Unseasonal frosts in early April have caused significant damage to fruit crops in multiple regions of Ukraine, with apricot orchards among the worst affected. Growers in Vinnytsia, Rivne, Kherson, and other areas are reporting widespread losses due to freezing temperatures that coincided with. read more

During the auction in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, Starflor organized a Meet & Greet event for buyers and growers this week. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the range of products from the associated growers. Starflor not only provides sales support but also manages logistics for its international growers. The outcome? A successful event that fostered valuable connections between buyers and growers. read more

A new strawberry variety has achieved significant success in Brazil. This variety's genetics originate from Italy, as it was selected in Verona as part of a collaborative effort between the cooperative Apo Scaligera and the agricultural research institute CREA (Forlì, Italy). The patent has also been obtained. read more

Ukraine has a sufficient number of pear orchards, but only a few farms can produce fruit of high quality, as pears are considered a challenging crop to grow. Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the farm "Makosad," shared these insights in an interview with the magazine Horticulture in Ukrainian Style. read more

The new campaign for netted melons has started, with Sicilian products already available, while the asparagus campaign is picking up. With the Easter holidays approaching, the demand for artichokes and broad beans is increasing. Italian green beans have had a good start, as the commercial season continues. read more

According to the ESWD - European Severe Weather Database, in March Italy experienced the highest number of extreme weather events last month (tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and abnormal hailstorms) among the 318 recorded in Europe, Asia Minor, and North Africa: 107 (about 34%), followed by... read more

Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai wrapped up on April 12 after three days at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show covered 50,000 square meters and hosted around 700 exhibitors from various countries. This 27th edition included dedicated pavilions from Germany, the Netherlands, and. read more

In 2025 is a symbolic year for Almaverde Bio, the leading Italian organic brand, which celebrates 25 years of commitment, passion, and change. A journey that started in Romagna in 2000 and has consistently grown to reach all of Italy and several foreign markets, advancing with read more

Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, and the Minister of the General Administration of Customs of China, Sun Meijun, signed a new protocol for the export of cherries to the Asian country. The protocol was signed during the President's official trip. read more

Według analityków z projektu EastFruit, ukraińscy rolnicy zaczęli stopniowo podnosić ceny białej kapusty od początku tego tygodnia. Producenci tłumaczą tę decyzję sezonowym spadkiem podaży, w obliczu utrzymującego się wysokiego popytu.

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, Ukrainian farmers have begun gradually raising prices for white cabbage since the beginning of this week. Producers attribute this decision to a seasonal decline in supply, amid consistently high demand. read more

During the opening ceremony of this week's Freskon fruit and vegetable exhibition in Thessaloniki, Kostas Tsiaras, Greece's Minister of Rural Development and Food, stated that the event provides a special opportunity to present fresh fruit and vegetables, thereby increasing their visibility and potential. read more

The challenges, such as securing yields, the approval situation in plant protection, or climate change, remain unchangedly large or have even further intensified. In her presentation, Karin Guendel Gonzalez, Managing Director of Bayer CropScience Germany GmbH, showed how the read more

This year's committee meeting of the Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruit and Vegetables (BVEO), which took place in Konstanz from March 23 to 25, was dominated by the challenges of the market and political environment in Germany. Particularly, the topics of minimum wage, read more

Na początku tego tygodnia, pierwsze partie lokalnie uprawianych pomidorów z ukraińskich kompleksów rolniczych trafiły na ukraiński rynek - twierdzą analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Warto zauważyć, że w 2024 roku ukraińscy producenci szklarni dostarczyli pierwsze pomidory.

At the beginning of this week, the first batches of locally grown greenhouse tomatoes from Ukrainian agricultural complexes entered the Ukrainian market, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. It is worth noting that in 2024, Ukrainian greenhouse producers delivered the first tomato. read more

For nearly 40 years now, it has been a tradition for St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Rome, to be adorned with various colorful flower arrangements by Dutch bulb farmers, cut flower producers, and several growers associations during Easter. This is done under the supervision of Piet van den Burg. read more

Rijk Zwaan is proud to announce the opening of a new facility in De Lier, the Netherlands. This expansion further enhances the company's capacity for vegetable breeding, seed cleaning, processing, storage, and packaging, allowing it to meet the growing demand from. read more

Carrefour Italy is participating for the second year in the National Made in Italy Day, an initiative of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. For the occasion, the chain has organized an event at the Carrefour Market in Piazzale Eugenio Morelli in Rome to emphasize its support. read more

W zeszłym roku Ukraina borykała się z problemami związanych z niedoborem siły roboczej do zbioru owoców i jagód, gdy przedsiębiorstwa miały trudności z zebraniem plonów. W tym roku, problem braku siły roboczej jest prognozowany jako nasilający się, według Volodymyra Pechki, szefa UkrSadvinpromu. Pechko stwierdził: "W zeszłym roku często zdarzały się przypadki, gdy… read more

From Sunday to Monday to Tuesday, fruit growers in Flanders and the Netherlands held their breath momentarily. Due to the freezing cold, alarm clocks had to be set very early to ensure everything ran smoothly. The temperatures weren't extreme, but they were still low enough to warrant close monitoring. read more

Finland: S Group's sales almost reached the previous year's level from January to March. S Group reported that the retail sales, before taxes, of S Group's regional cooperatives, SOK Corporation, and their subsidiaries totaled EUR 3,276.4 million in January-March 2025. Sales were 1.1% lower compared to the previous year. read more