Europe

The current grape season in Brazil is progressing well, with good volumes and excellent quality, thanks to a stable and favorable climate during production, explains Daniel Eijsink, CEO of Kuará Frutas. "This year's harvest season has been normal, with good volume and quality. The weather has been" read more

The Ukrainian fruit producer FG "Gadz" has reported a yield of over 100 tonnes per hectare from one of its intensive apple orchards planted with the Red Delicious (Kingroot) variety group. This particular 8-hectare block, located in western Ukraine, is planted with 8,000 trees per hectare. read more

We recently launched BOB in France, a friendly and interactive robot designed by Fresh Del Monte to enhance the fruit and vegetable section of supermarkets. This initiative is currently taking place at Intermarché Gif-sur-Yvette and includes a vibrant setup with premium exotic fruits. read more

The winter vegetable season is now in full swing in Ireland, and wholesaler Barra Sweetnam at All Fresh in Co. Cork is making every effort to source locally. "We have tender stem broccoli, Castlefranco radicchio, Cavolo nero, and purple sprouting broccoli from our local grower Colm." read more

The Belarusian Ministry of Agriculture and Food has announced the completion of the 2025 potato harvest. According to ministry data, large agricultural enterprises produced 675,000 tons of potatoes, exceeding the 2024 target by 125,000 tons. The ministry reported that yields were higher than expected. read more

Produkcja migdałów w Portugalii spodziewa się spadku w tym roku ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe podczas okresu kwitnienia i zapylenia, zgodnie z informacjami Portugal Nuts association. W rozmowie z agencją informacyjną Lusa, dyrektor wykonawczy Nuno Russo powiedział, że "bardzo deszczowa i zimna pogoda, zwłaszcza w marcu, read more

Fresh Del Monte has launched Bob, a friendly and interactive robot designed to animate the fruit and vegetable department of the supermarket. The activation at the Intermarché store in Gif-sur-Yvette, France, is enjoying great success. The goal is to expand this initiative. read more

In the Official Journal of the European Union dated 05/11/2025, the name "Fragola della Basilicata IGP" was registered. According to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, the food sector made in Italy includes 331 PDO and PGI designations, of which 128 are for fruits and vegetables. read more

In Poltava, Ukraine, municipal greenhouses are being restored after being damaged by shelling on the night of October 2-3. The heating systems are being reconfigured to provide warm conditions for the growth of flowers, as reported by agronews.ua, according to the company's director, Ihor Liashko. read more

In Poltava, Ukraine, municipal greenhouses are being restored after being damaged by shelling on the night of October 2–3. Heating systems are being reconfigured to provide warm conditions for the growth of flowers, according to the company's director, Ihor Liashko, as reported by agronews.ua. read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress 2025 will be held in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November. The event will include a day of talks, discussions, and networking, followed by a day of tours to the facilities of Rijk Zwaan, Unica Group, and Granada La Palma. read more

The Assembly of European Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) held its second Annual Forum this week in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The event saw a high level of participation from producer organizations and regions, as well as productive discussions with representatives from EU institutions. read more

"Chociaż BerryTrade zostało założone z myślą o skupieniu się na eksporcie polskich borówek, los zadecydował, że firma zacznie również importować borówki z innych regionów do Polski" - mówi Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, współzałożycielka polskiego handlowca jagodami BerryTrade. "Założyliśmy." read more

The great classics of Val Venosta apples set off on a journey that crosses Italy to discover the perfect pairings with local traditions. read more

On November 5, Jurgen and Rob Banken, the second generation of the family-owned company Banken Champignons, received the Family Business Legacy Award 2025. The award was presented by TV presenter Renze Klamer and Marieke Kopinsky, Partner Tax and Leader Family Businesses at EY Netherlands. read more

Nature's Produce, a Polish importer and distributor of fresh fruit and vegetables, has started building a new Central Distribution and Ripening Center (CDRC) in Ostrowiec, located about 40 kilometers south of Warsaw. The facility will incorporate sustainable technologies such as heat and read more

On October 27, 2025, a government delegation from Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam, visited Westland to explore opportunities for collaboration in the horticultural sector. The visit was organized by the Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business Platform (NVHBP), Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD), and the read more

Agrivaloire has been operating in the asparagus sector for 35 years, with expertise passed down from generation to generation. Founded by Enya Vermuë's parents, who now leads the company, Agrivaloire initially established its reputation through the sale of asparagus plants before diversifying its operations. read more

Lidl Italy announces that Massimiliano Silvestri, after 24 years in the company, the last 6 of which as CEO, has resigned to pursue new personal and professional challenges. read more

Belgium is projected to be the top European producer of pears in 2025/2026, as reported by the World Apple & Pear Association. The forecasted production is 355,547 tonnes, which is a 32.17% increase from the previous year. This growth solidifies Belgium's position as the leading pear-growing region in Europe. read more