks to the growth of

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With over 600 tonnes of top-quality produce cultivated on 300 hectares of land – a figure expected to reach 500 hectares by 2025 – Dulcis™ is not only set to replicate last year's success in Italy, but also to debut in several international markets. The innovative variety... read more

Bama Gruppen AS is Norway's largest distributor of fruits, vegetables, berries, and potatoes. The company also provides fresh cut produce, flowers, plants, natural beverages, and on-the-go products. With a market share of up to 70%, it supplies two out of the country's three major retailers, Retaingruppen. read more

The artichoke season has started, as well as the production of radicchio in Veneto, while the campaign for cabbage is in full swing. The quantities of Italian clementines of the Navelina variety are increasing, while the peak season for chestnuts has arrived. read more

With its 56 production units and a sales outlet every 10km, the French retail organization Mousquetaires Group has announced 8 commitments to strengthen France's food sovereignty and support the agricultural world. These commitments include promoting seasonal French fruit and vegetables throughout the year and establishing an read more

Commitment to sustainability: ZERYA® certification for onion

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In the context of the commitment in Italy with an integrated marketing and communication activity aimed at promoting the versatility, high quality, and distinctive taste of California Prunes, the California Prune Board (CPB) - representing growers and packers of prunes read more

Dutch Plant Force has lost approximately 1 million plants that were ready for delivery as starting material for growing Miscanthus hybrid due to the severe weather in Spain. The production for Dutch Plant Force was entirely carried out by the Spanish company SRI. SRI is a horticultural company established in. read more

DFDS has launched a direct ferry service connecting Egypt and Italy, with the goal of improving trade relations in the Mediterranean region. The route connects Damietta in Egypt with Trieste in Italy, making it easier to transport goods between North Africa and Europe. This initiative represents DFDS's first foray into this market. read more

The summer season from Spain and Italy is gradually coming to an end at Exotic Roots. Due to the increasingly colder weather, there's less supply from local cultivation in these European countries, affecting products like bitter melon (sopropo/karela), long beans, and various types of vegetables. read more

The Neretva River delta in Croatia, a region known for its citrus orchards, is currently undergoing its mandarin harvest during unusually high temperatures. This has brought about various challenges for local producers, affecting the health of the crop and the timing of the harvest. Approximately 80 percent read more

"We want to take the field, not just metaphorically. With our Open days, in all the CREA locations throughout Italy, we want to open up to the local community, telling the many aspects of our work, from agriculture to food to the environment, central themes for everyone's future." read more

Enrico Farneti will assume the position of the new managing director of the Italian subsidiary of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann Italy) in November. read more

The recognition acknowledges the efforts of the company to make processes more sustainable. Just this spring, the logistics division of the company group was awarded the "Lean and Green Award" in the first stage by GS1 Germany for its measures to reduce CO2 emissions. read more

Dulcis, the new Italian kiwifruit variety, will make its international debut this year after a successful launch in Italy last year. The variety will be available in selected European supermarkets, including those in Germany, Belgium, and Spain, as well as in Italy. read more

Despite global challenges such as the ongoing economic weakness in Germany, the military conflict in the Middle East with its impact on sea routes, and the war in Ukraine, HHLA recorded a positive business development in the first nine months. read more

Rynek detaliczny w Norwegii jest silnie skoncentrowany i zdominowany przez kilka dużych sieci supermarketów, z NorgesGruppen, Coop i Reitangruppen będącymi największymi graczami. Razem te trzy grupy kontrolują prawie 95% rynku. NorgesGruppen ma największą pozycję na rynku, z około 44% udziału. read more

W Ukrainie ceny wysokiej jakości marchwi rosną, ponieważ zwiększona aktywność handlowa pobudza rynek, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. Producenci informują, że zarówno hurtownie, które magazynują marchewkę do przechowywania, jak i ogół społeczeństwa, które przygotowuje się na zimę... read more