The new chairman of the board of directors at Intermarché Belgium, Laurent Boutbien, will take office on 1 September with the main objective of turning the company's financial situation around. His primary task will be to improve the profitability of the retailer, succeeding the current two co-chairmen. read more

Diplomats from the Uzbekistan Embassy have conducted discussions with executives of the Polish company Green Crops, including owner Mateusz Rytel and CEO Adam Ruzicki, as reported by the Dunyo news agency. The Polish representatives described the company's activities, mentioning that Green Crops operates factories in 12 European countries. read more

The largest consumer packaging board production line in Europe was inaugurated on 18 August in Oulu, Finland. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo, Stora Enso's Chair of the Board Kari Jordan, President and CEO Hans Sohlström, and Oulu mill's Chief Shop Steward. read more

Lutz Hasenbeck has been working in the fruit wholesale industry for sixty years. Today, he is a respected fruit importer and wholesaler in Germany, known for his commitment, expertise, and integrity. The managing director of Fruchthof Northeim started his career at the company's branch in Hameln in 1964. read more

In July, the average price of tomatoes in the European Union reached €1.56 per kilo, surpassing the previous five-year high of €1.42 per kilo. On the European Commission's tomato dashboard, only loose round tomato prices in France and the Netherlands are marked in red, indicating they were. read more

Sun World International has expanded its global licensee network by adding five marketers, increasing its presence in Egypt, Chile, and Italy. The company stated that this decision would enhance its supply chain and respond to the increasing global demand for exclusive varieties such as Autumncrisp and Ruby Rush. read more

This was announced during the brand name presentation of Fresh Forward and TreeQuattro in Huissen, the Netherlands, as communicated by the companies. read more

The market share of organic products remains stable at around 12%. This information comes from current consumer data obtained by Organic Denmark from the market research institute Kauza. read more

The market share of organic products remains stable at around 12%. This is based on current consumer data obtained by Organic Denmark from the market research institute Kauza. read more

The campaign has started in La Rioja Baja, Arrúbal, Agoncillo, Logroño, and Fuenmayor, and will gradually reach all areas of the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). In the remaining areas of La Rioja Media and La Rioja Alta, the start of the harvest will be determined based on the development of ripening parameters, which are influenced by the. read more

Spain’s Semillas Fitó has introduced a new label that brings together industrial pepper varieties known for their easy harvesting. read more

In this episode of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Podcast, recorded live at the 2025 trade fair in Berlin, we focus on Poland, a country whose fruit and vegetable sector is gaining global importance. Moderator Carl Collen speaks with two industry leaders: Jan Nowakowski. read more

Despite a significant decrease in the cultivated area, Hungary's production potential in a good season would be around 500,000 tons, including approximately 120,000 to 130,000 tons of dessert apples and 370,000 to 380,000 tons of industrial apples (of which 80% to 90% are juice apples for concentrate production). read more

Plans to reinstate a ferry connection between Scotland and mainland Europe have advanced with a potential solution to border control requirements. Danish operator DFDS is preparing to launch a passenger and freight service between Rosyth, Fife, and Dunkirk, France, in spring 2026. read more

At the end of 2024, twenty greenhouse growers across the Netherlands started creating 250 m² biodiversity strips right next to their greenhouses. These experimental fields are part of the project "Biodiversity in and around the Greenhouse." Researchers are monitoring them for two consecutive summers. read more

According to the Federal Research Center, around 99% of seed potatoes in the Novosibirsk region are infected with viral diseases. This figure is significantly higher compared to neighboring regions like Kemerovo (Kuzbass) and Altai Krai, where infection rates are around 52-54%. read more

The scab-resistant apple variety Wursixo was rebranded as 'Kick!' yesterday. This announcement was made during a special meeting of Fresh Forward and TreeQuattro in Huissen. This apple variety has been available in the market in Norway since 2021 under the brand name Eden. Starting today, the apple is also available in... read more

Ecuador has agreed to host Russian specialists for inspecting banana cultivation enterprises, as reported by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor). This confirmation came after negotiations between Rosselkhoznadzor chief Sergei Dankvert and... read more

Prickly pear cacti in Cyprus are threatened by the prickly pear cochineal insect, also known as Dactylopius opuntiae. The pest was first discovered in the Famagusta district in 2016 and has since spread to most accessible areas of the island. Infected plants usually perish within two to three years. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that this week melon prices in Ukraine have sharply increased, while watermelon prices have continued to decline. The price of melons has risen by an average of 40% compared to last week. Farmers attribute this growth mainly to a seasonal reduction in supply. read more