You might remember from your school days the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, who went in search of the Golden Fleece. But did you know that the ancient Greeks placed that legendary quest in what is now modern-day Georgia—a country on the Black Sea, separated from Russia by the Caucasus. read more

Despite low export-quality stock levels, Moldova exported over 8,000 tonnes of apples in May 2025, exceeding earlier modest expectations. While this figure is nearly 5,000 tonnes less than April volumes, it is slightly higher than in May 2024, according to Moldova Fruct. Key export destinations. read more

The campaign for Tango Fruit continues, the premium seedless mandarin, thanks to production in South Africa, active from June to October. For the summer, it will be supported by a communication plan, promoted by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, exclusive partner of Tango Fruit for the market. read more

Iberflora, the International Fair of Plants, Flowers, Landscaping, Technology, and Garden DIY, scheduled to take place from October 14 to 16, 2025, at Feria Valencia, continues to establish itself as a center for green innovation. One of its main initiatives is making a comeback: Iberflora Labs, a concept lab. read more

While the remaining stocks of the old garlic harvest have been diminishing for a few weeks, Paris Ail, a producer and importer at Rungis, has just received its new crop. Alexandre Flin and Geoffrey Aumont stated, "Currently, the garlic available on the French market is sourced from Egypt, Spain, France," read more

Initial fears of devastating losses in Moldova's fruit sector have eased, as new assessments from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry indicate that the damage from late spring frosts was less severe than initially feared. According to preliminary data, approximately 8,600 hectares of果cantikritelnorenlandscape suffered damage. read more

Tosca, an international company operating in the field of 100% reusable and recyclable plastic packaging, has launched a series of webinars conducted by experts to address the significant regulatory changes underway in Europe and the United Kingdom regarding packaging. The first. read more

FAS Warsaw forecasts that Poland's total cherry production for the marketing year (MY) 2025/26 will be 115,000 metric tons (MT), with 80,000 MT of sour cherries and 35,000 MT of sweet cherries. This projection reflects a 30% decrease from the previous year and a 53% decline from the six-year average. read more

At Tuinderij Boender, the outdoor lettuce season is in full swing. "Fortunately, we have good irrigation, because it's been quite dry," says Mart Boender. "The start wasn't easy, as Spain remained active in the market with lettuce while we were just beginning. Still, demand at the start of the read more

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the seminar center Nieuwgoed hosted the annual general meeting of FVPhouse, the umbrella organization of Vegebe, Fresh Trade Belgium, and Belgapom. These trade associations represent the interests of Belgian wholesalers and processors in the potato, vegetable, and fruit industries. read more

The Mousquetaires/Intermarché group has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire 81 Colruyt supermarkets in France (located in eastern and central-eastern France). The takeover is expected to be completed by 2026. Meanwhile, the Belgian Colruyt group has announced that... read more

Edward Aldred, also known as Ted, spent approximately 65 years working at the Old and New Covent Garden Market. Born on June 20, 1927, in Lambeth, Ted's formative years were influenced by his family life in Vauxhall. He lived with his mother, Frances, father Bill, grandmother Mary Ann, and older brothers. read more

As the United Kingdom enters the summer season with rising temperatures, a collaboration has emerged between BerryWorld and CoppaFeel!, a UK breast cancer awareness charity focused on youth. Beginning in 2024 with the Booberries® blueberry packs, this partnership was a contender for the Purpose Award. read more

With the changing consumer and purchasing behavior, as well as the shift in food culture, Chiquita is focusing on a new approach and incentives, particularly in its core market of Germany, along with creating emotional connections within the entire category. Collaborating with trade partners, the company is aiming to adapt to these changes. read more

At Transport Logistic 2025, held in Munich, Germany from June 2 to 5, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. exhibited its TT19 series product, the TT19SE 4G low-temperature real-time temperature and humidity light-sensing vibration GPS position sensor. During the exhibition, Tzone provided samples. read more

Spain has become a European leader in blueberry production and export, thanks to continuous investment in research and innovation that allowed the adaptation of this cold-climate fruit to warmer growing regions. Once considered a niche crop, blueberries are now one of the fastest-growing fruits. read more

During her visit to the La Vega de Cieza Cooperative, Sara Rubira, the Regional Minister for Water, Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, stated that the Region of Murcia expected to produce more than 356,000 tons of excellent quality stone fruits this season, which will be marketed in Spain and… read more

Moldova's fruit exports in the upcoming 2025 season could drop by half in value, potentially reaching only $150–160 million (€138–147 million), according to a forecast by Moldova Fruct Chairman Vitalie Gorinchoy, presented at the recent "Fruit Day" festival. This pessimistic outlook read more

The International Congress of Pears Interpera 2025 will take place on June 25 and 26 in Hasselt, Belgium. The Corda Campus in Hasselt, Belgium will host the latest edition of the International Pear Congress - Interpera, a crucial event for professionals in the industry. Organized read more

The Corda Campus in Hasselt, Belgium, will host the last edition of the International Pear Congress, Interpera, on June 25 and 26. Organized by Arefhl and Vbt, the annual event brings together international players in the industry. According to Luc Vanoirbeek, Secretary General of Vbt. read more