Europe

The Delfland Water Board has identified the responsible party for a significant water pollution incident in the Oude Polder, Pijnacker, the Netherlands. Elevated levels of nitrate and pesticides were found in the nearby surface water. The responsible farmer has been held accountable, including covering the costs. read more

W ciągu stycznia i połowy sierpnia 2025 roku, kilka regionów Rosji zgłosiło znaczący rozwój importu owoców i warzyw, według Rosselkhoznadzor. W regionie Kirow: inspektorzy zwolnili przesyłkę 4,25 tony świeżych malin, jeżyn i truskawek importowanych z Kirgistanu. read more

At least 27.43 tons of berries from Kyrgyzstan have been imported into Kirov Oblast of Russia since the beginning of 2025, according to the press service of the interregional department of Rosselkhoznadzor. Compared to the same period in 2024, supplies have increased almost sevenfold. read more

With the start of the new apple season in Europe, processors are anticipated to encounter difficulties stemming from reduced yields and increased raw material expenses. In Poland and Turkey, two of the leading producers in the region, orchards were affected earlier in the year by frosts, hail, and heavy rains. In Poland, the largest. read more

The statistical office in Germany has announced that the country's apple harvest in 2025 is projected to be above average, according to estimates made in July. The harvest season spans from August to November. The weather conditions this year have been favorable, with mild temperatures during flowering and no frost. read more

The new chairman of the board of directors at Intermarché Belgium, Laurent Boutbien, will take office on 1 September with the main objective of turning the company's financial situation around. His primary task will be to improve the profitability of the retailer, succeeding the current two co-chairmen. read more

Diplomats from the Uzbekistan Embassy have conducted discussions with executives of the Polish company Green Crops, including owner Mateusz Rytel and CEO Adam Ruzicki, as reported by the Dunyo news agency. The Polish representatives described the company's activities, mentioning that Green Crops operates factories in 12 European countries. read more

The largest consumer packaging board production line in Europe was inaugurated on 18 August in Oulu, Finland. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo, Stora Enso's Chair of the Board Kari Jordan, President and CEO Hans Sohlström, and Oulu mill's Chief Shop Steward. read more

Lutz Hasenbeck has been working in the fruit wholesale industry for sixty years. Today, he is a respected fruit importer and wholesaler in Germany, known for his commitment, expertise, and integrity. The managing director of Fruchthof Northeim started his career at the company's branch in Hameln in 1964. read more

In July, the average price of tomatoes in the European Union reached €1.56 per kilo, surpassing the previous five-year high of €1.42 per kilo. On the European Commission's tomato dashboard, only loose round tomato prices in France and the Netherlands are marked in red, indicating they were. read more

Sun World International has expanded its global licensee network by adding five marketers, increasing its presence in Egypt, Chile, and Italy. The company stated that this decision would enhance its supply chain and respond to the increasing global demand for exclusive varieties such as Autumncrisp and Ruby Rush. read more

This was announced during the brand name presentation of Fresh Forward and TreeQuattro in Huissen, the Netherlands, as communicated by the companies. read more

The market share of organic products remains stable at around 12%. This information comes from current consumer data obtained by Organic Denmark from the market research institute Kauza. read more

The market share of organic products remains stable at around 12%. This is based on current consumer data obtained by Organic Denmark from the market research institute Kauza. read more

The campaign has started in La Rioja Baja, Arrúbal, Agoncillo, Logroño, and Fuenmayor, and will gradually reach all areas of the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). In the remaining areas of La Rioja Media and La Rioja Alta, the start of the harvest will be determined based on the development of ripening parameters, which are influenced by the. read more

Spain’s Semillas Fitó has introduced a new label that brings together industrial pepper varieties known for their easy harvesting. read more

In this episode of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Podcast, recorded live at the 2025 trade fair in Berlin, we focus on Poland, a country whose fruit and vegetable sector is gaining global importance. Moderator Carl Collen speaks with two industry leaders: Jan Nowakowski. read more

Despite a significant decrease in the cultivated area, Hungary's production potential in a good season would be around 500,000 tons, including approximately 120,000 to 130,000 tons of dessert apples and 370,000 to 380,000 tons of industrial apples (of which 80% to 90% are juice apples for concentrate production). read more

Plans to reinstate a ferry connection between Scotland and mainland Europe have advanced with a potential solution to border control requirements. Danish operator DFDS is preparing to launch a passenger and freight service between Rosyth, Fife, and Dunkirk, France, in spring 2026. read more

At the end of 2024, twenty greenhouse growers across the Netherlands started creating 250 m² biodiversity strips right next to their greenhouses. These experimental fields are part of the project "Biodiversity in and around the Greenhouse." Researchers are monitoring them for two consecutive summers. read more