Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products — especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last. read more

The Polish food-quality watchdog, IJHARS, reported that Russian deliveries in the first quarter were "significantly higher" compared to the previous year, due to low domestic greenhouse production. Eurostat data, as highlighted by the RIA news agency, indicated that March shipments exceeded. read more

Według gazety Ouest France, Reunion Island stoi w obliczu wzrostu cen owoców i warzyw bezpośrednio spowodowanego przez cyklon Garance, który uderzył w wyspę 28 lutego. W marcu ceny wzrosły o 19% w porównaniu z poprzednim miesiącem, według INSEE. Pomidory, banany i ananasy. read more

From June 10 to 13, the epicenter of horticultural innovation will come alive once again across 27 locations in the Netherlands and Germany as 56 plant breeders showcase their newest pot and bedding plant varieties at FlowerTrials. Drawing in over 5,000 visitors from over 80 countries last year, read more

A delegation from Uzbekistan visited Budapest for talks aimed at upgrading the country's potato farming sector, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The visit was part of the official trip of the President of Uzbekistan to Hungary. During the visit, Agriculture Minister Ibrokhim. read more

Disseminate the first forecasts for the European production of peaches, pears, and nectarines in Europe (Cso Italy participated by providing estimates for Italy): for 2025, it is estimated at 3.2 million tons, a decrease of 7% compared to 2024. Excluding pears, which are mainly destined for read more

W kwietniu Rosja importowała pomidory z Chin o wartości 9 milionów dolarów - najwyższy poziom od sześciu lat i najmocniejszy od maja 2019 r., według danych celników chińskich analizowanych przez RIA Novosti. Oznacza to wzrost o 5% w porównaniu z kwietniem 2023 r. i pozycjonuje Rosję jako wiodącego importer
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Along the motorway in Herongen, Germany, right on the Dutch border near Venlo, is a 220,000-square-meter site of enormous importance to the region. It is home to Veiling Rhein-Maas, the only flower and plant auction in Germany. Around 5 million transactions take place annually and last year it read more

Cherry production has decreased by 70% to 100% in the southeastern part of Bari province (Puglia) due to frosts in March and April. The early Georgia and Bigarreau varieties have been significantly impacted, but the Ferrovia variety suffered the most damage, with a risk of a complete loss. read more

Portugal: Pingo Doce launches its own online grocery platform
Portuguese supermarket chain Pingo Doce has launched its own online grocery platform, Pingo Doce Online, in Lisbon and Porto, returning to direct e-commerce after concluding a seven-year partnership with Glovo's Mercadão. read more

Overall, the represented countries Spain, Italy, Greece, and France expect a total volume of 2,579,436 tonnes for peaches and nectarines (including flat peaches and nectarines as well as industrial peaches), which represents a decrease of 6% compared to the previous year. read more

It is the second time since the establishment of the congress in 2008 that Belgium is hosting, according to the organizers. The country is one of the leading pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in Flanders. The Conference variety is the predominant variety, known for its... read more

He pointed out that the main buyers of ginger in 2024 are the United States with 187.4 million US dollars (12.3% of the total volume), the Netherlands with 171.9 million US dollars (11.29% of the total volume), and Bangladesh with 107 million US dollars (7% of the total volume). read more

Al Solimania is an Egyptian company that exports fresh produce. After a challenging orange season that ended early, the company is bouncing back due to high demand for onions from Russia while also gearing up for the upcoming table grape season. Zeinab Mohamed handles export sales. read more

Although it has truly become spring-like today, May so far has been marked by a strong negative temperature anomaly. In some parts of the country, especially in northeastern Poland, it reaches around -5°C, but it is colder than usual basically everywhere. read more

With a network of 572 retail stores distributed in Puglia, Campania, Basilicata, Molise and Calabria and over 5,000 employees, the Megamarksi group confirms itself as one of the main players in the organized retail sector in Southern Italy. In 2024, the group recorded retail sales of 3.2 billion. read more

Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company specializing in avocado oil based in Apulia, Italy, will be participating in the fifth Avocado Africa Conference, taking place from May 27 to 30 at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Amenduni is a member of the Valbruna Group, one of the world's leading producers of specialty stainless steel. read more

For over a century, Morel has specialized in breeding Cyclamen persicum in France. The company's story began in 1919 with Pierre Morel, who cultivated cyclamen, primroses, and vegetable seedlings at his nursery. Charles Morel, Pierre's son, later joined his father and developed a passion for color. read more

On May 6, 2025, a significant project for the European potato industry was launched in Rosche, Lower Saxony: the new test station for potato storage and sprout inhibition, developed by TASC International (Germany) GmbH in collaboration with its British partner DormFresh Ltd. In the presence of around 100 attendees, the inauguration took place. read more

In April 2025, Moldovan raspberry growers faced challenges due to two spring frost waves that affected berry plantations, especially in northern Moldova. According to experts from EastFruit, "We have been in this business since 2014, and, at least in our experience, this year may be the worst since then," notes Yulia… read more