Linde Material Handling launches hydrogen lighthouse project
It is an unprecedented pilot project in this sector in Germany and indeed across Europe: using its own infrastructure, Linde Material Handling (MH) is now producing green hydrogen to power 21 fuel

Radish supply collapse. Price up [29.05.2023].
There has been a collapse in the supply of radishes at the wholesale market in Bronisze near Warsaw. There is a shortage of the commodity and this has momentarily been reflected in prices. Prices

“Overnight, producers discovered they had no harvest to pick”
According to the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of the Region of Murcia (Fecoam), the heavy rains have caused damages to apricot crops that range between 15 and 20 million euro. Juan

Citrosol joins the innovation platform ARI Hub
Citrosol, European leader in technology and post-harvest fruit and vegetable treatments, joins the Agro-Rural Innovation Hub (ARI Hub), an initiative promoted by the international food holding

"The first chanterelles are okay in terms of price, but demand is very modest"
The arrival of the first Bulgarian chanterelles marks the start of this year's wild mushroom season. "We obtain our chanterelles mainly through partners at the Munich wholesale market, where the

Mammi on flooding: first compensate, then structural work
A careful and participatory analysis of the damage caused by the flood that hit the fruit and vegetable sector in Emilia-Romagna was made during a meeting promoted by CSO Italy and coordinated by

Chokeberry flowering is coming to an end - what's next?
The flowering of the chokeberry is now coming to an end. This year it lasted about 12 days, which is 1-2 days longer than usual. At its peak, the weather was cool and rainy, which may have had an

"The mango season in central and northern Senegal is starting slow"
The mango season in southern and central Senegal is about to begin after the rest of the regions started two months ago, announced by the Ministry of Agriculture's launching of phytosanitary

Continued growth of Dutch agri-food exports to Mexico
Agri-food exports from The Netherlands to Mexico continue on their growth path, reaching a record total value of € 522 million in 2022. Vegetable seeds, fertilizers and dairy products topped the

"Climate change is the new reality for Moroccan agriculture"
The agricultural season in Morocco is drawing to a close, with the last summer fruit calendars, mainly table grapes, and watermelons. Drought and poor weather conditions have set the tempo for the

Freshfel Europe, a new face for fruit and vegetables is needed
On 25 May, Freshfel held its annual event in Brussels, bringing together more than 100 participants, including experts from the fruit and vegetable sector, professionals from the European

More Turkish farmers turn to peaches and nectarines
Overall production of Turkish peaches and nectarines is increasing as more farmers turn to the specific crop. Mustafa Arslan, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter MDA Agricultural Products,

Melon Mundial, record-breaking Brix campaign
"For more than 15 years, the Mundial melon has been on the national and international market as the first European product, healthy from a phytosanitary point of view and guaranteed by the

Flood effect, fruit prices up 15%
A 15% increase in wholesale fruit prices compared to May 2022 and increased dependence on Spain for supplies. These are some of the consequences of the flood estimated by the Centro Agroalimentare

China: Spacefaring cranberry seeds to sprout on Earth
Cranberry lovers may have the chance to savor the fruit with an out-of-this-world origin: A new variety will be developed from seeds that survived a trip to space. When China's Shenzhou-14

Field strawberry - we do quality (plantation monitoring, 28.05.2023).
In non-accelerated ground crops, flowering is in full swing, with some fruit already quite well developed. Of the fruit crops, it is actually only the strawberries that are still flowering, so

European peach and nectarine crop forecast to rise by 14%
At MEDFEL-EUROPECH, the peach and nectarine harvest forecasts for Europe 2023 presented indicate a 14% rise in output. However, the estimates did not take into account the impact of frosts, hail,

"A super-intensive cherry tree system cannot be exposed to risks"
Entering the market earlier with early varieties of outstanding quality is an undeniable advantage in the cherry sector; just as much as being able to guarantee that the production won't be

Ukraine introduces national standard for potatoes
Ukraine has developed and implemented a national standard for food potatoes. The regulations will be enforced according to the order issued by the Ukrainian Scientific Research and Educational

Tight yellow onion supply may leave promotional door open for Vidalia onions
Vidalia onions are starting the transition from shipping fresh onions to moving into storage onions. “We finished harvesting last week and it’s about a week transition because you’re still

UAE retail is interested in expanding the assortment of Georgian products
The UAE-based company – LuLu Group International – is interested in introducing Georgian products into the retail chain, EastFruit reports with reference to the Ministry of Environmental

Major shortage of kiwi fruit on the French market
The Peruzzo Group mainly sells kiwi fruit from Greece, Italy and France. But this year, the weather hazards have had a severe impact on production, foreshadowing a rather gloomy campaign. “One

Pumps, shovels and lots of apples: the solidarity charge of Val di Non
They have travelled the road between Val di Non and the areas most affected by the floods in Emilia Romagna. Their baggage: an incalculable amount of solidarity and initiative. But they also