Shipments of cauliflower from Italy dominated the market, with French shipments coming in second in terms of volume. In Frankfurt and Munich, Spanish shipments also appeared. Hamburg reported some Belgian products, which, according to the German BLE, were sold at relatively low prices, thereby. read more

Lower-quality potatoes from Poland may not find buyers, as there was a very high potato yield last year, according to Łukasz Ostrowicz, a member of the board at Bugaj, a Polish potato packing company. "The current potato availability in Poland is high, leading to growing concerns that. read more

The situation in Moldova's grape sector remains uncertain. In January and February of last year, exports amounted to just over 6,000 tons. In total, 10,200 tons of grapes from the 2025 harvest were exported in 2024. This indicates that in 2026, total exports from the previous harvest could reach. read more

Once again, Hass avocados in the Chania region of Crete, the only cultivation zone for them in Greece, are more abundant than last year. "Over the past 10-15 years, avocado plantings have been continuously expanding. The majority of the plantings are Hass, followed by a significant number of [other varieties]." read more

For the winter season of 2026, Tango Fruit, a brand exclusively distributed by Spreafico in Italy, is relaunching its strategy in the modern channel by introducing a structured project of promotional islands aimed at increasing shelf visibility and improving interaction with the... read more

During yesterday's press conference held in Milan, Lidl Italia launched the start of a collaboration with Antonino Cannavacciuolo. The renowned Michelin-starred chef will be the face of the Italiamo brand, which celebrates local Made in Italy excellences, as well as the selection. read more

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