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

The results of "Italy's Best Employers 2026" have been announced, the sixth edition of the independent study that awards Italian companies that stand out for creating an attractive and motivating work environment for their employees. AP Commerciale is proud to be part of this prestigious list. read more

Spain: Alcampo and Consum announce leadership changes
Carlos Pedreira Freire has been appointed as the new general manager of Alcampo, the Spanish arm of Auchan Retail. Freire succeeds Américo Ribeiro, who will join the board of Auchan Retail and serve as the president of Zenalco - Auchan's read more

After two years of disappointing potato production, this is the year the Polish potato farmers finally have a high yield, says Łukasz Ostrowicz, member of the board at Polish potato packer Bugaj: "This year's potato production in Poland is significantly larger than in recent years. We had read more

Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov announced in Sofia that farmers in the fruit and vegetable sector whose crops were damaged this year by drought and frost will receive €7.4 million (US$7.9 million) in aid from the European crisis reserve. Tahov said Bulgaria had defended its request before. read more

Enza Zaden recently hosted its annual Discovery Field Days Hydro event at its headquarters in Enkhuizen, focusing on advancements in hydroponic lettuce cultivation and knowledge sharing within controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The event emphasized the importance of hydroponic lettuce in ensuring... read more

W sezonie 2024/2025, papryka umocniła swoją pozycję jako produkt ogrodniczy generujący największe dochody z eksportu, zgodnie z raportem opracowanym przez Hortoinfo na podstawie danych z hiszpańskiej służby statystycznej Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency). W okresie od 1 sierpnia 2024 roku do 31 lipca 2025 roku, read more

Fresh on Track, a public-private initiative, is getting ready to introduce a weekly temperature-controlled rail service that will connect Valencia, Rotterdam, and Oslo by the end of 2025. The pilot project, known as Fresh Train, will offer fixed time slots, customs assistance, and door-to-door delivery options. read more

The Dutch company FruitMasters has announced the beginning of a new season for Morgana apples, with the first batches now available for sale exclusively at Superunie stores in the Netherlands. read more

North Macedonia is quietly but steadily building a strong position in the European market for fresh cabbage. The country has a rich tradition of vegetable production, benefiting from its favorable Mediterranean climate and fertile soils in the valleys of the Vardar and Strumica rivers. read more

Citrosol's Citrocide Fresh-Cut technology, which is designed to guarantee hygienic, safe, and sustainable washing of minimally processed fruits and vegetables, was the main focus of Kronen's Customer Day held on 25 and 26 September in Kehl am Rhein, Germany. read more

The Coordinating Body of Farmers and Livestock Breeders Organizations in Spain (COAG) has announced its intention to take legal action against the trade agreement between the European Commission and Morocco. They argue that the agreement improperly includes products from Western Sahara. read more

A strajk w belgijskiej firmie Clarebout Potatoes, która obecnie jest w trakcie procesu przejęcia przez amerykańską firmę JR Simplot, trwa już piąty dzień. Akcja protestacyjna obejmuje wszystkie cztery zakłady produkcyjne Clarebout: Trzy w Belgii i jeden we Francji. Strajk rozpoczął się 2 października w odpowiedzi na. read more

The demand for pumpkins is increasing, with different varieties such as Butternut, Lunga Violina, Moscata, and Tonda delica available on the markets. The campaign for Emilian pears has started, including Abate Fetel, William, and early Decana varieties. The sale of Spanish apple persimmons has begun, while the demand for regular persimmons remains stagnant. read more

Peach prices across Europe have shown various trends in weeks 37 to 39 of the 2025 season. In Spain, prices were €136/100 kg in week 37, dropping to €129 in week 38, and then slightly recovering to €131 in week 39. These prices were below the five-year average, continuing the trend for the season. read more

The garlic and onion sector in Spain is currently facing a critical moment. Despite a productive season in terms of volume and quality, the export capacity and profitability of national producers are being threatened by high production and logistics costs, as well as pressure from... read more

In the first 4 months of 2025, organic products recorded a sales growth of +4.4% in value and +2.6% in volume, despite a complex scenario influenced by inflation. This positive signal is not only relevant for Italy but also for the main European countries. read more

Holland: Jumbo withdraws from retail alliances Everest and Epic Partners
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo will end its partnership with the international purchasing organizations Everest and Epic Partners for buying branded products by the end of this year. The retailer will continue to read more

Last week, Den Berk Délice was honored with the Voka "Entrepreneurship Award 2025" for the Mechelen-Kempen region. The award acknowledges not only strong entrepreneurial spirit but also the value of collaboration and teamwork. Den Berk Délice was founded as a joint venture by four grower friends: Paul Van de Mierop, read more

Aby ocenić podaż na nadchodzący sezon i przeanalizować ostatnie trendy produkcyjne, CSO Italy uczestniczyło w konferencji IKO (International Kiwifruit Organisation), która odbyła się w tym roku w Vigo, Hiszpania. Organizacja skupia główne kraje produkcji kiwi. read more