According to the newly released report, strong obesity has now surpassed underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among children and adolescents for the first time. The numbers in Germany remain constant: Every fourth German child between the ages of five and 19 years is. read more

The taste of Giga® met the heroic strength of Superman - thanks to a partnership between VOG and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), through which the apple also became part of the Celebration Tour organized by Warner Bros. Discovery Italy. read more

This summer, around 150 branches were equipped with the new terminals. This would provide customers nationwide with even more flexibility and speed when shopping. read more

The pomegranate season started at the end of August in Spain with the harvesting of the earliest varieties, characterized by an abundance of small sizes due to the lack of water and high temperatures. The harvest of the first native Valenciana pomegranates will begin in week 37. read more

London calling for Walmart Marketplace as office opens to support UK and EMEA online sellers. Walmart Marketplace has officially opened its new office in London to assist sellers from the UK and EMEA region who are interested in selling on Walmart.com. Liz Kindell, Senior Manager of Business Development for the UK, announced the news in a post on LinkedIn. read more

Wholesale prices of bananas in selected European markets exhibited varied changes between week 35 (ending August 31, 2025) and week 36 (ending September 7, 2025). Data presented in €/100kg showed divergent trends, as certain countries saw price increases while others experienced significant drops. read more

Peach prices across the European Union continued to decline in August, with the most recent data from weeks 32 to 34 indicating ongoing pressure in major producing countries. Figures from Spain, Greece, and the EU as a whole show a decrease in prices, with Italy also experiencing this trend. read more

Do końca września mołdawskie firmy konserwowe prawie zakończyły swoje plany zakupowe śliwek przeznaczonych do produkcji musu i soku, informuje Logos Press, powołując się na stowarzyszenie przetwórców owoców i warzyw Speranța Con. Przedstawiciele branży twierdzą, że produkcja może read more

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Italy closed its Valencia orange season in June with stable sales and prices around €1/kg, but the outlook for the new campaign suggests a potential 20-30% decrease in Tarocco blood orange production. Spain ended its orange season in July with reduced production and quality problems due to heavy rainfall. read more

Hayward kiwi production in Arta, one of the most important kiwi-growing regions in Greece, is expected to be higher than last year, according to Mr. Dimitris Tsolas, owner of the local company Tsolas Fruit: "It seems that Hayward production in Arta will be 10–15% higher than last year." read more

The 2025 commercial campaign of Pesca e Nettarina di Romagna Igp has ended positively. There was a good response from the market both in Italy, where it benefited from renewed interest from organized distribution and the final consumer towards local products of origin. read more

Popyt na bataty na Ukrainie rośnie szybciej niż może za nim nadążyć podaż. Rolnicy zauważają, że zbiory sprzedają się niemal natychmiast po zebraniu. Ivan Pavlish, rolnik i założyciel marki Batatko, twierdzi, że jego gospodarstwo uprawia bataty metodami organicznymi, bez stosowania pestycydów. read more

"Zimbabwe's location gives it a good window to supply berries when Poland is finishing," says Huub Riemslag of FX Logistics, the Zimbabwean division of the Dutch Airflo group which also runs operations in Nairobi, Amsterdam, and Dubai. "Peruvian blueberries haven't fully started, and South Africa. read more

Stakes and clip rings are essential tools in horticulture. They are used by everyone, but have you ever thought about the history behind these simple devices? The story takes us to NP Plastics, a company based in Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands, which is proudly celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. read more

Stakes and clip rings are essential tools in horticulture. They are widely used, but have you ever thought about the history behind these simple yet crucial items? This story takes us to NP Plastics, a company based in Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands, which is proudly marking its 75th anniversary this year. read more

During the Field Days in the Netherlands 2025, scheduled for 23-25 September at Tolweg13 in Zwaagdijk-Oost, Sakata will showcase six new vegetable varieties, as well as over 100 top-performing varieties across 13 different crops. All of these crops are tailored to thrive in Northern European growing conditions. read more

In the first half of 2025, the Distribution Business Unit of Orsero recorded a significant growth in both revenues and margins, with positive results in all geographic areas. Italy and the Iberian Peninsula have driven the overall performance of the Group, while France... read more

A diverse selection of pears was on offer, with Italian varieties being the most prominent compared to domestic and Turkish ones. Additionally, deliveries from the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Spain added to the European supply. According to the German BLE, there were also imports from Chile and a limited number from South Africa, but these had already... read more

Według prognozy Ailimpo, Hiszpania wyprodukuje 101 660 ton grejpfrutów w sezonie 2025/2026, co oznacza 5% mniej niż 107 010 ton osiągniętych w sezonie 2024/2025 (według wstępnego bilansu, który uwzględnia eksportowaną, przetworzoną i sprzedawaną na rynku krajowym owoców). read more