Egypt has strengthened its presence in the garlic market in Italy, with exports growing by 55 percent in 2025 to reach a record level, as reported by EastFruit. Data from Italy's National Institute of Statistics indicates that Italy imported 2,750 tons of Egyptian garlic, with a total value exceeding €4.5 million. read more

In Honselersdijk, in the Dutch greenhouse region of Westland, Villa Curcuma is the only farm in the Netherlands that grows cut curcuma under glass. Growers Dean and Mike Zuidgeest cultivate the crop on one hectare, next to Villa Gerbera, where they also grow gerberas. read more

York-based agri-tech company, AgriSound, has initiated a European field trial in collaboration with the international food group, Importaco, to study the impact of regenerative farming on pollination and crop performance in almond orchards. The pilot project, conducted during the 2026 bloom season, involves the deployment of AgriSound's Polly TM monitoring technology. read more

HM.CLAUSE Italia, a global leader in vegetable seeds, is investing in fennel, the first historical species of the Italian branch, through a project dedicated to enhancing its value in the national and European markets. HM.CLAUSE's goal is to increase consumption and exports. read more

The first shipments of Verna lemons from Spain are now being seen on the shelves of European supermarkets, as the Primofiori lemon season is coming to a close. A decrease in Verna production and an increase in prices are anticipated. This is likely to result in a higher supply of Southern lemons... read more

Urschel is going to introduce the Little Gem Aspire Dicer, a new cutting innovation for fruit and vegetable processing, at upcoming trade shows, including: Interpack Processing & Packaging in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 7-13; The National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., from read more

The National Revenue Agency (NRA) in Bulgaria and the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) have imposed sanctions totaling 2 million euros since the beginning of the year, when Bulgaria switched to the euro, for unjustified price increases on goods, as reported by bTV. Some of the fines are currently being appealed. read more

Latvia is considering importing tomatoes from Azerbaijan as part of efforts to expand agricultural trade. Latvian Agriculture Minister Armands Krauze brought up the topic during the 9th meeting of the Azerbaijan-Latvia Intergovernmental Commission in Shusha. Krauze mentioned that the logistical distance is not a barrier. read more

The greenhouse watermelon harvest in Ilia, Greece has just begun. Mr. Thanasis Pittas, the owner of the local packing company Ilias Fruits, describes the situation at the outset: "We started harvesting today, following the usual schedule. This weekend, we expect to harvest around 100-200 tons." read more

In Honselersdijk, in the Dutch greenhouse region of Westland, Villa Curcuma is the only farm in the Netherlands that cultivates cut curcuma under glass. Growers Dean and Mike Zuidgeest grow the crop on one hectare of land, next to Villa Gerbera, where they also cultivate gerberas. read more

Wholesale prices for yellow onions in Moldova have increased since the end of last week. Prices have risen from 3 lei/kg (US$0.17/kg) during the pre-holiday period to around 4.5 lei/kg (US$0.25/kg), as reported by market operators. This price hike is attributed to the decreased availability of high-quality stocks. read more

Geographical Indication products, such as the Igp Red Orange of Sicily, are an example of ambassadors of Made in Italy around the world thanks to their presence in international markets and the territory they naturally represent. However, in the current geopolitical context, the risk is that... read more

Produkcja awokado i mango w regionie Axarquía w Maladze pozostaje kluczowym elementem lokalnej gospodarki, a sektor ten obecnie skupia się na wzmocnieniu swojej pozycji na rynkach europejskich. Po kilku latach suszy, ostatnie opady deszczu poprawiły dostępność wody, a zbiornik La Viñuela. read more

The banana is the most loved and consumed fruit by Italians, present on every table: according to a 2025 analysis of grocery store carts, it is purchased by 86% of families, a figure that has no equivalent in the fruit and vegetable department. read more

The strawberry market in Germany in the 15th week of 2026 was characterized by a large diversity in both supply, prices, and the quality of the fruits offered. In wholesale trade, deliveries from Greece and the Netherlands dominated, while smaller quantities

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Van der Valk Solar Systems has officially opened its new office and business facility on Galgeweg in 's-Gravenzande, the Netherlands, after a two-year construction period. This project, part of the Van der Valk Systemen group, signifies a major milestone for the company. read more

His visit to China, which was the first official visit by a Spanish President in 13 years, aimed to strengthen economic and trade ties between the two countries. The agreements signed will facilitate the export of Spanish agricultural products to the Chinese market, providing new opportunities for Spanish producers. read more

The Ukrainian mushroom industry is currently experiencing a serious shortage of high-quality substrate, which has become the primary bottleneck for production. Although demand is stable, the domestic market for mushroom compost has significantly decreased due to the closure of major suppliers. read more

Kiedy Erwin Plettig mówi o systemie wielokrotnego użytku tacy w swoim przedsiębiorstwie ogrodniczym w Stallhofen, w Austrii, jego entuzjazm jest niewątpliwy. „Świadomość ekologiczna i zrównoważony rozwój są po prostu częścią filozofii naszej firmy” - mówi. „Obok stosowania oleju napędowego HVO i pojemników do recyklingu”. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, Ukrainian farmers have begun to gradually raise prices for last year's white cabbage since the beginning of this week. Producers attribute this trend to a seasonal decrease in supply coupled with increasing demand. read more