Lineage, which operates the world's largest network of refrigerated warehouse facilities, has begun construction on an expansion at its fully automated cold storage warehouse in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. read more

In 2024, there are encouraging signs for sustainable economy: in Italy, sales of Fairtrade certified products are increasing, as well as the number of companies choosing a more fair, transparent, and human rights-conscious procurement model along the entire supply chain. read more

For years, Mexican pepper growers have been important suppliers to the North American market, along with Canadian growers. Feeling Fresh, based in the Netherlands, coordinates the supply from multiple Mexican greenhouses to John Vena Inc. Specialty Produce in Philadelphia. These Mexican peppers are then delivered. read more

Starting from June 6, 2025, new rules regarding the import of goods from Ukraine to the European Union come into effect. This is a result of the expiration of the existing regulation of the European Parliament and Council (EU) 2024/1392, which established unilateral measures

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The Prognosfruit Conference, Europe's annual event for the apple and pear sector, will return to France for the first time since Toulouse in 2012. Prognosfruit 2025 will take place in Angers from the 6th to the 8th of August 2025. Organised by WAPA in cooperation with ANPP (Association Nationale read more

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Household consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables shows positive signs in the first quarter of 2025. The volumes purchased by families have increased by 2% compared to the first quarter of 2024, reaching approximately 1.29 million tons. Even more significant is the growth in the value generated by these purchases. read more

Between May 22 and June 2, 2025, Rosselkhoznadzor intercepted several shipments of imported flowers found to be contaminated with quarantine pests. In the Amur Region, 16,000 infected stems were blocked at the Kani-Kurgan checkpoint. Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) were detected in… read more

The global banana market is experiencing a combination of stability, supply constraints, and changing demand in 2025. In Italy, prices are holding steady due to high household consumption rates, but a seasonal decrease is anticipated, with Ecuador continuing to be the main supplier. In the Netherlands, there is a shortage of supply. read more

Tozer and KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. have renewed their exclusive distribution contract in the UK for spinach, chard, French beans, and beetroot. The contract was initially established with Pop Vriend Seeds, which was acquired by KWS in 2019. This agreement confirms Tozer's position as the exclusive distributor of these products in the UK. read more

The annual assembly of Italy Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale will take place in Rome on Tuesday, June 10th. The public part of the event will be held at The Hive Hotel on Via Torino, starting at 3:00 PM in the afternoon. The Union is organizing a conference on a challenging topic: "The value of knowledge for". read more

The Dutch train operator NS has announced a strike for Tuesday, June 10, affecting the Western Netherlands. This includes the Amsterdam area and is expected to cause major disruptions to public transportation — just as GreenTech kicks off that morning at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam. read more

In the first quarter of 2025, Spain imported 188,076 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables from Morocco for 481 million euros. Imports from Morocco increased by 24% in volume and 23% in value, making it the supplier that experienced the highest growth. read more

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Riza Growers, a consortium of six flowering houseplant producers, launched their inspiration center in Wateringen, the Netherlands, on Wednesday. The opening event, named the Riza Expo, will run until June 11 and is targeted towards exporters, retailers, specialized traders, and garden centers. read more

After the occupation of parts of southern regions, Ukraine's watermelon cultivation has realigned, with central and eastern areas now leading production, according to Agronews. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food anticipates a harvest of 240,000 tons spanning 30,000 hectares of watermelons. read more

A very difficult night for farmers in southern Poland. Destructive storms with violent wind gusts and hail passed through Lower Silesia, Małopolska, Lublin region, and up to Mazovia. In many places, the elements damaged or completely destroyed berry crops. read more

The European Commission has concluded that Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro as of 1 January 2026, positioning it to become the 21st Member State in the euro area. This decision, outlined in the 2025 Convergence Report, follows a formal request by Bulgarian authorities and represents a key step in Bulgaria's integration into the eurozone. read more

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The Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor of Russia has announced the potential implementation of restrictions on the import of flowers from Armenia beginning on June 16, 2025. Rosselkhoznadzor stated that the import of cut flowers from Armenia had reached 52 million stems in the first half of 2025, which is approximately 50% higher. read more