On May 26, Poland celebrated Mother's Day, and despite the season already moving towards the end of May, the flower market remained surprisingly strong, according to Bohdan Tustanivskyi from Profiflora. With both Poland and France celebrating Mother's Day at the same time, the demand continued to support. read more

Teagasc has published its Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2026 report, revealing that the cost of producing horticultural crops in Ireland rose by an average of 3.9 percent between January 2025 and January 2026. The report also emphasized the long-term inflation trends in the sector. read more

Picota cherry producers in Spain's Jerte Valley are forecasting higher volumes and improved quality for the 2026 season following favorable winter and spring weather conditions. According to the Valle del Jerte Cooperative Association, production of cherries and Picotas is expected to reach read more

Ukraine is still adjusting its agricultural sector to meet European Union standards while striving to keep domestic producers competitive. Meeting EU regulations is also helping Ukrainian agricultural products gain access to more export markets. Taras Vysotsky stated this. read more

Sources in Poland's apple juice sector anticipate a decrease in apple production during the 2026/27 season due to late-April frosts in the country's primary growing areas. Market participants, as reported by Expana, are uncertain about the extent of the damage because of conflicting information regarding the bloom stages. read more

Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España announced its forecast for the 2026 stone fruit crop at Europêch, held last week at the Interprunus fair in Lleida, where the main EU producing countries, Italy, France, Greece, and Spain, share their annual production estimates. The organization announced... read more

The Dutch startup Thermal Compost Systems has started validating its technology for extracting heat from the composting process. The trial is being supported by a validation voucher from the HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC) in the Netherlands. read more

As part of its continued growth in Europe, Danziger is strengthening its local sales presence with the appointment of Lars Winters as Sales Manager for the Netherlands & Scandinavia. Based in the Netherlands, Lars will support growers, customers, and strategic partners across the region, assisting in the company's expansion efforts. read more

During a presentation at the World Horti Center in the Netherlands, Nouschka van der Burg from LG Flowers showcased how trend-watching is utilized to introduce gerberas to the market with innovative and relevant concepts to horticultural professionals in attendance. Van der Burg, who received training at the read more

Ukraine has implemented standardized guidelines for prioritizing the crossing of borders for perishable agricultural products following the enactment of Order No. 5639 by the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture. This regulation includes the approval of official lists of agricultural products with a restricted shelf life. read more

The peach and nectarine campaign in Puglia is preparing to get into full swing, and as often happens, Puglia confirms itself as one of the first regions in Italy to start with the national product. For As.P.O. Frutta, an active Producer Organization in the Brindisi area, the start of the harvest is... read more

The fig season started a few days ago in the early production area of Albatera, in southern Alicante, Spain, and the first fruits are now being harvested in the municipality of Elche, where production is expected to be around 20% greater than last year. "We are already receiving the first read more

The Dutch startup Thermal Compost Systems has started validating its technology for extracting heat from the composting process. The trial is being supported by a validation voucher from the HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC) in the Netherlands. The technology developed by Thermal Compost Systems read more

To counteract the inflationary pressure and alleviate the strain on family budgets, the UK government has temporarily revoked the customs duties applied to over 100 food and agricultural products. According to reports from Food Retail, this emergency intervention is aimed at. read more

Consumers in Italy spent slightly more on fruit and vegetables in the first quarter of 2026, although a downturn in March attributed to the worsening global economic outlook was a cause for concern and may eventually lead to an extended slowdown in confidence. read more

South Africa’s citrus producers can be forgiven for feeling a little more energized, as the country emerged as the largest exporter of citrus fruit in the world last season, narrowly surpassing Spain with shipments of 2.9 million tonnes. read more

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With the increase in temperatures recorded in many areas of Italy in recent days, the issue of managing abiotic stress in horticultural crops becomes relevant again. Heat, water scarcity, and salinity are becoming increasingly common factors during the season. read more

Belgian apples will now have access to the Chinese market after the phytosanitary export protocol was signed between the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) and China's General Administration of Customs (GACC). This agreement was finalized during a working visit by the. read more

W Gerbera United, a flower-growing operation in Zevenhuizen, the Netherlands, a small vehicle races along the metal pipe rails between rows of plants. It moves quickly and, at first sight, appears out of context. However, this machine is silently revolutionizing one of the most labor-intensive aspects of the operation. read more