Europe

Due to their early planting and specialization in cultivation, the 90 active producers of Pfalzmarkt make an important contribution to ensuring a secure and price-stable supply of fresh fruits and vegetables in Germany. Orders from wholesale markets and retail food stores are delivered daily. read more

Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras de España aumentaron un 2 por ciento en volumen y un 6,5 por ciento en valor durante los dos primeros meses del año.

The exports of fruits and vegetables from Spain increased by 2 per cent in volume and 6.5 per cent in value during the first two months of the year. read more

It is common knowledge that the UK heavily relies on Spain for importing fruits and vegetables, with the southeastern region of Murcia often called the Garden of Europe for good reason. Nearly a quarter of the vegetables imported by the UK come from Spain, including essential items such as tomatoes, peppers, and. read more

Mariano Zapata, President of Proexport, assures: "It is still too early to assess the economic losses that may have occurred in the fruit and vegetable sector. It must be considered that these are fresh products and that, for example, some companies have generators." read more

The Murcian grower-exporter association Proexport has released a statement to reassure its national and international customers and suppliers following yesterday's power outage that affected most of Spain and Portugal, leaving them without electricity for the majority of the day. read more

Described by project partner Bas de Bekker, Sales Manager at Meteor Systems, as producing "the most sustainable indoor cucumber ever," a newly completed indoor farm in Kramfors, Sweden, is setting a new benchmark for controlled environment agriculture. In just three months, a 2,200 m². read more

At the Aardwarmte Polanen site in Monster, the Netherlands, construction is in full swing these weeks. A team of specialists is working closely together on the next phase of the geothermal installation. The day after Easter had been marked on the calendar for a long time; at 7:00 AM, large read more

Większość włoskich gruszek została zebrana, a teraz nadszedł czas na gruszki z drugiej półkuli, by zająć centralną scenę. Jedną z firm z największym doświadczeniem w imporcie gruszek jest Ceccarelli Giulio z Longiano w prowincji Forlì-Cesena, w regionie Emilia-Romania, właściciel włoski. read more

Mexico has become a major exporter of blueberries, mainly supplying the U.S. and Canadian markets. In 2022, Mexico's fresh blueberry exports amounted to 71,509 metric tons, showing a slight decrease of 2% compared to the previous year. Production in 2023 is projected to reach 74,800 MT, representing a 12% increase. read more

Imported potato volumes from China to Russia have significantly increased, reaching almost $11 million in the first quarter of 2025, which is a 25-fold rise compared to the previous year. The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council has linked this growth to a decrease in. read more

The night of April 27 to 28, 2025, posed challenges for Ukrainian fruit farmers, as highlighted by experts at EastFruit. This third wave of spring frosts impacted orchards that bloom later and are more frost-resistant, such as apple and pear trees. This event has raised concerns about the 2025 fruit harvest in Ukraine. read more

Moc została w dużej mierze przywrócona w Hiszpanii, Portugalii i części południowej Francji po przerwie w dostawie prądu, która dotknęła te trzy kraje. Red Eléctrica, operator krajowej sieci elektroenergetycznej Hiszpanii, potwierdził, że 99,16% zapotrzebowania na energię zostało zaspokojone, a wszystkie stacje przesyłowe sieci przesyłowej zostały uruchomione. read more

In recent years, the month of May has proven to be full of commitments and trade fair appointments for Natura Nuova. The Romagna-based company is indeed preparing to participate in TuttoFood (from the 5th to the 8th in Milan), Macfrut (from the 6th to the 8th in Rimini), and PLMA (on the 20th and 21st in Amsterdam, the Netherlands). read more

W roku 2007 firma TB&S rozpoczęła uprawę kapusty zwięzłej w Portugalii. Osiemnaście lat później, holenderscy producenci owoców i warzyw na świeżym powietrzu nadal są zadowoleni z tej decyzji. „To sprawiło, że staliśmy się ważnym partnerem dla niemieckich i skandynawskich detalicznych, zwłaszcza w okresie zimowym”, mówi. read more

The frost in Serbia this spring has had a significant impact on fruit crops, with experts reporting that approximately 80% of apricots and 65-70% of early cherries have been destroyed. The damage is widespread across Šumadija, western Serbia, southern Banat, and the Subotica-Horgoš region, affecting yields of apricots, peaches, and cherries. read more

W poniedziałek po południu Hiszpania i Portugalia zostały dotknięte poważnym brakiem prądu, który nagle sparaliżował codzienne działania i spowodował rozległe zakłócenia w logistyce, komunikacji i operacjach. Jaki był wpływ na branżę kwiatową? Verdnatura, największy hurtownik kwiatowy w obu krajach, donosi... read more

The supply of garlic is currently very low. There is almost no product available for import into the U.S. until Mexico begins exporting at the end of the month, followed by Spain in June. Habib ElAchkar of L.A. Garlic states, "Garlic is a highly seasonal product, so it is essential to diversify our sourcing." read more

"Investment appetite is significantly decreasing this year," reports Franz Führer, owner of the trading agency bearing his name and representative of renowned machinery manufacturers such as Kronen, Feuma, and Boss Vakuum in the Austrian market. "In terms of sales, 2024 was my best year ever, but..." read more

The World Garden Show launched its 2025 edition on April 27th in Haining, Zhejiang Province, China. Since its inception in 2018, the event has grown significantly, attracting participants from over 20 countries, including the United States, the Netherlands, France, Spain, and Germany. read more

Orange prices in major southern European producers such as Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal have displayed different trends in the first quarter of the 2025 season, as per the most recent data provided by member states. The 2024/2025 season (represented by the red line) indicates some deviation from the 2023/2024 season. read more