Recent frost events have had a significant impact on Serbia's fruit sector, especially apricots, with damage reaching up to 95% in certain regions, according to Zoran Keserovic, a professor at the Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture. The warm weather earlier in the year accelerated the development of reproductive organs. read more

Greek exporters are expressing worries about a proposed law in Bulgaria that mandates at least 50% of products in stores to be of Bulgarian origin. This law is intended to lower consumer prices by 20%, but it may contradict the European Union's principle of free movement of goods among the EU-27. read more

The agriculture network of the Netherlands Embassy in India organized a Stakeholder Consultation to validate the initial findings of their research on royalty payments and breeders' rights in the Indian floriculture sector. The consultation was held on March 21st at KF Bioplants' facility in Pune. read more

In 2025, the area dedicated to early and extra early potatoes in Spain increased by almost 4% to over 17,700 hectares, as reported by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA). The area specifically reserved for extra-early varieties saw a 4.5% increase, rising from 2,117 hectares in 2024. read more

Euroflora 2025 is an event where traditional floral displays intersect with cutting-edge technological advancements, designed specifically for the horticultural industry. This year's exhibition showcases significant innovations, such as a collaboration with Franco Malerba, Italy's first astronaut, who read more

The hazelnut industry in Ukraine is experiencing substantial growth, with the country expected to produce 14,000-15,000 tons of hazelnuts by 2030. This forecast is provided by the Ukrainian Nut Association, which conducted an analysis of current orchards to make the projection. Additionally, domestic consumption of... read more

The table top strawberry plants designed and manufactured by Combimetal Carrera are under the spotlight. The Italian company is based in Policoro, in the province of Matera, in the Basilicata region, and specializes in manufacturing greenhouse structures. Demetrio Nicodemo, the production read more

Taylor Farms and Foodiverse have successfully acquired two production plants that specialize in the production of ready-to-eat salads from Bonduelle's fresh business in Germany. As part of this acquisition, Foodiverse will oversee the management of these plants as part of its European business operations. read more

82 fruit and vegetable companies "are coming together" around the idea that in Italy there is a need for a change in the trade show proposal for the sector: a fair that can go beyond the business to business (B2B) formula to also open up to the consumer world (B2B2C). read more

Organic shiso grown in Italy is now available. This aromatic plant, also known as Japanese basil, is an important ingredient in the preparation of sushi and kombucha, especially popular for high-end preparations. After years of experimentation, trials, and natural selection of the best plants, read more

The Luxembourg government is pushing forward a new agriculture law to allow for bigger greenhouse operations and improve financial support for vegetable cultivation. This legislative action is intended to strengthen the vegetable farming industry in Luxembourg. Insights from two local farms reveal a diverse landscape. read more

Laurent Saint-Martin, the French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, recently met with Mexico's Minister of Agriculture, Julio A. Berdegué, to discuss potential trade and investment opportunities in the agricultural sector between the two countries. read more

Hortifrut has launched a limited-edition blueberry pack as a guilt-free, healthier alternative to chocolate eggs this Easter season. Available exclusively in select retailers across Italy, Austria, and Denmark, the fully recyclable and 100 per cent plastic-free Berry Easter packs are made from. read more

KeyGene has announced that the Netherlands Board for Plant Varieties has awarded plant breeders' rights to a new potato variety, which is reported to be the first of its kind to have a skin transplant. read more

The conference took place at a very special location, namely on the ship "MS Rigi". It was opened by Jürg Hess, President of the Swiss Fruit Association, with the words: "Today we are setting sail together - not only on Lake Zug, but also with groundbreaking" read more

An analysis by Hortoinfo of the three main tomato suppliers in the EU, Spain, the Netherlands, and Morocco, shows that Spain was the largest producer, the Netherlands was the biggest supplier outside the EU, and Morocco surpassed Spain in exports in the last two years between 2014 and 2023. read more

Hispanic Affairs, Spain recognizes EuroCommerce's efforts in enhancing the retail and wholesale sector. The Secretary of State for Trade, Amparo López Senovilla, awarded EuroCommerce the 2024 Award for Merit in Commerce in the Domestic Trade category. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business. read more

The Russian federal service, Rosselkhoznadzor, will conduct an audit of Ecuador's banana certification system in April. This decision follows negotiations between Rosselkhoznadzor representatives and Ecuador's Agency for Agricultural Product Quality Control (Agrocalidad), part of the Ministry of… read more

On Friday the 28th, the first red pointed peppers of 2025 were officially sold at BelOrta. These flavorful peppers were grown by Bart Ceulemans of the horticultural company Grobar, one of Belgium's pointed pepper specialists. Based in Berlaar, the family-run Grobar company has been growing. read more

Last week, the first shipment of yellow New Zealand onions arrived for Van der Lans International in the Netherlands. This week, the red onions also arrived. The onions were delivered in large bags to the onion grading company Jonika in Oostdijk, as has been the usual practice. Jonika has been a trusted partner for many years. read more