Greece has been experiencing a period of intense labor disputes for quite some time now. The next move for the workers' unions is the nationwide strike they have announced for the upcoming May Day. This will be the third general strike in Greece within 63 days, following numerous smaller ones. read more

Two violent hailstorms have occurred in Spain in the last few weeks: the first one severely hit Catalonia, causing serious damage to crops and heavily affecting the fruit-growing countryside, while the more recent one affected the Valencian Community, as reported. read more

On April 24th, the 13th edition of Euroflora, an International Exhibition of Plants and Flowers recognized by AIPH – International Association of Horticultural Producers, began. The event took place at Arena Leccio, in Piazzale Kennedy of a completely renovated Levante Waterfront. The following people spoke: read more

Nadchodzące serbskie letnie owoce wyglądają na obiecujące - mówi Vukašin Radivojević, menedżer ds. sprzedaży w firmie Vegfresh Serbia, zajmującej się hurtowym handlem owocami, skoncentrowanym na eksporcie i mającym siedzibę w Serbii: "Aktualnie przygotowujemy się do sezonu owocowego i jagodowego 2025 roku. Serbia jest jednym z największych producentów malin. read more

The EastFruit team is continuing to analyze the global blueberry market. After examining the overall trends in the global blueberry industry and the situations in two major players, Peru and Chile, we have shifted our focus to the emerging aggressive exporters. Now, we are revisiting the discussion on the major players in the blueberry market. read more

Avocado is a global product with an important trade role for the Netherlands. The country serves as Europe's gateway for avocados from overseas. Imports into the Netherlands have increased by a quarter over the past five years, reaching more than half a billion kilos. In monetary terms, imports read more

Sorma Group, a manufacturer of post-harvest solutions for fruit and vegetable products, will be participating in Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable trade fair, held from May 6 to 8 in Rimini, Italy. The company will showcase a variety of technologies that cater to the entire post-harvest process. read more

At this year's Macfrut trade show in Rimini, Italy, post-harvest technology company AgroFresh will showcase a new tool that allows growers to scan their fruit and determine the optimal time for harvesting, without causing any damage to the product. read more

Imports to the Netherlands have increased by a quarter to over half a billion kilograms in the past five years. In terms of value, imports have increased by more than 50% to 1.7 billion euros, as shown by the Avocado Factsheet from GroentenFruit Huis. read more

The pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-capsici (FORC) has been identified, but breeders suspect that this may not be the only explanation. In the fall of 2024, the parties involved met to pool knowledge and experiences and establish a common research direction. read more

As communicated by the retailer, the installation will cover a roof area of around 59,000 m2 and consist of over 21,000 modules. It has an installed capacity of 10MWp and will produce approximately ten gigawatt hours of solar power per year, which exceeds the annual electricity consumption of more than 3,500. read more

In addition to German cauliflower from overwinter production, cauliflower from the Benelux region and France is also available at the market, causing prices to decrease. In the current 17th week, a 6-pack of cauliflower from France costs an average at the German wholesale markets. read more

Asparagus markets around the world are dealing with different weather conditions, supply changes, and changing consumer preferences. This overview highlights the main developments in North America, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and South Africa at present. read more

The ukraiński rynek nadal doświadcza spadkowego trendu cen ogórków szklarniowych. Według danych z codziennego monitoringu projektu EastFruit, głównymi czynnikami napędzającymi negatywną dynamikę cen w tym segmencie są rosnące ilości zbiorów z lokalnych kompleksów szklarniowych i read more

During the first week of April, temperatures in the main Greek strawberry regions were slightly below average. However, the abundant sunshine and the increasing length of the days have contributed to consistent ripening and good fruit quality, especially for the dominant variety in Greece. read more

Strawberries are one of the most popular seasonal fruits in Germany. On average, about 3.7 kilograms are consumed per person each year. The strawberry harvest lasts from May to the end of July, but raspberries, blackberries, and cherries are also very popular with consumers and are harvested. read more

At this moment, a shipment of 188,000 Ethiopian flowers is sailing towards Valencia, Spain. In recent years, sea transport has been increasingly explored as a viable option for shipping flowers - and Ethiopia is no exception. While it's known that sea freight is more cost-effective and read more

Między styczniem a marcem 2025 roku ceny jabłek na głównych rynkach europejskich wykazywały zróżnicowane trendy, z zauważalnym wzrostem w niektórych krajach i stabilizacją w innych. W Polsce ceny rosły stopniowo przez trzy miesiące, osiągając 69 €/100 kg w styczniu, 71 € w lutym i 72 € w marcu.

Between January and March 2025, apple prices across major European markets showed varied trends, with notable increases in some countries and stabilization in others. In Poland, prices rose steadily over the three months, reaching €69/100 kg in January, €71 in February, and €72 in March. read more

Ireland: Applegreen M&S Food partnership reaches milestone as new Tipperary Town store reopens

Applegreen, one of Ireland's leading roadside hospitality brands, has achieved a milestone by opening a new Marks & Spencer Food "shop-in-shop" outlet at its Tipperary Town location. This partnership offers local customers and travelers passing through the town a new shopping experience. read more

Reno LLC, a potato processing company based on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, has resumed operations after a period of significant disruption. The company's facility was severely damaged, requiring a complete rebuild to restart production. With support from the DHI subsidy provided by the read more