According to EastFruit, Egypt has strengthened its presence in the German sweet potato import market, surpassing competitors like the United States, China, Spain, and the Netherlands. In 2025, Germany imported 16,100 tons of sweet potatoes from Egypt, amounting to over €18 million (US$19.4 million). read more

Fruit growers in Čačak report that cold storage facilities are still filled with locally grown apples, but there is limited demand on the domestic market. Growers mention that imports from Poland, North Macedonia, and Moldova have led to an increase in supply and a decrease in interest in local fruit. read more

In the Netherlands, JJK Uienhandel moved to new offices this year. Marius Jansen stated that the expansion was necessary due to insufficient space. He mentioned, "We were constantly facing limitations. Visitors were always welcome at our office, but now it's much quieter." Marius is reasonably read more

Cora Seeds aims to strengthen the future of winter cauliflower production in Southern Italy with a precise approach: making productions more high-performing, sustainable, and aligned with market demands. In a scenario where supply continuity, field yield, and post-harvest storage are crucial. read more

Hungary is calling on the European Union to suspend tariffs and additional duties on fertilizer imports from Russia and Belarus. The Hungarian government cites increasing price pressure due to the conflict in Iran. In a letter to European commissioners, Agriculture Minister István Nagy highlighted the impact of higher fertilizer prices and potential supply shortages. read more

The KIKU family in Croatia is embarking on a new chapter as the commercial club license for KIKU-branded apple varieties has officially been transferred from Fragaria d.o.o. to the Croatian producer organization Domaće Voće d.o.o. KIKU apples have already been produced and marketed in Croatia for. read more

In a greenhouse on the outskirts of the Netherlands' flower-growing regions, rows of tulips bloom in a climate controlled not only by traditional horticultural equipment but also by humming cryptocurrency computers. Instead of allowing heat generated by Bitcoin mining machines to dissipate into read more

Egypt has firmly established itself as the dominant player in Germany’s sweet potato market, surpassing traditional suppliers including the United States, China, Spain, and the Netherlands, according to EastFruit. Germany imported 16,100 tons of Egyptian sweet potatoes in 2025, valued at more. read more

Each year from April 2 to 7, the Oranje Nassau Pavilion at Keukenhof, in the Netherlands, hosts the annual Rose Show — one of the largest dedicated rose exhibitions in the world. Growers, traders, and breeders from the international rose industry are invited to present their roses. read more

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A carrot producer in Ireland has stopped its operations after a High Court decision to wind up Hughes Agriculture and Farming Limited and appoint a liquidator. The company, located in Kells, Kilkenny, managed approximately 283 hectares of land growing crops such as carrots, parsnips, pumpkins, cereals, and flowers. read more

Eurosemillas, the company that owns the rights to the late mandarin variety Tang Gold, has announced that the maximum planned area for this protected variety has been reached in Italy. This achievement represents a significant step in solidifying and increasing Tang Gold's footprint in the Italian market. read more

The Dutch manufacturer Holland Green Machine, which regularly participates in the HortiContact trade show in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, introduced three upgraded spraying robots at the event. Each robot is designed to meet specific requirements in greenhouse crop protection. The first one is a robot specifically developed for tomatoes. read more

SPAR Austria Group continues expansion. In 2025, the SPAR Austria Group achieved sales of €22.3 billion through 3,326 stores operating in Austria and five neighboring countries. Hans K. Reisch, CEO of SPAR Austria, stated: "A high quality of life includes a well-developed, easily accessible local supply." read more

In 2025, 78,400 tons of edible mushrooms were harvested in Germany at farms with at least 0.1 hectares of production area. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the total harvest of edible mushrooms thus rose by 1.0% or 760 tons compared to the previous year. read more

Agriculture in protected environments is encountering a new and daunting challenge. The official journal of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation (EPPO) has confirmed the first recorded appearance of Thrips parvispinus (Karny, 1922) in Italy, an insect native to Southeast Asia. read more

BioOrganic has been operating in the European organic fresh produce market for over 25 years. This family-owned business, with headquarters in the Netherlands and Italy, offers a diverse selection of organic products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as processed items such as juices, concentrates, and gluten-free baking products. read more

In Niemczech, w Berlinie zorganizowano publiczne wydarzenie tulipanowe, aby uczcić produkcję tulipanów w Holandii i umocnić więzi między Holandią a Niemcami. W dniu 14 marca 2026 r. Fundacja TulipDay, we współpracy z Ambasadą Holandii w Niemczech, zorganizowała wiosenne wydarzenie na placu obok... read more

The Netherlands-based company Logiqs, headquartered in Maasdijk in the Westland region, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on five decades of progress in greenhouse logistics and automation, and to contemplate the future. One of the company's owners, read more

Selex Gruppo Commerciale, a leading player in Retail in Italy, is launching a new integrated communication campaign that focuses on the quality of its Private Label Brand. The creative concept is encapsulated in the slogan "Either you think about it … or you trust in Selex Products". read more