Europe

Favorable weather conditions in 2025 are supporting a good onion harvest in Hungary. However, other European producers also expect high yields, raising the risk of oversupply and price pressure. Industry representatives, including the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and FruitVeB, are monitoring the situation closely. read more

It is impossible to quantify the impact of American tariffs on the rest of the citrus trade at this point. However, other markets have been receiving higher volumes of citrus from South Africa. One of these markets is Russia, where Pomona Fruit has established a reputation as a reliable retail supplier of citrus. read more

Harvested fruit and vegetable volumes increased in Bulgaria in 2024, according to Eurostat. The country harvested slightly more than 527,000 tons of vegetables, including melons, a 12% rise compared to 470,000 tons in 2023. Tomato output increased by 11% to 128,000 tons, while carrot production also saw a rise. read more

The "Acetamiprid case" in France continues to spark controversy. At the end of May, the Parliament had approved the so-called Duplomb law - named after the Republican senator Laurent Duplomb - which provided for the reintroduction of the molecule, banned beyond the Alps since 2020, following the read more

Białoruś wzmocniła swój system państwowych rezerw żywności, lokalnie znanych jako ''fundusze stabilizacyjne'' oraz wprowadziła bardziej restrykcyjne zasady dla sprzedawców detalicznych w celu zapewnienia całorocznego dostępu do warzyw i jabłek. Zgodnie z dekretem prezydenckim i uchwałą rządu przyjętymi w lipcu 2025 roku, rezerwy żywności zostały... read more

In recent weeks, the blueberry market in Ukraine has been experiencing consistent price increases, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. The main reason for this trend is the decreasing supply of fruits amidst sustained high demand. Many producers have already ended

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While much of the country is enjoying summer, Almeria's greenhouses are already growing the plant that signifies Christmas: the poinsettia. In July and August, Almeria growers begin cultivating over 3 million units of this iconic plant, which will be ready to brighten homes across Spain. read more

Wholesale prices for early apple varieties in Moldova have almost halved over the past six weeks, falling from 20 to 9 MDL/kg (€1.0-0.46/kg), according to Logos Press. A similar trend is observed in Ukraine and Poland, though the decline there is less pronounced, at 15–20%. Current reports from EastFruit confirm these trends. read more

According to Eurostat data on the 2024 harvests, Portugal was the third-largest tomato producer in the European Union, with 1.7 million tons. Italy was the top producer with six million tons, followed by Spain with 4.5 million tons. In total, the EU harvested 62.2 million tons of fresh vegetables, including melons. read more

Cosmicnode, a company specializing in wireless control solutions for LED lighting and other applications, has recently declared bankruptcy. The company, located at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, had been operating quietly for several years. It was only this spring that it started to become more visible. read more

A new vegetable processing plant named Babusia Marusia has commenced operations at the West Ukrainian Industrial Hub near Ternopil. The factory specializes in producing canned vegetables, pickles (including cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, and peppers), and vacuum-packed vegetable semifinished products. In 2025, the plant aims to continue expanding its production and market presence. read more

This summer, several greenhouses in the Netherlands are experimenting with a new method of cultivating tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants using organic substrate slabs made from jute. This initiative marks a significant advancement for Holland BioProducts in the field of traditional greenhouse horticulture. read more

In Italian fields, there is a new natural predator that could help farmers in the fight against aphids, fruit flies, and leafhoppers: it is called Zelus renardii, better known as the "assassin bug". A name that inspires fear, but behind it hides a potential. read more

W środę, hiszpańskie miasto Buñol będzie gościć 80. edycję walki pomidorowej "Tomatina", podczas której użytych zostanie 120 ton pomidorów podczas godzinnej imprezy. Festiwal przyciąga do 22 000 uczestników, z czego nie-miejscowi płacą 15 euro (17,50 USD) za bilet. Budynki będą pokryte. read more

With a production of just under 2,000 tons of blueberries in 2024, Austria was able to cover nearly one sixth of its annual domestic demand. However, the growing season on domestic soil is limited to a few months depending on the variety and location. "Nevertheless, both the read more

The sample was drawn to be representative of the population of Germany in terms of the criteria of age, gender, level of education, and federal state. read more

In 2024, the EU harvested 62.2 million tons of fresh vegetables (including melons), a 6% increase from the 58.8 million tons harvested in 2023. Spain (14.8 million tons), Italy (13.9 million tons), and France (5.8 million tons) were the EU's top producers of fresh vegetables, together accounting for a significant portion. read more

At Zeelandplant in Grijpskerke, the Netherlands, you'll find everything you need to turn your garden, big or small, into a little paradise. The business is run by Jan Willem de Witte together with his wife, Marjolein van Sluijs, and a dedicated team of about 25 employees. Recently, they welcomed read more

The two brands, Viulèt and Gilda by the producers' organization OP Granfrutta Zani, are now available in various large-scale retail chains in Italy and abroad. These brands are dedicated to enhancing the quality of European plums and nectarines. "These are two top-quality products," explains the Italian. read more

Martin Pinzger, CEO of VIP, one of the major players in the European apple industry, participated in Prognosfruit in Angers, France (6-8 August). After the August break, we interviewed him about the sector's expectations and the Consortium of Cooperatives. read more