The heavy rains that hit Spain at the end of February and the beginning of March have complicated the strawberry and raspberry season, causing delays in production and a significantly lower product availability compared to previous years. According to reports... read more

The severe weather in Spain has caused some unexpected issues for outdoor crops. "We thought we would have a quiet winter, as we've had fairly stable growing conditions throughout the season and good prices. But winter had a sting in the tail over the last ten days," says Thomas Bos of Thomasol. read more

For most companies, the focus is on mass production, efficiency, and low costs. However, at PUURgroenten in the Netherlands, purity is the primary concern. In 2012, Han Lammers and his wife Saskia began cultivating edible flowers, herbs, and vegetables innovatively in ponds. read more

In February, Peru exported 17,799 tons of fresh onions for $7.69 million. The export volume increased by 11%, but the value decreased by 6% due to a 15.5% drop in the average price, which was $0.43 per kilogram. Spain became the main destination, replacing the United States. read more

Confagricoltura expresses concern about the decision of the European Council to introduce tariffs on agricultural products and fertilizers coming from Russia and Belarus. The measure is supposed to also affect nitrogen-based fertilizers imported from Russia – by more than 25%. read more

Maf Roda Group has announced the acquisition of Strauss, a company specializing in processing and automation in the horticultural sector. Based in Germany, Strauss is known for its expertise in asparagus technology, making it a strategic addition for Maf Roda and enabling the company to diversify its operations. read more

Bonifruit, a company based in Ternopil, Ukraine, has established a successful collaboration with local farmers to develop the berry business. Specializing in frozen fruit, the company not only purchases berries from farmers but also provides them with high-quality strawberry seedlings free of charge. read more

The Italian Fruit and Vegetable Service Center (CSO Italy) has announced that the official launch of the promotional project dedicated to berries called "Berry Swing" will take place during the Macfrut 2025 fair in Rimini (6-8 May). This event is part of the "Berry Area" conference. read more

Recent research in Spain is investigating the potential of edible mushrooms as a substitute for salt in meat products. Excessive salt consumption has been linked to cardiovascular risks, with processed foods, such as meat, being a major contributor to daily salt intake. The meat industry is currently facing the challenge of finding healthier alternatives. read more

The vertical microgreen farm established in Kyiv, Ukraine, by partners Oleksandr Bilyak and Roman Mykhalevych has been operating since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, continuously improving its technologies, reports EastFruit. read more

W 2024 roku Francja i Maroko umocniły swoje pozycje jako dwa największe dostawcy na hiszpańskim rynku pod względem ilości, z 1,1 miliona ton (+19%) i 455 086 ton (+4%) odpowiednio. Hiszpania głównie importuje ziemniaki z Francji. Ziemniaki stanowią 86% wszystkich importów z tego kraju. read more

At Staay Food Group in Venlo, both the Dutch greenhouse strawberry season and the asparagus season started last week. Christoph Jöris, the product manager for soft fruit, mentioned that volumes are now increasing substantially. Nearly 90 hectares of land at Staay have been dedicated to strawberry cultivation. read more

At this time of year, the strawberry harvest in southern Italy should be at its peak. Unfortunately, the quantities of strawberries on the market in the last couple of weeks tell a different story. Indeed, growers have complained of low yields and find it difficult to fill orders. "Demand is read more

Sodexo UK & Ireland is on track to achieve its goal of reducing food waste by 50 percent by 2025, which is five years ahead of the UN's Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of 2030. read more

Describing the situation in southern Spain, Freshuelva, the Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, reported that recent weeks of rain and humidity have led to significant damage to strawberry production. read more

Local Dutch producers from Limburg, as well as producers from Belgium and Germany, ensure that the product is of high quality and always freshly harvested. Thanks to the cultivated farmland, Staay Food Group is able to offer its customers asparagus from its own fields just 24 hours after harvest. read more

94,000 employees work at the company, 52,000 of them in Austria. The EBT (Earnings Before Tax) of the group is 255 million euros, which corresponds to an EBT margin of 1.7%. For the first time, the company achieved a sales revenue of over 10 billion euros in the food retail sector in Austria. read more

New 'Lidl Green Fund' launched to award sustainable community projects across Northern Ireland

Lidl Northern Ireland has launched a new 'Lidl Green Fund' to provide £25,000 in funding to support local projects that address key environmental challenges related to climate change. read more

In mid-March, we are visiting the farm of Dawid and Julia Janiak near Kalisz. They grow strawberries of everbearing varieties. The farm is also a representative of the Italian company Mattivi Group in Poland, which is the owner of, among other things. read more

Nile Valley Srl is a newly established company specializing in marketing Egyptian products. Unlike traditional trading companies, Nile Valley is closely connected to a single Egyptian producer and distributes its products in Italy, Europe, and around the world. The company does not purchase directly. read more