The US Early Pride mandarin variety, marketed under the registered trademark Earlyna, made its debut at the Club de Variedades Protegidas stand at Fruit Attraction in Madrid, catching the attention of growers from various regions in Spain. This early. read more

It is described as a "bet" because after 40 years of history, Esasem - a medium-sized Italian seed company - is embarking on a new path: the opening of its first branch in Spain, Esasem Iberica. read more

Yesterday morning, the new logistics hub of PAC 2000A Conad was inaugurated in Montalto Uffugo, in the province of Cosenza. It is a state-of-the-art facility that redefines distribution standards in Southern Italy, designed to integrate the most advanced automation and efficiency solutions. read more

Moldova is rapidly developing its post-harvest infrastructure, aiming to strengthen its position on the European agricultural market. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, more than 1,000 post-harvest projects have been supported between 2022 and 2024 through the National [program]. read more

This week, Ukraine has observed a decrease in white cabbage prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers are attributing this trend to an oversupply in the market, with a significant portion of the available supply being mid-late varieties that are not suitable for long-term storage. read more

On October 7, 2025, the Assen District Court declared the companies Jager Holland B.V. and WTG Logistics B.V. of Emmen bankrupt. Mr J.M. Sprangers was appointed as the bankruptcy trustee. Jager Holland primarily specialized in exporting fresh produce to wholesale markets in Germany and Scandinavian countries. read more

Bonduelle, a world leader in vegetables present in 1 out of 2 families in Italy (56.3% penetration), consolidates its presence on the shelf and debuts in the fresh-cut category with the launch of I Contornissimi, the first line of ready-made side dishes. With this move, Bonduelle expands its product range. read more

The partner is the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio. The production in the heart of Sicily creates a unique connection between tradition, innovation, and quality, according to the company. read more

The Dutch group Acomo N.V., listed on Euronext Amsterdam and active in the plant-based food ingredients sector, has announced the acquisition of Manuzzi S.r.l., a company based in Cesena specialized in processing and distributing dried and dehydrated fruits. read more

Spring frosts have had a significant impact on fruit orchards in Belarus, causing damage to a portion of the crop in both state-owned and private farms. Despite the losses, harvesting is ongoing in many regions as growers strive to salvage the remaining fruits. One of the orchards that suffered from frost damage was the. read more

The banana sector in the Canary Islands has requested the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to provide the complete text and timeline of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Ecuador. They are also asking for public clarification regarding the actual extent of the agreement. This request has been submitted. read more

For years, Tesco has been committed to ensuring the consumption of fruits and vegetables in schools through various initiatives. For the second year in a row, they have launched the Fruit and Vegetable for Schools program. "Schools have told us about the positive impact that the Tesco Fruit and Veg for Schools program has had". read more

The results of "Italy's Best Employers 2026" have been announced, the sixth edition of the independent study that awards Italian companies that stand out for creating an attractive and motivating work environment for their employees. AP Commerciale is proud to be part of this prestigious list. read more

Spain: Alcampo and Consum announce leadership changes
Carlos Pedreira Freire has been appointed as the new general manager of Alcampo, the Spanish arm of Auchan Retail. Freire succeeds Américo Ribeiro, who will join the board of Auchan Retail and serve as the president of Zenalco - Auchan's read more

After two years of disappointing potato production, this is the year the Polish potato farmers finally have a high yield, says Łukasz Ostrowicz, member of the board at Polish potato packer Bugaj: "This year's potato production in Poland is significantly larger than in recent years. We had read more

Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov announced in Sofia that farmers in the fruit and vegetable sector whose crops were damaged this year by drought and frost will receive €7.4 million (US$7.9 million) in aid from the European crisis reserve. Tahov said Bulgaria had defended its request before. read more

Enza Zaden recently hosted its annual Discovery Field Days Hydro event at its headquarters in Enkhuizen, focusing on advancements in hydroponic lettuce cultivation and knowledge sharing within controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The event emphasized the importance of hydroponic lettuce in ensuring... read more

W sezonie 2024/2025, papryka umocniła swoją pozycję jako produkt ogrodniczy generujący największe dochody z eksportu, zgodnie z raportem opracowanym przez Hortoinfo na podstawie danych z hiszpańskiej służby statystycznej Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency). W okresie od 1 sierpnia 2024 roku do 31 lipca 2025 roku, read more

Fresh on Track, a public-private initiative, is getting ready to introduce a weekly temperature-controlled rail service that will connect Valencia, Rotterdam, and Oslo by the end of 2025. The pilot project, known as Fresh Train, will offer fixed time slots, customs assistance, and door-to-door delivery options. read more

The Dutch company FruitMasters has announced the beginning of a new season for Morgana apples, with the first batches now available for sale exclusively at Superunie stores in the Netherlands. read more