Europe

Caroline García, manager of the Dominican company Caribio Fresh Fruit, confirmed that the current season has been "very good," despite the challenges that the sector is facing. The company, which specializes in conventional and organic bananas, exports mainly to the United States, Spain. read more

With an imbalance between producer prices and international demand, the citrus season in Argolis, one of the main cultivation areas in Greece, has begun. Currently, packers are purchasing fruits from the region at truck prices ranging from €0.38–0.41 per kilo for Navelines. read more

Hydroponic cultivation is not very common in Greece. However, at Magic Garden, a hydroponic greenhouse in Boeotia, this method has achieved a high level of specialization, focusing exclusively on potted salad production. "Our facility started operating in 2020, and since then..." read more

Apples from the Venosta Valley in north-east Italy are currently touring the country this autumn as part of the Applepairing campaign. This initiative encourages consumers to pair different apple varieties with a variety of classic regional foods. read more

Volyn's favorable climate and soil conditions have made berry farming a rapidly growing sector. Since its founding in 2017, SAV Agro Partner has become a leading producer of organic berries and vegetables, working in partnership with Biofrozen LLC, responsible for freezing using modern IQF. read more

Łódź, Atlas Arena - The 35th anniversary of the BIO-GEN company has become an opportunity for one of the largest presentations of the potential of domestic agricultural biotechnology in Poland. The gala brought together trade partners, agronomic advisors, planters, scientists, and company representatives. read more

Morocco has set a new seasonal record in tomato exports to Ireland, doubling shipments compared to the previous year, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Demand for niche vegetable crops in Ukraine is increasing rapidly, with sweet potatoes and asparagus experiencing the most significant growth, according to a market overview published in the Ukrainian horticulture magazine. This information was reported by Ksenia Husieva, a fruit and vegetable market analyst at APK-Inform. read more

Zmiany klimatyczne sprawiają, że w Ukrainie wzrasta popularność uprawy roślin pod osłonami, co czyni produkcję w szklarniach strategicznym priorytetem dla sektora rolniczego kraju. Aby wesprzeć rolników, AgriAcademy, bezpłatna platforma edukacyjna online wspierana przez EBRD i FAO, uruchomiła "Greenhouse Agro". read more

Grupo Juan Ruiz, led by José María Pascual and operating out of Peru and Spain, is built on a simple but powerful mission: To support small and medium-sized growers of avocados, mangoes, and mandarins every step of the way, from flowering to export. "Our approach is holistic. It's not just about read more

Belgium: Okay opens sustainable neighborhood supermarket in Oelegem
On Friday, November 21st, Okay will open its 150th store in Oelegem. In our Freshmart, the wide aisles and glass wall ensure a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience. Our broad selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, read more

Morocco has achieved a new seasonal record in tomato exports to Ireland, with volumes doubling compared to the previous year. Between October 2024 and August 2025, exports reached a total of 3,400 tons, valued at US$7.5 million. This shipment volume is twice as high as the previous season and exceeds the earlier records. read more

During the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council held in Brussels on November 17th, in the presence of the 27 EU agriculture ministers, the topic of "Various" was discussed, including the use of plant protection products in the EU, thanks to the document presented by... read more

The period leading up to November 1st, the fluctuating trade, and the weeks before December are busy times at the Rijnsburg auction in the Netherlands. Despite being in existence for only a year and a half, FlowerGreens has already made significant progress in a short amount of time, according to Gerben. read more

Reaching consumers living in rural areas, far from the retail outlets of large-scale retail chains? Lidl has done it. From October 17th to November 6th, the chain launched the "Lidl 4 keréken" ("Lidl on four wheels") project in Hungary, a mobile format consisting of a minibus. read more

In the past decade, hazelnut cultivation in Serbia has seen rapid growth, largely due to the strong presence of Ferrero and its partnership with local producers, as well as subsidies from the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture. Since 2021, hazelnut production has continued to thrive. read more

Las importaciones de frutas y verduras frescas de Marruecos a España alcanzaron las 416,559 toneladas en el periodo de enero a agosto de 2025, lo que representa un aumento anual del 34 por ciento en volumen.

Imports of fresh fruits and vegetables from Morocco to Spain reached 416,559 tonnes in the January-August period of 2025, representing an annual volume increase of 34 percent. read more

The Broccoli Association has launched a promotional campaign to increase broccoli consumption in Spain and, as a new development, also in Germany. This is an international challenge and a historic milestone for the organization, which has been promoting healthy lifestyle habits through... read more

Mimo że obecny litewski rynek owoców i warzyw oferuje ogólnie uczciwe połączenie ceny i jakości, wciąż jest głównie zorientowany na cenę. „Coraz więcej konsumentów jest skłonnych zapłacić dodatkowo za produkty wyższej jakości, takie jak gotowe do jedzenia mango, awokado i ananasy. Najwięcej... read more

Two Odessa-based companies, Fakel and Diana-M, are among the largest vegetable growers in southern Ukraine. They are changing their production strategy due to extreme heat and high irrigation costs reshaping the region's vegetable sector. These family-owned enterprises cultivate a total of 1,200 hectares, with 900 hectares specifically dedicated to vegetable farming. read more