At 7:00 this morning, the doors opened to the Plantarium|Groen-Direkt trade show in the Netherlands. The fair hosts 230 stands, thousands of directly available sample lots, and shines a spotlight on new product introductions to kick off the autumn season. read more

North Macedonia currently has a large supply of pineapples imported from Costa Rica, which is over 10,500 km away. Retail prices range from 80 to 160 MKD per piece (€1.30–€2.60), making them up to seven times cheaper than domestic fruits. One pineapple costs less than a kilogram of peaches. read more

The Greek cooperative ASEPOP Naoussa has 450 members and sells its peaches and nectarines under the Vermina brand. Production has already bounced back from the low initial productivity at the start of the season, and the packing house is operating at full capacity. However, read more

Spain (14.8 million tonnes), Italy (13.9 million tonnes), and France (5.8 million tonnes) were the largest producers of fresh vegetables in the EU, accounting for 55% of the total harvest. In 2024, the EU's harvest production increased for several key vegetable types compared to 2023. The tomato production was read more

Out of the total quantity, vegetables accounted for 3.2 million tonnes (-2.75%) and 4.981 billion Euros (+5.44%). The most exported product was lettuce with 456,000 tonnes, closely followed by peppers with 456,000 tonnes. In terms of revenue, peppers generated 1.062 billion Euros during this period, while tomatoes brought in 677.5 million Euros. read more

Favorable weather conditions in 2025 are supporting a good onion harvest in Hungary. However, other European producers also expect high yields, raising the risk of oversupply and price pressure. Industry representatives, including the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and FruitVeB, are monitoring the situation closely. read more

It is impossible to quantify the impact of American tariffs on the rest of the citrus trade at this point. However, other markets have been receiving higher volumes of citrus from South Africa. One of these markets is Russia, where Pomona Fruit has established a reputation as a reliable retail supplier of citrus. read more

Harvested fruit and vegetable volumes increased in Bulgaria in 2024, according to Eurostat. The country harvested slightly more than 527,000 tons of vegetables, including melons, a 12% rise compared to 470,000 tons in 2023. Tomato output increased by 11% to 128,000 tons, while carrot production also saw a rise. read more

The "Acetamiprid case" in France continues to spark controversy. At the end of May, the Parliament had approved the so-called Duplomb law - named after the Republican senator Laurent Duplomb - which provided for the reintroduction of the molecule, banned beyond the Alps since 2020, following the read more

Białoruś wzmocniła swój system państwowych rezerw żywności, lokalnie znanych jako ''fundusze stabilizacyjne'' oraz wprowadziła bardziej restrykcyjne zasady dla sprzedawców detalicznych w celu zapewnienia całorocznego dostępu do warzyw i jabłek. Zgodnie z dekretem prezydenckim i uchwałą rządu przyjętymi w lipcu 2025 roku, rezerwy żywności zostały... read more

In recent weeks, the blueberry market in Ukraine has been experiencing consistent price increases, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. The main reason for this trend is the decreasing supply of fruits amidst sustained high demand. Many producers have already ended

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While much of the country is enjoying summer, Almeria's greenhouses are already growing the plant that signifies Christmas: the poinsettia. In July and August, Almeria growers begin cultivating over 3 million units of this iconic plant, which will be ready to brighten homes across Spain. read more

Wholesale prices for early apple varieties in Moldova have almost halved over the past six weeks, falling from 20 to 9 MDL/kg (€1.0-0.46/kg), according to Logos Press. A similar trend is observed in Ukraine and Poland, though the decline there is less pronounced, at 15–20%. Current reports from EastFruit confirm these trends. read more

According to Eurostat data on the 2024 harvests, Portugal was the third-largest tomato producer in the European Union, with 1.7 million tons. Italy was the top producer with six million tons, followed by Spain with 4.5 million tons. In total, the EU harvested 62.2 million tons of fresh vegetables, including melons. read more

Cosmicnode, a company specializing in wireless control solutions for LED lighting and other applications, has recently declared bankruptcy. The company, located at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, had been operating quietly for several years. It was only this spring that it started to become more visible. read more

A new vegetable processing plant named Babusia Marusia has commenced operations at the West Ukrainian Industrial Hub near Ternopil. The factory specializes in producing canned vegetables, pickles (including cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, and peppers), and vacuum-packed vegetable semifinished products. In 2025, the plant aims to continue expanding its production and market presence. read more

This summer, several greenhouses in the Netherlands are experimenting with a new method of cultivating tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants using organic substrate slabs made from jute. This initiative marks a significant advancement for Holland BioProducts in the field of traditional greenhouse horticulture. read more

In Italian fields, there is a new natural predator that could help farmers in the fight against aphids, fruit flies, and leafhoppers: it is called Zelus renardii, better known as the "assassin bug". A name that inspires fear, but behind it hides a potential. read more

W środę, hiszpańskie miasto Buñol będzie gościć 80. edycję walki pomidorowej "Tomatina", podczas której użytych zostanie 120 ton pomidorów podczas godzinnej imprezy. Festiwal przyciąga do 22 000 uczestników, z czego nie-miejscowi płacą 15 euro (17,50 USD) za bilet. Budynki będą pokryte. read more

With a production of just under 2,000 tons of blueberries in 2024, Austria was able to cover nearly one sixth of its annual domestic demand. However, the growing season on domestic soil is limited to a few months depending on the variety and location. "Nevertheless, both the read more