With the arrival of spring, the urge to indulge in a day trip just a short distance from Milan is growing. The perfect destination for this weekend is Villa Carlotta, in Tremezzo on Lake Como, where one of Italy's most stunning botanical gardens is reopening. Within the historic walls of the villa, read more

In 2025, Egypt saw an increase in its agricultural exports, with citrus fruits, especially oranges, being the top product shipped. The export volume of citrus exceeded 2.2 million tons, solidifying Egypt's position as the world's largest orange exporter for the sixth year in a row, surpassing competitors like Spain. read more

Rynek europejski boryka się z wyraźnym niedoborem brokułów i kalafiorów, głównie z powodu zmniejszonej podaży w Hiszpanii. Spodziewa się, że ten niedobór będzie utrzymywał się przynajmniej przez miesiąc. Sezon brassic 2025/2026 był jednym z najdeszczowszych w historii. "Ciągłe opady deszczu w grudniu read more

Bananas are one of the most consumed, yet also the most fragile, fruits and vegetables. The logistical challenges, varying ripening processes, and high demands for quality, traceability, and certification make the supply chain complex. Therefore, the Austrian IT company activeIT developed the FIPS software system,... read more

"This machine was launched in September 2023 and has been a great success. Units have been sold in Italy and abroad, particularly in Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Cyprus, the Netherlands, and India," says Riccardo Daniele, the sales manager for the Italian market, while presenting the SM2. read more

Klimatyczne warunki, braki w siłach roboczych i systemy nawadniania pozostają kluczowymi ograniczeniami dla producentów owoców w Republice Mołdawii. Sektor ten zmagał się w zeszłym roku z późną wiosenną mrozem, przedłużonymi opadami deszczu podczas zbiorów, presją fitosanitarną, wysokimi kosztami nawozów oraz konkurencją na rynkach eksportowych. read more

On 18 March 2026, the Leeuwarden District Court declared the company Frysk-Witlof bankrupt and appointed Mr. NHM Poort as the receiver. Frysk-Witlof is a company that produces Belgian endive on a large scale throughout the year. The company, based in Sexbierum, cultivated over 300 hectares of Belgian endive from Dutch roots. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a noticeable increase in prices in the Ukrainian greenhouse cucumber market. The rise in prices is attributed to steady demand despite limited supply. In the past week, the volume of cucumber harvests in local greenhouse complexes has... read more

Container Centralen (CC), a Denmark-based provider of reusable load carriers for the European ornamental horticulture industry, has appointed Nanne van der Burg as Chief Operating Officer (COO) starting from March 1, 2026. Gertjan Hakkers will also be joining the company as Chief Commercial Officer. read more

In about three weeks, the first early onion harvests will begin in southern Spain, where the crops have generally recovered after the squalls at the start of February. However, the sector is still monitoring the upcoming weather, particularly the rainfall forecast for the coming days. read more

The Donnalia Company of the Di Pasquale family, a well-established reality in the Sicilian fruit and vegetable sector, has made it onto the list of "Southern Stars 2026" compiled by Il Sole 24 Ore in collaboration with Statista. The company has been recognized among the 200 businesses in the South of Italy with the read more

One out of every five agricultural entrepreneurs in the Netherlands frequently or constantly worries about the financial future and continuity of their business. This information comes from a member survey conducted by the Dutch agricultural organization LTO Noord among over a thousand farmers. read more

In week 10, the fruit and vegetable sector Lcc returns to growth in volume, while the value maintains a positive trend, supported by the increase in the average mix price. On the channel front, only discount and online channels show a decline. The focus of the week is on tomatoes, the protagonists of the department. read more

India's sweet corn exports in retort pouches have been steadily growing in recent years, with strong demand seen in markets such as Russia and the Middle East, according to Laxman Savalkar, Co-founder and Director at Magnus Farm Fresh. "Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat are the leading producers, with significant acreage." read more

Shipments of cauliflower from Italy dominated the market, with French shipments coming in second in terms of volume. In Frankfurt and Munich, Spanish shipments also appeared. Hamburg reported some Belgian products, which, according to the German BLE, were sold at relatively low prices, thereby. read more

Lower-quality potatoes from Poland may not find buyers, as there was a very high potato yield last year, according to Łukasz Ostrowicz, a member of the board at Bugaj, a Polish potato packing company. "The current potato availability in Poland is high, leading to growing concerns that. read more

The situation in Moldova's grape sector remains uncertain. In January and February of last year, exports amounted to just over 6,000 tons. In total, 10,200 tons of grapes from the 2025 harvest were exported in 2024. This indicates that in 2026, total exports from the previous harvest could reach. read more

Once again, Hass avocados in the Chania region of Crete, the only cultivation zone for them in Greece, are more abundant than last year. "Over the past 10-15 years, avocado plantings have been continuously expanding. The majority of the plantings are Hass, followed by a significant number of [other varieties]." read more

For the winter season of 2026, Tango Fruit, a brand exclusively distributed by Spreafico in Italy, is relaunching its strategy in the modern channel by introducing a structured project of promotional islands aimed at increasing shelf visibility and improving interaction with the... read more

During yesterday's press conference held in Milan, Lidl Italia launched the start of a collaboration with Antonino Cannavacciuolo. The renowned Michelin-starred chef will be the face of the Italiamo brand, which celebrates local Made in Italy excellences, as well as the selection. read more