The harvest of Valencia oranges is currently in full swing in Laconia, the only region in Greece where this particular variety is grown. The work is intense and ongoing on a daily basis. According to Mr. Yannis Skevis, owner of the local export company Evrotas Gold, demand this year is strong. read more

With the recent signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom, apples have been excluded from the list of zero-duty items. This decision has been noted by apple growers in Kashmir. Kashmir, a major apple-producing region, contributes to over 75% of the apple production in India. read more

A two-day event called "Business meetings with buyers of large-scale Retailers present in Poland" will be held in Warsaw on the 16th and 17th of September 2025. This initiative aims to connect plant and flower suppliers with category purchasing managers from the major retail chains operating in Poland. read more

In the spring of 2025, the orange markets in Southern Europe showed different pricing trends. Spain, Italy, and Portugal experienced significant price increases, while Greece had more stable prices. The analysis below outlines the price changes in April, May, and June in these four countries. In Spain, read more

Californian fruit supplier Family Tree Farms has bolstered its UK and EU sales teams by adding two experienced hires. read more

The reason for the stabilization of quantities in the first five months of the year is mainly due to a 12% decrease in vegetable exports in May, which have decreased from 463,588 tons (2024) to 409,444 tons, as well as declines of 9% in February and 4% in March. read more

The Ministry of Economy in Armenia has refuted rumors claiming that Armenian flower exporters are importing flowers from other countries for re-export to Russia. Recently, Russia imposed restrictions on flower imports from Armenia, which has led to dissatisfaction among flower exporters. read more

For the year 2024, Italian table grape production is estimated to be around 1 million tons - an increase of 12% compared to the previous year (884,100 tons). Consumption within Italy has also increased: household purchases increased by 4.6% in quantity and even more significantly, by 10.4% in value. read more

Moldovan farmers are selling early-season apples for an average of 20 lei/kg (approximately $1.18), the highest starting price ever recorded for summer apple varieties in the country, as reported by EastFruit and Logos Press. This price has remained stable for two weeks since the harvest began. read more

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has issued an update on the discovery of Scirtothrips aurantii and Scirtothrips dorsalis on ornamental plants in a greenhouse at a retail nursery in the Netherlands (Municipality Altena). The two thrips species, Scirtothrips aurantii and... read more

SPAR Express store expansion in Spain
The SPAR network continues to grow with SPAR Spain's licensed partner, Grupo Cuevas, announcing the opening of new convenience stores. A new SPAR Express store opened in the province of León, in the small town of Sésamo. Located in the heart of the Bierzo region. read more

Garlic cultivation in Ukraine is not showing any growth even though it has the potential to be profitable. The production of garlic is decreasing as more and more imported garlic is being sold in supermarkets. Timur Levda, a garlic farmer from Mykolaiv Oblast and the owner of "LEVDA", has reported that drought conditions have had a negative impact on the garlic crop. read more

With the presence of Phytophthora, limited water availability, and pests such as thrips posing challenges to outdoor strawberry cultivation in Greece, there is a growing demand for alternative production methods. Recently, a 2-hectare tomato greenhouse has been repurposed to accommodate strawberry production. "We have a" read more

Between January and May 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 60,000 virus-resistant grape seedlings from Serbia, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The imported plants successfully cleared all quarantine inspections and consist of technical varieties well-suited for the local climate. These seedlings are a part of ongoing initiatives to develop… read more

At Kwekerij de Zuidplas in the Netherlands, the team from Peter Dekker Installaties (PDI) is putting the finishing touches on a brand-new, high-tech greenhouse. Construction on the facility, where gerberas will soon be grown in a highly sustainable manner, began earlier this year. read more

"June showed significantly higher demand than supply. In contrast, July has exhibited a dual trend thus far, with strong sales in Italy and challenges in northern Europe due to the weather," reported Luciano Trentini, director of the Dolce Passione consortium, describing the current situation. read more

While the "Respect" patent is being filed and recognized in various North American countries, Siropack is entering into another significant commercial agreement in North Africa. The Italian company based in Cesenatico, Emilia-Romagna, which produces machines and software for the food industry, is expanding its presence in the region. read more

Wikotech invites all chrysanthemum growers to witness the bud robot in action on September 18 at Henda Flowers in Zuilichem, the Netherlands. The bud robot is a practical solution that simplifies the process of pinching spray chrysanthemums. Date: September 18 Address: Uilkerweg 11, Zuilichem, The Netherlands read more

In central Albania, veteran agronomist Irakli Shkoza has implemented a strategic shift in crop cultivation due to the changing climate. Since 2019, the small farm near the Adriatic Sea has seen Shkoza importing seeds from Africa and America, leveraging the rising temperatures for agricultural… read more

Brazil has informed the European Commission that it will not renegotiate the Mercosur-EU agreement in response to France's request for additional safeguards to protect its agricultural sector. The proposed safeguards focus on specific thresholds for beef, chicken, and sugar imports from Brazil. read more