Europe

As Moldova nears the end of its late table grape harvest, growers are grappling with the lingering effects of prolonged autumn rains, which have pushed a significant portion of the crop toward winemaking rather than fresh sales. In several regions, up to 50% of the "Moldova" grape crop has been affected. read more

Geerlofs, a Dutch company specializing in industrial refrigeration and HVAC engineering, based in Rotterdam and with a presence in Nairobi, Kenya, has become a part of Syclef, an international group focusing on commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning. Syclef has over 3,000 employees. read more

The walnut harvest is about to end in Greece, with better results than last season, according to Mr. Yannis Karkanis, president of the Walnut Agricultural Cooperative Gaia Domokou from Central Greece. According to him, "The end of the harvest is just a matter of days. This is thanks to the more favorable weather conditions." read more

From Tuesday, November 18, to Thursday, November 20, a special presentation of tree nursery products will take place in Westerstede, Germany. The event will be held at the nursery of Firma Hemmje, located at Am Dillfeld 5, Westerstede. Visitors can explore a wide range of plants and trees. read more

The 7th edition of Agro Belgrade will take place on 29-31 January 2026 at the Belgrade Fairgrounds, serving as the largest fruit and vegetables trade fair in Serbia and the Western Balkans region, attracting nearly 1,000 exhibitors and approximately 30,000 visitors, including farmers and growers. read more

Wilson's Country, an Irish potato packer, reports that the maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland is now 80 per cent complete. However, progress has been slowed down by recent heavy rainfall. read more

Del Monte Italia and Spreafico, active players in the production, sale, and distribution of fresh and cut fruit, are starting a partnership where Spreafico will commercially develop Del Monte branded products in Central North Italy and Sardinia. read more

Taylor Farms has announced the acquisition of Natures Way Foods, a fresh prepared food manufacturer based in Chichester, England. Natures Way Foods employs 1,300 people and specializes in providing fresh, convenient food for retail and foodservice customers in the United Kingdom. read more

W 2025 roku ceny ananasów w Rosji wzrosły o 16%, zgodnie z danymi ATOL zgłoszonymi przez kanał Telegram Shot. Gwałtowny wzrost był spowodowany wyższymi kosztami logistyki i sezonowymi wahaniami popytu. Ceny owoców zanotowały największy wzrost w październiku, z 7% wzrostem w ciągu miesiąca. read more

Grosbusch collaborates with numerous producers in the Greater Region (Luxembourg, Saarland, Champagne, and Lorraine), which abound in a diverse range of delicious products. The Luxembourg-based company is expanding its current selection by including Mediterranean products sourced directly from the heart of Italy. read more

The harvesting of Italian Hayward kiwis has started, while the sale of the New Zealand-branded product is about to finish. The new campaign for Italian blonde oranges has also started early. The current heat is not favoring the quality and demand for clementines and artichokes. It's getting busy. read more

For some time now, we have been hearing about the good reasons for Mercadona to land in Italy: geographical proximity, market size, similarity in eating habits, importance of fresh products, etc. However, these opportunities are countered by disadvantages that also deserve to be analyzed: read more

The international floriculture industry has gathered in Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, today for the IFTF. Over the next three days, the focus will be on the latest flowers, technologies, and services. Nearly 300 exhibitors are present. It's a time of contrasts for the global ornamental industry. read more

Europlátano celebrates ten years of consistent banana exports from the Canary Islands to Switzerland. "Europlátano entered Switzerland at the end of 2015 through one of the country's leading distribution networks. The project focuses on the unique quality of Canary Island bananas, fostering." read more

"More than 80% of the goods that fuel industry, distribution, and the demand of various communities in the country are transported in Italy on the wheels of a truck. But once again, and it could be the last time, the State considers this activity as a kind of obligation and a" read more

The international floriculture industry has gathered in Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, today for the IFTF. Over the next three days, the focus will be on the latest flowers, technologies, and services. Nearly 300 exhibitors are present. It's a time of contrasts for the global ornamental industry. read more

A new European campaign promoting fruit and vegetable consumption, named Vegiterraneo, has been introduced in Romania. The initiative is designed to increase understanding of the health advantages of consuming a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables daily, in line with the World Health Organization's guidelines. read more

Geerlofs, a Dutch company specializing in industrial refrigeration and HVAC engineering, based in Rotterdam and with operations in Nairobi, Kenya, has become part of Syclef, an international group focused on commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning. Syclef has over 3,000 employees. read more

At the IFTF in Vijfhuizen, De Ruiter Innovations is launching its new campaign showcasing the red rose Revolution with the slogan "We own the night." The message resonates with current debates in the Netherlands regarding women's safety and their right to feel secure both during the day and at night. read more

Apofruit Italia, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with over 2,600 members across Italy, is experiencing a period of significant growth as it celebrates its 65th anniversary since its foundation. In 2025, there was a 20% increase recorded compared to 2024. read more