The Italian pear industry is currently going through a significant transformation. The traditional specialized regions in Northern Italy are facing a decrease in production due to urgent phytosanitary challenges. On the other hand, Southern Italy is becoming a new center for growth and innovation, drawing in new opportunities. read more

After years of decline, fruit and vegetable sales are once again growing in Italy. In the first half of the year, sales increased by 5.7% for vegetables and 4.3% for fruit compared to the same period in 2023. However, this is a recovery that is not yet fully complete. read more

Organic agriculture remains popular in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, with Spain being more of a producer than a consumer. Conventional production techniques are gradually aligning with organic practices due to the requirements of the Common Agricultural Policy and supermarkets. read more

The anniversary edition of the National Young Growers' Day took place last Friday at Edens Plants & Creations in Wezep, the Netherlands, and it turned out to be a real success. According to one of the organizers, Christiaan Rietberg, it was "a fantastic day" with a strong turnout and plenty of excitement. read more

Citronex is a family-owned company that already has ripening facilities in Poland, Romania, and Hungary, and is now expanding into Western markets. Marek Szulc, the COO of Citronex, has high ambitions for the new facility: "The new ripening facility is being built in Zele, Belgium. read more

Belarus is looking to enhance its flower production industry with the assistance of Chinese investors. President Alexander Lukashenko extended an invitation to Chinese companies during his visit to Beijing to establish greenhouse complexes for growing roses, orchids, chrysanthemums, and various other flowers. read more

Poland maintains its position as a leader in raspberry production in the European Union, but the situation for growers is not easy - especially for those focused on industrial raspberry production. When it comes to doing this in a profitable way, what... read more

Egzport arbuza z Maroka do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł o ponad 53% między styczniem a czerwcem, według danych handlowych z Eurostatu. Dzięki temu Maroko wyprzedziło Hiszpanię jako największego dostawcę tego owocu do UE. W pierwszej połowie roku Maroko wysłało ponad 130 000 ton. read more

The summer cut flower trials in California once again attracted global attention in August, with visitors from various parts of the floral industry. Attendees came from California, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Florida, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Maine, Oregon, and Washington state, making it the third... read more

The Agroponiente Group in Spain has concluded the 2024/25 season with its best results ever. The company achieved a 15% increase in turnover, reaching €376 million, maintaining the growth trend that began in January 2022. read more

The website "Said and Done" offers insights into the sustainable actions of Lidl Switzerland, according to the company, and provides an even more user-friendly interface to learn about its sustainability efforts. The retailer considers it particularly important to... read more

During the period from 2018 to 2024, this share averaged 3%. In the first half of 2024, the sales of organic products were still at 3.2%. The sales of organic potatoes, vegetables, and fruits showed the highest increase, from 4.7% to 5.5%. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announces that the 2025 edition of the historic event Fields of Innovation will take place from September 23rd to 25th, 2025 in Grootebroek, the Netherlands. Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the event, Fields of Innovation 2025 represents a must-attend showcase. read more

The Garden of Eden has recalled several batches of its Baby Spinach and Mixed Baby Leaf products due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall has been issued for products sold in Ireland and the United Kingdom, with notices displayed at retail locations. The affected products include: read more

Klaver Flowers recently successfully cultivated the first Valdosta lilies to bloom, marking a special 'birth celebration' in Smilde, the Netherlands. This achievement is seen as significant for their company and the entire sector, as shared on LinkedIn. What sets these bulbs apart is that they are the very first OT lilies. read more

Banco Santander has structured and financed an agribusiness project in Spain valued at €37 million (US$40 million), supporting the acquisition of farmland and the development of a large-scale avocado plantation. The investment is backed by Spanish firm Arcano Partners and is considered one of the significant projects in the agribusiness sector. read more

Fyffes launches a new communication campaign. The focus is on Fyffes bananas against the backdrop of famous Irish landmarks, such as the chimneys of Poolbeg in Dublin and the Samuel Beckett Bridge. The communication revolves around the slogan Eat 'Em... Like 'Em... Love 'Em! read more

The handelsoorlog tussen de Verenigde Staten en de Europese Unie is afgesloten met een overeenkomst na maanden van onderhandelingen. Als onderdeel van de deal werd een invoertarief van 15 procent ingesteld op Europese landbouwproducten, in plaats van de aanvankelijk dreigende 30 procent. Volgens sectoranalisten read more

In 2023, Ghana exported 75,000 tons of bananas to the European Union, generating revenue of US$52.47 million. The main destinations for these shipments were France, the United Kingdom, and Italy. This information comes from the Ghana Statistical Service and DG AGRI. Ghana cultivates around 9,239 hectares of dessert bananas. read more

Vineyard management is constantly evolving, with increasing challenges related to sustainability, rising costs, and the need to maintain high-quality production. In this scenario, BFM Italy brings a concrete revolution: the first electric topper designed for vineyards. This is not just a. read more