A project titled "Strengths and bottlenecks of supply chains of the potato sector of Ukraine," supported by the Dutch Government, is analyzing structural challenges and development pathways within Ukraine's potato industry. The study is being carried out by the Kyiv School of Economics. read more

W 2025 roku Ukraina zanotowała silne plony warzyw, zwłaszcza ziemniaków i cebuli. Chociaż spowodowało to obniżenie cen detalicznych, znacząco zmniejszyło marże rolników. Według Andrija Maruszczaka, Dyrektora Handlowego Van Dijk Technics, rentowność produkcji warzyw w

In 2025, Ukraine recorded strong vegetable harvests, particularly for potatoes and onions. While this resulted in lower retail prices, it significantly reduced farmers' margins. According to Andrii Marushchak, Commercial Director of Van Dijk Technics, the profitability of vegetable production in read more

From premium quality kiwi to avocado. From exotic fruit naturalized in Italy to the green gold of Southern Italy: a superfruit that in recent years has seen a boom in consumption and today holds the top position in the Italian shopping cart as a product with the highest growth. read more

The Moldovan National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) reported that 7.5 tons of imported fresh dill were destroyed after laboratory tests showed penconazole levels nearly ten times higher than the allowed limit. Inspectors confiscated the batch at the importer's warehouse, and the entire shipment was sealed. read more

The Pink Lady Europe Association gathered its partners (3,159 producers, 13 authorized distributors, and 10 Italian, French, and Spanish nurserymen) for its annual general assembly, which took place in Lérida, Spain. The meeting represented a crucial milestone for the association. read more

On September 9 and 10, 2026, Potato Europe will return to Germany after four years. The DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft) has chosen a new venue for the event, namely the Rittergut Gestorf Springe near Hanover. Parallel to the established trade event, the SugarBeet Expo for the sugar industry will also take place. read more

The prominent marketer Jingold has announced that it will start selling avocados grown in Italy - marking the first time the brand has extended its product range beyond kiwifruit. read more

The volume of table grapes imported into Europe through the Netherlands has increased by 40 percent to 493,000 tonnes over the past decade, according to new research released by GroentenFruit Huis. read more

Kolejny tydzień, który ma być cieplejszy niż poprzedni, rozpoczyna się dla greckich mobilizacji rolniczych, w których coraz większym natężeniem uczestniczą teraz inne grupy społeczne. Przede wszystkim, tydzień rozpoczyna się od odrzucenia przez wszystkie organizacje rolników proponowanej przez. read more

The volumes of Tarocco oranges are increasing, with the arrival of winter a higher demand for clementines is expected. There are abundant quantities for savoy cabbage, a good level of demand for pak choi. The market for artichokes and fennel is still below expectations: stagnant for greens. read more

No time to recover from Mother's Day! The second half of May brought full spring vibes to the floricultural industry, with many people getting ready for the Flower Trials in the Netherlands. We also highlighted numerous growers and their stunning products, including Bayview Flowers. read more

In September, VLAM organized a tasting event for Belgian Conference pears at the Bologna wholesale market. There has been a growing interest from Belgian traders to explore export opportunities to Italy, where domestic pear production is facing challenges due to changing climatic conditions, leading to increased imports... read more

At BerryBrothers, the soft fruit season is in full swing, with red and white berries from California cold storage, raspberries from Morocco, blackberries from Portugal, and blueberries from Peru. "At the moment, the Christmas rush has not yet started, but it will erupt in full force in the week before." read more

Wholesale sales of potatoes and other key vegetables, commonly known as the "borscht set," decreased by approximately 25-30% in Moldova this autumn, despite stable or decreasing prices, as reported by Logos Press. Market operators faced challenges in selling carrots at 4-4.5 lei/kg. read more

A new space, a strengthened vision, and an investment looking towards the future of the traditional channel. On Friday morning, the official inauguration of the new stand of Spreafico Francesco & F.lli took place inside the Milan Fruit and Vegetable Market, a key step in. read more

Grupo Alcoaxarquía is expanding its presence in the avocado and mango market with the inauguration of a new logistics platform, office, and packaging facilities in Perpignan, France. This expansion comes at the beginning of the Spanish avocado season, and the company plans to further grow its market share with this product this year. read more

Fischer Farms is known for constructing some of the largest vertical farms in the United Kingdom, but founder Tristan Fischer says the company's true mission has changed. Rather than competing with growers in the premium leafy greens market, the company aims to transition into an equipment manufacturer with a focus on... read more

A year ago, Aktalanfruit celebrated the grand opening of its new premises at the Rotterdam Groothandelsmarkt. "The relocation has certainly provided us with a positive momentum. The increased space has enabled us to significantly expand our product range," says Anja Aktalan. Aktalanfruit was established by her father, Ahmet. This month, her read more

In the last few years, especially in 2025, Grójeckie apples from Poland have gained more visibility, as the Sady Grójeckie Association aims to leverage the fruit's strong consumer position. Maciej Majewski, a representative of the association, highlights several key events that read more

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