As part of its ongoing program of workshops, masterclasses, and sharing of best practices through the Nursery Network group, members of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) had the opportunity to participate in a three-day study tour in Denmark, visiting various growers and businesses. HTA members went on tours. read more

Not so long ago, avocado consumption was uncommon in Spain. However, in just a few years, it has become widely popular and is now commonly found, even in the form of guacamole, in the ready-to-eat segment. The Costa Tropical is now recognized as another important production area for this highly valued fruit in Europe. read more

In the week ending 13 July 2025 (week 28), average wholesale prices for ACP bananas (€/100kg) saw notable changes in several European countries compared to the previous week (week 27, ending 6 July 2025), according to the latest market data. Spain (ES) experienced a sharp drop in prices. read more

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Ostatnia ekspedycja filmowa i fotograficzna Beanstalk Global do Portugalii była ogromnym sukcesem, podróż podjęta z jednym wyraźnym celem: uchwycenie i promowanie najlepszych gospodarstw rolnych i świeżych produktów w całym kraju. read more

As June came to an end, Europe's unrelenting heatwave persisted. A heat dome settled over the continent, bringing scorching temperatures exceeding 40°C to many parts of France, leading to the closure of hundreds of schools and even the Eiffel Tower. Meanwhile, a touring 'Heat read more

At the end of June, Europe's persistent heatwave persisted without relief. A heat dome hovered over the continent, causing temperatures to soar above 40C in many parts of France and leading to the closure of hundreds of schools and even the Eiffel Tower. Meanwhile, a touring 'Heat... read more

The harvest of red, oblong tomatoes began on 12 July 2025 in the inland areas of the province of Foggia in southern Italy's Apulia region. It was a complex start, though not unexpected. Massimo Cardente, the sales manager of Carden & Leon Corporation, assesses the current campaign for quality. read more

"What's most important is that we listen carefully to customers," begins Miguel Demaeght, Fruit Sales Manager at the BelOrta cooperative in Belgium. "Based on that, we must find products that are interesting and profitable for clients as well as growers. That can sometimes be a challenging task." read more

Avisomo and Coop Norway have officially started production at their new joint venture facility, which they are calling "Norway's first fully automated vertical farm." The project is designed to enhance food security and support climate-resilient crop production in a country where leafy greens are primarily imported. read more

Bulgaria has a long-standing tradition of urban greenery. The capital, Sofia, is renowned for its numerous parks, tree-lined boulevards, and close proximity to the Vitosha Mountains. Plovdiv, which is Europe's oldest city and Bulgaria's second-largest, is also recognized for its green spaces, including parks and gardens. read more

Last week, there was a predominance of price increases for sunflower on the domestic market in Ukraine due to a similar trend in the export direction of sunflower oil, as reported by agronews.ua. Purchase prices for oil varied within the range of 25,500-26,300 UAH/ton EXW-plant. Some processors read more

Dutch sensor start-up Plense Technologies has announced that it is closing its doors. The company, based in Delft, The Netherlands, shared the news on LinkedIn. Plense was founded in February 2023. Just over a year later, it officially entered the horticultural tech market, focusing on the read more

Apofruit is celebrating its first 65 years of existence by giving itself and its over 2,700 members throughout Italy a special gift: the expansion of the plant located in Altedo di Malalbergo, in the lower Bologna area, a facility dedicated to processing twelve months a year. read more

We are pleased to inform you that the Autumn Edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt will be held on Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Hazerswoude-Dorp/Boskoop, The Netherlands. This premier trade fair will gather national and international buyers, retailers, and wholesalers with top growers from both. read more

The Natural Circular Economy Initiative (INAK) has jointly with the IK Industrial Association for Plastic Packaging, Plastics Europe Germany, European Bioplastics, Polykum, C.A.R.M.E.N. and the nova-Institute published a position paper that provides specific recommendations for... read more

Belgium's leading pear exporter, Belgian Fruit Valley, is predicting a "much better crop" this season due to favorable growing conditions and a rebound from previous weather-related challenges. Marc Evrard, the commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, stated that the initial projections for Belgian pears are promising. read more

According to the association, a specially formed EU team is already approaching European producers. The trade association expressed alarm and warned of massive medium-term risks for consumers, the environment, and the entire European economic location. Temu wishes to read more

This represents a 5% decrease compared to the previous campaign. This decline is attributed to climatic and productive factors that have led to an irregular season, although with a positive trend in export markets. Excessive rainfall has particularly led to... read more

"Peace of mind, clarity, and fewer mistakes. It brings all of that," begins Nannette Lammerts of Berries Direct in the Netherlands, referring enthusiastically to the Freshino ERP system. These days, anyone selling fresh produce must do more than just buy and sell: they need insight, efficiency. read more