The fresh produce sector in Southern Italy has been severely affected by extreme weather, resulting in irreversible damage to important crops such as citrus fruits, artichokes, and leafy vegetables over the past month. read more

On February 5, the Agrobiopole in Toulouse hosted the launch of the GOFAR Tour 2026 with Field Day France, the first stop of a new international series of events focused on the practical adoption of agricultural robotics. The event brought together manufacturers, farmers, and distributors. read more

As India's demand for berries continues to increase, blueberries are still presenting challenges for growers, according to Sankalp Bavlekar of SB Agritech. The company imports mother plants of strawberries, blueberries, and mulberries directly from Italy, Spain, and Egypt, and nurtures them at nurseries in Maharashtra's berry hub of Mahabaleshwar. read more

In Spain, the assessment of the damages has entered the most delicate phase: after the waves of bad weather "in a chain" of the last few weeks, including flooding, wind, and isolated hailstorms, technicians and experts are fine-tuning the estimates field by field, as reported by ValenciaFruits. On the table, read more

Mango was one of the fastest-growing products in the fruit section in the Netherlands in 2025. Consumption increased by 40 percent compared to 2024. The market continued to face challenges due to a reduced international supply, primarily caused by limited availability. read more

Gruppo VéGé, the first modern distribution group born in Italy, is participating in Macfrut for the first time, an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain (Rimini Expo Centre, April 21-23, 2026). Gruppo VéGé will have its own exhibition area, represented by its 32 members. read more

Ukraine confirmed its status as the world's largest exporter of frozen raspberries in 2025, and export expansion will remain the main growth driver for the fruit and vegetable sector in 2026 amid stagnating domestic consumption, said Taras Bashtannyk, president of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association. read more

At the Teaching and Research Institute for Horticulture (LVG) in Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup, Lower Saxony, Germany, woody alternatives to boxwood for low hedges have been tested under practical conditions for many years. The trials aim to identify species that can replace boxwood, which has been widely used but is facing issues such as disease susceptibility. read more

In 2025, over three-quarters of all cut flowers sold in Russia were imported, with nearly one in three flowers coming from the Netherlands, according to data from consulting company B1 (formerly Ernst & Young) reported by Izvestia. The total market value reached $1.1 billion. read more

Senegal is expanding its position as a provider of fresh vegetables to the United Kingdom, showcasing changes in global agricultural supply chains. Factors such as climate limitations, differences in labor costs, and trade interruptions are impacting the geographic distribution of production, leading to Northern Senegal becoming a prominent winter. read more

Albanian vegetable exports declined at the beginning of 2026 due to floods that impacted important production regions and greenhouses that supply export markets. According to data from INSTAT for January, Albania exported 5,367 tons of vegetables, compared to 9,936 tons in January 2025, marking a read more

The global grape market is experiencing changes in supply dynamics, weather-related disturbances, and pricing pressures in key producing and consuming regions. The Netherlands is currently seeing a significant influx of South African grape shipments, with deliveries to Europe up by 27% as of week 7. Meanwhile, exports from India are facing delays with 1,200. read more

The third edition of "Tutti in Campo", the initiative by Gruppo Selex to support Amateur Sports Associations (ASD) and Amateur Sports Societies (SSD) throughout Italy, is closing with results that confirm and exceed the expectations of previous editions. Three years after read more

The Australian macadamia industry is poised to enhance its competitive advantage in key export markets by leveraging a new project that provides top-notch retail insights in the US, Germany, and China. read more

The closing event of the Interreg Flanders-Netherlands project Energlik took place in Hoogstraten, Belgium, where researchers and industry stakeholders came together to present and discuss the project results. The study day was organized by the Energlik consortium under the coordination of... read more

Many producers in France have been affected by storm Nils, violent gusts of wind, heavy rain, and flooding. While the extent of the damage varies from one sector and region to another, one thing is certain: the calendar has been disrupted for many crops. These include asparagus, which is read more

Ukranian berry producers have received an important signal of international recognition - the Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association has been selected as the official representative of Ukraine in the International Blueberry Organization (IBO), a global body that brings together key stakeholders in the blueberry industry. read more

Consumer watchdog concerned by rise of per-item prices at Australian supermarkets
The head of Australia's consumer regulator says she is concerned by the growing practice of major supermarkets charging customers for fresh produce by item, rather than by weight, leaving some shoppers confused and... read more

"Today, market standards are completely different than 15-20 years ago. Consumers are primarily looking for quality, and price is no longer as important as it used to be," emphasizes Paweł Korfanty, referring to the current situation in the blueberry market in Poland. He was a participant ..." read more

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Spain in January 2026 is the first to be calculated using 2025 as the new base year. This update involves revising the index's structure, adjusting weightings, and modifying the representative basket of goods and services. Notably, blueberries are now included in the CPI reference for the first time. read more