Europe

A lower income of 1,800 euros per year, regardless of age, citizenship, education level, and place of residence: this is the wage gap experienced by female agricultural workers in Italy, who earn 5,400 euros gross annually compared to 7,200 euros. read more

The tomato processing season for 2025 has ended in the Northern Italy basin, a significant production area, with a total processed volume of 3.1 million metric tons, marking a 27.6% increase compared to the previous year. The product quality is reported to be high, with elevated Brix levels. The national production for tomatoes reached a total of 5.8 million metric tons. read more

The past two South African grape seasons began positively, but this year there is a more cautious outlook. There is still a significant amount of Spanish, Greek, and Italian fruit being exported to Europe, with reports indicating that Italy may continue selling grapes until December. read more

EastFruit analysts have reported a significant rise in Moroccan lemon exports to the United Kingdom from November 2024 to August 2025. During this period, Morocco exported 1,200 tons of lemons to the UK, with a total value of US$920,000. This export volume was 40 times greater than the previous marketing year. read more

The Floral Express Wholesale team recently attended the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) 2025 in the Netherlands, where they gained fresh inspiration and valuable insights into the global floral market. The team was impressed by the wide range of new floral varieties on display. read more

The average wholesale prices for bananas in the EU showed slight decreases in some markets in week 45 (ending 09-11-25) compared to week 44 (ending 02-11-25). Greece increased from €109 to €110 per 100 kg, while Spain decreased from €111 to €106. France saw a slight increase from €110 to €112. read more

The cucumber campaign in Sicily is currently underway, with production expected to continue until June. The seasonal trend seems to be normal, and no specific issues have been encountered. Overall volumes are expected to be similar to previous years. read more

Russia has begun constructing its first greenhouse for banana cultivation, announced Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut at the Bioprom forum. The interest in domestic banana production started in 2024 and has now progressed to the implementation stage. This initiative follows the government's July 2025... read more

TSW 2026, the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair, will be held at Targi Kielce on January 23 and 24, 2026. Organizers anticipate the participation of over 500 exhibitors from approximately 20 countries. The fair will feature technologies, machinery, plant protection products, fertilizers, and more. read more

From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan exported 5,384 tons of pears worth US$3.45 million. This marked year-on-year increases of 26% in volume and 34% in value, as reported by the State Statistical Committee. Azerbaijan's pear exports during this period were mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Qatar. read more

Eimskip reported third-quarter 2025 results below expectations, with lower freight rates and one-off costs affecting performance despite steady volumes and cost control in parts of the business. Revenue for the quarter was EUR 204.7 million (about US$219 million), a 6.5 per cent decline from the prior quarter. read more

Nut production is expected to recover in the 2025/2026 season, which started in September, after two years of decline due to frost and drought. This forecast was discussed with the industry during a meeting led by Ana Rodríguez, the Secretary General for Agricultural Resources and Food. read more

Paval Holding, Zabka, Auchan bid for Carrefour Romania
Paval Holding, an investment vehicle controlled by Romanian entrepreneurs Dragos and Adrian Paval, founders and owners of the do-it-yourself retailer Dedeman, has submitted an offer to acquire Carrefour's operations in Romania, according to local media. read more

For months, Greece has been in turmoil due to a major scandal involving illegal subsidies amounting to millions of euros, which came to light last May. Farmers are holding strong protests across the country, the government sees its image being severely damaged, and CAP policies are coming under scrutiny. read more

An analyst report from EastFruit indicates a significant increase in the export of Moroccan lemons to the United Kingdom. read more

Last week, Schreurs hosted its Open Days 2025, welcoming visitors from around the world to its facilities in De Kwakel, the Netherlands. The event brought together growers, partners, and industry professionals for conversations and exchanges about innovation in floriculture. Visitors had the opportunity to interact with the latest technologies and varieties. read more

Today's phytosanitary products are becoming increasingly safer, modern, and efficient in response to the growing demands for sustainable and innovative agriculture. The trend of decreasing sales of agrochemicals continues, a clear signal of how the sector is evolving towards a more. read more

Moldova exported close to 2,500 tonnes of walnut kernels to the European Union from January to October 2025, which was almost the same as the previous year, as reported by Logos Press. This places Moldova as the fifth largest supplier of walnut kernels to the EU, following Ukraine (13,870 tonnes) and Chile (17,140 tonnes). read more

Od 1 marca 2025 roku Program Kredytowy dla Rolnictwa (FCA) w Mołdawii wspierał 203 przedsiębiorstwa rolnicze, a całkowite finansowanie wyniosło 201,78 miliona lejów (10,3 miliona euro), według Logos Press. W samym tylko październiku 49 przedsiębiorstw otrzymało finansowanie w łącznej kwocie około 44,24 miliona lejów. read more

Morocco has overtaken Spain to become the world's third-largest exporter of fresh tomatoes, according to UN COMTRADE data cited by Hortinfo. This development signifies a shift in global tomato trade, placing Morocco behind only Mexico and the Netherlands in terms of export volume. In 2024, Morocco... read more