The International Seed Federation is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The global seed industry commemorates this milestone during its annual conference, the ISF World Seed Congress. To mark this special occasion, the core group of conference attendees gathered in the Netherlands, along with less frequent participants. read more

Portland Trust, a leading real estate developer in Romania, has finalized the sale of a 50-hectare plot of land in Moara Vlăsiei to Fall Creek. This deal marks Fall Creek's strategic move into the European blueberry market. Fall Creek is renowned worldwide for its expertise in blueberry breeding and. read more

The ongoing downward trend in strawberry prices in the fresh produce market in Ukraine is being reported by the price monitoring data from the EastFruit project. Growers are being compelled to lower wholesale prices in response to the significant rise in the supply of strawberries, while the demand for them is also being affected. read more

Greenyard has inaugurated a cutting-edge sauce facility at its Prepared-site in Bree, Belgium. This €3 million investment is a reaction to the increasing demand from consumers for conveniently prepared and packaged sauces. The new production line is capable of producing thousands of liters of delicious sauces per day. read more

On the 23rd and 24th of May, the European potato community came together for the Europatat Congress 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. With over 100 participants from over 15 European and non-European countries, this year's event dedicated one day to internal meetings for Europatat members. read more

Rozpoczęła się właśnie kampania marketingowa dla arbuza Perla Nera, wraz z ogólnokrajową kampanią reklamową. Nowy spot, zaprezentowany na targach Macfrut, również przedstawia Bruno Francescona jako aktora (krojącego arbuz). Zdjęcie grupowe podczas Macfrut. W Italii arbuz Perla Nera jest uprawiany. read more

Starting from the end of May, consumers in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom will be informed about the benefits of flowers. The Flower Effect campaign will be implemented differently in each of these countries. The launch event took place in the Netherlands, during the Libelle and Margriet festivals. read more

The new commercial season of Perla Nera has started, featuring the mid-sized watermelon with dark skin and few seeds, sweet and crunchy, exclusively produced by Op Francescon, Peviani, and Op La Mongolfiera. read more

Star-shaped heating pipes, an innovation developed by Polish tomato and strawberry grower and inventor Andrzej Walczak, have already become a staple in Polish greenhouses. These pipes enable growers to achieve substantial energy savings, opening up possibilities for their adoption internationally, beginning with the. read more

Wzrasta udział importowanych słodkich wiśni na krajowym rynku Rosji. Pierwsze dostawy wiśni na rynek rosyjski pochodzą z Uzbekistanu. Dodatkowo, przewiduje się dostawy z Turcji, Serbii, Azerbejdżanu, Mołdawii oraz rosyjskich sadów w ciągu najbliższych dwóch tygodni.

There is a growing share of imported sweet cherries in the domestic market of Russia. The first shipments of cherries to the Russian market are coming from Uzbekistan. Additionally, deliveries from Turkey, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Russian orchards are expected in the next two weeks. read more

Różnorodne urządzenia do przetwarzania owoców i warzyw są wystawione na aukcję w Emmeloord (Holandia). Oferta obejmuje myjki warzyw, obieraczki, krojarki, sprzęt do ważenia, taśmy sortujące i maszyny do pakowania. Dodatkowo, dostępna jest kompletna linia do liczenia, ważenia i napełniania tackami dla małych... read more

The majority of the main season potato crops for 2024 in Ireland have been planted, according to a report by Teagasc. However, there are still some areas, particularly in North Cork and Wexford, where planting is still ongoing. A variety of potato types are being cultivated, including Rooster and salad varieties. read more

Landgard founded the independent Landgard Fiori & Piante S.r.l. to strengthen its position in the Italian flower and plant industry. The new company, based in Italy, will officially start its business operations on July 1, 2024. Michael Bank, Florian Hinrichs, and Dieter Kicherer will be part of the management team. read more

The blueberry market is currently going through its annual seasonal shift. According to Christiaan's report, "The season is ending in Morocco and Spain, while the harvest in Serbia and Romania is starting to accelerate. As a result, this year we are observing a relatively smooth seasonal transition." read more

On this Monday, agricultural producers from Spain and France have organized blockades on various roads along the Spanish-French border, demanding measures to protect the European agricultural sector against competition from third countries. One of their requests, for example, is the... read more

Sakata Ornamentals, based in Denmark, is an independent breeder specializing in bedding plants, pot crops, and cut flowers. With over 100 years of experience in developing genetics for commercial growers and gardeners, Sakata has recently incorporated the MITRA X lighting system from Heliospectra into its operations. read more

Egipt has reduced its potato exports to Russia, leading to a rise in market prices. However, the situation is expected to improve soon as new potatoes from domestic fields are set to enter the market, as stated by Alexey Krasilnikov, the executive director of the Potato Union. read more

There are those who make the enhancement of Made in Italy agri-food products an important part of their marketing strategy: this is the case of Acqua di Parma, which, with its Blu Mediterraneo perfume line, promotes the excellences and territories of southern Italy, paying homage to its. read more

As we have written in recent days (click here to learn more), in Spain we are witnessing a decrease in export volumes but, at the same time, a significant growth in value. In our initial analysis, we have highlighted that the reason for this shift in paradigm can be attributed to... read more

The tomato campaign is now in full swing: prices of cherry and date tomatoes have dropped by 60% compared to last year. The apricot campaign is going well (with the Errani variety entering the market) as well as the nectarine campaign. The campaigns for watermelons, cherries, and peaches remain stagnant and are not optimal yet. read more