NewPrinces has officially communicated that it has completed the acquisition of all shares of Carrefour Italia from Carrefour Nederland and Carrefour, as previously announced on July 24, 2025, as reported by Sole24 Ore. The operation, authorized by the Commission, has been finalized. read more

Ukranian growers are currently experiencing low prices for carrots, onions, and cabbage due to an oversupply in the market. Following last year's high prices, producers have expanded plantings, resulting in overproduction. Limited storage capacity and reduced export opportunities have further exacerbated the situation. read more

Ukraine's potato sector is entering the 2025 season with increased production, thanks to expanded acreage and improved yields. According to Mykola Furdyga, the director of the Potato Institute, the planted area has increased by 25% compared to last year, and favorable weather conditions have supported the growth. read more

Last June, the Belgian retailer Colruyt announced its intention to sell 81 out of its 105 stores in France. 81 stores were sold to Groupement des Mousquetaires (Intermarché). E.Leclerc, Carrefour, and Coopérative U also showed interest in acquiring some of the stores. The remaining 5 stores were not part of the sale. read more

The Hungarian Ministry for National Economy has extended the retail margin cap until 28 February 2026 and has also expanded the program to include additional product groups. The updated list now includes various fruit and vegetable categories that are commonly traded in domestic retail channels. The ministry made this announcement. read more

Ukraine's vegetable storage gap has widened, with a current deficit estimated at more than 1 million tons. The figures come from the Institute of Agrarian Economics, as outlined by Oleksandr Zakharchuk, corresponding member of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences and department head. read more

The OI Pomodoro from Northern Italy – the interprofessional organization that brings together 100% of the Producer Organizations (PO) and tomato processing industries in the Northern Basin, the largest European district for tomato production and processing. read more

WUR researcher Eveline Snelders and two PhD candidates have mapped the spread of the drug-resistant fungus Aspergillus fumigatus across the Netherlands. This fungus can cause life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. While the fungus is ubiquitous in the air, the read more

On December 2nd, Bayer organized another meeting as part of the Orchard Advisors Forum. The event brought together advisors and experts from all over Poland, with the main topics being the latest changes in plant protection product registration and the development of preparations. read more

The Spanish tropicals specialist Montosa has expanded its logistics operations in Perpignan with the acquisition of a new warehouse. This move has increased the company's capacity in the French market from 300m² to over 700m². read more

Ukraine continues to strengthen its position in the berry and fruit market. According to Taras Bashtannik, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), around 40% of perennial plantations are entirely new projects, while 60% are existing farms that expand, modify areas, or. read more

She has recently left the shelves of Italian large-scale retail and is ready to tell about a very positive season for sales: the premium Metis® plum, exclusively produced in Italy by Granfrutta Zani and Minguzzi, is seeing double-digit growth in its market. read more

Although there has been a 33.36% decrease in sales to the EU market over the past decade, Spain has maintained its position as the top melon supplier in the European Union (EU) for the 2024/2025 season, as reported by Hortoinfo based on data from Eurostat and the European Communities' Integrated Tariff (TARIC) under a specific code. read more

A new partnership has been established between PerfoTec B.V., a company specializing in smart packaging technology, and Green Factory sp. z.o.o., a Polish producer of salads and vegetables and owner of the Fit&Easy and Primavega brands. The collaboration focuses on the application of laser perforation technology... read more

The clementine campaign continues with very high volumes despite a limited demand. Tarocco oranges have entered the market, while Navelina oranges continue to be sold. There has been a significant increase in the demand for artichokes, while demand remains stable for chicory and below average for fennel. read more

The Ekoplaza brand name is disappearing from Belgium's streets. The organic supermarket chain's seven stores will now operate under the name Färm, which already has a stronger presence in the country. "By unifying the brand under Färm across Belgium, we can..." read more

The new Angys pear campaign, produced and distributed exclusively by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, is starting earlier than the usual launch on December 8th. The Angys season will be supported by an active communication plan on social media and in major retail outlets. read more

LLC Volya in the Cherkasy region plans to operate in two production cycles next season, starting with early carrots and beets, followed by cauliflower, pak choi, and broccoli, according to agronews.ua. Viacheslav Kislitsyn, deputy director of vegetable production, said the company plans to sow 70... read more

The new advertising campaign for Pera Angys, produced and distributed exclusively by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, officially kicks off a few days earlier than the usual start on December 8th. This decision is the result of the positive feedback received during the harvesting period, which led to... read more

Several Russian regions reported new detections of quarantine pests and diseases in cut-flower consignments arriving from China in late November. In Primorsky Krai, four separate detections of Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) were confirmed on 24 November in imported cut flowers. read more