Despite everything, the Russian flower market is growing and developing. According to the marketing agency BusinesStat, sales of cut flowers in Russia in 2024 increased by 5% and exceeded 2 billion pieces. Not long ago, 9 out of 10 flowers were imported to Russia from abroad, but today every read more

Dziś Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) złożyło ustne zeznania przed Komisją Spraw Irlandii Północnej w ramach śledztwa dotyczącego funkcjonowania ramy Windsor. Śledztwo to dotyczy porozumienia prawno-administracyjnego po Brexicie, rozpoczynając od sesji poświęconej temu, jak. read more

Various stock situations are being documented among the major continental producers of Hayward kiwi fruit varieties in Italy and Greece. Sharing insights on the season that is about to conclude in a few weeks is Raffaele Lasciarrea (pictured below), the sales manager of ILFRES, a company that. read more

For over 25 years, the Italian breeder and young plant supplier Lazzeri has been breeding poinsettias. All of this work is carried out at their headquarters in Sabaudia (LT), located 100 km south of Rome. Curious to see behind the scenes of their production process? Check out the video below, where they showcase every stage of the process, from... read more

Luiza, Venice, and Isadora are varieties of apples that have gained recognition for Santa Catarina in Europe. Developed by the Agricultural Research and Rural Extension Company of Santa Catarina (Epagri), these apples are grown and sold in Italy under the Sambóa brand. They have received read more

In 2024, Italian fruit and vegetable exports recorded an increase both in volume (+9%) and in value (+5%), surpassing the threshold of 6 billion euros in sales. However, the increase in imports has followed an even more rapid pace in terms of value (+13%), while the volume is... read more

Carrefour, Les Mousquetaires, and Auchan Retail have gained market share in France in February, as reported by Kantar. This growth during the P03 period was attributed to their network expansion. read more

"Our organization was founded and held its first meeting in Bonn in 1993 with the participation of representatives from Germany, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, and Italy. Since then, many other countries have been invited and joined. read more

The euro reached a five-month peak after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal. At the same time, the U.S. dollar reached a one-week high before weakening against the Canadian dollar. U.S. President Donald Trump then raised tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50%. read more

Aniruddh Ramesh, director of the Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa, mentioned that the exporters of Polish apples have not been very active lately due to high prices restraining demand. He stated, "The current extremely high prices in Poland have significantly slowed down the apple export market." read more

An anticipated bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected to be reached in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market. According to FreshPlaza, the agreement aims to manage competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. read more

At Fresh2You, the Moroccan sprout season has started. "We are selling the final batch of Dutch sprouts this week, to ensure a smooth transition to the Moroccan season," says Menno Molenaar. "The Netherlands, as well as Belgium and the UK, have all finished their seasons. This means there are read more

After the peak years between 2018 and 2022, the greenhouse market is struggling. Since the war, the Russian market has fallen away. Marck Hagen, CEO of Atrium Agri, was recently a guest on a Dutch podcast show, BNR Nieuwsradio 'De Top van Nederland'. Among other things, he discusses how the... read more

The DOP has achieved a change in its regulations to increase the number of products with this quality seal. With these new certifications, the DOP Cereza del Jerte will have access to over 10 million kg to 12 million kg more cherries, depending on the weather conditions. Additionally, it will be available throughout the entire. read more

According to the company, the collaboration represents a "significant milestone" in the development of its supply chain and underscores its commitment to creating "an increasingly sustainable and efficient" way to market its products. read more

After stops at the LUV grape fair last fall in Bari, southern Italy, the event "Protagonisti dell’Ortofrutta Italiana" (Main Players of the Italian Fruit and Vegetable Industry) in Bologna, followed by FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin and BIT in Milan, the focus shifts to... read more

France's Interfel is preparing a new communication campaign to promote healthier diets among students in primary and secondary schools in mainland France and overseas. read more

JD.com has imported one million tulips from the Netherlands, marking the largest direct air shipment of Dutch tulips to China. The shipment, sourced from the FloraHolland auction center in Aalsmeer—the world's largest floral marketplace—arrived in Guangzhou on 27 February. The flowers will be now distributed throughout China. read more

In weeks 8 and 9 of 2025, average wholesale prices for bananas in the Netherlands (NL), Romania (RO), and Slovakia (SK) showed a clear upward trend. According to the data, prices in the Netherlands rose from €120 per 100 kg in week 8 to €122 per 100 kg in week 9, reflecting a modest but read more

The new campaign for fresh peas is underway, with increasing volumes of asparagus and especially broad beans. There is a growing demand for strawberries, with the entry of Inspire di Matera. Full production and abundant quantities for cabbage, a good moment for the. read more