The geopolitical instability in the Middle East has impacted the logistics of wholesale markets in the Canary Islands on March 11, 2026. The closure of shipping routes and increased freight costs due to the crisis in Iran have led to higher expenses for goods supplied to the tourism sector in Maspalomas and Mogán. read more

UK: Aldi creating more than 1,100 jobs
Aldi has announced its plans to create over 1,100 new store positions across the UK this year, as part of its previously stated strategy to invest £370 million in opening around 40 new sites.
Source: kamcity.com

Finland: Helsinki-based Wolt Market doubles down on read more

Ukraine is gradually decreasing the percentage of berry product exports that are sent to Poland and is instead redirecting shipments towards final consumer markets, as reported by the Berry Growing of Ukraine association. The country's position in the European market for frozen fruits and berries continues to be diverse across different regions. read more

Regarding the birth of Fourth Range Union, La Linea Verde emphasizes the importance of strengthening coordination along the supply chain in a sector that in Italy is worth over one billion euros. The Association of Producer Organizations was presented in Rome by Filiera Italia. read more

The recent Berry Con conference, organized in Nałęczów by companies Szałas Agro, 4Berries, i-Grow, and Agronom Plants, also allowed for a better understanding of the Italian raspberry varieties offered by Molari and G-Berries. read more

Inspectors from Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor intercepted the export of approximately four tons of nuts and dried fruits from Russia to Belarus. The truck transporting the goods was halted on March 3rd in Russia's Smolensk region. The driver, a citizen of Belarus, was en route to Minsk. During the inspection, read more

Yields per hectare of Greek white asparagus in Kavala, one of the most important cultivation zones for the product in Greece, are now at normal levels for this period. Mr. Aris Schotman, owner of the local company Schotman S.A., states: "Producers in Kavala who covered their asparagus on time, read more

Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in the Netherlands has been designated as an approved inspection location for Products of Non-Animal Origin (PNAO) by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The authorization follows an audit by the NVWA and confirmation by the European… read more

The Farming for the Future (FFF) sustainability initiative of Woolworths South Africa has been assessed in an independent PhD study carried out at Coventry University in the United Kingdom. The thesis, titled "Between Sustainability Crises and Market Responses: A Critical Analysis of a Retailer-Led" read more

The Thrips parvispinus arrives in Italy and the first outbreak occurs in Sicily, in the heart of one of the most important horticultural districts in Europe. The scientific report, published in the EPPO Bulletin (European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization), certifies the first outbreak. read more

"The importance of organic farming and its role in production were the main focus of the conference held on March 7, 2026, at Montelupo Hall in Domagnano, Republic of San Marino, Italy. The event aimed to enhance every stage from production to consumption. Titled 'From Farm to Table: read more

Italy is among the main global producers of kiwi, but for over a decade the Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS), known as "kiwi dieback," has been causing serious production losses and endangering the competitiveness of the entire sector. read more

At HortiContact 2026 in the Netherlands, Sendot introduced its newest generation of sensors, the Gen 2. This launch represents another advancement in the company's efforts to develop smart monitoring technology for greenhouse horticulture. At their booth, Sendot showcased solutions intended to assist growers. read more

Cucumber prices in Belarus are currently influenced by market competition, according to Artur Karpovich, Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, speaking on News.by. Karpovich said Belarusian cucumbers are currently sold at around 8 rubles per kilogram, while cucumbers from Russia are. read more

Border inspections in Moldova have identified a shipment of 18,900 kg of pomegranates that did not meet food safety requirements. The fruit was prevented from entering the market and destroyed, according to the National Agency for Food Safety. Laboratory analysis detected residues of pesticides. read more

Warmer temperatures in Spain earlier this year are impacting the country's greenhouse vegetable season. "There is not only a reduced amount of product available, but the quality is also lacking in many cases. This is causing prices to be unusually high at the moment," says Luis Ramos. read more

Potato prices in A Limia, one of Spain's main producing regions, have dropped to around €0.12 per kg, a level that producers claim is below production costs. Farmers are stating that potatoes sold without contracts are being traded at prices lower than the cost of production. Potatoes covered by contracts under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) are also being affected. read more

Awaiting the first official estimates on the 2026 stone fruit campaign, expected as every year in May, after the comparison between the main European producer countries, the balance of the 2025 season in Spain already provides some clear indications on the sector's trajectories, as reported. read more

In 2025, Italy set a new historical record for the export of fresh fruits and vegetables. According to data released by Fruitimprese, exports reached a value of 6,683,159,045 euros, an 11% increase compared to 2024. Volumes reached 3,922,204 tonnes. read more

Inflacja w Białorusi wyniosła 0,6 procent w lutym, co przyniosło wzrost cen towarów konsumpcyjnych od początku roku na poziomie 1 procenta, według danych narodowej agencji statystycznej Belstat. Dane pokazują, że banany zanotowały największy miesięczny wzrost cen w lutym, wzrastając o. read more