In a country like Italy, rich in agri-food excellence, quality is not lacking, but often the ability to work together as a system is missing. It is in this direction that the initiative of the Verona IGP Peach moves, which yesterday led an event hosted in the charming setting of...
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Price trends of fruits and vegetables in Italy as of July 28th.
2025-07-29 00:00
The watermelon campaign is going well, with high volumes and excellent quality. On the other hand, the quantities of netted melons are decreasing. Peaches and nectarines are also decreasing, but there is growth in larger-sized Italian plums and apricots. The new campaign for dry onions has started.
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Dole Italia is the sponsor of the Trentino Basket Cup 2025.
2025-07-29 00:00
The Trentino summer lights up with the eleventh edition of the Trentino Basket Cup, the international tournament that on August 2nd and 3rd will bring the National Teams of Italy, Iceland, Poland, and Senegal to the Il T Quotidiano Arena for two days of great sporting spectacle. Supporting the Azzurri in this event...
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Serbia and Romania are leading the way in the blueberry industry.
2025-07-28 15:00
Przemysł jagodowy w Serbii przeszedł niezwykłą transformację w ciągu ostatniej dekady, przekształcając się z skromnego sektora rolniczego w jedną z najbardziej dynamicznych historii sukcesu produkcji owoców w Europie.
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The Hungarian native Adam Harcz, 42, had been working as the purchasing manager at Lidl Austria from 2020 until June 2023, before transitioning to the role of purchasing manager at the Hungarian branch. Prior to his time in Austria, Harcz had already spent seven years working in Hungary.
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Poland is looking for new opportunities in the apple industry.
2025-07-28 10:00
I'm sorry, but I am not able to provide real-time or current news updates. I recommend checking the official Genesis Fresh website or a reliable news source for the latest information.
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German Fruit and Vegetable Congress: Last Call - Early bird rate still valid until July 31st
2025-07-28 08:00
Here, the three organizers (Fruchthandel Magazin, AMI, GS1 Germany) offer current analyses and information, inspiration, and know-how in their proven manner on three stages. It's the best opportunity for efficient networking. In a complex world, nothing is more important than having the right contacts.
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How to take care of a strawberry plantation after harvesting? Tips from Michał Malicki from UPL Poland.
2025-07-28 00:00
After finishing the strawberry harvest, many growers wonder what to do next. Should the plantation be mowed? What treatments should be carried out? How to take care of the new plantings that have just appeared in the field? Answers to these questions were provided during a meeting from the Strawberry series.
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The Government launches ColtivaItalia, a new one-billion-euro plan to support and revitalize the national agricultural sector. Presented by Minister Francesco Lollobrigida and approved by the Council of Ministers, the initiative aims to strengthen food sovereignty, support supply chains.
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Avocado, productivity increased by 30-50% thanks to bumblebees
2025-07-28 00:00
The use of bumblebees as pollinators in avocado plantations is proving to be a successful strategy to increase productivity. Recent experiments conducted by Biobest – as reported by portalfruticola.com - in collaboration with universities in Spain, confirm this.
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Sharp drop in temperatures this week
2025-07-28 00:00
During the current week, average temperatures in Italy will decrease significantly, with a drop of 5°C compared to 2024 and 4°C compared to the previous week. The central regions of the Peninsula will experience the most notable decreases. Throughout the week, temperatures...
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The end of July and the beginning of August is an intense period on strawberry plantations. In many farms, maintenance treatments are ongoing on one-year-old plantations, while new quarters are simultaneously being established. Magdalena Cieślak-Włodarczyk, an agrotechnical advisor at Yara Poland, emphasizes this.
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The EU expands access for Moldovan fruit exports, strengthens trade relations and market stability.
2025-07-25 15:00
The measure to increase the customs quotas for plums, apples, grapes, and cherries is seen as a recognition of the growing importance of Moldova in the European supply chain for horticultural products. These products are among the most important commodities of the Moldovan economy.
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The updated trade agreement between the EU and Moldova expands tariff-free quotas for important fresh fruit exports.
2025-07-25 11:00
Moldova is expected to benefit from enhanced access to the EU market for a variety of fresh produce, thanks to an updated trade agreement proposed this week.
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Spain/Castellón: Less Clemenules due to hail damage
2025-07-25 11:00
After an initial damage assessment by the agricultural insurance Agroseguro, damage reports for about 23,000 plots are expected, which corresponds to an area of approximately 8,000 hectares. The majority of these are concentrated in the Plana Baixa region, where the number of plots exceeds 20,000.
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Peruvian sweet potato exports reached a value of three million US dollars in the first half of the year.
2025-07-25 10:00
According to this source, the main target of these deliveries was the United States, where sales worth $1,163,895 (37% of total deliveries) were achieved. This was followed by the Netherlands with $1,138,139, Chile with $598,791, and other countries with lower amounts.
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Domestic sales are running smoothly, exports have been scaled back again, and the price level remains unchanged. For onions, cleaned and sorted in crates, prices at the beginning of the week ranged between 32 and 38 euros per 100 kg, depending on quality.
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Switzerland: Decreasing self-sufficiency
2025-07-25 09:00
For the rest of the year, the country is purely reliant on imported food to meet its needs. This has irked the Swiss Farmers' Union (SBV). They pointed out that the self-sufficiency rate of the Alpine country has been continuously declining in recent years.
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"Zamówienia na sadzonki Arwen podwoiły się tego lata"
2025-07-25 00:00
Another significant expansion of strawberry plantations is expected in the upcoming season in Greece, as indicated by data from Greek seedling resellers. Mr. Nikos Papasotirakopoulos, the owner of the Greek agricultural inputs company Agroximiki, which collaborates with Spanish nurseries for strawberry production.
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"This year, we are increasing the availability of Crunchino."
2025-07-25 00:00
W zeszłym roku FV Seleqt wprowadziło paprykę o nazwie Crunchino na rynki Niemiec, Finlandii i Szwecji. "W tym roku po raz pierwszy zaoferujemy tę unikalną paprykę również innym klientom, aby każdy mógł cieszyć się tym wyjątkowym produktem" - mówi kierownik produktu Norman van.
Last year, FV Seleqt introduced the Crunchino pointed pepper to a trio of retailers in Germany, Finland, and Sweden. "This year, for the first time, we will also offer this unique pointed pepper to other customers, so that everyone can enjoy this special product," says Product Manager Norman van. read more
Last year, FV Seleqt introduced the Crunchino pointed pepper to a trio of retailers in Germany, Finland, and Sweden. "This year, for the first time, we will also offer this unique pointed pepper to other customers, so that everyone can enjoy this special product," says Product Manager Norman van. read more



