Ireland's first net zero energy supermarket, located in Lidl Maynooth, is set to open in November. Lidl Ireland will officially open the doors to this sustainable supermarket in Maynooth, Co. Kildare at 8am on Thursday, November 6th. The opening ceremony will be attended by Roz Purcell, a presenter, author, and sustainability enthusiast. read more

The global potato industry is currently experiencing a rapid consolidation, with mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border investments reshaping supply chains from seed breeding to processing. In Europe, the Dutch company HZPC has acquired IPM Potato Group, which is the leading exporter of certified seed potatoes in Ireland. This move is part of the ongoing restructuring in the industry. read more

The cultivation of a wide variety of cabbage vegetables has a long tradition in Switzerland. Domestic production of white cabbage is the highest, at more than 8,000 tons, which in turn contributes to the high degree of self-sufficiency. In contrast, broccoli continues to be dependent on imports. read more

This year's weather conditions in Greece were very different from the previous year, but both years have come with their own set of challenges. According to Vasilis Xekarfotakis, the finance and sales officer for Greek kiwi exporter Nespar, a spring frost made this year's season much more difficult. read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing an auction for the fruit packaging lines and machinery of F.lli Cambria S.p.A., located in Messina, Italy. This auction provides a chance for companies involved in fruit sorting and packaging to purchase high-quality, well-maintained equipment that is readily available. read more

The European Commission is considering taking legal action against Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia for persisting in blocking imports of Ukrainian agricultural goods, as reported by Politico. Sources suggest that Brussels may potentially escalate the issue to the European Court of Justice. read more

As of January 1, 2026, bygrowers A/S will acquire Rosa Danica A/S, reinforcing its presence in the Danish and European horticulture markets. This acquisition is a pivotal aspect of bygrowers A/S's expansion strategy and aligns with its goal of providing a diverse selection of plant varieties to customers in Denmark and Europe. read more

W październiku 2025 roku Holandia potwierdziła drugie oficjalne wystąpienie szkodliwego owada Scirtothrips dorsalis na roślinach ozdobnych przeznaczonych do sadzenia. Szkodnik został odkryty w szklarni w prowincji Noord-Brabant na dziesięciu roślinach Baccharis genistelloides. Potwierdzenie laboratoryjne było obowiązkowe. read more

In Italy, a lower availability than initial estimates is expected for green kiwifruit this year, painting a scenario very similar to the last campaign. On the other hand, growth forecasts for yellow-fleshed kiwifruit are confirmed. read more

New ideas for tasting California Prunes thanks to the meeting with the world of mixology and chocolate art. The project comes from the collaboration between Stefano Collomb, master chocolatier for the California Prune Board in Italy, and Benjamin Cavagna, bar manager of... read more

BASF's vegetable seeds business is ready to lay the first stone of a cutting-edge research and development center in El Ejido, Almería, Spain. Covering an area of 25 hectares, this new facility will lay the foundation for continuous innovation and operational excellence. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in various European Union markets showed little change between week 42 and week 43, based on the most recent data provided in euros per 100 kilograms. In Germany, prices remained stable at €118 per 100 kg, indicating consistent conditions in the country. read more

A step forward for Assisted Evolution Techniques (AET): the IX Committee of the Senate unanimously approved a resolution urging the Government to support, in European forums, the regulation on new genomic techniques. This decision was welcomed by the main stakeholders. read more

Piltti Oy Kauppapuutarha, based in Pöytyä, has been awarded the title of Finland's best greenhouse vegetable producer for 2025. The award was presented at the annual meeting of the Finnish Glasshouse Growers' Association. Piltti is Finland's first and only baby spinach farm. The entrepreneur Hanna was recognized for her outstanding work. read more

The Central European cucumber season was coming to an end: deliveries from Germany were limited, and Belgian and Dutch shipments also lost momentum in some areas. Greek supplies arriving in Munich were quickly absorbed. Spanish supplies gained strength and were mostly able to fill the gaps. read more

The Spanish Avocado and Mango Inter-Branch Organization (OIAM) announces the beginning of the Spanish avocado season with a positive outlook. After a few years of drought, production is projected to increase by 20% to 30% compared to last year. This growth is primarily attributed to the spring rains in Axarquia. read more

Suriname was a Dutch colony from 1667 to 1954, after which it became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, gaining full independence in 1975. Since then, ties have largely been severed. "When the Netherlands withdrew after the colonial period, none of the knowledge was retained..." read more

As the 2025 apple season progresses, Polish apple exporter Agro Queens Sp. Z o.o., founded by Anna Gabler Michalak, has reported a strong harvest and continued expansion into international markets. "Poland's apple harvest in 2025 has exceeded expectations. Despite early-season challenges, the company has seen significant growth." read more

The leading organic fresh produce specialist, Eosta, has announced the launch and ongoing expansion of its organic cranberry program. read more

Fyffes is encouraging consumers to carve lanterns out of pineapples instead of pumpkins in a marketing campaign across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. read more