The feeling of fear and anxiety caused on a global scale by US president Donald Trump's trade wars will resonate with many Belgian fruit and vegetable suppliers, who experienced a similar situation when Russia imposed an embargo in 2014, causing their main market to disappear overnight. read more

The packaging specialist Carton Pack Group, based in Bari, has acquired a controlling interest in Andolfi & C, a company that specializes in sustainable solutions for flexible packaging from the Marche region of Italy. read more

The results provide insights into cultivation under full LED lighting, with indications for further optimization of climate, nutrient management, sugar distribution, and pollination. Further research is needed to enhance productivity and cultivation strategy, thereby benefiting farmers. read more

The majority of the remaining quantities, as reported by the Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria, are contractually reserved for domestic retail trade. The very last supplies of free goods are expected to be sold by calendar week 22. In terms of pricing, there has been another improvement. read more

"I am taking on an important baton," said the new president. "I do this with a sense of responsibility and service to a system that, thanks to the work done in recent years, has been able to face formidable challenges without losing the" read more

In response to the increasing demand for high-quality, traceable fresh produce across Europe, the leading fruit and vegetable producers in North Macedonia have united under a new industry association called Makfresh. read more

During the presentation of the 17th edition, Cecilio Peregrín and José María Pozancos, President and Director of FEPEX, respectively, as well as Elena Curzio, Economic and Trade Affairs and Promotion Officer of the Mexican Embassy in Spain, participated. read more

"It is becoming increasingly difficult to predict the citrus market," says Gijsbert van Leeuwen of Olympic Fruit. "Supplies are becoming more and more consolidated, but that leads to greater fluctuations on the free market. If there is a slowdown, market prices shoot up, only to drop again when." read more

GreenItaly, the recently approved international horticultural trade exhibition by AIPH, officially launched its 2025 edition at the Italian Embassy in London this week. The event highlighted Italy's excellence in ornamental horticulture and aimed to strengthen connections with the professional plant sector in the UK. read more

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On the occasion of the Organic Festival, Carrefour Italy presents the results of the new research conducted with Human Highway to photograph the level of knowledge and awareness of Italians regarding organic food products. An investigation that highlights a data. read more

Nearly 90% of reported cases in Hungary were linked to a nationwide frost wave with temperatures reaching -7 to -8 degrees Celsius between April 6-11, except in eight districts. Additionally, two other frost events occurred: from March 18-20 and on May 10. The March event, despite being nationwide, affected a read more

Swiss ecommerce grows 3.5%
Online consumer spending in Switzerland increased by 3.5% last year, while brick-and-mortar retail saw a slight decline of 0.2%. As in many other countries, the share of online sales within total retail continues to rise. According to Carpathia, an ecommerce management… read more

On May 19 and 20, 2025, Flora Blumenimport & Handels eG organized a Grower Tour ('Gärtnertour') under its BesteBlumen brand, taking participants through selected horticultural businesses in the Lower Rhine region in Germany. Around 45 participants from across the floral supply chain, including... read more

Excessive rainfall, late frosts, new plant diseases, rising costs, and difficulties in finding skilled labor are some of the causes of the drastic decrease in peach cultivation areas in Italy. Some of these issues can be addressed by implementing solutions, and the international situation also plays a role. read more

The mango harvest in West Africa for this year is slowly starting to pick up pace. The first fruits are already being harvested in the southern growing regions and are anticipated to be sent to the Netherlands in calendar weeks 22-23. In the northern regions, the harvest won't fully start for a few more weeks. read more

The global blueberry market is currently going through a dynamic 2025 season characterized by regional challenges and changing supply patterns. In Spain, Huelva's position as a major supplier to the UK has been affected by production fluctuations and the wettest start to the year in 150 years, leading to a shift in... read more

For over thirty years, Lo Casto Srl has been a significant presence in the domestic and international fruit and vegetable sector. The company's role extends far beyond simple commercial exchange; it acts as a mediator that fosters valuable relationships. Based in the Bologna area, Italy. read more

Patatas Meléndez, a leading fresh potato supplier in Spain, has partnered with New Zealand-based equipment manufacturer Wyma to develop a new post-harvest processing facility in Medina del Campo. The plant incorporates automation, artificial intelligence, and digital monitoring technologies. read more

A promising cross-border agricultural venture is emerging in the Klimovichi District of Belarus. Since April, a local farming enterprise led by Dmitry Sirotkin has partnered with the Chinese agribusiness company Dongfanghong to start a joint production of melons and watermelons. The pilot project is off to a strong start. read more