At Ammerlaan The Green Innovator, a large pot plant nursery in Pijnacker, Netherlands, the impact of using a photocatalytic coating on the greenhouse roof is evident. Areas of the greenhouse facade that were treated with the coating approximately four years ago show no algae growth. read more

Italy strengthens its role in the industrial tomato sector, surpassing 5.8 million tons of production and returning to second place globally, behind the United States. This result confirms the importance of the national supply chain in one of the symbolic sectors. read more

Egipt podwoił swoje eksport truskawek mrożonych do Polski, ustanawiając nowy rekord i umacniając swoją dominację na rynku europejskim, według EastFruit. W 2025 roku Polska importowała 62 200 ton egipskich truskawek mrożonych, o wartości ponad 70 milionów euro. Oznacza to wzrost o 2,2 raza. read more

In 2025, Ukraine imported 725,000 tonnes of fruit, an increase from 690,000 tonnes in 2024, according to data from the State Customs Service. The import value also rose from $804.6 million to $922.6 million, driven by higher global prices and increasing demand for premium categories such as avocado. read more

Na 40. rok z rzędu Holandia dostarcza kwiaty, które zdobią plac św. Piotra w Rzymie podczas corocznej celebracji Wielkanocy. Podczas gdy papież Franciszek udziela tradycyjnego błogosławieństwa Urbi et Orbi, kierowanego do miasta i świata, widzowie z całego świata mogą śledzić. read more

If a rabbit's nose accelerates up to 120 beats per minute, the diagnosis is certain: the vegetables are extremely fresh. Starting from this unique scientific premise, The Beat of Freshness is the new digital campaign by Lidl Italia that aims to revolutionize the storytelling of fruits and vegetables. read more

Cartonpack Group is continuing its growth and consolidation strategy by acquiring a business unit from Agrypack S.r.l., a company based in Verona that was founded in 1992 and specializes in distributing packaging solutions for the agri-food sector. This transaction represents another milestone in the company's growth strategy. read more

Russian phytosanitary authorities have rejected two citrus shipments from Morocco at the port of St. Petersburg following inspection findings. A 48.4-tonne consignment of lemons and oranges was denied entry after inspectors identified discrepancies between product labeling and the information provided. read more

The Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland showcased its annual Green Industry Trends for 2027 at the World Horti Center in the Netherlands. The event, which was attended by marketers and other industry professionals, focused on a central theme: Unravel, reflecting on the complexity and read more

Niedawna holenderska misja handlowa do Uzbekistanu otworzyła rzeczywisty dialog między producentami hortikultury z Uzbekistanu a holenderskimi firmami, skupiający się na technologii, lepszym materiale siewnym i gotowych do eksportu produkcji - mówi Furkat Alimukhamedov z Netherlands Fruit Solutions Uzbekistan. read more

W styczniu Rosja stała się największym importerem śliwek z Holandii według danych Eurostatu. Import wyniósł 895 700 euro w styczniu, co stanowi wzrost sześciokrotny w porównaniu do grudnia, kiedy zakupy wynosiły 153 100 euro. Ten wzrost spowodował, że Rosja przesunęła się z trzeciego na pierwsze miejsce wśród wiodących. read more

New CEO for Jumbo Belgium
Dutch entrepreneur Anrico Maat, former sales director at Jumbo, is succeeding Peter Isaac as director of Belgium for the Dutch supermarket chain. Isaac will remain with Jumbo Belgium as a strategic advisor. Source: retaildetail.eu Holland: Retail turnover up by 1.3% in… read more

The end of March is the time when strawberry growers in field cultivation start intensive activities related to preparing the plantation for the growing season. As emphasized by Magdalena Cieślak-Włodarczyk from Yara Poland, the decisions made at this stage are crucial. read more

The beginning of the new spring season traditionally brings increased activity at Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit. With greenhouse vegetables entering the market and Easter approaching, trade is currently operating at full speed. "Yesterday was a bit quieter, but that was mostly due to the bad read more

The 2025/26 commercial campaign of Dulcis™, the premium green kiwi grown entirely in Italy, has concluded with results exceeding expectations and very encouraging signals for the development of the project. read more

Produkcja brzoskwiń i innych owoców pestkowych na Malcie spada, według Malcolma Borga z Għaqda Bdiewa Attivi. Powiedział, że letnie owoce pestkowe z Malty są znane z doskonałego smaku i jakości, ale produkcja zmniejszyła się w ostatnich latach. W 2014 roku produkcja wyniosła 382 tony, a spadła do 217. read more

For food industry investors, the cold-chain support facilities in the master plan are a significant improvement for Kenya's horticulture sector. Kenya exports cut flowers and fresh vegetables to Europe and the United Kingdom, and the cold-chain facilities are expected to boost this trade. The sector's exports are projected to grow at 4% annually, outpacing imports at 3%. read more

With a history spanning more than seven decades, the company started small and transformed into an entrepreneurial endeavor, as is the case with many Italian businesses. On Friday, 27 March, the Francescon family celebrated the 25th anniversary of the producers' organization and the opening of read more

Members of Union Fleurs, the International Flower Trade Association, have elected a new President and Board of Directors during their General Assembly held in Sanremo, Italy on March 27, 2026. The newly appointed Board will serve a two-year term from 2026 to 2028 under the leadership of Matthijs. read more

The Netherlands-based label manufacturer VanDerEng is transitioning to daily pricing for plastic labels and tags due to geopolitical tensions and significantly increasing raw material costs. This decision is aimed at ensuring a consistent supply to customers, including those in the horticultural industry. read more