That is the slogan of Javoy Plantes, one of the leading producers of climbers and clematis in France. Recently recognized with the Certificate of Merit by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) at IPM Essen 2025, the nursery also embraced the société à mission status. read more

Germany is one of Europe's leading importers of fruits and vegetables. In 2023, Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cucumber, citrus fruits, melons, watermelons, and stone fruits; the Netherlands was its main supplier of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, bananas, and pineapples; and Italy was also a significant supplier. read more

The Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, who spoke yesterday at the Agrifish council in Brussels, urged the EU Commission to avoid new agricultural tariffs from the United States, emphasizing the damage it would cause to both economies, as reported by. read more

The council recently approved the corresponding proposal from the EU Commission. Specifically, the funds are intended to mitigate the consequences of climate and weather extremes in agriculture. Spain will receive the lion's share of the aid package, with 68 million euros allocated. The funds are intended to support efforts to combat. read more

"In this way, we can accelerate the introduction of precision fruit growing by fruit producers in Flanders," said Inge Moors, the agricultural commissioner for Limburg. Over time, this will lead to cost savings, reduced water consumption, fertilizers, and..." read more

"The election results speak loud and clear. The voters have clearly expressed their preference for a political change in a decisive manner. Congratulations to Friedrich Merz and the CDU/CSU on their victory. A lot is at stake. Germany is facing many challenges." read more

Tomato growers who are part of the producers' association Tomates et Concombres de France, consisting of 20 OP members and 2 independent growers, are introducing a new 250g pack of cherry tomatoes. Their goal is to promote and distinguish the French origin on the shelves through a shared visual identity. read more

In 2025, Spain regained its position as the leader in organic production within the EU, surpassing France which had held the top spot since 2020. As per the Infoam/FIBL report, Spain had 2,991,881 hectares of organic production in 2023, which was 316,550 hectares or 11.8% more than in 2022. France was previously the leading country in organic production within the EU. read more

In 2024, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) data, Morocco became the second-largest supplier of tomatoes to the EU Member States, only surpassed by the Netherlands. The report indicates that Spain, which had previously been the top tomato seller to the EU since 2016, has ... read more

Ukraine is ranked among the top three countries in terms of per capita vegetable consumption in 2024, following China and Turkey. Ukrainians consume an average of 653 kg of vegetables per year, compared to 486 kg in China and 353 kg in Turkey, according to East Fruit. The global vegetable market experienced a 0.6% growth. read more

With the end of the Italian common clementine campaign, demand has shifted to Sicilian mandarins. The sale of the Sabrosa strawberry from Basilicata has begun. Demand is low for various productions such as radicchio, zucchinis, tomatoes, eggplants, and lettuces. Prices are plummeting. read more

In 2022, Guinness was the most consumed beer in pubs in the United Kingdom, with one pint sold for every ten. In December 2024, it was dubbed by Her Majesty's subjects as the 'dry December' due to cuts in supplies of Irish beer that prevented meeting the demand. read more

Baden-Württemberg, Germany, also found that microplastics from car tires can be released into the environment and contaminate soil and water. These findings raise concerns about the potential health risks associated with consuming vegetables contaminated with tire pollution. read more

W Szwajcarii produkcja warzyw w szklarniach nadal ewoluuje dzięki przyjmowaniu nowych technologii i strategii współpracy. Les Champs du Loup S.A. jest doskonałym przykładem tego przejścia, przechodząc od czteroosobowego gospodarstwa rodowego do spółki akcyjnej w 2023 roku. "Uprawiamy" read more

The blueberry market in Poland requires increasingly better quality fruits. However, what does quality mean? There is no clear definition of quality, not even a standard definition. Currently, every retail chain, every buyer has their own quality specifications. What's more, it sometimes happens that read more

In the past ten years, South Africa has increased the quantity of grapes it exports to its key traditional markets, the United Kingdom and the EU. This occurred in line with the overall growth in the volume of exported grapes. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin, the largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, FruitMasters, officially introduced a new sweet blackberry called Bestum. Described as particularly flavorful, it is the newest addition to the company's Best of Berries program, an exclusive selection of soft fruits. read more

One of the flagship products of Annatura, a company specializing in fresh-cut produce, is undoubtedly Romanesco broccoli. Produced from September until late spring, this vegetable represents an excellence cultivated in the Lazio region and, today, also in other areas of Italy. read more

Afrucat, the Fruit Business Association of Catalonia, has presented the latest observations of Infolineal, the shelf monitoring program carried out in various cities in Spain including Lleida, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Madrid, Donosti, La Coruña, Valencia, Seville, and Tenerife. Joan Serentill, president of Afrucat's Apple division, announced the findings. read more

The major European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in decreasing order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request to engage in direct dialogue with European institutions to finally define a common policy for this sector that harmonizes foremost. read more