Europe

The season for Spanish melons has finished, and the first French products have now appeared on the shelves. "Spain ended its season late this year, which has slightly affected sales, as we began the French campaign around twenty days ago in the southeast and about ten days ago in the southwest," read more

On an average day, one in ten Belgians reaches for this fresh vegetable, probably also on 'Cucumber Day', which takes place today, July 1st. These figures come from the latest VLAM consumption tracker reported on by vilt.be. Most often, the cucumber is grabbed during read more

"We supply starting material," says Wim van Marrewijk of Biological Youngplants. "Retail requirements are becoming stricter every year. Many supermarkets won't accept even the legally permitted residue levels." The nursery keeps all its mother plants in the Netherlands, where it controls the. read more

The beginning of July is a special time for fruit lovers - the harvest of Polish blueberries begins. Cultivated in Poland for 50 years, it has had its own celebration for 9 years now. Celebrated on July 1st, Polish Blueberry Day symbolically marks the opening of the national season. read more

Alce Nero, the brand of organic farmers and processors since 1978, offers a range of products that nourish at every stage of life. For the little ones, the company has chosen quality and safety, producing only in Italy in the certified facilities of its members and partners. read more

The Pluto high-pressure system has turned Europe into a furnace. The first major heatwave of the summer of 2025 is setting record temperatures: reaching nearly 42°C in Spain and Portugal, while in Italy, 21 cities have a red alert for extreme heat, from Milan to. read more

The French Competition Authority has unconditionally approved the acquisition of Bonduelle Frais France by Les Crudettes, which was officially announced on May 15, 2025, following negotiations that had been ongoing for several months. This transaction signifies a read more

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With the arrival of summer, the season for seedless table grapes, one of the most eagerly anticipated in the organic sector, begins in southeastern Spain. This year, it is starting with promising prospects in terms of production and sales for Toñifruit, a company from Murcia. read more

With the arrival of summer, the fruit and vegetable markets fill up with imported citrus fruits, in particular oranges and lemons from the Mediterranean basin – Spain, Egypt, and Greece – but also from the Southern Hemisphere, with significant volumes from Argentina and South Africa. read more

On August 13 and 14, another trade fair begins as nurseries and ornamental plant growers collaborate to host the Autumn Plant Fair in the parking lot and packing hall at Alex Andersen, Logistikvej 25A, 5250 Odense SV in Denmark. The packing hall at Alex Andersen will be filled with... read more

On Friday, July 4th at 10:30 AM, Apofruit celebrates its 65th anniversary with an event at the Altedo plant (BO), a center specializing in the processing and packaging of potatoes, onions, and pears for the entire Northern Italy region. Founded in 1960, Apofruit is now one of the read more

In 2025, the Netherlands cultivated over 83,000 hectares of ware potatoes, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year. This is the first time since 2000 that ware potato acreage has exceeded 80,000 hectares. According to provisional figures from the 2025 Agricultural Census by Statistics Netherlands. read more

Since April 2025, the BFA has been organizing heats across the UK. These events were held during their Hub meetings in Glasgow, Northern Ireland, Sheffield, Bristol, and London. The organization was delighted to observe the high level of enthusiasm and skill displayed in both competitions: UK Florist of the Year (5 years +). read more

The apricot yield in Europe is expected to be low, a trend also observed in Hungary. However, an area around Lake Balaton stands out due to its unique microclimatic conditions. Plantations located on the southern shore of the lake have been protected from frosts, as reported. read more

As of June 30, 2025, the import of Dutch seed and planting material from protected cultivation into Russia will no longer be permitted. This has been announced by the directorate of Rosselkhoznadzor in the Kaliningrad region. The measure is a tightening of previous restrictions and now also bans... read more

At the beginning of 2025 in the Netherlands, there were market worries about prices decreasing in January and remaining stable in February, possibly suggesting a sluggish second-half export season. These concerns were exacerbated by the government of Senegal, which prohibited any additional imports of onions. read more

The watermelon and melon campaigns are progressing well, with ample availability. Apricots continue to be marketed, with the first arrivals for the late variety Faralia. Prices remain high for medium and large sizes of peaches and nectarines. Full production for read more

Minister Andrew Muir MLA, responsible for Environment and Rural Affairs, has successfully obtained final Assembly approval for new legislation designed to support Northern Ireland's horticulture industry. Pending Royal Assent, the Agriculture Bill will provide the authority to modify previous EU regulations concerning the Fruit and Vegetable sector. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli is opening a new production and distribution platform in Fiano Romano, on the outskirts of Rome. The new hub is part of the company's strategic plan to consolidate and strengthen its presence in central-southern Italy, with an even more efficient distribution system. read more