Europe

The Coöperatie Hoogstraten is located just across the border in Belgium. When it comes to bell peppers, however, this short distance makes a significant difference. While the Netherlands has the largest acreage for bell peppers in both countries, Hoogstraten fetches higher prices. read more

Richard Salazar, executive, stated, "Ecuador exported 169.96 million boxes of bananas between January and May 2025, which is 5.53% more than in the same period of last year. The Chinese, Russian, and EU markets have driven growth. In contrast, exports to Algeria and the United Kingdom decreased." read more

"The Lazzeri Team states that this year's FlowerTrials in the Netherlands exceeded expectations. Looking back on the event, we can confidently say that the level of engagement and interest we received was outstanding. Visitors from Europe, Asia, and America demonstrated a clear enthusiasm for the event." read more

Despite the popularity of apps and digital offers, paper promotions in supermarkets remain central: every year in Italy, around 6 billion flyers are printed, equal to 100 copies per inhabitant. This sector is worth 680 million euros and involves specialized entities in. read more

The exceptionally sunny spring in a region of Northern Ireland had an impact on the Comber earlies season, resulting in the first harvest of new potatoes in the area, which have a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. A grower mentioned that it was "a really good growing season," attributing it to the dry conditions in early May. read more

The Valencian enterprise with German roots, San Lucar Fruit, is introducing blueberries to its operations in Cariñena, Spain. Plans involve acquiring 420 hectares of vineyards for blueberry, kiwi, table grape, and tropical fruit cultivation. Initial transplantation of blueberries has commenced. read more

Yesterday, the bilateral meeting took place at Masaf between the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food of the Kingdom of Spain, Luis Planas. During the conversation, it emerged that... read more

From 11 to 13 June 2025, France hosted the Europatat Congress in Lille for the second time, bringing together Europe's potato trading community. Jointly organised by Europatat and Fedepom, the event focused on the challenges and future of the European potato sector in a volatile global market. read more

Po długiej przerwie spowodowanej pandemią koronawirusa, w rumuńskim hurtowni kwiatów Erma Flori w miejscowości Miercurea Nirajului, około 250 kilometrów na północny zachód od Bukaresztu, po raz drugi odbył się dzień klienta. Z udziałem ponad 160 producentów, liczba uczestników prawie podwoiła się w porównaniu do poprzedniego roku. read more

From Tuesday, June 24th to Thursday, June 26th, Interpera 2025 was held in Hasselt. Stakeholders from across the European pear sector convened in Belgium for the first time in Interpera's history. Organized by VBT and ARELFH, the event not only looked back on previous advancements but also provided valuable opportunities. read more

At Transport Logistic 2025, which took place in Munich, Germany from June 2 to 5, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. showcased its TT19 series product, the TT19SE 4G low-temperature real-time temperature and humidity light-sensing vibration GPS position sensor. Tzone provided samples during the exhibition. read more

The 2025 global cherry season is characterized by varying production levels, quality outcomes, and market conditions across key producing and exporting countries. Below is an overview of the main developments by country. In the United Kingdom, the cherry season began earlier than usual due to read more

SanLucar has ogłoszony an official partnership with German football club Borussia Mönchengladbach. read more

The Interpera conference took place in Hasselt, Belgium on 25 June, with the key challenges facing the business at the top of the agenda. read more

On June 24, 2025, representatives of the Netherlands-Vietnam Horti Business Platform (NVHBP) attended a seminar on "Application of Technology in Vegetable and Flower Production in Hanoi," organized by the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations in collaboration with the read more

Members of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) attended this year's European Nurserystock Association (ENA) summer meeting in the Czech Republic with renewed optimism, following the recent announcement outlining a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) trade agreement between the UK and the EU. read more

The Soil Map of Italy at a scale of 1:100,000 is expected to be released in the second half of 2026, a tool awaited for decades that will allow every farmer to decide which crop is most suitable for their soil, the best agricultural system, preferred cultivation practices, and the most effective management strategies. read more

Right on schedule, watermelons from VW Maxburg's greenhouses have hit the shelves at three supermarket chains in Belgium this week. This year, production has been scaled up to 2.2 hectares, expected to yield around 300,000 watermelons. To celebrate the first harvest, Tomeco and Coöperatie read more

Between June 10 and 13, 2025, a shipment of fresh bananas from Ecuador weighing over 71 tons was destroyed in the control zone of the "Kyiv" Border Inspection Post. The reason: The fruit was deemed unfit for consumption according to Ukrainian food safety regulations. The bananas were first. read more

At yesterday's Interpera conference, experts in the pear industry discussed a range of common concerns for the future. The challenges to be faced are many, including difficulties related to labor, the need to adapt agricultural practices in the face of restrictions. read more