The Netherlands and China continue to be the primary suppliers of imported flowers to the Urals, as reported by the press service of the Ural Customs Administration. In February 2026 alone, customs officials processed over 8 million imported flowers. Since the beginning of the year, more than 670 tonnes of flowers have been cleared.
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Spreafico and Ventura enhance the plant-based protein dish.
2026-03-04 00:00
In a single solution, everything you need to prepare a rich and balanced salad. Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, and Madi Ventura, a company with 90 years of experience in the world of dried fruits, announce the new collaboration "Double the Taste," a co-marketing project.
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Niemcy: Kiedy mniej regulacji prowadzi do większej kontroli Germany: When less regulation leads to more control
2026-03-04 00:00
W dużej skali produkcji ozdobnej genetyka decyduje o marży. Kompakcyjność, czasowanie i efektywność pracy nie są preferencjami. Są to operacyjne konieczności. W swojej firmie ogrodniczej w Niemczech, Michael Hommes produkuje na powierzchni mniejszej niż pięć hektarów szklarni i foliowców oraz na sześciu hektarach na zewnątrz.
In large scale ornamental production, genetics determine the margin. Compactness, timing, and labor efficiency are not preferences. They are operational necessities. At his horticultural company in Germany, Michael Hommes produces on less than five hectares of foil and glasshouses and on six hectares outdoors. read more
In large scale ornamental production, genetics determine the margin. Compactness, timing, and labor efficiency are not preferences. They are operational necessities. At his horticultural company in Germany, Michael Hommes produces on less than five hectares of foil and glasshouses and on six hectares outdoors. read more
Winter frosts damage up to 43% of apricot buds in southern Ukraine.
2026-03-04 00:00
Winter frosts in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region have resulted in local damage to fruit orchards, particularly affecting apricots and pears. However, winter cereals, perennial grasses, and other stone and pome fruit crops have not experienced any reported losses after emerging from dormancy.
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Bulgaria is preparing to fill the winter supply gap in Europe.
2026-03-03 16:00
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Poland is set to host the 14th International Blueberry Conference.
2026-03-03 10:00
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Spain remains the reference point, but the value is decreasing.
2026-03-03 00:00
The persimmon is not among the most important fruits in the world and, until about ten years ago, despite appearing in production statistics, it did not yet have a specific voice in export surveys. For a long time, it remained primarily a product destined for domestic consumption.
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Ukraine is changing its blueberry strategy to focus more on quality and positioning in the EU market.
2026-03-03 00:00
Global blueberry production now exceeds 1.8 million tons annually, having more than tripled over the past decade. Growth has been strongest in Southern Hemisphere countries. Peru remains the leading exporter, supplying more than 280 to 300 thousand tons each year. According to Proarándanos and
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The Moldovan grape season has ended, and it has been generally successful, according to Artur Laake, sales manager for Moldovan fresh produce exporter Biyaz Salkim Fruits. "Our grape season has already finished, but we're pleased to report that we had a pretty good season this year. The weather did"
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The high-pressure system continues to assert itself, ensuring stable weather conditions over much of Italy. After a February where umbrellas were almost always in hand - dubbed by experts as one of the rainiest of the 21st century in Italy - the first week of March will bring.
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Martin Brandenburger is the new CEO of Lidl Italy
2026-03-03 00:00
Lidl Italy, a leading supermarket chain in the retail industry with 800 stores nationwide, announces the appointment of Martin Brandenburger as Chief Executive Officer.
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Handel świeżymi produktami na Cyprze utrzymuje się na stabilnym poziomie pomimo odwetu militarystycznego.
2026-03-03 00:00
Since yesterday, there has been widespread anxiety in Cyprus following the unmanned aircraft attack that originated from Iran or Lebanon and landed in Akrotiri, at the facilities of one of the two military bases maintained by the United Kingdom on the island. The attack was seen as retaliation for the American.
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A Russian retailer has acquired a blueberry farm in order to expand the domestic supply.
2026-03-03 00:00
Magnit has acquired a blueberry farm from Kolos Kuban LLC in the Krymsky district of the Krasnodar Territory, according to a company statement. The farm includes fruit-bearing orchards covering 155 hectares, with 73 hectares dedicated to blueberries and 82 hectares to apples.
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Price trends of fruits and vegetables in Italy as of March 2nd.
2026-03-03 00:00
The prices of strawberries are definitely dropping, especially for the Sabrosa variety branded Candonga, with improving quality. Prices are also falling for asparagus, with the first arrivals from Sardinia, Puglia, and the white variety from Veneto. Eggplant productions are on the rise.
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Garlic fields unaffected by the major flooding in Evros, Greece
2026-03-02 00:00
The residents of the Greek prefecture located on the borders with Bulgaria and Turkey witnessed the destruction of their farms and homes by a massive flood from the Evros River last week. Now that the waters are receding, the garlic farmers of this prefecture, which shares the same name as the river, ...
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Coopérative U signs a leek supply chain agreement.
2026-03-02 00:00
At the Paris International Agricultural Show (SIA), Coopérative U announced that it had joined a new French agricultural supply chain: Filière Poireau U. They have contracted for more than 700 tons with GPLM (Manche Producers' Group), Priméale France, and Planète Végétal for a certain period.
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"Włoskie gruszki dostępne jeszcze przez kilka miesięcy."
2026-03-02 00:00
Italian pears will be available for a couple more months, until the end of April. These include the Abate variety and the main winter varieties. The Williams variety is now in its final stages. Despite the general drop in production in Italy in 2025, our inventory management ensures a continued supply.
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Fischer Farms' modular growing system is now up and running in Abu Dhabi, marking the company's first operational installation outside the United Kingdom. The setup is currently producing short-cycle leafy greens and herbs, and also functions as a practical demonstration site for growers, partners, and potential customers.
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Gender equality: Lidl Italy obtains certification
2026-03-02 00:00
Lidl Italia has obtained certification for Gender Equality UNI/PdR 125:2022, following the validation of its management system by the certifying body Afnor. The recognition, valid for three years, attests the adoption of 33 indicators related to six areas.
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