Late in the evening of Wednesday, 28 May 2025, a devastating fire broke out at an ornamental plant nursery in the province of Mantua, Italy. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Despite a swift response from the owner and immediate action by the fire brigade, the blaze destroyed nearly the read more

In Italy, sweet corn is experiencing a phase of renewed interest, thanks to the push of genetic innovation and the growing appreciation from both the supply chain and consumers. Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, a leader in the seed sector, is at the forefront of this change, investing... read more

At Enjoy Trade Holland in Venlo, the Albanian watermelon season has begun. Furkan Karaca stated, "We've been in contact with these growers in Albania for some time, visited them a few times, and that led to this cooperation." We're receiving good volumes, allowing us to supply both supermarkets." read more

Cucumber cultivation in Estonia is facing challenges this season due to higher rainfall and nighttime frosts. Expectations for good yields across different crops are low. The stable temperatures during summer are also contributing to agricultural difficulties. read more

Despite the geographical distance, certain Chinese fresh produce products easily make their way to European markets. Ginger, garlic, and pomelos are among the most well-known examples. Chinese exporter Onedayone has maintained a sales office and storage facility in the Netherlands for several years to better serve their customers. read more

Small fruits take center stage. In Milan, BerrySwing, Little European Heroes Against Climate Change was presented, promoted by Cso Italy and co-financed by the European Union, a three-year project aimed at promoting and informing with a total value of over 1.7 million euros. Among the companies read more

The blueberry production in Poland may have been affected by the weather in certain areas, but this isn't the case for the growers associated with BerryTrade, says Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, co-owner of the Polish berry trader: "In European terms, Poland is quite a big country with many blueberry growers." read more

On a Tuesday afternoon in late April, a green truck pulls into a parking area in Oude-Tonge, the Netherlands. Bakker Barendrecht is picking up radishes from grower Ad Coolbergen. So far, nothing unusual. Ad has been cultivating radishes for years for Bakker Barendrecht, the trading company. read more

Green City Farming has secured SEK 7.5 million (US$709,000) in new funding from existing investors as it works toward profitability and prepares for expansion. The company, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, says the capital will support production scaling and product development while keeping read more

As of June 30, 2025, it is prohibited to import any Dutch seeds or planting material from covered cultivation (e.g., greenhouses) into Russia. This decision was announced by the Kaliningrad regional directorate of Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia's plant health authority. This new measure reinforces a previous restriction. read more

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In the first quarter of the year, the retail sector of fruit and vegetable products in Spain has had a positive start: 84% of companies have seen an increase in the value of their sales. However, despite this initial momentum, less than half of the companies read more

Dziwne obrazy z Holandii, gdzie wideo pokazuje, jak 9-hektarowa szklarnia zawala się w ciągu sekund. Jakby z jakimś cudem, 65 pracowników opuściło szklarnię godzinę przed wypadkiem. Szklarnia w kwestii jest własnością Agro Care, jednego z największych producentów w Europie. Prace renowacyjne read more

The information portal reports that after the frosts, very high losses were recorded in the fruit plantations. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, over 8,650 hectares of plantations were affected by the losses. Estimates conducted after the frosts show a read more

"In the North German Lowlands, most blueberries have ideal growing conditions, as they thrive in heathland or bog sites, their natural habitats," says Felix Koschnick, head of the experimental berry orchard at the Agricultural Chamber in Langförden (Vechta city). "The" read more

The Coöperatie Hoogstraten is located just across the border in Belgium. When it comes to bell peppers, however, this short distance makes a significant difference. While the Netherlands has the largest acreage for bell peppers in both countries, Hoogstraten fetches higher prices. read more

Richard Salazar, executive, stated, "Ecuador exported 169.96 million boxes of bananas between January and May 2025, which is 5.53% more than in the same period of last year. The Chinese, Russian, and EU markets have driven growth. In contrast, exports to Algeria and the United Kingdom decreased." read more

"The Lazzeri Team states that this year's FlowerTrials in the Netherlands exceeded expectations. Looking back on the event, we can confidently say that the level of engagement and interest we received was outstanding. Visitors from Europe, Asia, and America demonstrated a clear enthusiasm for the event." read more

Despite the popularity of apps and digital offers, paper promotions in supermarkets remain central: every year in Italy, around 6 billion flyers are printed, equal to 100 copies per inhabitant. This sector is worth 680 million euros and involves specialized entities in. read more

The exceptionally sunny spring in a region of Northern Ireland had an impact on the Comber earlies season, resulting in the first harvest of new potatoes in the area, which have a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. A grower mentioned that it was "a really good growing season," attributing it to the dry conditions in early May. read more