Europe

Spanish Picota cherries have overcome the rainy spring and are expected to have good volumes of high-quality harvest as the season begins. read more

This season, the productive cultivation area is 609,514 hectares. This represents a growth of over 10% compared to last year, with more than 56,000 additional hectares in production, both irrigated and non-irrigated, in various specific areas. read more

On the wholesale markets near Thessaloniki and Athens, the price is seven euros per kilogram, while in supermarkets it reportedly increases to 15 to 16 euros per kilo. In Serbian markets, the first cherries were sold at prices ranging from 18 euros. read more

The "BioMarktMeter" collects current and reliable data on supply and demand in various marketing channels and among consumers as part of the national action plan for the growth of organic production and consumption 2022-2030. This action plan aims read more

The pilot project "Winter Onion of Ukraine" has been initiated in the Odesa region by the All-Ukrainian Council of Women Farmers in partnership with Seedon, a seed company from South Korea. According to Lyudmyla Klebanova, the head of the All-Ukrainian Council of Women Farmers, the first 5. read more

For as long as anyone can remember, fresh produce from Belgium has been transported from Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Germany. Frans Michiels Belgium (FMB) supplies tomatoes, lettuce, fruits, and open-field vegetables from there to cities such as Berlin and Munich on a daily basis. FMB, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in February, continues to deliver these products to Germany with great success. read more

This organism can stay in the soil for up to two decades, posing a threat to potato agriculture. The pest was identified by Helgi Jóhannesson, a horticultural consultant at the Agricultural Advisory Centre, during routine soil sampling last fall. Helgi said, "I found the nematode almost by". read more

The Facebook page Vakmajom highlights significant price differences between markets in Budapest and Athens: Hungarian cherries and strawberries are priced at more than double the cost compared to their Greek equivalents. In Athens, one kilogram of cherries costs 5 euros, while in Budapest the price is read more

The European Union, Russia, and South Korea are now the main destination countries. The EU purchased 4.81% more fruits compared to the previous year, with significant increases seen in Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland. read more

Libya and France are the countries that import the most Tunisian citrus fruits. According to the Tunisian National Agricultural Observatory (Onagri), as reported by reefertrends, this increase is mainly attributed to the orange variety 'Maltaise'. read more

As reported by the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, there have been no price changes here. Most recently, cleaned and sorted produce in crates was being paid between 60 and 65 euros per 100 kg. To bridge the gap until the new harvest, early onions from Southern Europe are being used. read more

Frutania CEO Markus Schneider has not regretted the move to the south, which he dared to take a few years ago with the founding of a branch in Oberkirch. This decision resulted in the establishment of the sister company Fruitfels GmbH, which serves the retail food sector. read more

What can we expect from Lazzeri's Spring/Summer 2026 collection? The answer was revealed during the company's annual Sales Meeting, held last week in Sabaudia, Italy, where the team of the Italian breeder and young plant supplier came together for the occasion. "It was a valuable opportunity for" read more

Mild rains in May, known locally as "shepherd's rains", have given Moldovan strawberry growers their first real hope for a decent harvest this season, reports Logos Press. Aneta Ganenco, head of the "Pomuşoarele Moldovei" Berry Growers Association, stated that the current combination... read more

What can we expect from Lazzeri's Spring/Summer 2026 collection? The answer was revealed during the company's annual Sales Meeting, held last week in Sabaudia, Italy, where the team of the Italian breeder and young plant supplier came together for the occasion. "It was a valuable opportunity for... read more

In 2024, Belarus harvested only 3.11 million tonnes of potatoes, which was a 22.6% decrease compared to 2023, as reported by Belstat. The decline was particularly significant in agricultural enterprises, where production decreased by 42.1%. However, Belarus still managed to become the top potato exporter to Russia, supplying 193,800 tonnes. read more

Gemex, a fresh produce exporter to Germany, fully transitioned to sourcing products exclusively from Belgian cooperatives and growers in mid-April. In recent years, retailers have been gaining market share from wholesalers in the fruit and vegetable sector, including in Germany. In this country, some wholesale. read more

"It's been a challenging season for us. The European market has presented a particularly challenging scenario, as the supply of fruit from Israel, Morocco, and Spain has generated significant pressure on prices. In previous seasons, there was less supply in the international market from other countries." read more

The Walnut Growers Association of Moldova (ANRM) reported to Logos Press that Moldova's walnut harvest in 2025 is expected to be 20-30% lower than the previous year, even with favorable weather conditions. In 2024, the country harvested approximately 23,000 tonnes of in-shell walnuts. read more

The early Egyptian grape season started at the beginning of May and is progressing very well, as reported by Mohamed Mzayen, the export manager of Al-Omar. There is sustained demand and higher prices compared to last season. Mzayen mentioned that demand is strong in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, Germany, and... read more