Europe

Konkurencyjna mapa międzynarodowego rynku czosnku zmienia się na korzyść Egiptu, który w tym sezonie zdobywa przewagę nad bezpośrednimi konkurentami dzięki zwiększonej powierzchni upraw i lepszemu sortowaniu. Tak twierdzi Mina Anthony, CEO firmy E2M. Według producenta, „Globalny rynek czosnku” read more

The strawberry campaign continues, characterized by high quality and abundant production. The Sabrosa branded Candonga and the Inspire branded Matera are in high demand. Asparagus also has good production and quality, while broad beans are currently in full swing. Sicilian lemons are selling reasonably well. read more

The second edition of Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2025 has concluded with a remarkable participation of countries from the Southern Cone, particularly Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay, along with some European participants including Italy, Greece, Egypt, and the Netherlands. read more

Joya Europe kicks off the 2024-2025 season with a record marketable volume of 20,000 tons of apples, a 17% increase compared to the previous season. In Italy, the results of the last two seasons have shown a positive sales trend: for the new season, the goal is to. read more

After conducting an online survey for cherries, it is now time to focus on apples, which aims to assist 104 families of Golden apple producers in the Alpes de Haute Durance. Apples are currently the second most consumed fruit in France, right after bananas. Challenges such as aging orchards and competition from Eastern Europe are being faced. read more

This is a decrease of 4.4%. Since 2012, almost one in five businesses has closed down. The total vegetable growing area has increased by 3.2% to 126,800 hectares in 2024, and the total harvest quantity has increased by 6.1%. However, the development is mainly in favor of field vegetable crops. read more

After many parts of Germany have already enjoyed numerous hours of sunshine and spring-like weather, the weather pattern has changed once again recently. In many regions, it remained overcast and nighttime temperatures dropped further. This affected the availability of asparagus. read more

Together with colleagues from Ukrainian and Dutch universities, Wilfred Dolfsma, Professor of Business Management and Organization at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), estimated the costs of restoring agricultural land in Kharkiv, where... read more

Thus, the share of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany utilizing AI remains above the EU average, but significantly below the proportion of comparable companies in Denmark (26%), Sweden (24%), or Belgium (23%). Additionally, in Germany, the gap between SMEs and the rest is widening. read more

At the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable distributor, the first asparagus sales started in early February, with the proceeds - as with all the company's primeur sales - being donated to a good cause. Towards the end of February, eggplants followed. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean fluctuated in various European markets during the week ending on 23 March 2025. Several countries saw significant increases in prices compared to the previous week, indicating changes in pricing trends. The following data shows the average price per kilogram for each country: read more

In many agricultural regions in Germany, the first local asparagus is already being harvested. However, asparagus from Greece and Peru is still available at the discount supermarket Netto. This has sparked a heated discussion among consumers. At the same time, an initiative is raising concerns about wages and... read more

Aartsen has been a market leader in the free fruit and vegetable market for many years. With locations in the Netherlands (Breda, Venlo), Belgium (St. Katelijne Waver), and Asia (Hong Kong), they provide a wide range of products to their customers throughout the year. What sets Aartsen apart is their read more

Kenya's horticultural sector plays a crucial role in its economy, accounting for 70% of the country's exports. Most of these products are shipped to the Netherlands, a major trading partner. Historically, air freight has been the main method of transporting these goods. However, read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that the demand for greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market continued to decline rapidly. Market operators stated that trade in the tomato segment remained disappointing for Ukrainian traders, with large retail chains dominating the market. read more

Decentralization of vegetable storage facilities in frontline regions, particularly in Mykolaiv and Kherson oblasts, is expected to assist Ukrainian farmers in preserving their harvests. Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Vitalii Koval, stated that small and medium-sized storage facilities will benefit from this initiative. read more

The Irish strawberry season began on a high note last week with the first berries from Sunglow Nurseries now available at Aldi Ireland. Sunglow's berries are overseen and distributed by Donnelly Fresh Produce. The first harvest of the year took place on the 18th of March, 10 days ago. read more

The Florists' Guild of Catalonia (Gremi de Floristes de Catalunya) expects to sell more roses for Sant Jordi 2025 than the seven million sold last year. The sector is also optimistic they can reach €20 million in sales, the guild's president explained during a press conference on Wednesday. read more

The acute labor shortage is driving Ukrainian farmers towards rapid technological advancements. Optical sorting machines, previously viewed as a costly luxury, are now becoming a necessity, following the trends in European agriculture. Andrii Marushchak, Commercial Director of Van Dijk, stated that... read more

Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Vasile Șarban, highlighted the importance for Moldova to enhance its tomato production. "It is essential to guarantee local production for our domestic market. We require access to water, cost-effective fertilizers, plant protection products, and high-quality seeds. read more