The FlowerTrials have officially started! The weather forecast predicts a mix of sun and rain in the Netherlands this week, but that's not dampening the excitement. What's more important than the weather is that the entire breeding sector has once again showcased its flowers outdoors, welcoming customers. read more

Netherlands-based Bergeijk Logistics has acquired Visser Transport Agencies (VTA) as of June 9, bringing both organizations together under the Bergeijk Logistics name. The acquisition is intended to strengthen the company's service offering and market position, particularly in Austria, but also. read more

The Dutch consumer brand Kolibri has launched an Advent Calendar targeting the houseplant and home accessories market. The idea was presented at the Orchid Inspiration Days event at OK Plant in the Netherlands. The Kolibri Advent Calendar offers consumers 17 days of daily discoveries in the lead-up. read more

The recent renewal of the Board of Directors of Cesena Fiera, with an increase in members from seven to nine and the entry of new figures related to the fruit and vegetable sector, anticipates the ratification of the most important positions, expected in the coming days. Barring surprises, the confirmation of Patrizio Neri should arrive. read more

Portugal has been granted authorization to export fresh blueberries to Israel after completing the process of establishing phytosanitary requirements, as confirmed by the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Medicine (DGAV). read more

Tajikistan could increase its agricultural exports to Russia by more than 10 percent in 2026, as stated by Russia's Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov. This forecast was discussed during a meeting between Reshetnikov and Tajikistan's Minister of Economic Development and Trade. read more

The customs authorities in the Netherlands and Belgium intercepted thousands of illegally imported roses at Schiphol Airport and Brussels Airport. The shipments, which originated from Ecuador, were intended for destinations in the Netherlands, Croatia, and other countries. The roses were sourced from growers who did not have the necessary permits. read more

More shadows than lights in the first glimpse of the Spanish stone fruit campaign. The picture coming from the Iberian country, from local headlines like ValenciaFruits and Fruittoday, is anything but straightforward: on the apricot front, there is a limited availability of product, with yields. read more

Siemens has re-introduced its SIGA platform for the greenhouse horticulture sector in the Netherlands and internationally, with a focus on automation and digitalization throughout the industry. SIGA, which stands for Solution for Industrial Greenhouse Automation, is based on open industrial standards and is intended to. read more

Warmer weather conditions this spring have influenced the growth of melon and watermelon crops in Spain's primary producing areas, leading to a season with a greater number of large-sized fruits compared to previous years. Despite a challenging beginning, the commercial outlook has significantly improved. read more

The world's largest international floriculture marketplace is opening its doors to Armenian flower producers, connecting them with buyers across Europe and beyond. The announcement was made by Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen in a post on X. The Dutch foreign minister said that the read more

Cora Seeds carries out a research program entirely developed in Italy, conducted in the main productive areas of the country. The goal is to select varieties capable of combining high quality, significant yields, fewer agricultural inputs, and increasing adaptability to the conditions. read more

Belgium: Labor laws prevent plans for Sunday openings at Aldi. The Federal Public Service for Employment has sided with the unions: Aldi employees are not allowed to work on Sunday afternoons, except in specific exceptional circumstances. Source: retaildetail.eu UK: Competition watchdog seeks input on read more

The organizations representing France's main field crop sectors - wheat, corn, beetroot, and potatoes - have responded to the National Assembly's adoption of the proposed law aimed at lowering cadmium thresholds in phosphate fertilizers. On June 3rd, French MPs passed the bill "to protect French read more

After spring frosts affected several fruit-producing countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, Czechia, Hungary, and Ukraine, concerns have grown over fruit availability in the new season. Moldova was also exposed to low temperatures in spring, but the overall fruit crop is not as severely impacted. read more

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced plans to close its production facility in Broekhuizenvorst, the Netherlands, in order to align its global supply chain footprint with changing market conditions and as part of its broader efforts to improve operational excellence. "These actions are part of our commitment to" read more

Ukrainian producers are being pressured to lower prices for the current batches of tomatoes, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Daily monitoring data shows that the beginning of large-scale sales of tomatoes from summer greenhouses has caused a drop in prices throughout the country. read more

AMFresh has announced the arrival in Spain of the first commercial container of Bloom Fresh table grape varieties grown by Uvadom in the Dominican Republic, marking the first Caribbean-grown table grape shipment into Europe and a significant milestone in advancing the Northern Hemisphere grape industry. read more

In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples valued at slightly over $8 million, as reported by the Association Moldova Fruct, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA). The average export price was $0.82 per kilogram. Export volumes saw a slight decrease from 10,200 tons. read more

Officers of the Mahiliou Customs Office stopped the export of 40 tons of pears destined for Russia after identifying missing documentation. Two trucks carrying the fruit were detained in the Mahiliou Region. According to the State Customs Committee, the drivers were unable to provide shipping. read more