The KÖLLA Group is entering the new year with a strong commitment to growth, innovation, and collaborative partnership. The shareholder structure has been newly defined to support the company’s long-term development with a clear vision …
Digital Assistants in the Fresh Produce Trade
Presentation by Robert Hoffmann at DOGK 2025 The German Fruit and Vegetable Congress 2025 once again served as a platform for forward-thinking ideas – and we at KÖLLA were delighted to contribute with our own …
Fresh expertise for the fruit trade
Jorge Martínez becomes certified fruit trade specialist KÖLLA warmly congratulates Jorge Martínez on successfully completing the IHK certification as a fruit trade specialist. Throughout the program, he engaged deeply with the diverse requirements of the …
KÖLLA NOVA GmbH expands its executive management team
KÖLLA NOVA GmbH, a subsidiary of KÖLLA GmbH & Co. KG responsible for the discount retail channel, appointed Mr. Marcus De Luca as Managing Director effective August 1, 2025. With this decision, the KÖLLA Group strengthens its existing leadership team and sends …
Cherry season 2025 in Greece
Significantly lower yields, good quality – and strong pressure to adapt in the trade The 2025 cherry season in Greece is being strongly shaped by exceptional weather conditions – requiring a high degree of flexibility …
Apricots: Season Kick-Off in Southern Italy
Apricot Harvest Has Begun in Basilicata and Foggia First Yields Are Promising – Stable Quality Expected Despite Extreme Weather “It’s impressive every year to see the dedication and care our local partners put into their …
Insights into Italian Vegetable Cultivation
Vegetable cultivation in Italy showcases remarkable diversity: In the Abruzzo region, a spinach producer cultivates over 500 hectares dedicated exclusively to this leafy green, while in other areas, smaller growers manage plots of just 50 …
New Fruit Trade Expertise at KÖLLA
KÖLLA congratulates Lukas Tesar, Trainee in Fruit & Vegetable Purchasing and Sales at KÖLLA GmbH & Co. KG, on successfully passing the IHK examination to become a certified fruit trade expert. He completed an intensive …
The European Stone Fruit Season This Year Promises Variety and Quality
This year’s stone fruit season in Europe promises a wealth of variety and quality. Italy is delivering an abundance of nectarines from both the north and south, while Spain boasts a strong availability of flat …
Market Outlook for the Grape Season in Europe
Review of 2023 and Early 2024 Despite the significant difficulties caused by heavy rains at the beginning of the year, the season overall was positive. Initially, there were productivity losses due to diseases from excessive …