The 2025 cherry season has proved to be particularly challenging yet positive for Agrintesa (a company of the Alegra group), a success attributed to a regular production, especially in the Vignola area, in contrast to other regions in Italy and European countries. read more

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"We are now at the start of the peach, nectarine, and apricot season. We get these fruits from Apulia. Additionally, we obtain our plums from Basilicata. Our harvesting will continue until September, with peaches and apricots being in season until the end of August. Despite the volumes not being as high as last year, the quality is exceptional." read more

The governor of Tucumán, Argentina, Osvaldo Jaldo, met with the Croatian ambassador to Argentina, Duška Paravić, to discuss trade routes, specifically the export of lemons through Croatia's Rijeka port, as reported by Tucumán's office. Honorary Croatian Consul, Catalina Lonac, highlighted the discussions. read more

The 7th edition of Fruit Day, a specialized exhibition focusing on horticultural technology and innovation organized by the Moldova Fruct Association, took place on June 6th. This year, the event saw an increase in international participation, with over 70 horticultural professionals from Ukraine and Romania joining local attendees. read more

Od 2015 roku uprawa owoców leśnych stała się jednym z najbardziej obiecujących sektorów rolnictwa Mołdawii, według Veaceslava Ioniță, analityka ekonomicznego w IDIS Viitorul. W niedawnej audycji zauważył on silny wzrost zarówno konsumpcji krajowej, jak i eksportu, zwłaszcza mrożonych owoców leśnych. Truskawki read more

On June 4, 2025, Russia imported 27,900 tonnes of sweet cherries according to the Federal State Information System "Argus-Phyto," as reported by the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor. This amount is 1.4 times higher than the 20,200 tonnes imported during the same period in 2024. read more

The Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry, Francesco Lollobrigida, has signed the decree that establishes the second extension until July 15, 2025 for the deadline for submitting aid applications under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the current year. read more

Spain's sweet corn harvest started at the end of May, just as consumption of this product begins to increase across Europe. "The corn season in Spain began as scheduled, at the end of May," says José Carlos Gómez, Sales Director of El Dulze. "The rains in March disrupted our plans. read more

In Italy, over the last five years, domestic purchases of peaches and nectarines have increased by approximately 7 percentage points despite an average price increase of 20%, which has even exceeded 40% in discount stores. If we extend our view to the last nine years, the picture is still... read more

"Dubai chocolate", a tablet filled with pistachio cream and kadaif paste, has become a viral phenomenon on social networks such as TikTok, where it has accumulated millions of views. Its popularity has transcended the screen and translated into remarkable commercial success in supermarkets. read more

After days of intense heat and oppressive humidity, Italy experienced a sudden and violent change in weather conditions. Between Sunday, June 15, and Monday, June 16, an exceptionally intense thunderstorm front primarily affected the regions of the North - although there were also outbreaks in other areas. read more

The Makosad farming enterprise, situated in Ukraine's Chernivtsi region, has constructed a sweet cherry sorting facility and is contemplating investing in sorting lines to enhance its operations. Co-owner Vladyslav Makarenko provided this update in an article for the Ukrainian horticultural journal. read more

Skytree and Algae Capital have announced a new collaboration. Algae Capital will use circular CO₂ captured by Skytree's DAC units for its innovative algae production facility in Iceland. This partnership will involve capturing over 2,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year directly from the atmosphere. read more

A delegation from Abrafrutas recently visited the Port of Sines in Portugal. The talks focused on setting up a commercial agreement to make Sines a key entry point for Brazilian fruits into Europe. Pedro do Ó Ramos, president of the Administration of the Ports of Sines, was present during the discussions. read more

Highly productive cultivation - both in the food and flower growing sectors - is positioned as a way to efficiently utilize space and resources, ensure health and well-being, and simultaneously create space for nature and biodiversity. read more

The first proposals from the ministry should be submitted promptly. The situation is very serious, said the Minister. The losses of the affected agricultural businesses are enormous, and many of them are threatened with bankruptcy. It is not only quick decisions that are needed... read more

Lidl aims for young festival-goers in the Netherlands to view fruits and vegetables not only as a healthy choice but also as a "fun and energetic" part of their lives. read more

A recent study by the auditing and consulting firm PwC provides a clear answer: When it comes to grocery shopping, 61% of people in Germany primarily look at the price. However, concerns about health also play a role: Half of the respondents worry about their health. read more

A complaint lodged with the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) accuses Coop, a leading retail chain in Switzerland, of unfair practices by a collective of local fruit and vegetable producers. The growers argue that a recently introduced rebate system will diminish their earnings. The new system was put into effect at the beginning of April. read more