On February 10, 2026, the Amur branch of the Federal Centre for Animal and Plant Health Safety detected the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in a 586 kg shipment of tomatoes from China. Since the beginning of the year, three cases of ToBRFV have been identified in imported tomatoes. read more

An example of dynamic changes in agriculture in the Murcia region is the rapid popularization of spraying done by drones. A local company operating for two years not only sells equipment but also provides spraying services. During this time, applications were made for read more

The United Kingdom is preparing to revise its import procedures for CITES-regulated plants, following a consultation on CITES import permits. The Dutch Floricultural Wholesale Board (VGB) has welcomed the recently published response from the UK government, which outlines plans to ease.
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Farmers in the UK are advocating for the implementation of a Swiss-style system for importing crops, fruits, and vegetables that gives preference to domestic production. In Switzerland, import duties are lowered only when there is inadequate local supply, usually during off-season periods. When products like read more

Tulip forcing company Rainbow Colors in Andijk, in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands, has installed a solid oxide electrolyzer for the production of green hydrogen. According to the project partners, it is the first agricultural business worldwide to implement this technology. read more

Flower Circus presented its second Magical Flower Show of 2026 on February 6th, featuring Romanian floral artist and World Cup Top 10 competitor Claudia Tararache. The live-streamed event attracted florists and flower enthusiasts from over 15 countries, including Singapore, Canada, South Africa. read more

The series of storms that have affected Spain in recent weeks are causing serious repercussions in the agricultural sector, highlighting the vulnerability of crops to extreme weather events. According to preliminary estimates from Agroseguro, the disturbances may have read more

At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, postharvest solutions for avocados were presented during a technical session at the Insights Stage, drawing industry attention to shipment performance and decay management. Dr. Martín Mottura shared results from industrial avocado shipments from Peru to Spain using... read more

During the peak of Valentine's Day trade in the United Kingdom, there is a significant increase in the import of flowers, underscoring the importance of a strong Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement to ensure that flowers are delivered to British consumers efficiently and affordably. Dutch traders have stated that... read more

Huelva has lost between 30 and 50 per cent of its early strawberry harvest and a significant portion of the raspberry crop due to the storms that have swept through southern Spain in recent weeks, according to the berry organization Freshuelva. read more

A nationwide tractor rally is scheduled to take place in Athens on Friday afternoon. The tractors will gather in the city's central square, in front of Parliament, and depart the following day. The rally has been organized by associations representing farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers, and. read more

Arrigoni Group is taking a strategic step in its international growth journey by introducing a renewed corporate visual identity that involves the logos of the subsidiary companies Arrigoni France, Artes, and Lirsa. read more

In 2025, a total of 45,700 tons of shrub berries were harvested in Germany from an area of approximately 9,000 hectares. Although the cultivation area decreased slightly by 2.0% compared to the previous year, the harvest volume increased by 23.5%. This information was provided by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). read more

Peas, beans, chickpeas, and lentils are present on the tables of more than half of Italians who eat them at least a few times a week, with household spending reaching 1.3 billion euros per year. This is what emerges from a Coldiretti analysis of Istat data. read more

The apple harvest for 2025 in the Lake Constance region is characterized by very good quality and stable quantities. With around 250,000 tons of dessert apples, almost a quarter of the national fruit production of 1.07 million tons comes from the second-largest growing region in Germany. read more

The CEO of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland, Mariya Dermendzhieva, announced that the Egyptian Valencia orange season is ramping up this week. She mentioned that after a challenging yet successful lemon season and a brief overlap of Navel and Valencia seasons, they are now entering the peak of the Valencia orange season. read more

The nut industry in Portugal has undergone a process of transformation and recognition over the last twenty years, according to Nuno Russo, executive director of the Portugal Nuts association. "Within the wider modernization of Portuguese agriculture, the nut sector has experienced significant growth and development," he said. read more

Dutchman Hanno Wonink has been living in the province of Cadiz, Spain since 1997. After engaging in cut flower cultivation for 12 years, supplying the Dutch flower auction, he transitioned to growing open-field vegetables. Since 2005, he has been in charge of procuring carrots for Dutch traders. read more

Just a few days after the closing of Fruit Logistica, it is already time for another fair in the fruit and vegetable sector - still in Germany. In Nuremberg, BIOFACH 2026 has opened its doors, a key event for organic products in Europe and an international platform for professionals. read more

Jednym z największych producentów pomidorów w szklarniach w Rumunii jest gotowy rozpocząć produkcję energii elektrycznej i ciepła za pomocą dwóch jednostek kogeneracji na gaz ziemny o łącznej mocy elektrycznej wynoszącej 9,9 MW. Rozwiązanie obejmuje system do przechwytywania dwutlenku węgla, który jest niezbędny do stymulowania fotosyntezy. read more