Ukraine has significant potential to expand processing not only in grains, oilseeds, and industrial crops but also in the fruit, berry, and vegetable sector. This segment could provide the country with additional competitive advantages and create higher added value, as reported by EastFruit, citing SEEDS. read more

Aphids out of control and few tools to stop them. In Spain, as reported by ValenciaFruits, there is growing concern over the infestation affecting Andalusia, Valencian Community, and the Region of Murcia, where an estimated 6,100 hectares of crops are affected. read more

Eurosemillas announces that it has reached the authorized area in Italy for the cultivation of the late mandarin Tang Gold, a protected variety for which the company holds the rights and is exclusively distributed in our country by Spreafico. This milestone marks a new phase. read more

Farmers in Ukraine's Kherson region are increasingly turning to drought-tolerant and non-traditional crops as climate change, water shortages, and the impact of war reshape local agriculture. According to Ivan Morynskyi, dean of the Kherson State Agrarian and Economic University, growers are read more

The prices of fresh food in the United Kingdom may increase due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacting energy markets, freight routes, and input costs throughout the food supply chain. Imported fruits and vegetables such as grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers may be particularly affected. read more

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for making the Union Territory self-reliant in tulip bulb production, emphasizing the need to reduce the recurring expenditure on imports from the Netherlands to save foreign exchange. The Chief Minister instructed the Floriculture Department... read more

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Analysts from the EastFruit project report that in Ukraine, there is an extremely low demand for potatoes, leading producers to lower wholesale prices. The main reason for the decrease in potato prices is attributed to the significant rise in low-quality products available on the market, according to experts. read more

For the second week in a row, Ukraine has been experiencing a decline in wholesale carrot prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Experts attribute this phenomenon primarily to the relatively warm weather, which is causing a deterioration in the quality of stored carrots. read more

"Our company team will be in Tokyo until 13 March 2026, participating in Foodex Japan, the largest international food and beverage fair in Asia," says Salvatore Imbesi, the manager of the Agrumi-Gel brand from Sicily, which specializes in processing citrus fruits, pomegranates, and prickly pears. read more

During this period, as soon as the arable lands become workable - since the abundant precipitation has made the soils heavy - in the regions of Northern Italy, bottom fertilizations for corn, soybeans, and sorghum crops will begin. Operations that, at the moment, both for read more

The berry breeding programs of Fall Creek and Planasa were highlighted this year during a collaborative industry event on March 10, held between Seville and Huelva. The day kicked off in the morning at Fall Creek's facilities in Aznalcázar with the Field + Forum, featuring the Fall Creek Collection and Sekoya. read more

Poland: Carrefour launches multi-sensory advertising campaign
Carrefour Poland has introduced a new advertising campaign that combines visual storytelling with sound to emphasize the freshness of its food products. The campaign also showcases products from five main segments, including... read more

"It was strange. We have experienced three rainy days with temperatures around 8 degrees in a short period, something I had only encountered for two days in the 18 years I've been in Portugal," recalls Wim de Weert. The Dutch grower produces strawberries 10 kilometers north of Faro on more than 2 acres. read more

Successive delays in the Moroccan blueberry season, mostly caused by weather conditions, are complicating the marketing of the fruit and putting Moroccan exporters in an unusual commercial window. Competition is fierce this season, and signs of market shifts are emerging, presenting both threats. read more

Po udanej próbnej dostawie, ukraińscy producenci jabłek mogą rozpocząć regularne eksporty do Indii. Testowa przesyłka potwierdziła, że ukraińskie jabłka spełniają wymagania indyjskiego rynku, co pozwala producentom przystąpić do zawierania umów kontraktowych i planowanych dostaw. Według Włodzimierza read more

Virkon S from Lanxess is celebrating its anniversary. Since its market launch in 1986, the specialty chemicals company's disinfectant has become well-established and has been proven effective against over 230 microorganisms. This includes more than 100 virus strains across 34 virus families, as well as more than 90 bacterial strains... read more

The food retailer Mercadona has announced that it will dedicate more space to fresh produce as part of a planned €3.7bn investment in its new store model, called Tienda 9 (Store 9), in Spain and Portugal. read more

Broccoli producers in Poland are focusing on the summer fresh market by utilizing strategies such as high planting density, staggered planting schedules, and strict post-harvest handling to meet retail demand. In the Lublin region, one farm grows broccoli on 12 hectares, exclusively planting for the summer supply. read more

At Salon Florevent in Nantes, France, Flower Circus made a strong impression with a completely new look and the participation of seven growers and breeders. Both the trade show and Flower Circus are marking their tenth anniversary this year, an occasion that John Elstgeest of Flower Circus used. read more