This month, the trade magazine Primeur, in collaboration with FreshPlaza, has published an international edition. In addition to the Dutch-language version, the German-language print edition was distributed to over 3,500 fresh produce companies across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. read more

With the end of the Olympics and Paralympics and Italy celebrating its champions, a new Bonduelle survey highlights the silent revolution that is changing our habits: sports are no longer just experienced on TV, but are becoming an integral and increasingly daily part of our lives. read more

The Keukenhof season is coming to an end. On May 10, the gates of the international spring flower park in Lisse, the Netherlands will close once again. Until then, visitors still have the opportunity to experience The Field of Gold: JUB Holland's entry for Keukenhof 2026. A long-flowering, read more

Fresh Del Monte has announced the layoff of 850 banana workers in Costa Rica, citing export losses linked to the appreciation of the local currency. The layoffs represent 5.3% of the company's workforce in the country. Fresh Del Monte, which also exports pineapple, mango, melon, and other fruits. read more

The Citrus Estate at Bhunga in Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, is expanding its role as a support center for fruit growers through training, mechanization, orchard management, and post-harvest services. Established by the Department of Horticulture in 2007, the estate was developed to support... read more

A new cold-storage rail service connecting Thailand, Laos, and China is reducing transport times for durian shipments to China and increasing supply volumes in the market. The inaugural train carrying Thai durians commenced operations over the weekend, traveling through Laos to Kunming in China's Yunnan province. read more

Ahold Delhaize announces that Claude Sarrailh, CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia, will be leaving the company to pursue a career opportunity with Esselunga S.p.A, an Italian company. read more

India's Union Agriculture Ministry has approved the procurement of 9023 tons of sunflower at MSP in Karnataka for the Rabi 2026 season. Additionally, the Centre has increased the maximum procurement limit of gram in Maharashtra for the Rabi 2025-26 season to 8,19,882 metric tons. read more

The first frosty nights of May have significantly worsened estimates of damage to Moldova's fruit sector from spring frosts. According to initial assessments by fruit market operators, between a quarter and a third of the country's total orchard area was seriously affected. The biggest losses read more

According to Geostat, Georgia's asparagus imports dropped slightly in the first quarter of 2026. From January to March, the country imported 1,900 kg of asparagus valued at $21,000. In the same period of 2025, imports amounted to 2,000 kg valued at $24,000. This represents a 12.5% decrease in value and a 5%... read more

The Keukenhof season is coming to an end. On May 10th, the gates of the international spring flower park in Lisse, the Netherlands will close once again. Until then, visitors still have the opportunity to experience "The Field of Gold," JUB Holland's entry for Keukenhof 2026, which features long-flowering. read more

The anomalous cold that has recently hit Poland has extended its effects to Greece, where agriculture is now dealing with a new climate emergency. As reported by several Greek specialized newspapers, including Agrotypos.gr, Hmerisiakorinthou.gr, and read more

Według Narodowego Biura Statystyki, ceny producentów hurtowych produktów rolnych z dużych gospodarstw rolnych o powierzchni 50 hektarów lub większej spadły o 4,7% w styczniu-marzec 2026 roku w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2025 roku. Ceny produktów roślinnych obniżyły się średnio o 9,1% w tym okresie. Wśród read more

Mateusz Pilch, co-founder of the Polish berry cooperation BerryGroup, anticipates a successful season for soft fruit in Poland. He stated, "In our case at BerryGroup, the harvest outlook for all berry categories is currently very positive. This year's winter conditions were highly favorable for our." read more

Suntory Flowers celebrated Mother's Day this spring by creating a series of limited-time floral installations in four prominent parks across Japan. Heart-shaped objects made entirely out of Mooncarnations were showcased at Funabashi Andersen Park, Kyoto Botanical Gardens, Nagai Botanical Garden, and read more

"W roku 2026 eksport do Stanów Zjednoczonych osiągnął rekordowe poziomy" - mówi dyrektor generalny APEAM, Luis Javier, podkreślając kilka istotnych liczb, takich jak 127 000 ton wysłanych podczas tygodnia Super Bowl, co stanowiło wszechczasowy rekord. Ponadto spodziewanych jest między 105 000 a 110 000 ton. read more

The mango season in Senegal is shaping up to be promising, with positive signs of a strong production and a very favorable market position. This year, the West African mango season is primarily dependent on Senegal due to production issues in Côte d'Ivoire and ongoing challenges in Europe. read more

The strategy of storing apples for longer periods in anticipation of higher end-of-season prices did not deliver the expected results for growers in Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova. Instead of rising prices, the European fruit market saw stagnant or lower prices for both dessert and processing apples. read more

On 1 April 2026, European apple stocks amounted to 2,152,982 tons, compared to 1,765,797 tons the previous year, showing a 21.9% increase. Italy retained its position as the top holder of apple stocks with 666,088 tons, up by 3.3% year-on-year. Poland followed with 509,000 tons, marking a 34.3% increase. read more

Demographics is not just a social snapshot: it is also a key to understanding consumption. Today, Italy is a country with fewer residents compared to the peak of the last decade, an older population, smaller families, and an increasingly significant foreign presence. read more