Europe

On Friday, November 7th, an institutional visit of the Minister of MASAF Hon. Francesco Lollobrigida took place at the Agroalimentare Center in Verona. The main purpose of the visit was to assess the progress of the project funded primarily by the PNRR funds. read more

Early in the morning, in the heart of the countryside near Ravenna, among the orderly rows of a Pink Lady® apple orchard, Faenza transformed into a grand celebration that involved approximately 150 families from all over Italy who came to experience a rare event: picking apples in the field. read more

The Institute of Flowers (IOF) celebrated its first anniversary with a sold-out event at Killeen Castle, bringing together florists, suppliers, educators, and industry leaders from all over Ireland for a training session. Established in 2024, the IOF has rapidly become a prominent professional organization in the field. read more

The strawberry planting work in the greenhouses of the Ilia and Achaia regions has been completed this year with minimal problems, leaving producers relieved. In previous years, they were often forced to carry out extensive replanting around this time. read more

During the International Plant Fair (IPM) 2026 in Essen, Germany, the Show Your Colours Award will be presented once again. This award is aimed at IPM exhibitors with woody plants and perennials. Exhibitors can submit plants and/or concepts for consideration. The organizer, Messe Essen, read more

Belgium: OKay Supermarkets Welcome Bon'Ap Shop-In-Shops

Belgian grocery retailer Colruyt has announced that four former Comarkt stores in East and West Flanders will reopen as OKay supermarkets, each featuring a new Bon'Ap department. This 'shop-in-shop' concept launched in Machelen (Zulte) on 5 read more

Jako że zbliża się termin 2030 r. UE na wycofanie jednorazowej plastikowej opakowalni, szwedzka firma technologiczna zajmująca się żywnością, Saveggy, testuje jadalną, roślinną alternatywę dla konwencjonalnej folii plastikowej do świeżych produktów spożywczych. Innowacja, wykonana z oleju rzepakowego i bezglutenowego oleju owsianego, ma na celu przedłużenie świeżości ogórka. read more

Dutch exports of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines have seen an increase in sales in Germany and the UK this year. This information is based on export figures (volume) from January to September 2025, as reported by GroentenFruit Huis. Two-thirds of the total Dutch exports have contributed to this growth. read more

Banana workers in Costa Rica have received compensation payments as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam Germany and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP under the German Supply Chain Law. The complaint addressed alleged violations of labor rights at a banana supplier for Aldi in Costa Rica, including. read more

The tomato remains one of the main protagonists in the fruit and vegetable department, and the numbers confirm it: according to the data from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, the consumption of fresh tomatoes in Italy - considering all channels - remains stable from 2020 to 2024 around the... read more

Agrico Ukraine has successfully accomplished its objective of making Agrico potato varieties available to Ukrainian consumers, after starting efforts in 2018. The company's potato varieties Ranomi and Alouette are now sold in three of Ukraine's largest retail chains: Silpo, Novus, and Metro. read more

The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland is about 80% complete, but recent heavy rainfall has caused delays in operations in various growing regions. Stuart Meredith, agronomist at Wilson's Country, stated, "The progress made in this year's harvest so far is similar to that achieved in 2024. The recent" read more

The European pineapple markets are quiet at the beginning of November, as demand slows down and prices are under pressure. Consumption in Italy is low as they await an increase in December, while the oversupply of larger pineapples is affecting the Dutch market. In Germany, there is a trend towards crownless pineapples. read more

Na skutek skargi Oxfam i kostarykańskiego związku zawodowego SITRAP dotyczącej naruszeń prawa pracy u dostawcy bananów, dotknięci interesariusze w Kostaryce otrzymali płatności od producenta. Proces, rozpoczęty w 2023 roku, odbył się w ramach niemieckiego Łańcucha Dostaw.

Affected rightsholders in Costa Rica have received payments from the producer as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP regarding labor law violations at a banana supplier. The process, initiated in 2023, took place under the framework of Germany's Supply Chain. read more

Jingold, the kiwi specialist known for its innovative yellow, red, and green-fleshed varieties, has kicked off the new commercial season successfully. With 2,500 hectares of land, 2,000 of which are in Italy, and a network of 850 producers across the Northern and Southern hemispheres, read more

Wolumeny przetwarzania jabłek w Mołdawii znacząco przekroczyły tempo zeszłego roku. Do początku listopada w pięciu fabrykach koncentratu jabłkowego w kraju zostało już przetworzonych około 200 000 ton jabłek, według Logos Press. Sezon przetwarzania nadal trwa, a przemysł jest w dobrym stanie. read more

Rejestracja została otwarta na czwartą edycję Międzynarodowych Spotkań Biznesowych z Detalistami, zaplanowaną na 22 stycznia 2026 roku w Bergamo we Włoszech. Organizowane przez Fresh Food Leader, wydarzenie ma na celu ułatwienie bezpośrednich interakcji handlowych między dostawcami świeżych produktów a nabywcami. read more

Egipt znacząco zwiększył eksport czosnku do Hiszpanii, odzwierciedlając zmianę na europejskim rynku, gdzie producenci hiszpańscy borykają się z niższym plonem i rosnącymi kosztami. Według analityków EastFruit, Hiszpania, największy producent i eksporter czosnku w Europie, importowała ponad 3 000 ton egipskiego. read more

In the El Manzano area of the Andacollo commune, Maritza Cortes grows flowers. Despite the ongoing lack of rainfall in the area, she says she has managed to handle the situation. "I consider myself fortunate," she says. Her business is called Ferpas, a name that combines those of her daughters. read more

Murcia will host the sixth National Stone Fruit Congress at the Victor Villegas Auditorium on December 11, 2025, bringing together researchers, technicians, producers, and companies involved in the fruit and vegetable sector. The event, organized by Agromarketing España, has become a key gathering for discussing the latest developments and trends in the industry. read more