Europe

After the occupation of parts of southern regions, Ukraine's watermelon cultivation has realigned, with central and eastern areas now leading production, according to Agronews. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food anticipates a harvest of 240,000 tons spanning 30,000 hectares of watermelons. read more

A very difficult night for farmers in southern Poland. Destructive storms with violent wind gusts and hail passed through Lower Silesia, Małopolska, Lublin region, and up to Mazovia. In many places, the elements damaged or completely destroyed berry crops. read more

The European Commission has concluded that Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro as of 1 January 2026, positioning it to become the 21st Member State in the euro area. This decision, outlined in the 2025 Convergence Report, follows a formal request by Bulgarian authorities and represents a key step in Bulgaria's integration into the eurozone. read more

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The Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor of Russia has announced the potential implementation of restrictions on the import of flowers from Armenia beginning on June 16, 2025. Rosselkhoznadzor stated that the import of cut flowers from Armenia had reached 52 million stems in the first half of 2025, which is approximately 50% higher. read more

In Spain, the share of supermarket sales in the basket of fresh products continues to grow: in 2024, each citizen spent an average of 2,098 euros on this type of products, and 1,200 euros - 58% - end up in the supermarkets' cash registers. This was revealed by the seventh read more

It is the first event in France since Toulouse in 2012. Registration is now open, and stakeholders and journalists can register via the Prognosfruit website. read more

The event took place at the Pignatelli Building in Aragón and was organized by Fruit Logistica, the leading international fresh produce trade fair, in collaboration with the Government of Aragón in Spain. The conference gathered agrifood professionals and buyers from Northern Europe to discuss. read more

The company acquires 60% of the shares in Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal LLC in Batiovo, western Ukraine. With this move, HHLA underlines the strategic importance of Ukraine as a hub for continental container traffic and strengthens its position in the European market. read more

Spain has the potential to increase its production and exports of tropical fruits to the European market as the demand for these products continues to rise. This was the main message at a recent event organized by the Cajamar Group and the Association of Avocado Producers (Asoproa) in Paiporta, Valencia. read more

Tozer and KWS Vegetables Netherlands have renewed their exclusive distribution agreement for the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland), continuing the successful partnership that was initially established with Pop Vriend Seeds, acquired by KWS in 2019. read more

This additional capacity is necessary to support the company's growth and continue to meet the increasing global demand for high-quality vegetable seeds. The one-hectare greenhouse has been specifically designed for the cultivation of cucumbers, an important. read more

SanLucar has announced two new tennis collaborations in Germany. The brand is partnering with the Berlin Tennis Open from June 14th to 22nd and the SanLucar Ladies Open in the city of Aschaffenburg from July 7th to 13th. read more

Six Zimbabwean small-scale flower growers are scheduled to attend the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) 2025 in Europe, which will take place from November 4 to 6, 2025, at Expo Greater Amsterdam in Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands. One of the local flower producers and a former floriculture consultant will accompany them. read more

This season, potato growers in Latvia are facing challenges due to unpredictable weather patterns. While some early potato plantings started on time, the sudden arrival of cold temperatures and high humidity is causing concerns about potential yield results. Some growers have been struggling to read more

A few days after the storm in North and Central Limburg, the Netherlands, and just across the border in Germany, the impact is gradually becoming clearer. It is confirmed that several greenhouses sustained damage, either to their roofs from hail or to their crops from flooding. Particularly in read more

The avocado sector in Spain, especially in the Axarquía of Malaga and the Costa Tropical of Granada, has experienced a recovery thanks to the rains in spring and autumn 2024 and the early months of 2025. These regions, along with southern Portugal, account for 75% of the country's avocado exports. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, a company specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has announced expansion projects that will increase its national ripening capacity in France by 30,000 tons, bringing the total capacity to 174,000 tons, a 21% increase. The expansion will take place at the Sorgues facility in southern France. read more

The table grape campaign in Mazzarrone (CT), one of the main production areas in Italy, has officially started under the best auspices. The first greenhouse harvests have already begun, while the full-scale entry of the varieties is expected in a few weeks. read more

Belgium: Blockades at Lidl due to "unbearable" workload

Lidl employees in Belgium have set up blockades at the discount chain's five depots, citing an "unbearable" workload. This has led to a complete shutdown of supplies to the stores. Unions are calling for a specific plan to address the situation and improve conditions. read more