Europe

Green Factory, a Polish producer in the vegetable, salad, and fresh convenience food sector, has completed the acquisition of three Eisberg companies from Bell Food Group in Poland, Hungary, and Romania. After receiving regulatory approval, the companies are now under the ownership of Green Holding Group. read more

A shipment of peppers from Albania was rejected by Slovenian authorities after testing showed that the pesticide residues exceeded the legal limits. The case was classified as an "alert" under the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). The peppers were halted on September 5 after laboratory testing. read more

In the meeting held on September 26, 2025, the Joint Potato Stock Exchange Committee of Bologna - after a careful analysis of the results obtained from the marketing of potatoes harvested in this campaign and of the production and commercial situation in Italy and the main production basins. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has recently announced 22 varieties to complement select 2026 Paint Colors of the Year introduced by major paint brands. The company's selection features a variety of hues and tones that enhance the versatility and tranquility of the prominent indoor and outdoor spaces for the upcoming year. read more

During Fruit Attraction, the World Avocado Organisation (WAO) presented an analysis of the avocado market, with a particular focus on Italy, where the consumption of this fruit is experiencing significant growth but with ample room for further development. To delve deeper into the topic, read more

In the Cimișlia district, the village of Sagaidac is set to host an investment initiative led by Roses Kingdom Company. Developed as a partnership between the Netherlands, Belgium, and the Republic of Moldova, the project aims to cultivate premium-quality roses. The first stage involves an read more

On November 19-20, 2025, in Karlsruhe, Germany, there will be a trade fair dedicated to asparagus production, berry fruits, and direct marketing of agricultural products - the expoSE & expoDirekt trade fair. The organizers expect over 400

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Fortini Group is present at Fruit Attraction 2025, the international trade fair dedicated to fruits and vegetables held in Madrid. The company is located in Hall 7, booth 7E01, with both entities of the group, Fortini Ortofrutticoli (Italy) and Hortofortini (Spain), under a single banner. read more

W ciągu sezonu 2024/2025 Hiszpania zaimportowała rekordową ilość 24,57 miliona kilogramów ogórków, zgodnie z danymi z Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency) przeanalizowanymi przez Hortoinfo. Import kosztował 27,68 miliona euro, a średnia cena wynosiła 1,13 euro za kilogram. Maroko odpowiadało za 75,5% całkowitej ilości, wysyłając 18,55 miliona kilogramów. read more

The 2025 Rocha pear harvest from members of Portugal's ANP reached 115,990 tons, almost identical to the 2024 season, showing a 1 percent increase. The volume is still approximately half of what was recorded in 2021. National production is estimated at 129,000 tons, with ANP members accounting for 89 percent. read more

In the meeting held on September 26, 2025, the Joint Potato Stock Exchange Commission of Bologna - after a careful analysis of the results arising from the commercialization of potatoes harvested in this campaign and the production and commercial situation in Italy and the main production basins. read more

Greek distributors are still importing Peruvian avocados to satisfy the demands of both the local and Balkan markets. Among them is Olson Osafi, the owner of Primorea, located in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Osafi states, "Both the Greek and Balkan markets show a preference for avocados with green skin varieties." read more

Z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych w tym roku niektórzy producenci ziemniaków na Łotwie mogą stanąć w obliczu bankructwa, jak wynika z wypowiedzi Aigi Kraukle, przewodniczącej Zarządu Łotewskiego Stowarzyszenia Producentów i Przetwórców Ziemniaków. Powiedziała, że odbudowa po słabej sezonie zajmie rolnikom ponad rok. read more

Moldova is accelerating the modernization of its agriculture by investing in intensive and super-intensive orchards and vineyards. These technologies lead to higher and more consistent yields, lower production costs, and increased access to foreign markets. Between 2022 and 2024, Moldova plans to continue this modernization process. read more

Hiszpańska Policja Krajowa ogłosiła we wtorek przejęcie ponad 11 ton konopi w dwóch osobnych operacjach przeprowadzonych w ciągu tygodnia w Maladze i Algeciras. Operacje zostały przeprowadzone we współpracy z Generalną Dyrekcją Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego Maroka (DGSN). read more

In rejon Cimișlia, wioska Sagaidac ma być gospodarzem inicjatywy inwestycyjnej prowadzonej przez Roses Kingdom Company. Opracowany jako partnerstwo między Holandią, Belgią i Republiką Mołdowy, projekt ma na celu uprawę róż najwyższej jakości. Pierwszy etap obejmuje read more

In the summer of 2025, Ukraine imported 19,770 tons of tomatoes, which was 20.8% more than the 16,370 tons imported in the summer of 2024. The value of the imported tomatoes was $27.78 million, representing a 25.5% increase from $22.13 million in the previous year. On the other hand, only 88 tons of tomatoes were exported, which is 2.4 times less than the amount exported previously. read more

Moldova has expanded its presence in Northern Europe: Agrodenidan, a member of Moldova Fruct, has shipped its first 20-ton batch of Gala apples to Iceland. This marks the beginning of exports to a new and demanding market. The contract was finalized after more than a year of negotiations. read more

The asparagus season in Spain this year has produced a similar quantity to last year, but with a noticeable improvement in quality. Industry sources are reporting a slight increase in production, not exceeding 5% compared to 2024. The most significant change has been the improved quality of the asparagus, which... read more

Kuehne+Nagel has opened its first standalone office and warehouse in Hafnafjördur, Iceland. Situated at the harbor, the facility is operated by 13 specialists offering sea and air logistics services, along with customs assistance. Helgi Ingólfsson, Cluster Manager for Sweden and read more