The opening of 2026 has confirmed for the Spanish agricultural sector a trend already emerged in the previous year, characterized by a contraction in the quantities shipped abroad with a substantial stability in revenues. read more

On Thursday morning, March 19th, LAVA and a team of auction inspectors met for a working visit to the early market MABRU in Brussels. Later, the delegation went to the European Import Center for Fruit and Vegetables, where representatives of Fresh Trade Belgium also joined them. Veerle read more

From March 18 to 20, the international tulip industry gathered once again at the Tulip Trade Event. The seventh edition attracted visitors from the Netherlands and abroad to the participating companies, where they were provided with a comprehensive display of new varieties and ongoing trends. read more

The potato market is currently facing significant pressure this year. Despite producing more than 8 million tons, the 2025-2026 campaign is expected to reach a record level, with decreasing outlets due to lower consumption and exports. In response to this imbalance, the sector is organizing itself to adapt. read more

The Greek citrus exports are advancing towards gaining access to the Thai market after a visit by Thai phytosanitary authorities for inspection. A delegation evaluated the production of oranges and mandarins in Argolis, Laconia, and Aetolia-Acarnania. The inspection aimed to determine whether Greece's... read more

Amazon plans to invest over 5 billion euros in Poland between this year and 2028. This is in addition to the 10 billion euros that the company has already invested in the market between 2012 and 2025. Part of this investment will go towards a new fulfillment center. read more

Ukraine's first next-generation greenhouse laboratory has started operating, where cucumbers and tomatoes are being grown using a special nanofilm instead of soil, as reported by EastFruit, citing AgroTimes. read more

The cold weather of these days could just be the prelude to a much more intense phase coming in the middle of the week. Starting from the next few days, an arctic air mass will rush into Italy, causing a sharp drop in temperatures and increasing the risk of late frosts. read more

Red bananas have recently become available in retail stores in Belarus, providing a new option in terms of appearance and flavor compared to traditional varieties. These bananas are currently being sold at an Evroopt store in Minsk, with imports coming from Ecuador. The retail price is 10.99 rubles per kilogram (US$3.40), which is a unique offering for consumers looking to try something different. read more

During Macfrut 2026, Europrogress will organize a round table discussion on Italian greenhouse cultivation as part of the Fruit & Veg Professional Show. The session will delve into one of the key strategic topics for the sector: the challenges and opportunities of greenhouse production in Italy. read more

Spring frosts have been one of the most serious risk factors in the production of berries for years. In many regions of Poland, episodes of temperatures dropping below zero occur during the period of intensive generative development of plants - from the white bud phase to read more

The Port of Malaga, Spain, is expanding its commercial links with Latin America, with a focus on Peru and Chile to enhance the flow of fruit and vegetable products into Europe. A delegation from the port, along with Noatum Terminal Malaga, the Malagaport Foundation, and ICEX, conducted a... read more

Colombia has lifted all anti-dumping duties on frozen fries from the EU. This will allow exporters from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands to regain full access to the Colombian market. The measure affected around 85 per cent of European fries exports to the country, worth approximately. read more

The heavy rainfall in Portugal has been extreme, but the situation has become manageable as weather patterns have improved, says Susana Ferreira, commercial and marketing director of Portuguese grape exporter Vale da Rosa: "Portugal has recently faced periods of intense and persistent rainfall. read more

In a crowded and competitive sector like apples, the growth of Pink Lady® in Italy is not going unnoticed. The numbers confirm it. According to the Agroter's Monitor Ortofrutta surveys, in the hypermarkets and supermarkets channel, the packaged Pink Lady product has recorded read more

Dear petrol, due to logistical issues combined with low volumes due to bad weather, it is mainly affecting tomatoes, with prices reaching 6 €/kg for red cherry tomatoes and 4.00 €/kg for cherry and piccadilly tomatoes. Prices are also increasing for... read more

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Ukraine has approved the first grants in 2026 to support horticulture, berry production, viticulture, and greenhouse projects. A total of 14 grants worth 51.5 million UAH (€1.23 million) have been authorized, enabling the start of financing for new investment projects. Of these, 11 grants read more

Logistics disruptions are impacting Moldova's fruit exports to the Middle East and Asia, with producers experiencing delays and suspended shipments. Despite recent opening of regional markets like Saudi Arabia to Moldovan fruit, export flows are currently constrained. read more

Modiform has decided to gradually phase out the operations of its subsidiary, Thomsen, located in Wormhout, Northern France. The management and shareholders made this decision based on Thomsen's financial performance and Modiform's strategic goals. Thomsen, established in 1995, has been a part of read more