"Belgian pear season exceeds all expectations"
This year's Belgian pear season has exceeded all expectations. "We had high hopes last season because of the small harvest, but things went wrong because of the Ukraine situation. There were

DFHV: EU's planned ban on packaging for fruit and vegetables does not achieve its goals
The German Fruit Trade Association (DFHV) has sharply criticised the EU's planned ban on fruit and vegetable packaging. "Such a ban is counterproductive because it neither reduces food waste nor

Private equity firms approached as potential buyers for My Hero chain of stores - sources
Belgium: Colruyt Ledeberg reopens on 10 May The Colruyt store in Ledeberg has been completely renewed, making it even easier for customers to do their shopping at the lowest prices. Customers will

Positive forecast for global avocado business
Rabobank has published its World Avocado Trade Map, charting global avocado production, consumption, and trade. According to the group, avocado trade will continue to grow over the next few years,

Gala event honours Adora tomato
More than 200 people gathered at Almería’s Cervantes Theatre last Friday for a gala evening in honour of farmers producing the Adora tomato brand. The event was hosted by vegetable seed company

Spanish police arrest 26 farmers for illegal water use
Spanish police have stated they have arrested 26 farmers for illegal water use in Malaga. Police officials inspected more than 3 million m2 of land being used to grow subtropical crops in

Macfrut 2023 closes with record figures
A total of 49,700 admissions were recorded during the three days of the fair at the Rimini Expo Center, an increase of 29 % compared to the previous year. Plus twice as many international

Abundance of avocados expected to lower prices in Australia
Australian avocado producers are expected to have another bumper crop. This might be good news for consumers, as prices are expected to drop. Harvest of the popular Hass avocado has begun with