Baden-Württemberg, Germany, also found that microplastics from car tires can be released into the environment and contaminate soil and water. These findings raise concerns about the potential health risks associated with consuming vegetables contaminated with tire pollution. read more

W Szwajcarii produkcja warzyw w szklarniach nadal ewoluuje dzięki przyjmowaniu nowych technologii i strategii współpracy. Les Champs du Loup S.A. jest doskonałym przykładem tego przejścia, przechodząc od czteroosobowego gospodarstwa rodowego do spółki akcyjnej w 2023 roku. "Uprawiamy" read more

The blueberry market in Poland requires increasingly better quality fruits. However, what does quality mean? There is no clear definition of quality, not even a standard definition. Currently, every retail chain, every buyer has their own quality specifications. What's more, it sometimes happens that read more

In the past ten years, South Africa has increased the quantity of grapes it exports to its key traditional markets, the United Kingdom and the EU. This occurred in line with the overall growth in the volume of exported grapes. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin, the largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, FruitMasters, officially introduced a new sweet blackberry called Bestum. Described as particularly flavorful, it is the newest addition to the company's Best of Berries program, an exclusive selection of soft fruits. read more

One of the flagship products of Annatura, a company specializing in fresh-cut produce, is undoubtedly Romanesco broccoli. Produced from September until late spring, this vegetable represents an excellence cultivated in the Lazio region and, today, also in other areas of Italy. read more

Afrucat, the Fruit Business Association of Catalonia, has presented the latest observations of Infolineal, the shelf monitoring program carried out in various cities in Spain including Lleida, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Madrid, Donosti, La Coruña, Valencia, Seville, and Tenerife. Joan Serentill, president of Afrucat's Apple division, announced the findings. read more

The major European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in decreasing order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request to engage in direct dialogue with European institutions to finally define a common policy for this sector that harmonizes foremost. read more

Egypt is continuing to boost its potato exports to Greece, according to a report by EastFruit. In the marketing year 2023/24, Greece imported over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes from Egypt, with a total value of $64 million. This marks a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% increase from the 2021/22 season. read more

Thirty years ago, a group of enthusiasts - the first highbush blueberry growers in Poland, decided to join forces and work together to promote the cultivation of this species in Poland. In 1995, the growers decided to establish an organization, which was named the Association. read more

The Ukrainian white cabbage market is currently seeing a notable decline in trading activity, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Towards the end of last week, there was a considerable increase in the supply of this product in the Ukrainian market as farmers, who had previously held back on sales, began to release their stocks. read more

This week, at HortiContact in Gorinchem, The Netherlands, Haifa North West Europe (NWE) introduced Haifa Soluble DUO, a water-soluble fertilizer that allows growers to increase calcium intake without adding extra nitrogen, chlorides, or sulfates, or to reduce nitrogen without compromising quality. read more

Egypt is continuing to increase its potato exports to Greece, with EastFruit reporting that over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes were imported from Egypt to Greece in the marketing year 2023/24. This import was valued at $64 million, representing a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% rise from the prior year. read more

Despite the devastating impact of the war, "Artika-Bio", a food processing company based in Kharkiv, has managed to recover 70% of its production capacity and is still delivering high-quality frozen fruits and vegetables to its customers. Prior to 2022, "Artika-Bio" operated as a full-cycle company. read more

Vilmorin Mikado expands its varietal range for the eggplant species and continues to be a reference point for producers in Central-Southern Italy, offering high-performing varieties for all major types (round-oval black, purple, long), ensuring excellent results in the field. read more

The Floriseum in San Remo, Italy, is the hosting venue for the February 25 event "The Art and Science of Floral Design." James DelPrince, Ph.D., AIFD, from Mississippi State University Extension, will be presenting an overview of the Master Floral Designer program, which is designed for consumers. Margherita Beruto will also be present at the event. read more

The largest European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in descending order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request direct dialogue with European institutions to define a common policy for the sector that harmonizes primarily within the EU. read more

Los supermercados españoles venden hoy una proporción mayor de manzanas y peras cultivadas en casa que hace diez años, según una nueva investigación de la asociación de frutas catalana Afrucat.

Spanish supermarkets sell a higher proportion of homegrown apples and pears today than ten years ago, new research from Catalan fruit association Afrucat shows. read more

With a total area of 730 square meters and a height of about six meters, the communal stand was not only significantly larger than in previous years. Eye-catching signs such as 'Finest from Flanders' or 'Fresh from Flanders' attracted attention in the already high-caliber setting. read more

An article in The Grocer indicates that Iceland Foods is now exclusively selling all of its fresh fruits and vegetables under its own brand. This means that they will no longer carry any produce labeled as Keelings or Love to Grow. read more