The heat has accelerated the growth of brassica and leafy vegetable crops in Spain's primary production regions, but exports have not yet picked up due to the supply still available in central and northern European countries. However, the switch to Spanish produce is definitely anticipated to happen soon. read more

Bonduelle, a leading company in the vegetable market in Italy, is introducing two important innovations: the launch of four new Pastallegre references to be enjoyed hot in the fresh fruit and vegetable counter, and the arrival of the first frozen Pastallegre range. This double launch effectively meets the demands of the market. read more

The new kiwi season is just around the corner. Not in New Zealand, or closer to home in Italy or France, but right in the Dutch town of Bunnik. At Djûke Smith, Van der Maat's Nieuw Slagmaat farm, a family business where her parents and partner also work, the first organic yellow kiwis are read more

The Spanish fruit and vegetable season has started again. Paul van Groningen from Hudepa, who works as a commercial agent in Spain with his wife Maria Elena, recently toured growers and packing stations in the Almería region and shared his observations. "In several read more

From Manerbio (BS), La Linea Verde is looking towards the ready-to-eat market, offering solutions to the challenges of a sector that struggles to gain momentum. The ready-to-eat market in Italy generates a total turnover of 850 million euros. By including salads, the value would reach a billion euros, reports suggest. read more

Tapp has formed a partnership with FreightWise, a logistics company that specializes in transporting floriculture products between Latin America and the Netherlands. This collaboration enables flower growers in Colombia and Ecuador to buy Tapp dataloggers directly through FreightWise. read more

The Bucha community received a gift of 100,000 tulip bulbs from the Netherlands. Bucha's mayor, Anatoliy Fedoruk, made this announcement. Municipal workers will plant the tulips in Bucha City Park, and by springtime, they will bloom across large meadows. The initiative was organized by Smit Flowers. read more

Produkcja malin w Serbii w sezonie 2025/26 jest znacznie poniżej średniej, według źródeł rynkowych Expany. W wyniku niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych wcześniej w tym roku, w tym silnych przymrozków, całkowita produkcja szacowana jest na około 30 000 ton metrycznych (mt), w porównaniu z przeciętnie około 65 000. read more

The persimmon harvest in Spain will be lower than expected. The initial forecasts, which estimated a total production of around 350,000 tons, have been revised downwards: according to the latest evaluations, the season is unlikely to exceed 300,000 tons. This information was reported by read more

The produciton of white mushrooms in Greece did not exist until two years ago, when, in early 2024, the company Kechagia Mushrooms took the step of opening the first unit for their production in Pedino, Kilkis. "Our production facilities are located in Pedino, Kilkis, and are fully integrated. In... read more

Aetolia-Acarnania is the most dynamic citrus-growing area in Greece, primarily due to its larger orchards in comparison to Argolis and its abundant water resources. The cultivation season is advancing smoothly and nearing its conclusion, but oranges and mandarins are showing slightly different outcomes. read more

Manter has expanded its international operations with the launch of Manter Nordic, a new branch serving Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland. The branch, operational since October 1, aims to strengthen the company's position in the Scandinavian market and improve local service and support. read more

On November 12th and 13th, Forum Retail will return to Superstudio Più in Milan, the key event for the Italian and international retail community. Celebrating its 25th edition, the event organized by IKN Italy marks a significant milestone, reaffirming its position as the largest. read more

Jan Nowakowski, manager of the Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh, mentioned that despite the reduced apple yield in Poland this year because of weather conditions, the quality of the apples is exceptional. He explained, "The Polish apple season has started, and although the total harvest is slightly smaller than last year, this is due to. read more

The greenhouse vegetable market in Ukraine is expected to face another challenging winter due to unstable electricity supply and rising energy costs. According to Oleksandr Khorev, an agricultural market analyst, domestic production of tomatoes, cucumbers, leafy greens, and cabbage could drop significantly. read more

Saga Robotics has completed its largest operational season to date in the United States and the United Kingdom, marking an expansion of its autonomous Thorvald platform. The company reported increased deployment, higher uptime, and expanded services across key crops, including grapes and
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Kornelia Lewikowska, the purchasing manager for Polish vegetable exporter Green Best, stated that the season for Polish cauliflowers has been very smooth and stable. She mentioned that this year's cauliflower production in Poland was similar to last year's production, and they had no complaints. read more

Maroko is steadily strengthening its position in the German avocado market, significantly increasing export volumes, according to EastFruit.

Maroko is steadily strengthening its position in the German avocado market, significantly increasing export volumes, according to EastFruit. read more

The Bucha community received a gift from the Netherlands - 100,000 tulip bulbs. The announcement was made by Bucha's mayor, Anatoliy Fedoruk. Municipal workers will plant the tulips in Bucha City Park, and by spring they will bloom across large meadows. The initiative was carried out by Smit Flowers. read more

Despar Italy's 65th birthday was the highlight of Despar Italy's Press Day 2025, the consortium company that brings together six distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand. The event took place today, Tuesday, October 28, in Milan at an exclusive location. read more