The construction and modernization of vegetable storage facilities in Russia continue to be expensive, and difficulties in supplying equipment further complicate the process. Alexey Krasilnikov, Executive Director of the Potato and Vegetable Market Participants Union, addressed these challenges. According to... read more

The horticulture sector in Russia is growing, driven by government support and the rapid development of modern intensive orchards, which covered 8,500 hectares in 2024, according to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation. read more

New Whole Foods Market in London, U.K., now open

Whole Foods Market has announced the opening of a new 21,800-square-foot store at 120 King's Road, SW3, in London. This marks an exciting expansion of the company's presence in the United Kingdom. The new store features a variety of high-quality products. read more

Yesterday morning there was a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry, between Minister Francesco Lollobrigida and EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen. The visit was part of the three-day event 'Agriculture Is', which was inaugurated on Monday at Piazza. read more

Podczas oficjalnej wizyty w Nepalu, Mihai Popșoi, wicepremier i minister spraw zagranicznych Mołdawii, spotkał się z premierem Nepalu K.P. Sharma Olim, informuje MOLDPRES. Ta wizyta była pierwszą oficjalną podróżą ministra spraw zagranicznych Mołdawii do Nepalu i skupiała się na wzmocnieniu. read more

According to iQonsulting's 2025 International Apple Market Yearbook, global fresh apple exports increased by 0.2% in 2024, reaching 7.5 million tons. This growth was primarily due to increased shipments from China and the United States, while Italy and Poland experienced a decline in exports due to weather-related issues. read more

For the first time, sales prices of bulk containers typical for AHV are determined when selling to kitchens. The joint project of the Agricultural Market Information Society (AMI) and Ecozept Germany will run for at least three years. read more

The budget is partially co-financed by the sub-glass industry. The largest individual item in the total budget for the new projects amounts to 519,200 euros for a project involving the use of greenhouse roofs made of "Low E-glass", which is insulating glass with low heat radiation. read more

From obtaining the B Corp certification at Albert Heijn Netherlands to introducing new health and environmental initiatives, Albert Heijn reportedly continues to make a significant contribution to a healthy, social, and sustainable society. read more

According to the FDF, only a part of this decline can be attributed to global trends such as the Corona pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, as other European countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy, have been able to increase their agricultural export volumes since 2020. read more

The harvesting of Asparago Verde di Canino IGP in the geothermal hot water crops at the farms associated with the C.O.P.A. cooperative began already in late January, with good overall volumes. "Asparago Verde di Canino IGP remains one of the earliest in Italy," reports Sergio Marcoaldi, the read more

On March 25, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) provided verbal testimony to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee as part of its investigation into border biosecurity. This investigation evaluates the animal and plant health regulations in the United Kingdom, with a specific focus on the movement of. read more

In the past few days, Spanish farmers from the Huelva region have suffered huge losses. Storm Laurence, which passed through the region, brought not only heavy rains but also tornadoes that destroyed approximately 300-400 hectares of greenhouses and tunnels. What's worse

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In week 11, the average wholesale price per kilogram of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean increased in Bulgaria (BG), France (FR), and Slovakia (SK), while Romania (RO) saw a decrease. According to the data, Bulgaria's average price rose slightly from €1.40 in week 10 to €1.42 in. read more

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Yami Fruits, led by Romanian entrepreneurs, is building a processing and packaging facility in Şoimus commune, Hunedoara county. The project is supported by the Just Transition scheme, which aims to assist regions affected by decarbonization, according to Ziarul Financiar. Romania's blueberry and... read more

The banana suppliers from the main Latin American producing countries have once again pointed the finger at Kaufland, one of the major supermarket chains in Germany. According to the producers, the German company has once again failed to meet its commitments on fair prices. read more

The German authorities have recalled a shipment of peppers from Morocco from the market due to high levels of pesticide residues. The peppers were delivered to the German market through Spanish distributors. According to official documents reviewed by Hortoinfo on March 21, 2025, the specific pesticide found is... read more

International flower companies are leaving Ethiopia due to a deteriorating conflict in the northwestern Amhara region, which is a crucial flower-growing area. This is impacting one of the country's main exports. Germany's Selecta One announced this month that it will relocate production from its Kunzila site in Amhara to… read more

Decrease in demand for strawberries after the beginning of March festivities. Asparagus still not very consistent, as well as broccoli and zucchini. First arrivals of new Italian potatoes. Conclusion of the campaign for Emilian pears and Tarocco and Navelina oranges is approaching. read more