Unseasonal spring frosts have devastated Hungary's watermelon and apricot crops, with early April cold snaps followed by further chilling in early May compounding the damage. According to a recent survey by the Hungarian FruitVeB Interprofessional Organization, the watermelon harvest is expected read more

On May 26th, Mother's Day is celebrated in Poland. It is one of the biggest flower events of the year, with supermarkets stocking up on more flowers for the occasion. This year, the fact that it fell on a Monday posed some logistical challenges for supermarket buyers. read more

Good start for watermelons, with quality noticeably improving. Cherry prices significantly down: sales of Italian cultivars Giorgia and Ferrovia have begun. The campaign for Italian netted melons is progressing smoothly: new production from Northern Italy has started. Green beans are available. read more

The sandy soils of Malaga, Huelva, and the municipality of Guardamar in the province of Alicante are ideal for cultivating sweet potatoes. In Spain, regular potatoes are more popular, but in other countries like Italy and the United Kingdom, sweet potato consumption is also common. read more

A shipment of approximately 10 metric tons of Amrapali mangoes from Dhenkanal, Odisha, has been sent to European markets, including the UK and Italy, as confirmed by officials. More than 100 female mango farmers were trained on export standards, which could potentially transform local economic activities through... read more

The Verna lemon campaign in Spain is entering its final phase earlier than expected this year. Prices are profitable and higher than last year. Therefore, the sector anticipates a seamless transition between Spanish and southern hemisphere production, with prices expected to remain high, possibly even higher. read more

The chanterelle season in the Balkans has officially started. "The first deliveries from Macedonia arrived a week later than last year, in week 20. Deliveries from Serbia are also starting to increase gradually. Demand was a bit low in the first week of sales, but we are noticing a rise now." read more

Slovenia: SPAR continues to roll out new initiatives. SPAR Slovenia, in cooperation with Resman Plus d.o.o., opened a new franchise SPAR supermarket in Naklo. The focus is on fresh produce, including a colorful array of fruits and vegetables. In partnership with the YouSea Institute, the retail... read more

At its location in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands, Van der Voort Potplanten combines three greenhouses into one to grow Spathiphyllum plants in pots ranging from 6.5 to 23 cm in size. The company emphasizes a mindful approach to inputs such as nitrogen, crop protection agents, and energy. read more

That avocado is one of the iconic products symbolizing exponential consumption growth in the 21st century is a well-known fact. However, less known is Italy's delay compared to other European countries in developing the domestic market. Only in 2024, in fact, a threshold was reached. read more

During an event that affected the agricultural sector, a vegetable warehouse in Ukraine's Chernihiv region was destroyed. The attack, which took place on May 25 and involved UAVs and missiles, caused damage to facilities owned by "Agriko Ukraine." This incident, reported by Agronews, could potentially impact the market dynamics for agricultural produce. read more

May 2025 will go down in history as the coldest in over 30 years - frost, delayed vegetation, and pollination issues have struck blueberry plantations across Poland. Dr. Michał Wojcieszek from Yara Poland, in the prepared material, shares

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Scherpenhuizen Beheer and Coöperatie Growers United U.A. intend to acquire joint control of Scherpenhuizen Spain. They submitted a request for approval to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) on 21 May 2025. Scherpenhuizen Spain is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of... read more

Green Guild Group, a vegetable grower in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, specializes in cultivating the "borscht set" of potatoes, carrots, beets, and onions. This enterprise faced severe disruptions when located near Antonov airport, a major conflict zone during the full-scale conflict in February 2022. read more

Uzbekistan is the largest producer of fruit and vegetables in Central Asia. The country produces 11 million tonnes of vegetables and just under 7 million tonnes of fruit, which is close to the volume produced in Russia. In total, Uzbekistan produces 14 million tonnes of vegetables and 6.5 million tonnes. read more

Two weeks ago, VLAM took the new members of the Flemish Parliament's Committee for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Rural Policy to the early market in Barcelona. "As part of a visit to the Seafood Expo Global in Spain, we visited the Mercabarna early market to show them how Flemish products are." read more

METRO Italy and Multicedi, excellent operators in the Horeca world and always in support of Italian catering professionals, both leading players in the Large-Scale Retail sector in Central-Southern Italy, announce an agreement that marks a new model of collaboration in the industry. read more

Ceny jabłek w głównych krajach europejskich producentów wykazały znaczne różnice w pierwszych miesiącach 2024/2025 roku, przy czym Niemcy zgłosiły największe wzrosty. W Niemczech ceny wzrosły stopniowo z 84 euro za 100 kg w lutym do 87 euro w marcu i osiągnęły 89 euro w kwietniu. These values are read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirms its presence at RIMINIWELLNESS this year, the most anticipated event in Italy for sports enthusiasts, wellness, and healthy eating. The event will take place from May 29th to June 1st. read more

Uprawianie moreli w Bułgarii napotyka na coraz większe wyzwania, ponieważ ocieplające się zimy skutkują mniejszą liczbą dni wystarczająco zimnych dla optymalnego rozwoju owoców. Nadezhda Shopova, asystentka w Instytucie Badań Klimatu, Atmosfery i Wody (IICAW) Bułgarskiej Akademii Nauk, omawiała te. read more