Europe

Belgium exported nearly 500,000 tonnes of potatoes to the UK last year, mainly in frozen forms. As the leading potato exporter in Europe, Belgium now provides more than half of all imported processed potatoes in the UK, amounting to €820 million in 2024 alone. read more

An innovation has recently been added to BILLA's produce section. Developed and grown entirely in Austria, the new "Da komm' ich her!" potato variety "Benjamin" is available for the first time this year in BILLA and BILLA PLUS stores. The initiator of this introduction is Johann Regner, Head of Fruit and Vegetables at REWE. read more

Serbia's Minister of Agriculture, Dragan Glamočić, has announced the establishment of a working group to create the country's first Hazelnut Excellence District in Western Bačka. This initiative aims to collaborate with producers, local authorities, and research institutions to develop a coordinated plan. read more

"This year, Valencia oranges have been somewhat disappointing towards the end of the season, not only in India or Bangladesh, but also in the Middle East, Russia, and Europe. Similarly, China did not perform as well as expected," said Ivan Crocker of CitrX, a citrus exporter. read more

A mega battery is being constructed in Bemmel, in the municipality of Lingewaard, Netherlands, to provide sustainable heating and power for fourteen horticultural companies and nearby households. "Such a battery costs several million euros," says Berno Schouten, director of energy company Lingezegen. read more

KIKU is a brand that has been present on shelves around the world for over 20 years. Yet - or perhaps because of this - new plantings are still being made, especially in Germany. Rainer Wielatt from SalemFrucht, Lake Constance, declares: "It is a joy to receive requests." read more

When we talk about small citrus fruits, we are referring to a group that is essential to our market. However, examining the numbers in Italy (2025 data) reveals the clear frontrunner: the clementine. It accounts for an impressive 74.7% of the total production of small citrus fruits, amounting to... read more

Fruit grower Mieczysław Socha from the village of Głazów in Poland has reported harvesting what is believed to be the largest apple ever grown in the country. The fruit, of the Mutsu variety, weighed more than 1.5 kilograms immediately after being picked, but later measured 1.327 kilograms. read more

Lidl Italy has launched the fourth edition of Lidl 2 your career, a dual training program developed in collaboration with AHK Italy, the Italian-German Chamber of Commerce, and a network of national Higher Technical Institutes (ITS). Started in 2022, the initiative has recorded significant read more

Provisional crop yield estimates from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) indicate that gross yields for ware potatoes and seed onions in the Netherlands have reached their highest levels in 25 years in 2025. The gross yield for ware potatoes is expected to be almost 37% higher than in 2024. read more

The campaigns for leeks and radicchio from the Veneto region are gaining momentum. With the push of Halloween, pumpkin is the undisputed star of the week. The still warm weather is slowing down the demand for different products such as chestnuts and clementines. Prices are also up by as much as 10% compared to last year for these. read more

The Tatort episode "Letzte Ernte" addresses the issues that many fruit-growing businesses in Germany face on a daily basis: economic pressure in production, challenges in plant protection, the shortage of seasonal workers, and the lack of prospects for farm successors. The film thus touches on key issues. read more

Ukrainian fruit producer Sady Dnipra has exported fresh pears to Saudi Arabia for the first time, marking Ukraine's entry into the Middle Eastern pear market. The shipment was made by sea through Ukrainian ports despite the ongoing conflict, according to company representatives. read more

Coop Norway and BerryWorld have introduced a special Halloween blueberry pack, targeting parents who are looking for a fun and healthy option instead of traditional Halloween treats. read more

Pierwsza trzecia sezonu persymon w Hiszpanii jest już prawie zakończona, a do tej pory produkcja spadła o ponad 20% w porównaniu z pierwotnymi prognozami zbiorów, które wskazywały na około 340 000 ton. "Zakończywszy już pierwszą część sezonu, widzimy, że całkowita produkcja persymonów w Hiszpanii read more

Shipments of fruit with leaves still attached started on October 22. The produce was intended for local warehouses in southern Italy. Gianni Martucci from Martucci Srl in Massafra, Apulia, is getting ready for the upcoming citrus fruit season in the Ionian coastal area. "The first crates of common... read more

The project "Time for Polish superfruits!" is one of the most effective examples of a joint, integrated promotion of the entire category of agricultural and food products in Poland. Suspending its implementation threatens to fragment communication, decrease consumption, and lead to the loss of achievements. read more

UK: Podwyżka podatku może prowadzić do wyższych cen żywności, ostrzegają supermarkety

The UK's largest supermarkets are calling on the chancellor to exclude stores from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher prices. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Morrisons read more

The Ukrainian company Sady Dnipra has achieved a historic milestone by exporting fresh pears to the Middle East for the first time – specifically to the premium market of Saudi Arabia, representatives of the company told the EastFruit project. This is a significant achievement for Ukrainian agriculture. read more

Starting on November 16, 2025, Alex Andersen will be the logistics service provider for Floréac, a Belgian family-owned company with strong ties to Lochristi. Floréac supplies garden center chains, independent garden centers, and DIY stores in Belgium and throughout Europe, including France. read more