At Fruit Attraction, Del Monte Italia and Spreafico have announced a strategic partnership: Spreafico will lead the commercial development of Del Monte branded products in the Italian market, across all distribution channels in Central-North and Sardinia. A win-win agreement. read more

Moldovan plums are gaining recognition in Europe, now accounting for over 80% of the country's total plum exports. With a new trade agreement with the European Commission, Moldova can now export up to 76,000 tonnes of plums to the EU duty-free in 2025, which is four times more than before. read more

When the United Kingdom left the European Union in 2021, the change created new opportunities for South African citrus exports. The UK was able to set its own import rules, allowing lemons, oranges, and other citrus fruits to enter without a plant health certificate or inspection. This made the read more

W sobotę, 4 października, zmarł Huib Smit, dyrektor Allround Vegetable Processing w Holandii i Indiach. Huib od pewnego czasu chorował. Miał 65 lat. Kliknij tutaj po nekrolog. Wspólnie z bratem Gerardem założył firmę Allround Vegetable Processing 30

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On Saturday, 4 October, Huib Smit, director of Allround Vegetable Processing in the Netherlands and India, passed away. Huib had been ill for some time. He was 65 years old. Click here for the obituary card. Together with his brother Gerard, he founded the company Allround Vegetable Processing 30 read more

Cpr System strengthens its presence in Spain and completes the renewal of its reusable crates for fruits and vegetables, confirming a growth trend for the sector both in Italy and on the Iberian Peninsula. Present on the Spanish market for five years with Cpr Iberia, read more

Egipt znacząco zwiększył swoją obecność na hiszpańskim rynku batatów, niemalże czterokrotnie zwiększając swoje eksport w sezonie marketingowym 2024/25, zgodnie z informacjami EastFruit. Egipscy eksporterzy wysłali 18,6 tysiąca ton batatów do Hiszpanii między lipcem 2024 a czerwcem 2025, o wartości... read more

Thirteen dried fruit processors from Tajikistan participated in the prestigious Anuga 2025 food industry exhibition in Cologne, Germany, joining nearly 8,000 exhibitors from around the world. They presented their latest products to approximately 150,000 visitors from October 4-8. read more

In the garden of the Turkish Embassy in The Hague, tulip bulbs were planted last Friday as a symbol of the flourishing partnership between the Netherlands and Turkey. The ceremonial event was attended by Mark-Jan Terwindt of Royal Anthos, Arjan Smit of TPN, representatives from Keukenhof, and. read more

The US Early Pride mandarin variety, marketed under the registered trademark Earlyna, made its debut at the Club de Variedades Protegidas stand at Fruit Attraction in Madrid, catching the attention of growers from various regions in Spain. This early. read more

It is described as a "bet" because after 40 years of history, Esasem - a medium-sized Italian seed company - is embarking on a new path: the opening of its first branch in Spain, Esasem Iberica. read more

Yesterday morning, the new logistics hub of PAC 2000A Conad was inaugurated in Montalto Uffugo, in the province of Cosenza. It is a state-of-the-art facility that redefines distribution standards in Southern Italy, designed to integrate the most advanced automation and efficiency solutions. read more

Moldova is rapidly developing its post-harvest infrastructure, aiming to strengthen its position on the European agricultural market. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, more than 1,000 post-harvest projects have been supported between 2022 and 2024 through the National [program]. read more

This week, Ukraine has observed a decrease in white cabbage prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers are attributing this trend to an oversupply in the market, with a significant portion of the available supply being mid-late varieties that are not suitable for long-term storage. read more

On October 7, 2025, the Assen District Court declared the companies Jager Holland B.V. and WTG Logistics B.V. of Emmen bankrupt. Mr J.M. Sprangers was appointed as the bankruptcy trustee. Jager Holland primarily specialized in exporting fresh produce to wholesale markets in Germany and Scandinavian countries. read more

Bonduelle, a world leader in vegetables present in 1 out of 2 families in Italy (56.3% penetration), consolidates its presence on the shelf and debuts in the fresh-cut category with the launch of I Contornissimi, the first line of ready-made side dishes. With this move, Bonduelle expands its product range. read more

The partner is the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio. The production in the heart of Sicily creates a unique connection between tradition, innovation, and quality, according to the company. read more

The Dutch group Acomo N.V., listed on Euronext Amsterdam and active in the plant-based food ingredients sector, has announced the acquisition of Manuzzi S.r.l., a company based in Cesena specialized in processing and distributing dried and dehydrated fruits. read more

Spring frosts have had a significant impact on fruit orchards in Belarus, causing damage to a portion of the crop in both state-owned and private farms. Despite the losses, harvesting is ongoing in many regions as growers strive to salvage the remaining fruits. One of the orchards that suffered from frost damage was the. read more

The banana sector in the Canary Islands has requested the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to provide the complete text and timeline of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Ecuador. They are also asking for public clarification regarding the actual extent of the agreement. This request has been submitted. read more

For years, Tesco has been committed to ensuring the consumption of fruits and vegetables in schools through various initiatives. For the second year in a row, they have launched the Fruit and Vegetable for Schools program. "Schools have told us about the positive impact that the Tesco Fruit and Veg for Schools program has had". read more