The watermelon season is starting to accelerate, accompanied by cautious optimism. Sicily has been leading the way for several weeks now, while productions are gradually increasing in mainland Italy, including Lazio, Campania, and Northern regions. The weather in May, with widespread rains and fluctuations, has been... read more

Fall Creek® Farm & Nursery, Inc. celebrates 10 years of operations in Spain. Founded in 2016 with a two-hectare harvest using plug material from the U.S., the operation has grown to become the company's hub for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), serving customers in 52 countries. read more

The subtropical high pressure system continues to dominate over Italy and is preparing for the first real temperature spike of the season. The heat is expected to further intensify, with peaks exceeding 35°C in the Po Valley and the North: values significantly above seasonal averages. read more

The fruit and vegetable market is increasingly active in the spring-summer season, with the increase in national productions and the extension of harvests in different areas of the country. Apricots are experiencing a significant increase in available quantities, especially for the varieties. read more

Japoński pionier sklepów convenience Toshifumi Suzuki umiera w wieku 93 lat. Doradca honorowy Seven & i Holdings Co., Toshifumi Suzuki, który był pionierem japońskich sklepów convenience znanych jako "konbini", zmarł 18 maja z powodu niewydolności serca. Miał 93 lata. Odgrywał centralną rolę w założeniu York Seven Co. w 1973 roku. read more

The strawberry season in Huelva, the main berry-producing area in Spain, is now in its final stages, and it has been one of the most difficult ones in living memory. Meanwhile, the raspberry season is underway with high and stable prices, and blueberries are on the rise in terms of volume. read more

While being ahead of the competition is crucial for entering the market, it should not be the sole criteria for enhancing a product like apricots. The Agricor Producers' Organization, which has just commenced harvesting in Calabria, Italy, must consider factors beyond just early market entry. read more

The agricultural company "Ýigit" in the Kaahka district of the Ahal region is increasing greenhouse tomato production and expanding exports from Turkmenistan, according to AsmanNews. The exports are being supplied to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. The company, which is part of the Union of read more

The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has implemented temporary restrictions, starting from May 20, 2026, on the import of bananas into Russia from the Ecuadorian exporter Exportadora de Banano Levexport S.A. This decision was made due to the ongoing issue of recurrent detection of... read more

Roskomnadzor, Russia's agricultural oversight agency, announced on Wednesday a temporary ban on all flower imports from or passing through Armenia. This decision comes as relations between the two countries are deteriorating. The ban, which will be in place starting Thursday, is said to be aimed at... read more

Według analityków z projektu EastFruit, powołujących się na uczestników rynku, ceny zeszłorocznych ziemniaków na Ukrainie stopniowo rosną od początku ubiegłego tygodnia. read more

Last week, representatives from several breeding companies, such as Dümmen Orange, Kordes Rosen, United Selections, Schreurs, and De Ruiter, visited various flower markets, growers, and trade channels in Poland. The purpose of the visit was to gain a better understanding of current market developments. read more

Turkey has requested that Ukraine suspend or cancel anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of Turkish tomatoes and cucumbers, as stated during a briefing by Anzhela Makhinova, a partner at Sayenko Kharenko. Ukraine implemented these five-year anti-dumping measures in July 2025. read more

Organizations representing the table grape and loquat sector in the Valencian Community have asked the Ministry of Agriculture to support a permanent reduction in the net yield indices of Personal Income Tax applied to both crops under Spain's module system. The request was submitted jointly by these organizations. read more

The Romanian government has approved a de minimis aid scheme for garlic production in 2026 with the aim of increasing domestic output and reducing import dependence. Under the program, growers can receive support of €3,000 (US$3,450) per hectare. The total budget allocated to the scheme is 60 million euros. read more

In the first quarter of 2026, domestic purchases of fruits and vegetables in Italy remained essentially stable compared to the same period in 2025, with volumes of approximately 1.3 million tons and spending exceeding 3.25 billion euros, increasing by 1%. read more

The Austrian Parliament is considering reducing the VAT on selected fruit and vegetable products from 10% to 4.9%. The Finance Committee approved the draft amendment on 12 May 2026, and it now awaits constitutional approval by the National Council. The reduced VAT would apply to vegetables and read more

The season of 2025 was characterized by frost, which impacted Greek (and Turkish) production, as well as frequent and heavy rainfall during flowering, which hindered normal production potential in Italy, France, and Spain. Catalonia, Aragon, and the Murcia region were also affected by violent. read more

According to an article by Francesco Bertolino and Daniela Polizzi in Corriere della Sera, the German group Rewe is reportedly considering a possible total or partial sale of its Penny Market network in Italy, thus opening up the possibility of downsizing. read more

Zainteresowanie stało się teraz ambicją. Dla Perdiepa Kumara Gangi, uprawa cebuli nie jest już eksperymentem, ale realną szansą dla surinamskiego ogrodnictwa. Ganga mieszkał w Holandii przez 15 lat, gdzie zdobył szerokie doświadczenie praktyczne w szklarniach. Pracował...

Curiosity has now turned into ambition. For Perdiep Kumar Ganga, onion cultivation is no longer an experiment, but a genuine opportunity for Surinamese horticulture. Ganga lived in the Netherlands for 15 years, where he gained broad practical experience in greenhouse horticulture. He worked in... read more