Carrefour Romania has announced that it will no longer import seasonal fruits and vegetables. Instead, it will source tomatoes (including moț, pink, and beef heart varieties), cherries, eggplants, and Bianca bell peppers exclusively from local suppliers. These products will be supplied through partnerships with 32. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that the warm and sunny weather in Ukraine has been aiding in the active ripening of strawberries on farms. Consequently, there has been a significant increase in the supply of these berries in the market, leading to a sharp drop in wholesale prices for this product. read more

The Armenian government has decided during Thursday's Cabinet meeting that fruit, vegetable, and flower exporters from Armenia will receive compensation. Businesses exporting fresh greenhouse-grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers to be exported from Armenia in June will be eligible for this compensation. read more

The Netherlands Floriculture Region Deal is investing in four new projects that aim to promote a sustainable, innovative, and resilient floriculture sector. These projects have been endorsed by the advisory committee chaired by Vice Chair Relus Breeuwsma. With the allocation of a read more

"The Commission's response shows that Italy's activity in Brussels continues to be effective. We had asked the Commission not to turn a blind eye and to find a solution to the rise in fertilizer prices triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict in." read more

After the restrictions imposed by Russia in late May and early June 2026 on imports of certain vegetable and fruit products from Armenia, Armenian exporters found themselves in a situation where they urgently needed to seek alternative markets. read more

Sunday openings at Lidl Belgium are currently on hold. Last Wednesday, there were new discussions at Lidl between unions and management, but Sunday openings were not part of the agenda, according to the unions who spoke to the Belga news agency. Kevin Kiggen from the Christian union mentioned, "New discussions are planned for October 6." read more

The watermelon harvest in northern Castellón, Spain is expected to start around June 20th, with yields per square meter anticipated to be similar to last year's. Favorable weather conditions during the fruit setting and growth phases indicate a high-quality crop. "Currently, we anticipate harvesting... read more

The national football team of Norway is planning to bring 6,000 oranges from home as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. Team officials have stated that the oranges will be included in the players' daily diet during the tournament. The delegation believes that having familiar food… read more

The US-based blueberry genetics and nursery specialist Fall Creek has acquired two breeding and nursery companies in Italy, marking its first foray into other berry varieties. read more

With the official groundbreaking on June 22, 2026, Herbert Widmann GmbH will begin construction of its new facility in Münchendorf near Vienna. The company is investing in a state-of-the-art logistics and transshipment hub that will play a central role in supplying the market in Austria and CEE. read more

Jharkhand has recently reported new mango exports to the United Kingdom, with shipments from East Singhbhum and Simdega entering the market through initiatives supported by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The East Singhbhum district sent its initial batch. read more

Fruitimpresecomunica that yesterday, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, during the ongoing Business Forum in Cape Town, South Africa, the Minister of Agriculture of Food Sovereignty and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida and his South African counterpart John Steenhuisen signed a read more

South Africa and Italy have improved their agricultural trade relations after agreeing to allow the export of Italian table grapes to the South African market. This technical agreement was confirmed during a bilateral meeting involving Italy's Minister of Agriculture, Food. read more

For many years now, Poland has been one of the most important sourcing countries for the German market. Short transport routes and a wide variety of products make Poland, Germany's eastern neighbor, a key trading partner for numerous goods. Nevertheless, current challenges—such as those in read more

The Pro Yabkoko trade fair, which gathers various pre- and post-harvest operators specializing in apples, started on Tuesday, June 9th and will continue until Thursday, June 11th in Mineralnye Vody, Russia. While it may not be a large event, it is highly specialized in fruit and vegetables. read more

South Africa and Italy are looking to enhance collaboration in agricultural trade, investment, technology, agro-processing, and research through a new partnership discussed at the inaugural South Africa-Italy Agribusiness Forum in Cape Town on 9 and 10 June 2026. Addressing the attendees at the event, a South African representative… read more

The Prognosfruit Conference, the annual event for the European apple and pear sector, will be held in Constance, Germany, from 5 to 7 August 2026. The 2026 edition celebrates 50 years of continuous Prognosfruit conferences. The event is organized by WAPA in collaboration with BVEO. read more

The cherry season started on June 5th at Steluţa Farm in Romania, several days later than usual due to low spring temperatures. Despite weather-related challenges, the farm expects a larger harvest than last season. According to the executive director, Iulia Mitre, production is estimated at 250 to read more

Senegal continues to struggle with post-harvest losses in onions, potatoes, and other vegetables due to limited storage capacity, high temperatures, and seasonal oversupply. Research cited by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) shows that onion losses typically average around 40%, but can increase to as much as 60%. read more