Today, BASF's horticultural seeds business announced an investment of 40 million euros for the modernization and expansion of its seed processing facilities at the headquarters in Nunhem, Netherlands. This strategic project emphasizes the read more

W marcu polskie eksport jabłek na rynki poza Unią Europejską utrzymał się na wysokim poziomie. Według danych Związku Sadowników Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, opartych na certyfikatach fitosanitarnych polskiej firmy owocowej, wyeksportowano 45 563 tony jabłek. read more

Sweden: ICA to strengthen promotions planning with RELEXRELEX Solutions reported: "ICA Sverige AB (ICA), Sweden's largest and leading grocery retailer, is expanding its long-standing collaboration with RELEX Solutions to support end-to-end promotions planning across their operations. ICA will read more

German-born Valerie Whyte has a unique perspective on avocado farming, as she sees it from both sides. On one hand, her friends in Germany express their worries about the environmentally destructive and water-intensive practices they see in the media related to avocado farming. On the other hand, Valerie has firsthand experience in farming avocados herself. read more

During FlowerTrials (9–12 June), Kolster, a breeder from Boskoop in the Netherlands, will be unveiling nine new garden plants as part of its Magical Garden Plants concept. The breeder has carefully chosen healthy and strong varieties that contribute to the success of growers. These shrubs and read more

Ramon Fernandez-Pacheco, Andalusia's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, has urged for a "serious" approach to the implementation of trade agreements with third countries. He specifically mentioned the issue of tomatoes related to the agreement with Morocco as a "painful case" for local growers. read more

Regulations, sustainability requirements, and evolving consumer preferences are creating greater challenges for the packaging of fresh produce. In this context, banding, which involves grouping products together with a thin paper band, is becoming increasingly popular. In the Netherlands, Looye Kwekers recently implemented this method and showcased how... read more

One year after the previous survey, Italyfruit News' analysis of six grocery chains in Parma on the assortment of fresh-cut vegetables highlights some significant changes in the chains' strategies. Despite an already wide-ranging context, read more

According to the latest data from Algori, reported by FoodRetail.es, for the first 16 weeks of 2026, Mercadona remains firmly the leader in modern distribution in Spain, but it is no longer the brand with the highest growth rate. Running faster are Lidl and Aldi, which... read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, informs that Hermanos Fernández López ("Fernández") - a Spanish company within the Group and a leader in the Iberian Peninsula - has finalized the acquisition. read more

Basf Nunhems announces a 40 million euro investment to modernize and expand the vegetable seed processing facilities at its headquarters in Nunhem, the Netherlands, with construction starting in the second quarter of 2026 and completion by the end of 2028. This project aims to increase production capacity and... read more

The shopping experience at Lidl Italy becomes even richer and more tailored. Starting from April 30, Lidl Plus, the digital loyalty program of the brand born in 2021, evolves with the introduction of a great innovation: Lidl Points. This is a points collection initiative that read more

Queen Mathilde of Belgium will honor a new, exclusive variety of Ghent azalea with her name at Floraliën Gent 2026, taking place on 30 April 2026 in Ghent, located in the Flemish region of Belgium. The variety will be officially named and introduced to the public during a special ceremony at the event. read more

The Spanish watermelon and melon campaign is starting with a limited supply and prices remaining stable in wholesale markets. According to ValenciaFruits, the gradual start is due to the first greenhouse harvests in Andalusia, but positive expectations are also present. read more

Many currant plantations in Poland have reported clear effects of overnight temperature drops from Sunday to Monday. Damage from the first frost episode is already visible, and forecasts for the following days indicate continued low temperatures, which may

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Hermanos Fernández López, the Spanish subsidiary of the Italian-owned importer Orsero Group, commonly known as Fernández, has recently acquired a new logistics and distribution platform in Vigo, Galicia. This acquisition is part of their efforts to strengthen their presence in the Iberian Peninsula and enhance their logistics operations. read more

Bayer has announced that it is providing seeds, including vegetable seeds, to communities in Africa and Ukraine as part of a continuing global partnership with the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM). read more

The high pressure system that has guaranteed widespread sunshine and above-average temperatures in recent days is now coming to an end. A cold air mass of Balkan origin is advancing from Eastern Europe, set to cross the continent and promote the formation of... read more

Musgrave NI has announced a £23 million investment in its network as it unveils a new concept store. The Northern Ireland-based convenience retailer, known for operating the SuperValu, Centra, and Mace brands, is set to launch this store in 2026. read more

The leadership in FMCG growth is shifting. The short-range format continues to be the main driver in food distribution, with Lidl and Aldi leading in terms of value share gains over Mercadona in the first 16 weeks of the year (up to April 19), as per Algori data. read more