The Noriap cooperative has officially announced its commitment to the Marianne project, an initiative focused on establishing a 100% French potato supply chain in partnership with Burger King France. The goal is to connect producers, cooperatives, and fast-food chains to ensure a stable supply. read more

Pakistan's potato exports have decreased by nearly 50 percent due to the closure of the border with Afghanistan and a ban imposed by Russia, as stated by Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. This matter was addressed during a meeting of the National Assembly. read more

While France was severely affected by the recent adverse weather conditions, Spain and Portugal also experienced their share of challenges. Despite the heavy rainfall that impacted citrus production, Apifood managed to safeguard what was essential – quality and resilience – by choosing to act promptly and demonstrating resilience. read more

Shoppers in the United Kingdom who regularly buy strawberries may experience limited availability this week due to supply disruptions caused by unfavorable weather conditions in important growing areas. Persistent wet weather in the UK and Europe has impacted various fruit and vegetable crops. read more

MPS and Confagricoltura Liguria have enhanced their cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding at MyPlant & Garden in Milan, Italy on February 19, 2026. The agreement was signed by Luca De Michelis, President of Confagricoltura Liguria, and Antonio Fracassi, MPS Coordinator. read more

In Drohobych, western Ukraine, West Berry celebrated its ten-year anniversary by inaugurating a newly constructed production hall equipped with modern processing lines. Established in 2016, the company has grown from being a local producer to becoming one of Ukraine's leading exporters of frozen berries. Its products are. read more

In 2025, organic sales in the Italian market reached 6.9 billion euros. These market dimensions primarily pertain to domestic consumption (amounting to 5.5 billion euros), while over 1.35 billion euros correspond to out-of-home consumption. read more

Niemniej jednak, pomimo niepewności na rynku i problemów pogodowych z ostatnich kampanii, powierzchnia przeznaczona na kwiaty cięte w Andaluzji w sezonie 2024/25 wzrosła o 8% w porównaniu z 2023/24 i o 21% w porównaniu z średnią powierzchnią uprawianą w ciągu ostatnich czterech kampanii. Cádiz, z Chipiona na czele, read more

The difficulty in finding high-quality products, perceived high prices, and concerns about the presence of pesticides are the main barriers that still hinder a greater consumption of fruit in Italy. This is what emerges from a survey promoted. read more

Taiwan and the EU signed an agreement to protect Oncidium and Phalaenopsis orchids, the Ministry of Agriculture said on Tuesday. The accord safeguards Taiwan's position in the global orchid supply chain, as reported by CNA. Francesco Mattina, Director of the EU Community Plant Variety Office, and the Minister of Agriculture and Food were involved in the agreement. read more

Podravka Agri, a part of Croatia's Podravka food and pharmaceuticals group, plans to increase its potato production area in 2026 as a result of a cooperation agreement with the domestic chips and snacks producer Kanaan. The company will expand the area dedicated to processing potatoes to 77 hectares. read more

In the last twenty years, Ukraine has been the third largest exporter of walnuts in the world, following the United States and China. However, it later dropped to fourth place as Chile increased its shipments. According to national statistics, Ukraine exported over 160,000 tonnes of walnuts valued at USD 461.4 million between 2020 and 2024. read more

The bad weather of the past few weeks is significantly impacting the performance of the fruit and vegetable markets, affecting both the available quantities and prices. From the perspective of agricultural campaigns, there is an early closure of Sicilian Tarocco oranges, heavily... read more

An zaktualizowany katalog ukraińskich producentów organicznych, którzy celują w rynki eksportowe, został opublikowany na Ukrainie. Inicjatywa ma na celu ułatwienie bezpośrednich połączeń między ukraińskimi rolnikami a międzynarodowymi nabywcami. Katalog obejmuje 115 firm nastawionych na eksport, które przeszły read more

Finally, the high-pressure system has arrived, ready to bring stable weather conditions back to all of Italy after the violent Atlantic disturbances of the past few weeks. The last week of February begins with stable weather: the high pressure will return. read more

Diatec Group has announced the enhancement of its corporate governance by appointing Sebastiano Odorizzi as Chief Executive Officer and Francesco Mosna as Vice President. Diego Mosna will continue to serve as President. This organizational change aims to facilitate the growth of certified adhesive products… read more

Storm Nils has caused significant damage to agricultural crops, particularly strawberries in Lot-et-Garonne, the most affected department. One week after the storm, Hugo Chevalon, technical manager at Strawberries and Raspberries of France, provided an initial assessment. Dozens of hectares of greenhouses have been affected. read more

The future of European tomato returns under the spotlight. On February 10 and 11, the contact group on tomatoes from France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain met in Torres Vedras, Portugal, against a backdrop of increasing competitive pressure for EU producers, as reported. read more

The Moldova Fruct Association estimates that the stock of marketable apples in storage for February is 100 thousand tons, which is a decrease from the 120 thousand tons earlier this year, as reported by Logos Press. In January, Moldova exported nearly 11 thousand tons of apples. Despite the winter holidays and technical issues, the exports continued. read more

Uzbek agricultural producers strengthened their positions on foreign markets in 2025. According to data from Rosselkhoznadzor, cited by TASS, Uzbekistan ranked first in supplies of fresh grapes and raisins to Russia. Total exports reached 198,000 tonnes, up 11.4% compared with the previous year. read more