Xalkidiki, one of the most important apricot-growing areas of Greece, was also one of the most affected by the Bora storm, which broke out last weekend in Northern Greece. Roads turned into rivers, houses and shops were flooded, and mud and debris covered a large part of the villages. The Sithonia... read more

While the tomato harvest in Crete, Greece, should have already reached its peak since early November, there is still a shortage. This is a result of late plantings throughout most of the island, caused by the extremely hot summer and water scarcity. read more

An operator at the wholesale market in Perpignan gives an overview of the current dynamics in the orange market. "Currently, our main sources are Spain, Italy, and Portugal. In Spain, we obtain oranges from the Seville, Malaga, and Valencia regions, which include varieties such as the read more

Poor vegetable harvests in Europe have resulted in a growing demand for Lithuanian produce. Local farmers are expanding their exports to not only include neighboring Latvia and Estonia but also to reach markets further away. Saulius Zakas, a farmer from Joniškis District, emphasized this trend. read more

The growing significance of sustainability in our society is also influencing horticulture. Ornamental plants represent a multi-billion euro industry in Germany, with EUR 4.1 billion for potted plants, EUR 1.5 billion for fruit/ornamental shrubs and cut flowers, and EUR 0.3 billion for flower bulbs... read more

"Due to high demand, a Bulgarian fresh produce trader has added Egyptian lettuce to its offering," says Mariya Dermendzhieva, CEO of Triland. "We're expanding our product line by introducing Egyptian lettuce to our portfolio. This product is available for procurement seven months of the year." read more

Carrefour was the top performer in France in October, according to Kantar. The latest market share data shows that Carrefour surpassed its competitors in the grocery market with a 2.4-percentage-point increase, giving it a 21.4% market share. This performance was observed during the P11 period, which ran from 7. read more

Storm Dana and the resulting floods have caused significant damage to fruit growing in many regions of Spain. This is now impacting the supply of goods, particularly persimmons, as Spain specialist Enrique Pedros-Frank from the Nuremberg Wholesale Market explains. "Although there are read more

With an investment volume of more than 60 million euros, Germany's leading food retailer has once again committed to the economic location of Hamburg. The direct access to the Elbe River is of central importance to Edeka in global food sourcing. read more

The Conference pear was the main attraction of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, where Belgian suppliers, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders, held meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

The Conference pear was the main focus of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, where Belgian suppliers were accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders in meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

The Conference pear was the main focus of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, with Belgian suppliers being accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders in meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

John van Heijningen and his brother Johan grow loose tomatoes in a nursery in Maasdijk. In 2014, he became a board member of the former breeders' association Van Nature. Since the merger in 2020, he has been a board member of Oxin Growers for the past two years. read more

According to an AMI analysis based on the CPS GfK household panel, carrots were about 39% cheaper in October 2024 compared to the same month of the previous year. Consumers were buying more, resulting in a 6% increase in the quantity purchased compared to October 2023. Cauliflower was around 3% cheaper in October of this year. read more

This year's onion harvest is modest. The Agricultural Information Service (LID) recently conducted an inventory. According to Matija Nuic, Director of the Swiss Vegetable Producers Association (VSGP), the stored quantities this year were on a read more

Climate change poses immense challenges for German fruit production. Taking a closer look at Spain, the drastic effects on agriculture can be seen. In Germany, the changing conditions are also evident: late frosts and hail have led to... read more

The Tulip season in the Netherlands kicks off with the magnificent celebration of National Tulip Day on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Held on the third Saturday of January each year, this event turns Museumplein into a vibrant tulip-picking garden with around 200,000 tulips. read more

In a recent statement, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed optimism about the completion of a trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc by the end of the year, despite encountering opposition mainly from France. Speaking at an event hosted by CNI in Brasilia, Lula da Silva reiterated his hope for the successful conclusion of the agreement. read more

It has been announced that Huwa-San TR-50 has received an important emergency permit for the control of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Belgium. This temporary permit, valid from November 13, 2024, to March 12, 2025, enables the Flemish tomato sector to use Huwa-San against this. read more

In week 47, the final Moldovan grapes of this year's season were loaded at the OGA-OGV in Bruchsal. "At the beginning of the season in early September, there was heavy rainfall in the main growing regions in the south of the country. This increased the risk of the grapes bursting and ultimately led... read more