The Dutch Agricultural Trade Mission to Romania, led by Ralf van de Beek, Director for International Agribusiness and Food Security at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature, will take place on 30-31 October 2025. Dutch companies interested in fresh produce will participate in this mission. read more

Since 2012, Koppe Begonia has been producing high-quality cuttings for pot plant growers worldwide from its location in Odeceixe (Algarve, Portugal). The site benefits from excellent climatic conditions: abundant light, moderate temperatures, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. This ensures a read more

Koppert has informed Dutch trade unions that its financial results have been below target for years, and it is considering a reorganization. The company's Works Council has to decide on the final plans, with no outcome expected before mid-October. Trade unions link the plan to Project New. read more

The Chilean multinational Polar Fruit, specialized in the development of new plant varieties, has entrusted the legal firm Trevisan & Cuonzo with the defense of its rights in Italy regarding the white seedless grape variety 'ACS V 01', registered with the Community Plant Variety Office. read more

While the import market is in the middle of the Italian grape season, the Belgian grape season has already started in mid-July. On July 12th, Druiven Dewit in Overijse, Flanders, one of Belgium's few remaining professional grape growers, officially kicked off the season. "We were earlier than read more

Po Chorwacji, Bośnia i Hercegowina również wyraziła obawy po wejściu na ich rynek albańskich brzoskwiń z wysoką zawartością pozostałości pestycydów. Władze potwierdziły, że owoce zawierają wysokie poziomy chloropiryfosu, pestycydu uważanego za szczególnie szkodliwy dla dzieci. Testy laboratoryjne... read more

Intercargo Scandinavia A/S (hereinafter Intercargo) has signed an agreement to acquire Angvik Auto Holland B.V. from the Norwegian company Angvik Auto AS. This acquisition also encompasses the haulage subsidiaries located in the Netherlands and Lithuania. Intercargo is enhancing its robust infrastructure with this acquisition. read more

The sale of berry fruits in the last few days of August on German wholesale markets looked incredibly interesting. For example, the low supply of blueberries during this time caused prices to range from 25 to 37 euros/kg, depending on the wholesale market.

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Frozen foods are increasingly confirming their significant presence in the consumption habits of Italians, to the point of recording a positive and counter-trend result compared to the decrease in the total volume of food purchases in Italy (-1% in 2024). read more

Digital trade solutions provider and DP World company Community Network Services (CNS) has expanded its Customs Management services to The Netherlands. read more

Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras frescas de España a la UE aumentaron un 1 por ciento a 5.7 millones de toneladas durante la primera mitad de 2025.

Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables from Spain to the EU increased by 1 percent to 5.7 million tonnes during the first half of 2025. read more

The inventory reduction of the other varieties is less than 20 tons. 35 tons of premium apple varieties, 79 tons of other apple varieties, and 16 tons of robust and resistant varieties were sold. read more

Altroconsumo, the largest independent consumer organization in Italy and part of Euroconsumers, has published its annual survey on the affordability of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and discount stores in the country. The analysis shows that, by carefully choosing the brand and focusing on... read more

Wojna nadal kształtuje sektor rolny Ukrainy, zmuszając nawet doświadczonych producentów do dostosowania swoich strategii biznesowych. W regionie Dniepropetrowskim rolnik Yurii Tantsiura, szef LLC Akhimsa Ukraine, tymczasowo wstrzymał uprawę malin na 8 hektarach, pomimo posiadania read more

The in-house trade fair Heidelights by Gardengirls will be moving to a brand-new location in Geldern, Germany, offering more room for exhibitors and visitors alike. At Heidelights, Gardengirls will showcase fresh concepts and highlight the latest additions to their range, while also giving a read more

Raspberries are one of the most important berry fruits grown in Poland. As stated in a report prepared by the National Support Centre for Agriculture, our country remains the largest raspberry producer in the European Union and one of the most important in. read more

In the Chernivtsi region of Ukraine, apple growers are getting ready for the beginning of the harvest season, which is delayed by about two weeks this year due to prolonged spring frosts. Currently, only 3-5% of the total crop, mostly early varieties, has been harvested. The main harvest peak is expected to occur around. read more

Spanish mango production is expected to recover this year compared to the last two seasons, with an estimated output of around 30,000-35,000 tons, similar to the 2022 campaign. In 2024, drought and low temperatures led to a harvest of only 19,860 tons, while in 2022, Spain's production reached similar levels. read more

From September 23rd to the 25th, 2025, Seed meets Technology will be held in Seed Valley, Netherlands. The event will focus on innovative seed and coating technology, breeding support, sustainable crop protection, cultivation systems, and variety choices. The final program will be announced soon. read more

Armenia's largest food exporter, Spayka, has confirmed that Russian authorities in recent days intercepted over 100 of its trucks loaded with fresh fruit and vegetables. Karen Baghdasarian, an executive at Spayka, informed RFE/RL's Armenian Service that the company has not yet received an official statement. read more