In weeks 8 and 9 of 2025, average wholesale prices for bananas in the Netherlands (NL), Romania (RO), and Slovakia (SK) showed a clear upward trend. According to the data, prices in the Netherlands rose from €120 per 100 kg in week 8 to €122 per 100 kg in week 9, reflecting a modest but read more

The new campaign for fresh peas is underway, with increasing volumes of asparagus and especially broad beans. There is a growing demand for strawberries, with the entry of Inspire di Matera. Full production and abundant quantities for cabbage, a good moment for the. read more

The strawberry contact group, composed of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, met on March 5 and 6 in Policoro, Italy, and highlighted that one of the main challenges EU farms are encountering is the diminishing availability of effective active substances and appropriate phytosanitary tools for combating. read more

Dunnes Stores is the top performer in Ireland, as shoppers are making the most of promotions amidst rising inflation. The latest data from Kantar reveals that take-home value sales in Ireland rose by 4.9% in the four weeks leading up to 23rd February, which is a decrease from the 6.5% growth seen the month before. Over the 12-week period up to 23rd, the trend continued. read more

The heavy rainstorm of the past week has caused damage worth 13 million euros to the irrigated agriculture in Murcia, with over a thousand hectares of vegetables flooded, especially lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, and artichoke.

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Twelve autonomous regions in Spain are still on alert due to Storm Jana. Last Thursday afternoon, heavy rains were especially intense in Murcia, surpassing the forecast of Spain's State Meteorological Agency. While heavy rains were reported in various productive areas, Lorca was the most affected. read more

What started as a small trade fair has developed into a significant event for buyers interested in Ethiopia's variety of flowers, vegetables, and fruits. With a high number of exhibitors, a wide range of products, and an increasing number of international visitors registering, the trade fair has become a prominent event. read more

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently inspected various flower species at his residence complex, including tulips that he personally planted a few days ago. He emphasized the state government's commitment to promoting horticulture and floriculture as a key sector. read more

Mercadona, a physical and online supermarket company, increased its consolidated sales by 9% in 2024, reaching 38.835 billion euros. Out of this total, 37.057 billion euros are attributed to the business in Spain, and the remaining 1.778 billion euros are from Portugal, where Mercadona also operates. read more

We are in the heart of the Linbo® countryside, the premium 100% Italian mandarin with edible peel, born from the consortium of the same name which has made high quality its mission. To review the progress of the season and discuss future projects, we interviewed the president, Francesco. read more

Egyptian cherry tomato exports to Europe remain limited due to competition from other sources like Morocco. Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export, stated, "We are striving to gain market share from Moroccan exporters, and our efforts have been successful as our export volumes to Europe have been increasing." read more

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has completed the acquisition of 60% of the shares in CNMP LH from Seafrigo Group. CNMP LH operates the Atlantique container terminal in Le Havre, France, and continues to function as an independent terminal operator serving global customers. The remaining 40% of shares are still held by Seafrigo Group. read more

The English are crazy about rhubarb: this is what can be learned from a press release by Tesco UK. In fact, this vegetable, once used only sparingly in the making of desserts, is now gaining more and more favor among British consumers, who are using it as an ingredient for. read more

The rainfall that was recorded in Andalusia last week has caused several incidents in this autonomous region of Spain. There was a waterspout in Cadiz and even a tornado in the Seville municipality of La Algaba. However, overall, these rains have been very beneficial for the agricultural sector. read more

In 2025, Apofruit Italia, a Romagna-based cooperative that brings together 2,700 fruit and vegetable producers located in the most suitable areas of Italy, celebrates its 65th anniversary. For the occasion, the cooperative has organized five events that will take place between May and September. "We have planned not just one" read more

What started as a small trade fair has grown into a significant event for buyers looking for Ethiopia's wide variety of flowers, vegetables, and fruits. With a record number of exhibitors, a diverse range of products, and an increasing number of international visitors registering, the trade fair has become a prominent event. read more

Since 2023, the USA has been importing more food than it exports, which represents a change from its historical trade surplus. Previously, there was a trade deficit in 2019 and 2020 during the conflict with China, and sporadically before 1960. read more

Routine inspections have revealed two shipments of ware potatoes from Poland testing positive for Ring Rot (Clavibacter sependonicus). The UK Plant Health Service is working together with Poland's National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) to track down the origin of the infection. Inspections and... read more

Flower farmer and activist Roisin Taylor NSch 2023 has released her Nuffield Farming report titled "Revival and Survival: Is the British Cut Flower Industry Prepared for a 2-Degree Warming World?," sponsored by the John Oldacre Foundation. During her scholarship, Roisin traveled to New Zealand. read more

The consumption of avocados in Italy is rapidly growing year after year, to the point where we can talk about a real green revolution in line with a global trend that continues to strengthen. Although our country has not yet read more