Europe

In Paris, the Olympics are taking place, and as has happened on other occasions, retailers in the fruit and vegetable departments are dedicating special displays with initiatives that theatrically enhance the area and highlight certain products. And this is happening both in Italy and. read more

In the analysis carried out by the Board of Directors, it has been revealed that this 2024 campaign has once again had a smaller area than the previous campaign, around -14% compared to 2023, being more read more

Harvests out of sync, unfavorable climate, French products struggling to emerge: the situation of the peach and nectarine market in France has been deteriorating for several weeks and consumer prices have dropped below 2.50 euros per kilogram, as reported by the Fédération nationale. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, zbieranie odmian malin owocujących przez cały rok na Ukrainie rozpoczęło się wyjątkowo wcześnie. read more

Spain's Uvasdoce Fresh has launched Mojito Fresh, a new table grape variety developed by Bloom Fresh. It boasts a unique flavor profile that combines sweet spearmint notes with a mix of Moscatel and labrusca. Mojito Fresh will be available in major retailers in Spain, including Consum, Carrefour, and others. read more

"Our long-term e-mobility strategy includes a 360-degree approach, ranging from electricity generation to fast charging stations at our stores and logistics centers, to the use of battery-electric service vehicles and trucks," said Alessandro Wolf, CEO of Lidl Austria. read more

The temperature is still the unappealable judge deciding the fate of the watermelon campaign for the coming weeks. If the mercury column does not drop, both in Italy and in Europe, an increase in prices is expected due to a decrease in harvests in the countryside. read more

Ukrainian watermelon producers have identified an opportunity to increase their selling prices, as indicated by the daily monitoring data from the EastFruit project. Market analysts attribute the price hike in this sector to the decreased supply of watermelons from local farms. read more

Foodiverse, which has farmland and production plants in Spain, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, offers a comprehensive range of over 1,600 references for both retail and foodservice and Horeca.

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More than 300 professionals from the sector got to know the latest innovations that Rijk Zwaan presented at the last edition of its Global Melon & Watermelon Event at CED La Palma, in Cartagena (Spain).

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The important findings of the report from the ANBI Observatory (National Association of Consortia for the Management and Protection of Land and Irrigation Waters) on Water Resources highlight an alarming situation in several areas of Central-Southern Italy and the islands, with decreases in water flow. read more

"The data that has emerged in recent days regarding agricultural inspections is ruthless and confirms some Wild West situations that we have been denouncing for years: national intervention is needed to assert decent work and legality for an agri-food Made in Italy that is truly clean." read more

Some areas of Italy are dealing with extreme temperatures that are putting a strain on summer fruit crops. This is the case in the Puglia region, where Giuseppe De Filippo, commercial manager of Futuragri, a leading company in production and marketing, is facing challenges. read more

Spanish fresh produce, wine, and gourmet food products are the main focus at the second annual Spain Food Nation Summit, which aims to enhance trade relations between the UK and Spain. read more

A merger between two of the major apple producers in north-east Italy, Società Frutticoltori Trento (SFT) and Cooperativa La Trentina, has been approved. read more

The product is grown by Brookberries, one of eight 'Inno Growers'. They are a group of greenhouse growers with a passion for innovation. read more

Agrintesa, one of Italy's largest fresh produce suppliers, has recently installed a new, highly automated packing line with the aim of taking advantage of the growing demand for premium-grade fruit in Europe. read more

Salads with the Terra Natura label come from farms that produce according to IP-SUISSE guidelines. Terra Natura represents food from Switzerland that is produced in an environmentally friendly and animal-friendly manner. Lidl Switzerland, according to the statement, wants to support this responsible production. read more

As part of the current social media campaign, Tokio Hotel band members Gustav and Georg, along with influential figures such as @niklasunddavid, @fabiundphil, and @dorothy.js, hosted the evening. Participants of the event had the opportunity to purchase tickets in advance. read more

After 4 years of hiding, due to every possible and imaginable problem, this year Italy's danger returns as a protagonist in the old continent, thanks to a finally acceptable production in terms of quantity and an excellent quality that I have not seen since read more