Europe

The Lille wholesale market (formerly Lomme MIN market) – the second largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market in France after Rungis – has undergone several changes since its establishment in 1972. Renamed Euralimentaire, it is now a part of the economic strategy of the Lille European Metropolis. read more

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has ordered an increase in potato production to meet domestic demands and support Russia during regional shortages and rising food prices. The announcement was made during a meeting with Brest Oblast Governor Piotr Parkhomchik. read more

More than half (53%) of consumers globally always buy more private label products, also known as store brands - in Italy, this trend is further strengthened, with an increase of 3 percentage points reaching 56%. At the same time, the top ten read more

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Spain’s Agroponiente Group has been appointed as a new member of the Food Waste Prevention Committee of the Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Distributors (Aecoc), thereby strengthening its role as a key player in the sustainable transformation of the agri-food system. read more

Kaisa Väistö-Nurminen will officially assume the position of Managing Director of the salad bar specialist Picadeli Finland on June 1st. read more

According to information from the agricultural organization UAGA (Aragón), the fruit season started about ten to 15 days later this year compared to previous years, as temperatures were not very high and there was a lot of rain this spring. This led to numerous local storms in the region. read more

"The joint statement by Italy and Greece, with the support of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, France, Ireland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, and Hungary for a strong and adequate Common Agricultural Policy to address future challenges is an important signal of shared commitment that highlights our firm positions." read more

The Verna lemon campaign in Spain is entering its final phase ahead of schedule this year. Prices are profitable and higher than last year. Therefore, the sector expects a smooth transition between the Spanish and the southern hemisphere's production, with prices remaining high, even higher for. read more

Unseasonal spring frosts have devastated Hungary's watermelon and apricot crops, with early April cold snaps followed by further chilling in early May compounding the damage. According to a recent survey by the Hungarian FruitVeB Interprofessional Organization, the watermelon harvest is expected read more

On May 26th, Mother's Day is celebrated in Poland. It is one of the biggest flower events of the year, with supermarkets stocking up on more flowers for the occasion. This year, the fact that it fell on a Monday posed some logistical challenges for supermarket buyers. read more

Good start for watermelons, with quality noticeably improving. Cherry prices significantly down: sales of Italian cultivars Giorgia and Ferrovia have begun. The campaign for Italian netted melons is progressing smoothly: new production from Northern Italy has started. Green beans are available. read more

The sandy soils of Malaga, Huelva, and the municipality of Guardamar in the province of Alicante are ideal for cultivating sweet potatoes. In Spain, regular potatoes are more popular, but in other countries like Italy and the United Kingdom, sweet potato consumption is also common. read more

A shipment of approximately 10 metric tons of Amrapali mangoes from Dhenkanal, Odisha, has been sent to European markets, including the UK and Italy, as confirmed by officials. More than 100 female mango farmers were trained on export standards, which could potentially transform local economic activities through... read more

The Verna lemon campaign in Spain is entering its final phase earlier than expected this year. Prices are profitable and higher than last year. Therefore, the sector anticipates a seamless transition between Spanish and southern hemisphere production, with prices expected to remain high, possibly even higher. read more

The chanterelle season in the Balkans has officially started. "The first deliveries from Macedonia arrived a week later than last year, in week 20. Deliveries from Serbia are also starting to increase gradually. Demand was a bit low in the first week of sales, but we are noticing a rise now." read more

Slovenia: SPAR continues to roll out new initiatives. SPAR Slovenia, in cooperation with Resman Plus d.o.o., opened a new franchise SPAR supermarket in Naklo. The focus is on fresh produce, including a colorful array of fruits and vegetables. In partnership with the YouSea Institute, the retail... read more

At its location in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands, Van der Voort Potplanten combines three greenhouses into one to grow Spathiphyllum plants in pots ranging from 6.5 to 23 cm in size. The company emphasizes a mindful approach to inputs such as nitrogen, crop protection agents, and energy. read more

That avocado is one of the iconic products symbolizing exponential consumption growth in the 21st century is a well-known fact. However, less known is Italy's delay compared to other European countries in developing the domestic market. Only in 2024, in fact, a threshold was reached. read more

During an event that affected the agricultural sector, a vegetable warehouse in Ukraine's Chernihiv region was destroyed. The attack, which took place on May 25 and involved UAVs and missiles, caused damage to facilities owned by "Agriko Ukraine." This incident, reported by Agronews, could potentially impact the market dynamics for agricultural produce. read more