Europe

Willem Dijk Junior and Han Daniels recently visited Moldova in search of new opportunities in the fruit industry. "Our trip to Moldova was fueled by curiosity and the consistent indicators that this country is quickly emerging as a significant player in the European fruit market. While Moldova was once unknown read more

Według danych Kantar, winogrona deserowe są zdecydowanie produktem, którego spożycie najbardziej wzrosło w Hiszpanii w ciągu ostatniego roku. Coraz rzadziej postrzegane są one jako produkt sezonowy i utrzymują rosnącą obecność na półkach, a ta tendencja powinna się utrzymać w przyszłości. read more

The European watermelon campaign is now well into its second half. "The Moroccan season was very long this year, with the last deliveries arriving here in week 28. Otherwise, there are currently plenty of watermelons from Turkey, Italy, Spain, and Greece. Due to the heat, demand was also read more

W lipcu 2025 roku Ukraina doświadczyła warunków pogodowych, które poważnie zagrażały uprawom owoców i warzyw, według Ukraińskiego Centrum Hydrometeorologicznego. Rekordowe upały dotknęły kilka regionów, z temperaturami przekraczającymi historyczne maksima o 1-2°C na zachodzie, w centrum, Mykolaivzie.

In early July 2025, Ukraine experienced weather conditions that seriously threatened fruit and vegetable crops, according to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center. Record-breaking heat hit several regions, with temperatures exceeding historical highs by 1–2°C in western, central, Mykolaiv. read more

The supply of early potatoes from Cyprus is now slowly dwindling. "The availability of local early potatoes is increasing each week, leading to a corresponding drop in prices. Based on current indications, it is unlikely that 2025/26 will be the most expensive year for potatoes," reports Jörn Reuter. read more

W ciągu pierwszych czterech miesięcy roku hiszpańskie importy świeżych owoców i warzyw z Maroka wyniosły 672 miliony euro, co stanowi wzrost o 28% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem poprzedniego roku. Oznacza to, że Maroko wykazało największy wzrost spośród dostawców owoców i warzyw dla Hiszpanii. Maroko umocniło swoją read more

Belarus has introduced a law that imposes fines on retailers who fail to stock potatoes and other vegetables from stabilization funds. The law, which was published on July 16, includes penalties ranging from 5 to 200 base units, equivalent to 210 to 8,400 rubles this year. This action follows a decree. read more

The commercial performance of peaches and nectarines is excellent. Demand exceeds supply. Prices meet producers' expectations. However, the fruit and vegetable sector is facing serious challenges related to the drought. Water shortages in Apulia and Basilicata are particularly problematic. read more

W Ukrainie średni okres zwrotu z uprawy warzyw wynosi około pięciu lat, pod warunkiem że działalność jest prowadzona na co najmniej 50-60 hektarach i opiera się na nawadnianiu kroplowym. Szacunek ten pochodzi od Vadyma Kryczkivskyiego, szefa gospodarstwa "Organic-D" w regionie Winnickim. read more

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Zetapack has had a very successful past few months. The company has installed five systems in five different warehouses in Italy. Nicola Antonacci, the owner of the Cesena-based company in the Emilia-Romagna region, stated, "With the AGV50 technology, we are now able to weigh vegetables. Our focus is on…" read more

In the context of increasingly pronounced climate change, with June 2025 confirmed as the hottest month ever recorded in Italy, the annual meeting promoted by Co.Di.Pr.A.Trento and Condifesa of Bolzano was held on July 15th at the Cantina Colterenzio in Cornaiano/Appiano (BZ). read more

Wstrząsającą szafkę z produktami spożywczymi: Nowe winogrona o smaku koktajlu Mojito trafiają do sklepów Co-op. Co-op poinformował: "Nowość na półce z owocami, winogrona o smaku Mojito trafiają do Wielkiej Brytanii i pojawią się w sklepach Co-op już od przyszłego tygodnia. Idealne dla fanów popularnego letniego koktajlu. Dostępne w sklepach Co-op już od" read more

As part of its ongoing program of workshops, masterclasses, and sharing of best practices through the Nursery Network group, members of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) had the opportunity to participate in a three-day study tour in Denmark, visiting various growers and businesses. HTA members went on tours. read more

Not so long ago, avocado consumption was uncommon in Spain. However, in just a few years, it has become widely popular and is now commonly found, even in the form of guacamole, in the ready-to-eat segment. The Costa Tropical is now recognized as another important production area for this highly valued fruit in Europe. read more

In the week ending 13 July 2025 (week 28), average wholesale prices for ACP bananas (€/100kg) saw notable changes in several European countries compared to the previous week (week 27, ending 6 July 2025), according to the latest market data. Spain (ES) experienced a sharp drop in prices. read more

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Ostatnia ekspedycja filmowa i fotograficzna Beanstalk Global do Portugalii była ogromnym sukcesem, podróż podjęta z jednym wyraźnym celem: uchwycenie i promowanie najlepszych gospodarstw rolnych i świeżych produktów w całym kraju. read more

As June came to an end, Europe's unrelenting heatwave persisted. A heat dome settled over the continent, bringing scorching temperatures exceeding 40°C to many parts of France, leading to the closure of hundreds of schools and even the Eiffel Tower. Meanwhile, a touring 'Heat read more

At the end of June, Europe's persistent heatwave persisted without relief. A heat dome hovered over the continent, causing temperatures to soar above 40C in many parts of France and leading to the closure of hundreds of schools and even the Eiffel Tower. Meanwhile, a touring 'Heat... read more