The collaboration announced on March 18 between Lidl Italy and chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo also involves the fruit and vegetable department, particularly focusing on products certified as PDO and PGI. The commercials will be aired from June to October. Cannavacciuolo cooks with Lidl's fruit and vegetables. read more

Yeager Energy is planning to expand its geothermal operations in the Oostland greenhouse region of the Netherlands. In addition to its current doublet in Bergschenhoek, which was previously operated by Wayland Energy, the company is looking to develop a second and possibly a third doublet at Schreyrackseweg. read more

Chrysanthemums are one of the most economically significant crops in the Netherlands, second only to tulips. There are close to 5 million square meters of cultivation area dedicated to chrysanthemums, with around 140 specialized growers primarily located in Gelderland and Noord- & Zuid-Holland. The sector exports hundreds of millions of euros worth of chrysanthemums. read more

With a total of €22 million, the company based in Kehl am Rhein and Achern, Germany, recorded its highest turnover to date. This represents an increase of around 5 per cent compared to the previous year. Alongside international projects and a stable domestic market, growth was supported by read more

The production of highbush blueberries in Poland is continuously developing. At the same time, it is a cultivation particularly sensitive to damage caused by weather phenomena. One of the most dangerous is hail, which can destroy the yield not only in terms of quantity, but – what's more read more

A Dutch company based in Wateringen, in the Netherlands' greenhouse region, is scaling up its CO₂ capture technology across multiple industries while continuing to develop applications for the greenhouse sector. Verkade Carbon Capture, a spin-off of Verkade Klimaat, first encountered CO₂ read more

The first edition of the Flora Spring Expo in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, has attracted a strong opening day turnout, despite the usual uncertainty that comes with a new trade event. The venue, although smaller than the established Trade Fair, is well-laid out and has drawn a steady flow of visitors. read more

The Dutch fertilizer industry association Meststoffen Nederland has issued a statement confirming that there are currently no direct supply problems for the Netherlands, even as unrest in the Middle East continues to affect the global fertilizer market. The association does warn, however, that... read more

This week, Ukraine is experiencing another decrease in carrot prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. The market has seen a significant rise in the supply of locally grown carrots, leading to a decrease in consumer demand and affecting prices negatively. read more

The Kiku family is opening a new chapter in Croatia. The commercial license for Kiku apple varieties has officially been transferred from Fragaria to the Croatian producer organization Domaće Voće, marking a strategic shift in production and management. read more

February is typically a quiet month in the wholesale/food service industry in Ireland, but then business starts to pick up in the lead-up to St. Patrick's Day on March 17th. "Things really picked up in March as usual, with orders increasing in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day. We don't typically see a lot of orders in…" read more

The Apple marketing club Kiku has welcomed the Croatian producer organization Domaće Voće as its newest member. read more

Flower bulb grower Van Steijn-Damen, located in the Rijnland region of the Netherlands, has won the first prize in the International Business category at the De Sterkste Schakel Rijnland 2026 awards. The ceremony took place at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin. De Sterkste Schakel is a regional business award... read more

A wave of severe bad weather is crippling the fruit and vegetable sector in Southern Italy, with particularly serious issues in Calabria. The initial report released by Coldiretti highlights fields of vegetables completely submerged, damaged orchards, and rural roads affected. read more

Dutch nursery Sunshine Grow, located in Pijnacker, the Netherlands, has started supplying Nerium oleander to Royal FloraHolland from its nursery in Spain. Leveraging its extensive experience in peat-free cultivation of tropical plants, the company has implemented the same practices in its oleander production. read more

The German-based propagator and plant producer Emsflower recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its location in Emsbüren, Germany. The event was attended by over 700 customers, suppliers, and fellow growers for a jubilee day. It also marked the official introduction of a newly completed [...] read more

South African fruit exporters are rerouting shipments that were originally intended for the Middle East to other markets such as the United Kingdom and Europe due to disruptions caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Terry Gale, the chairperson of the company, stated that this change in trade flows is necessary to navigate the current challenges. read more

The spring onion harvest is currently in progress throughout the entire Gemüsegarten Pfalz region. Traditionally, these crunchy bunches are the first fresh vegetables of the new season to be harvested outdoors in Germany. This ensures that the farms in the Gemüsegarten Pfalz region specializing in spring onions can provide high-quality produce. read more

Early potato crops in eastern Cyprus have been adversely affected by strong coastal winds carrying sea salt, causing production issues in areas such as Ormidia, Xylofagou, Liopetri, and Sotira. Andreas Karyos from the Pancyprian Coordination of Potato Producers reported that portions of early potato fields have been impacted. read more

Norway: SPAR introduces ultra-fast grocery delivery
SPAR Norway has introduced a new service called SPAR QuickCommerce to cater to the current demands of customers for fast and convenient grocery delivery. With this new quick-commerce solution, customers can now receive their groceries within just 20-45 minutes, without any additional… read more