After storm Gabri hit southern Italy, specifically Sicily and Calabria, fields of new potatoes in the Syracuse countryside were closely monitored, as their season is set to begin in mid-March. Tonino Zito, the sales manager of Soc. Agr. Zito & Co located in the Syracuse province, oversaw this process. read more

Everything is ready at CSO Italy for the upcoming appointment with the 2025 edition of Fruit Logistica, scheduled in Berlin from February 5th to 7th. About forty exhibiting companies will be part of the collective ITALY, located as tradition in hall 2.2, which, with its 1,000 square meters of space, will... read more

More understanding from consumers and appreciation from politicians could significantly improve the future of supermarkets and the fruit and vegetable sector. But independently of that, how are things looking at the German fresh markets? The Fruchthandel Magazin has covered this. read more

SanLucar is expanding its presence in Sweden through a new partnership with Greenfood, the top supplier and service provider of healthy food products in the Nordic countries. This exclusive collaboration will make SanLucar's extensive selection of premium quality fruits and vegetables more accessible. read more

More than 99.5% of the samples complied with the legally prescribed maximum residue levels (MRLs). Particularly positive is the decrease in exceedances in Germany (0.44%) and in the EU as a whole (0.48%). These results demonstrate that producers certified with QS adhere to pesticide regulations. read more

Waitrose is partnering with the digital mapping tool Land App to assist farmers in implementing nature-friendly practices in the United Kingdom. read more

The company Foodcons, founded in 2004, has established itself as a respected manufacturer of its own machine solutions, and was also the official distributor of Sormac machines in Germany and Austria. After many years of successful collaboration - during which Sormac also read more

Cauliflower from France continues to be priced at a high level, so Spanish produce is still partially preferred. Prices for Spanish cauliflower are also high, but still below French produce. By the middle of the current week 5, Spanish cauliflower remains price-stable. read more

It even detects small obstacles like wires or branches and maintains dynamic height control. Because the device does not require GPS, it can be easily used in areas with limited GPS reception, such as dense orchards or remote locations. read more

The proportion of imported fruits in the Russian fresh fruit market has traditionally been between 70-80%, as stated by Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews. "A lot of fruit varieties, like bananas and citrus fruits, do not grow in Russia or are produced in limited quantities due to severe climate conditions." read more

In Italy, the annual production of tangerines and clementines generally amounts to around 600,000 - 700,000 tonnes, depending on the weather conditions and the yearly trends. read more

The emblematic vice president of Lidl France, Michel Biero, will be leaving the company on March 1st. Michel Biero joined the German discount chain in 2001, initially as the executive director of purchasing and marketing, then as the chairman (later replaced by Irishman John Paul Scally), and finally as the vice president. read more

Lidl France has opened its largest (26th) logistics platform in France in the Yvelines department, in the town of Ablis. Inaugurated on January 24th after 3 years of construction work, the new 87,000 m² facilities will accommodate 300 employees and "reduce the average distance traveled by". read more

The It's Bio project focuses on the varietal innovation of organic Tango mandarins, targeting Italy, Belgium, and Greece. Financed by the European Union and the Aop Gruppo Viva, it involves Almaverde Bio, Apofruit, Codma Op, Ca’ Nova, Coop Sole, and Aop La Mongolfiera. read more

Celebrating the New Year at the Flower Fair, the Shenzhen Flower Fair exudes a strong Chinese New Year atmosphere. The 2025 Spring Festival Flower Fair in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, officially started on January 22nd at the Netherlands Flower Town and will run until February 12th. read more

With about forty exhibiting companies, Italy, located in hall 2.2, with its 1000 square meters of total area, confirms itself as the largest private collective at Fruit Logistica. Alongside Cso Italy, the National Association Fruitimprese and the Calabria Region are also present. read more

With France as the main export destination, Frutas Montosa has already adapted in 2022 to the French ban on plastic packaging for fresh fruit, and has been expanding its commitment. read more

In Italy, the annual production of mandarins and clementines generally ranges from 600,000 to 700,000 tons, depending on the climatic conditions and the performance of the years. read more

Mushroom cultivation in Spain is facing growing challenges, with the sector experiencing rising costs in recent years. Factors contributing to this include significant increases in straw prices for compost, the spread of pests and diseases with fewer effective treatments to combat them due to common European policies, and significant. read more

On Friday, January 24th, the sustainability project "Remote Sensing for Floriculture" was launched at Landgoed Tespelduyn in the Netherlands in the presence of all partners involved. This project focuses on detecting plant diseases and crop abnormalities using artificial intelligence (AI) and drones. read more