During Macfrut 2026, Europrogress will organize a round table discussion on Italian greenhouse cultivation as part of the Fruit & Veg Professional Show. The session will delve into one of the key strategic topics for the sector: the challenges and opportunities of greenhouse production in Italy. read more

Spring frosts have been one of the most serious risk factors in the production of berries for years. In many regions of Poland, episodes of temperatures dropping below zero occur during the period of intensive generative development of plants - from the white bud phase to read more

The Port of Malaga, Spain, is expanding its commercial links with Latin America, with a focus on Peru and Chile to enhance the flow of fruit and vegetable products into Europe. A delegation from the port, along with Noatum Terminal Malaga, the Malagaport Foundation, and ICEX, conducted a... read more

Colombia has lifted all anti-dumping duties on frozen fries from the EU. This will allow exporters from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands to regain full access to the Colombian market. The measure affected around 85 per cent of European fries exports to the country, worth approximately. read more

The heavy rainfall in Portugal has been extreme, but the situation has become manageable as weather patterns have improved, says Susana Ferreira, commercial and marketing director of Portuguese grape exporter Vale da Rosa: "Portugal has recently faced periods of intense and persistent rainfall. read more

In a crowded and competitive sector like apples, the growth of Pink Lady® in Italy is not going unnoticed. The numbers confirm it. According to the Agroter's Monitor Ortofrutta surveys, in the hypermarkets and supermarkets channel, the packaged Pink Lady product has recorded read more

Dear petrol, due to logistical issues combined with low volumes due to bad weather, it is mainly affecting tomatoes, with prices reaching 6 €/kg for red cherry tomatoes and 4.00 €/kg for cherry and piccadilly tomatoes. Prices are also increasing for... read more

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Ukraine has approved the first grants in 2026 to support horticulture, berry production, viticulture, and greenhouse projects. A total of 14 grants worth 51.5 million UAH (€1.23 million) have been authorized, enabling the start of financing for new investment projects. Of these, 11 grants read more

Logistics disruptions are impacting Moldova's fruit exports to the Middle East and Asia, with producers experiencing delays and suspended shipments. Despite recent opening of regional markets like Saudi Arabia to Moldovan fruit, export flows are currently constrained. read more

Modiform has decided to gradually phase out the operations of its subsidiary, Thomsen, located in Wormhout, Northern France. The management and shareholders made this decision based on Thomsen's financial performance and Modiform's strategic goals. Thomsen, established in 1995, has been a part of read more

With the arrival of spring, the urge to indulge in a day trip just a short distance from Milan is growing. The perfect destination for this weekend is Villa Carlotta, in Tremezzo on Lake Como, where one of Italy's most stunning botanical gardens is reopening. Within the historic walls of the villa, read more

In 2025, Egypt saw an increase in its agricultural exports, with citrus fruits, especially oranges, being the top product shipped. The export volume of citrus exceeded 2.2 million tons, solidifying Egypt's position as the world's largest orange exporter for the sixth year in a row, surpassing competitors like Spain. read more

Rynek europejski boryka się z wyraźnym niedoborem brokułów i kalafiorów, głównie z powodu zmniejszonej podaży w Hiszpanii. Spodziewa się, że ten niedobór będzie utrzymywał się przynajmniej przez miesiąc. Sezon brassic 2025/2026 był jednym z najdeszczowszych w historii. "Ciągłe opady deszczu w grudniu read more

Bananas are one of the most consumed, yet also the most fragile, fruits and vegetables. The logistical challenges, varying ripening processes, and high demands for quality, traceability, and certification make the supply chain complex. Therefore, the Austrian IT company activeIT developed the FIPS software system,... read more

"This machine was launched in September 2023 and has been a great success. Units have been sold in Italy and abroad, particularly in Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Cyprus, the Netherlands, and India," says Riccardo Daniele, the sales manager for the Italian market, while presenting the SM2. read more

Klimatyczne warunki, braki w siłach roboczych i systemy nawadniania pozostają kluczowymi ograniczeniami dla producentów owoców w Republice Mołdawii. Sektor ten zmagał się w zeszłym roku z późną wiosenną mrozem, przedłużonymi opadami deszczu podczas zbiorów, presją fitosanitarną, wysokimi kosztami nawozów oraz konkurencją na rynkach eksportowych. read more

On 18 March 2026, the Leeuwarden District Court declared the company Frysk-Witlof bankrupt and appointed Mr. NHM Poort as the receiver. Frysk-Witlof is a company that produces Belgian endive on a large scale throughout the year. The company, based in Sexbierum, cultivated over 300 hectares of Belgian endive from Dutch roots. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a noticeable increase in prices in the Ukrainian greenhouse cucumber market. The rise in prices is attributed to steady demand despite limited supply. In the past week, the volume of cucumber harvests in local greenhouse complexes has... read more

Container Centralen (CC), a Denmark-based provider of reusable load carriers for the European ornamental horticulture industry, has appointed Nanne van der Burg as Chief Operating Officer (COO) starting from March 1, 2026. Gertjan Hakkers will also be joining the company as Chief Commercial Officer. read more