The revision of the apple protocol for Vietnam has been successfully completed. This was announced by CSO Italy, on behalf of the other organizations that worked to achieve this result: Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane, Assomela, and Fruitimprese, which collaborated with the Central. read more

PIORiN has announced that blueberries from Polish plantations have been approved for export to the Vietnamese market. This decision was made by the Plant Health Service of Vietnam after an inspection conducted in Poland from August 26-29, 2025. read more

At the beginning of the autumn harvest, industrial processors in Moldova were paying 3.6-3.8 lei/kg (€0.18-0.19) for apples. However, by the end of the current week, some factories tried to reduce the "working price" to 3.3 lei/kg (€0.17) for apples delivered directly from orchards. Factory managers mentioned this change. read more

On September 1st, Kees Scheffers started as the new greenhouse division manager at Vertify Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. "I'm 56 years old and was born and raised in Maasdijk," he shared in Vertify's newsletter. "I still live there with my wife Petra. Horticulture runs in my veins. My parents had read more

The annual Discovery Field Days hosted by Enza Zaden in Twisk focused on the theme "Resistance makes the difference," with a specific emphasis on Intermediate Resistance (IR) Nasonovia Nr:1. Growers, partners, and specialists from the Netherlands and other countries came together over three days to discuss current... read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh salads and vegetables and ready-to-eat meals, will be present for the first time at the 17th edition of Fruit Attraction, an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector that will take place in Madrid from September 30th. read more

The import of Hayward kiwi from Greece has started, while the production of persimmons is picking up. There is a change in variety for prickly pears, now with the first Sicilian Bastardoni. New apple varieties, Nicoter and Annurca, are entering the market. read more

This pioneering agricultural sustainability initiative in Europe is being implemented on over 4,000 acres (1,619 hectares) of lettuce, brassicas (including broccoli, cauliflower, and other cabbage varieties), and celery crops in the Campo de Cartagena region of Murcia, Spain. It aims to improve. read more

The iconic Chiquita bananas will be grown, for the first time, in Italy. With the "Italian product" bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily alongside the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio, creating a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and quality. read more

Chiquita bananas will be cultivated for the first time in Italy, a pioneering initiative. With Italian-grown bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily in collaboration with the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio. read more

BLOOM FRESH International Limited (BLOOM FRESH™), a global leader in the selection of new premium fruit varieties, responsible for iconic varieties such as Cotton Candy®, Sweet Sapphire® and Sweet Globe®, has achieved another decisive victory in Italy in the fight against... read more

A price difference between different varieties of Egyptian pomegranates is growing as consumer awareness is more prominent these days, says CEO Mariya Dermendzhieva of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland: "Egyptian season 2025 seems like the 'War of the cultivars'. A few years ago, people were... read more

Bloom Fresh International Limited has achieved another significant victory in Italy in the battle against intellectual property infringement. After years of legal proceedings, the Court has delivered final judgments in favor of the company, granting over €750,000 in damages, costs, and penalties against... read more

The European Commission has approved €4.2 million in emergency support for Latvian farmers to mitigate the damage caused by adverse weather this year, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. The aid must be distributed to farmers by April 30, 2026, and the ministry is currently preparing the payment conditions. read more

The pleasing development is primarily thanks to apples, which increased by just under a quarter (+24.67%) in quantity to 586,445 tons and also gained 22.25% in value, reaching over 676 million euros. Kiwis also recorded excellent results: the green, yellow, or red fruits increased in. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC), a fruit producer, has started harvesting commercial quantities of Malaika, a premium raspberry variety developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB). read more

This way, you can better control your digital risks and minimize potential damages. The initiative is part of the recently launched project "Resilient Producers," an industry-wide initiative focused on achieving cyber resilience. read more

ICOEL, a company specializing in technological solutions for processing fruits and vegetables, is expanding internationally by establishing a new subsidiary in Spain: ICOEL Ibérica. Ruben Bermejo, the newly appointed technical manager, will be in charge of the Spanish subsidiary. read more

WEC Lines ogłosił zmiany w istniejącej usłudze z Wielkiej Brytanii do Irlandii i Hiszpanii, która została przemianowana na NWC Spain. Usługa, która rozpoczęła się 27 września, działa na zasadzie tygodniowej i teraz obejmuje dodatkowe wezwania w Antwerpii, Montoir-de-Bretagne i Gijón. Zmieniona rotacja łączy read more

The British tomato industry came together yesterday in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, to discuss challenges and advancements in tomato cultivation and marketing. Various topics were on the agenda, including the strong growth potential of the UK tomato industry, with only 20% of the £1 billion market currently being tapped into. read more