Belarus will introduce export licensing for apples from September 1, 2025, for a period of six months, as announced by the government. The decision was signed by the Prime Minister and published by the state news agency BelTA. Apples' exports, regardless of their country of origin, will only be allowed with a valid license. read more

A 3.48% increase in the import of fresh fruit and vegetables into Greece from January to July 2025 has been reported by the Association of Greek Enterprises for the Export and Distribution of Fruits, Vegetables and Juices, Incofruit Hellas, as stated by its Special Adviser, Mr. Giorgos... read more

The summer weeks traditionally bring a somewhat quieter period in the greenhouse vegetable market. "We are certainly not finished with the season yet, but it is relatively calm in the export markets where we are active. Especially in Germany, people are on holiday at the moment, and the market is quietest. read more

It is a spontaneous mutation of the Oronules discovered on one of his estates in Burriana. Based on its exceptional caliber and the initial letter of the name of its mother variety, it was given the trade name XLO. The new Clementine, which will be available in June 2024. read more

During the "Onion Breakfast" on National Onion Day (August 21st), in Colijnsplaat, the organizations jointly presented the revised General Terms and Conditions for seed and planting onions. The revision includes less legal language and shorter deadlines. read more

If the forecast for the apple sector is correct, the harvest result would be two percent lower than the previous year. The expected quantity of 13,500 tons for pears would represent a decrease of 16 percent compared to the particularly strong previous year in terms of quantity. read more

The campaign for peaches and nectarines is progressing smoothly. Gabriele Ferri, the General Manager of Naturitalia, is assessing the situation. "June was an exceptional month, with high-quality products and strong demand from all markets, both domestically in Italy and internationally. I can't recall a time when... read more

Frosts and droughts have caused extensive damage to fruit and vegetable crops in Serbia this year, leading to worries among growers and traders. Farmers are seeking government assistance to offset their losses, and there are talks of planned protests at the end of August. read more

Mimo że sezon zbiorów w Łotwie rozpoczął się, zaledwie niewielki procent warzyw na półkach sklepów jest uprawiany lokalnie, informuje Latvijas Avīze. Wiele supermarketów jest zaopatrzonych w litewskie produkty, takie jak ziemniaki, marchew, buraki i ogórki, obok importowanych z dalszych regionów. read more

Moldova's table grape harvest in 2025 is projected to reach around 150,000 tons, with exports estimated at 100,000 tons, according to the country's Grape Producers and Exporters Association. Harvesting of early-season varieties is currently underway. Despite some frost damage in spring, growers are optimistic about the quality and quantity of this year's grape crop. read more

On August 20th, at Paweł Dąbrowski's farm in Parczew, belonging to the Agronom Berries group, tests of two blueberry harvesters took place. Farmers had the opportunity to compare a machine from the Dutch company FineField with a harvester produced in Poland by JPS Jagoda. Both machines were... read more

Data from official sources indicates that the export of Chinese pears to the EU and the UK has been steadily increasing, while shipments to the Middle East market are also on the rise. As the new season's harvest begins, exporters are working on strategies to handle competition and maintain stable sales. read more

Holandia nadal odgrywa centralną rolę w tworzeniu szerokiej gamy kwiatów ciętych na globalnym rynku. Kwiaty są przewożone - czasami także wysyłane drogą morską - z krajów w całej Europie i poza nią. W Holandii importowane kwiaty są łączone z produkcją lokalną, aby dostarczać bogaty. read more

On July 1, 2025, Lukas Lackner took over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Insort GmbH, based in Berndorf, Austria. He replaces Dr. Markus Schlagbauer, who served as the company's leader for the previous eighteen months. Lackner has been a part of the company for a number of years, with his most recent role being read more

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus), a fungus resembling an albino hedgehog, offers both nutritional and medicinal benefits and has a tender texture reminiscent of veal sweetbreads. It is becoming more popular in organic stores and vegan menus. However, its intricate cultivation process poses limitations. read more

"We cannot complain about the carrot market. There are sectors where things are worse," says outdoor vegetable trader Kees Heegsma from Lemmer. "With the early plots, we also started fairly early this year, and the early carrots are moving fairly smoothly. Prices for field crop carrots are" read more

In East Brabant, the Netherlands, two neighbors have been locked in a dispute over poorly maintained vegetation. The conflict escalated when a tree toppled over in January 2022, damaging a greenhouse. After consulting an independent damage expert, the court has now ruled that the neighbor who read more

In contrast, vegetable imports amounted to about 4.95 million tons with a value of around 5.40 billion euros. In June alone, 296,000 tons of vegetables worth 147 million euros were exported, while at the same time 671,000 tons worth 772 million euros were imported. When it comes to fruits and nuts, the total reached... read more

However, traditional bioclimatic models used to predict these events often show significant structural discrepancies, limiting their reliability and requiring frequent site-specific recalibrations. At the same time, they offer... read more

However, traditional bioclimatic models used to predict these events exhibit significant structural discrepancies, limiting their reliability and often necessitating frequent site-specific recalibrations. At the same time, they offer read more