Severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have impacted vegetable supplies. Pieter de Ruijter from 4Fruit Company in Ridderkerk commented, "There is really something wrong." In Almería, for instance, many greenhouses are flooded. One cooperative had no read more

Burza Kristin, najnowsze zjawisko pogodowe przetaczające się przez Półwysep Iberyjski, spowodowała znaczne szkody w produkcji owoców i warzyw na południu Hiszpanii. Według miejscowych doniesień, burza uszkodziła infrastrukturę i spowodowała rozległe zalania na farmach. read more

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The Egyptian exporter Pico is experiencing a surge in demand for strawberries this winter due to unfavorable weather conditions affecting production in Spain and Morocco. This has led European buyers to look for alternative suppliers. read more

Intesa Sanpaolo, through the Agribusiness Department, has supported Spreafico Francesco & F.lli with a 12 million euro financing, guaranteed by Sace, to aid their development plans in Italy and abroad. Modern infrastructure, digitalization, sustainability: a comprehensive plan. read more

Solanum melongena (Pick-&-Joy Aubergine) from Vreugdenhil Young Plants in De Lier was awarded the Show Your Colours Award IPM 2026 on Thursday, 29 January, during the IPM 2026 trade fair in Essen, Germany. The prize was presented to Petra Vreugdenhil at the Show Your Colours presentation. read more

Apofruit Italia, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with around 2,700 members in the most renowned areas of Italy, confirms its participation – Hall 2.2, Stand A-40 – at Fruit Logistica, the leading international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector scheduled from February 4th to 6th, 2026. read more

Sun World International will present a partner-centric perspective at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, Germany (Feb. 4-6, 2026). As the company enters 2026, a significant year marking five decades since its establishment, it is emphasizing future-oriented strategies. The showcase for this year reflects a broader global vision. read more

Quality, sustainability, varietal innovation. With these fundamental principles, Apofruit Italia will participate in Fruit Logistica 2026 (Hall 2.2, booth A-40) with a wide range of products 100% made in Italy. An important novelty will be the Italian avocado project, currently in progress. read more

The avocado markets in Europe are predominantly influenced by limited supply due to unfavorable weather conditions in Spain and Morocco. In countries like Germany and the Netherlands, there are only enough avocados to meet the demand, as Spanish avocados are scarce and harvesting has been delayed, leading to supply constraints. read more

The severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have affected vegetable supplies. "There is really something wrong," says Pieter de Ruijter of 4Fruit Company from Ridderkerk. In Almería, for example, numerous greenhouses are underwater. "One cooperative had no power, another had..." read more

The beginning of February signals the end of the planting season for deciduous fruit trees in Greece. Only a few apple and almond saplings are left to be planted. However, this season, Indian buyers have purchased a large quantity of apples, leaving fewer for Greek growers. "There was a surge in demand for apple saplings. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova organized a meeting with representatives from the fruit and vegetable processing sector to address existing challenges and outline key priorities for future development. Participants proposed enhancing state assistance for processing companies and... read more

Between 2022 and 2025, Ukraine allocated over UAH 1.12 billion (€28 million) in state grants through its support program for horticulture, berry production, and viticulture, as reported by the Ukrainian Berry Association. read more

Spain: Carrefour wants to make the hypermarket hip again with a sleepover party. "An exciting night at the hypermarket" is what Carrefour is promising its Spanish customers. Lucky shoppers can participate in a wild "CarreNight" sleepover party in the stores. Source: retaildetail.eu

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Building on the success of last season, watermelon plantations in Greece are growing steadily. Mr. Ioannis Koumoundouros, Commercial Director of Agris, a company specializing in propagation materials with operations in the Balkans, stated: "2025 was a year in which cultivation increased." read more

Podczas oficjalnej ceremonii na targach IPM Essen w Niemczech ogłoszono zwycięzcę nagrody Green Cities Europe Award 2025. Belgia otrzymała nagrodę za swój projekt Zuidpark w Antwerpii, ambitną transformację miejską, która zamienia dawny parking i teren imprezowy w ponad osiem hektarów... read more

Greenhouse upgrades and structural assessments are becoming increasingly important in the Netherlands as growers are adding a second, third, or even fourth screen to their greenhouse. Others are switching crops, moving to gutter-based growing systems, or introducing artificial lighting. read more

The Port of Itajaí has initiated discussions to create a new shipping route with the Port of Cagliari in Italy, with the goal of increasing fruit exports from the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina to the European Union. These talks come in response to increased export costs due to surcharges imposed on Brazilian products. read more

Uhlemann GmbH, a well-known supplier to many commercial kitchens and restaurateurs in the state of Hesse, Germany, continued its expansion efforts last year. The acquisition of several shares in A&R Fruchtimpex in the fall of last year allowed the company to broaden its portfolio to include... read more