This year's event is organized by AREFLH and VBT (Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). This is the second time Belgium hosts the congress since its creation in 2008. The country is one of the main pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in the read more

In the spring of 2025, there was a significant frost in Greece (and Turkey) that impacted the production of summer fruits. Italy, France, and Spain did not have widespread frost, but they faced unfavorable weather conditions during flowering, including heavy and frequent rainfall, which had some effect on the crops. read more

The assortment of cucumbers included options from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. There were also Dutch, locally grown, and some Turkish shipments of mini cucumbers available. The Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) reported an increase in availability in both segments. Despite demand not being unfavorable, it typically did not match the pace of the market. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC). Out of the 3,347 tons of local citrus fruits exported in 2024 by 46 farms and export companies registered with KCEC, the agency states that 1,775 tons were sent. read more

Reefertrends shares this information, citing data from the Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC). According to the agency, out of the 3,347 tons of local citrus fruits exported in 2024 by 46 farms and export companies registered with the KCEC, 1,775 tons were sent. read more

The food awareness organization ProVeg International has welcomed legislation that ensures students in Spanish schools have access to 100% plant-based menus. If the school is unable to provide this, the legislation requires that the school offers the necessary equipment to refrigerate and heat food. read more

Mark Meadows, an arable farmer from Alderminster near Stratford-upon-Avon, reported a decline in his spring wheat yield due to minimal rainfall. According to the Met Office, this spring is on track to be the driest in over a century. Meadows noted the adverse soil conditions, saying the ground was too dry for proper crop growth. read more

From May 13th to June 2nd, 2025, French bananas will be featured prominently at three Parisian train stations. A new communication campaign will emphasize their position as France's preferred brand, with posters displayed at Saint-Lazare station and the distribution of bananas for three consecutive weeks. read more

Sezon truskawek właśnie się rozpoczął na Ukrainie, dwa tygodnie później niż zwykle. Niezwykle niskie temperatury w kwietniu i maju opóźniły dojrzewanie na otwartych polach. Jak dotąd, zbiory rozpoczęli jedynie producenci korzystający z uprawy pod osłonami, co podkreśla rosnący trend: odporność na pogodę. read more

Along the motorway in Herongen, Germany, right on the Dutch border near Venlo, is a 220,000-square-meter site of enormous importance to the region. It is home to Veiling Rhein-Maas, the only flower and plant auction in Germany. Around 5 million transactions take place annually and last year it read more

In the first half of 2024, in Germany, organic fruit consumption decreased: the amount per family was 3.39 kilograms, which is 6% less than the same period the previous year. Overall spending also decreased, albeit to a lesser extent. read more

On May 1st, the Swedish company Wivid, renowned for manufacturing LED lighting, inaugurated a sales office in the Netherlands. This strategic step is intended to bolster Wivid's footprint in the Benelux region and enhance customer support in the horticultural industry. The new office is situated on Rotterdamseweg. read more

From 10 to 13 June, the center of horticultural innovation will once again come alive across 27 locations in the Netherlands and Germany, as 56 plant breeders showcase their newest pot and bedding plant varieties at FlowerTrials. Drawing in over 5,000 visitors from over 80 countries last year, read more

A new quick-freezing facility for berries has opened in the village of Ozhenyn, Rivne region, western Ukraine. The mini plant was built on the grounds of a former fruit canning factory that had been abandoned for years. The project was developed as part of the Swiss-Ukrainian initiative. read more

The Vega Baja del Segura region, which spans the Spanish provinces of Murcia and Alicante, is one of the prime locations for cultivating aromatic herbs. While parsley, coriander, mint, spinach, chard, and dill are commonly consumed in other parts of Europe, the same cannot be said for Spain, where... read more

Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products — especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last. read more

The Polish food-quality watchdog, IJHARS, reported that Russian deliveries in the first quarter were "significantly higher" compared to the previous year, due to low domestic greenhouse production. Eurostat data, as highlighted by the RIA news agency, indicated that March shipments exceeded. read more

Według gazety Ouest France, Reunion Island stoi w obliczu wzrostu cen owoców i warzyw bezpośrednio spowodowanego przez cyklon Garance, który uderzył w wyspę 28 lutego. W marcu ceny wzrosły o 19% w porównaniu z poprzednim miesiącem, według INSEE. Pomidory, banany i ananasy. read more

From June 10 to 13, the epicenter of horticultural innovation will come alive once again across 27 locations in the Netherlands and Germany as 56 plant breeders showcase their newest pot and bedding plant varieties at FlowerTrials. Drawing in over 5,000 visitors from over 80 countries last year, read more

A delegation from Uzbekistan visited Budapest for talks aimed at upgrading the country's potato farming sector, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The visit was part of the official trip of the President of Uzbekistan to Hungary. During the visit, Agriculture Minister Ibrokhim. read more