Abhijith "Abhi" Nag Balasubramanya spent four years working in hydroponic operations in Sweden and France before founding Hydro Space Sweden AB in Skellefteå in May 2025. Within six months, the company was supplying locally grown produce to ICA Kvantum Skellefteå and had secured a read more

At the nursery of Monarch Flowers in the Netherlands, buyers, designers, florists, and other trade visitors have been strolling through the rows of a new greenhouse filled with colorful varieties of ranunculus. The open days were organized in partnership with breeder Green Works and a sales organization. read more

As of April 1, 2026, the costs of import inspections for organic products from outside the EU to the Netherlands are now directly passed on to importers. Shypple has pointed out that this new levy highlights the financial vulnerability of importers with fragmented documentation processes. read more

The two companies, Siropack Italia S.r.l. and Clearly Clean Products LLC, have concluded a strategic commercial agreement that includes the transfer of the 'Respect' patent to the U.S. market. Siropack developed the technology entirely in Italy starting in 2019 and later expanded it to thirty… read more

Lidl is looking to hire 240 new employees in Belgium. With the aim of opening six new stores annually, Lidl plans to recruit over 240 new employees in Belgium within the next 12 months. Lidl is making significant investments in expanding its presence in the Belgian market in the upcoming years. The discounter will soon be opening. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport mrożonych truskawek do Polski, osiągając rekordowy poziom i zwiększając swoją pozycję na rynku europejskim, według informacji z EastFruit. W 2025 roku Polska importowała 62 200 ton egipskich mrożonych truskawek o wartości ponad 76 milionów dolarów. Oznacza to 2,2-krotny wzrost. read more

The Teagasc Horticulture Road Map 2030 offers a comprehensive look at Ireland's horticulture industry up to 2030. It details the sector's current performance, market projections, sustainability goals, and future objectives. The horticulture sector is a specialized segment of Irish agriculture and has contributed €644m. read more

The colder-than-expected winter weather has affected the early melon crops in Messara and Tympaki on the island of Crete, Greece. Mr. Ilias Martimianakis, owner of the local trading company Martim Martim, emphasizes that "Early crops are for those who are adventurous. This implies that they have the potential to yield good results." read more

Quality and freshness are at the heart of the new online campaign by Lidl Italy. With the slogan "The Beat of Freshness," the retail chain has relied on original experts in the field to show what it means to be a reference point in the fruits and vegetables department. read more

At Maatschap Van Overbeke, a strawberry growing operation based in Waregem, Belgium, the season is approaching but has not yet begun. "We expect the first harvest in about ten days. The first fruits are starting to color, but we haven't started picking yet. Everything depends on the weather. read more

At Freshchoi, the season for Chinese vegetables from Dutch greenhouses has started again. "We are pleased to begin our own Dutch production again. The Spanish season for Asian leafy crops had its ups and downs due to flooding. This led to an inconsistent supply and high prices during the winter." read more

The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection is working on opening the market of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for Ukrainian plant and livestock products, according to the agency's head Serhii Tkachuk. During an international business trip to Asia, the leadership of the agency discussed potential trade opportunities with Vietnamese officials. read more

A large delegation from the Wase Tuindersgilde, a growers' association in the Waasland region of Belgium, visited Phormium's production site in Lokeren for an in-depth study day focused on screen cloths and their role in modern, energy-efficient, and profitable cultivation. During a presentation read more

Selecta-One UK has announced important changes to its team as the company works on enhancing its support for growers in the UK and Ireland. As a part of this transition, Fiona Marley has resigned from her position, effective as of Friday, March 27, 2026. The company expresses its gratitude to Fiona. read more

The retail chain POBEDA is expanding its presence in the Russian food retail market by implementing a structured supply model that prioritizes consistent availability and competitive pricing of fresh produce. Supplier selection is based on three criteria: reliability of deliveries, price-to-quality ratio, read more

Loquat has been seen for sale in a supermarket in Minsk, making a rare appearance of the fruit in the local market. The product was imported from China. The retail price is approximately 62 Belarusian rubles per kilogram (€18.00/kg), suggesting a positioning in the non-mass segment. read more

The greenhouse industry in the Netherlands is constantly evolving. Growing techniques are becoming more intensive, installations more advanced, and the requirements for climate control are becoming increasingly stringent. Marco van Ardenne of T.C. v.d. Dool notes that many greenhouses are still in good technical condition. read more

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and increasing oil prices are causing strain on the packaging materials market, leading to extended lead times for labels, sometimes up to four or five weeks. Nino Venezia, the founder of Dutch Graphic Group based in the Netherlands, says that the situation is far from ideal. read more

Afreshed, the market leader for organic food boxes in Austria, announced the acquisition of its German competitor Etepetete in week 14. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. With this transaction, Afreshed is marking the start of its expansion into the German market. read more

At Ammerlaan The Green Innovator, a large pot plant nursery in Pijnacker, Netherlands, the impact of using a photocatalytic coating on the greenhouse roof is evident. Areas of the greenhouse facade that were treated with the coating approximately four years ago show no algae growth. read more