Europe

Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction featuring a wide variety of vegetable processing and packaging machines from Hessing in Belfeld, the Netherlands. Hessing has been a leader in the vegetable processing industry for many years, specializing in fruit and vegetable convenience packs and meal salads. read more

The prices of potatoes in Ukraine have started to decrease this week as growers try to sell products that are not suitable for long-term storage. According to EastFruit, as reported by 24 Kanal, last week producers were able to keep wholesale prices steady, but it became evident at the beginning of this week that selling... read more

Egipt's fresh grape exports to Italy saw a significant increase in 2025, with volumes exceeding 7,000 tons between January and July, as reported by EastFruit. During this period, exporters made nearly US$20 million in revenue. The shipments were three times higher compared to the same period last year. read more

Nowe wykrycia zachodniego czerwca (Frankliniella occidentalis) zostały zgłoszone w importowanych ciętych kwiatach dostarczonych do regionów Amur i Chabarowsk w połowie listopada. W regionie Amur inspekcje dwóch przesyłek ciętych kwiatów z Chin wykazały zachodniego czerwca w stanie nieżywym. read more

From mid-December, the latest flagship product of the Salerno producers' organization will hit the market, the only late Italian variety of diclementina. Developed in Italy by agronomist Francesco Perri, who identified a spontaneous mutation of the common clementine. read more

A three-year planting program for Zespri's RubyRed kiwifruit will commence next year in orchards located south of Rome. In February, the Zespri board approved the commercial release of RubyRed in Italy, paving the way for the planting of 170 hectares from 2026 to 2028. This program will utilize a portion of the 1,000-hectare land. read more

Clementines from Spain were the most popular, with smaller amounts from Italy also available. The first batch of Greek products debuted in Frankfurt, selling for EUR 17.50 per 9.5 kg crate. Spanish satsumas were the top choice, with Italian satsumas following closely behind in terms of significance. Additionally, there were read more

The cucumber market in major producing regions is characterized by stable production, changing acreage, weather-related fluctuations, and ongoing price pressure. Each country faces its unique combination of supply, demand, and seasonal challenges. Italy, for example, reports stable cucumber production, but... read more

Kiedy Finlandia dołączyła do UE, wielu producentów z Wysp Alandzkich spodziewało się zmniejszonej konkurencyjności lokalnych jabłek. Zamiast tego produkcja nadal się rozwijała, a jabłka były najwartościowszym produktem rolnym regionu w ubiegłym roku. W sadzie Grannasa na północnych Wyspach Alandzkich zbliża się zakończenie zbiorów. read more

Nowe wykrycia zachowujących kwiatów zachodnich zalotników (Frankliniella occidentalis) zostały zgłoszone w dostarczonych do regionów Amur i Chabarowsk w połowie listopada importowanych kwiatów ciętych. W regionie Amur inspekcje dwóch partii kwiatów ciętych z Chin ujawniły zachodnie zalotniki w stanie niemożliwym do przeżycia. read more

Ukraine has expanded its national horticulture support program to include funding for the establishment of almond orchards in seven regions. This decision was made in response to petitions from the Ukrainian Nut Association and scientific recommendations from the Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Sciences. read more

Slovenia's domestic production of fruit and vegetables increased significantly in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to newly released data. Domestic fruit production reached 91,000 tons, a 93% increase from the previous year's 47,000 tons. Vegetable production also rose. read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress was held in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, bringing together over 200 professionals from various sectors of the tomato industry and from more than 20 countries. The event aimed to facilitate networking and to discuss the future of fresh tomatoes. read more

The demand for fresh-cut potatoes, carrots, onions, and pumpkins in Italy is being driven by the hospitality and catering sectors, as well as the food processing industry, according to one of the largest fresh produce suppliers in the country. read more

Trapview Group has announced a strategic partnership in automated pest monitoring and forecasting with Doktar, a Netherlands-headquartered ag-tech and agri-intelligence company providing digital solutions that advance sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and biodiversity. read more

Russian Railways has extended its discount program for transporting fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to Russia, according to the company's press service. Following a board decision, the 50 per cent discount on imported rail shipments of fruit and vegetable products has been extended. read more

Dzisiaj odbywa się jego pierwsza podróż między miejscem uprawy Tomato Masters a obiektem sortowania i pakowania Tomeco w Hoogstraten. Rankiem 12 listopada Tomeco, Tomato Masters i Coöperatie Hoogstraten zaprezentowały swój nowy całkowicie elektryczny Mercedes-Benz E-Actros. "Ten samochód ciężarowy jest. read more

Egipt has recorded a significant increase in fresh grape exports to Italy this year, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Citrus groves in Argolida, one of the most important citrus-growing regions in Greece, were severely affected by a short but extremely intense hailstorm on Monday, November 10. Mr. Giorgos Stavropoulos, a merchant whose packing house is located in Koutsopodi, the epicenter of the hailstorm, emphasizes: "Ten read more

Nexture, an Italian company that develops and produces food ingredients, has acquired Portugal's Frulact for an undisclosed amount, according to a company statement. Frulact produces fruit-based specialty ingredients, liquid flavorings, and plant-based components for a wide range of end products. read more