The Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Committee of the Spanish Senate approved a proposal by Senator Javier Armas of AHI to amend the Penal Code, making it a criminal offense to illegally import tropical fruits, particularly pineapples, into the Canary Islands. The objective of this decision is to increase the penalties for such illicit activities. read more

"In a year marked by climatic challenges, Ionex Trans has managed to strengthen its position as one of Moldova's most consistent suppliers of high-quality table grapes," says Lidia Ionaș, export manager at Ionex Trans SRL. "This year was full of climatic challenges, but we managed to save the." read more

Food safety has emerged as a crucial priority in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The materials used for germination and early growth are now seen as a possible initial risk factor. Jiffy Growing Solutions, with a history of creating propagation media for commercial greenhouses, is... read more

European fruit and vegetable producer organizations have shown concern regarding the European Commission's proposed changes to the EU-Morocco Association Agreement and a new delegated act on origin labeling. Copa and Cogeca, ArefLH, and Eucofel have outlined their stance in a joint letter to the authorities. read more

Presented in Rome on November 26, 2025, with the participation of the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests Hon. Francesco Lollobrigida and the presentations by representatives of relevant institutions, the Ismea-Qualivita 2025 Report analyzed the Dop economy. read more

The Protected Designation of Origin Melagrana Mollar di Elche, which accounts for over 75% of the national pomegranate production, is launching its Christmas campaign. This year, 200 crates will be distributed for free to people from the Valencian Community who live outside the region. read more

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The first act of "The Fruit and Vegetable Cart - the Retail Atlas" event organized by IFNe, which took place yesterday in Bologna at the Grand Tour Italia conference center, concluded with a highly anticipated moment: the award ceremony for the winners of the dedicated contest. read more

In Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard (Vendée department), Abderrahim Oufaquir, manager of SCEA Les Petites Métairies, has undertaken a strategic change of direction for his farm. As a greenhouse tomato grower for many years, he was seeking a crop that could provide a solid foundation and future. read more

Sezon wiśni chilijskich postępuje, z niższymi szacunkami wolumenu oraz wcześniejszym zbiorami i wysyłkami. Według Nicolása Michelini, menedżera handlowego w firmie Quelen Fruit, pierwotna prognoza Komitetu Wiśni o 131 milionach skrzynek nie jest już realistyczna. Aktualne prognozy wahają się teraz read more

Abundant outdoor vegetable harvests, not only in the Netherlands but across Europe, are creating difficult sales conditions for many products. For example, the leek trade has been challenging for a long time. This summer, several growers stopped after summer leeks remained low-priced for. read more

Rimi has introduced a new hypermarket concept in the Baltic region, with the first renovated stores already open in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. A key feature of the updated format is an improved fresh produce section, in response to increasing consumer demand for healthy options. read more

Morocco has continued to increase its exports of fresh sweet corn to Germany for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. In the first nine months of 2025, Moroccan exporters sent over 2,000 tons of fresh sweet corn to Germany, with a total value of USD 3.83 million. read more

According to the Euractiv website, which has obtained a draft European regulation on food safety, Brussels is considering a major reform of the framework for authorizing pesticides. Active substances could be authorized for an unlimited period (compared with a current authorization period of 10 years). read more

The orange crop in Brazil for the 2025-26 season is facing difficulties due to weather conditions and the ongoing threat of citrus greening disease. Although production is expected to increase compared to the previous year, it is starting from a low base in 2024-25. Fundecitrus lowered its crop forecast in September, highlighting the challenges the industry is currently facing. read more

Potato growers across the NEPG zone are facing market pressure as free-buy prices decrease and processors get ready to lower both contract prices and contracted volumes for the 2026-2027 season. Current free-buy prices range between 0.50 and 4.00 €/100 kg, depending on the country. read more

In a tacit admission that U.S. food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries. At the same time, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in recent months appears to be refraining from conducting... read more

Based in Ica, the Peruvian department that alone accounts for more than half of the country's table grape exports, Cristóbal Cillóniz has been dedicated to this iconic crop for three years. He established the company Agrícola Procom in the region and planted a 90-hectare plot. read more

The Tbilisi-based flower shop Plumeria is experiencing a significant decline in sales this year. According to company manager Eka Vardukadze, revenue in 2025 has dropped by 30% compared to 2024. She told BM.GE that increased competition and the growing number of flower shops are key factors. read more

The vegetable-cutting company GreenS & SaladS in Meppel, in collaboration with the sauce producer Degens, a part of the Solina Group, is launching a new modular meal concept for fresh food specialists called the "1-2-3 oven concept". This concept is designed for butchers, caterers, specialty shops, and foodservice operators, and utilizes four key elements. read more