In 2025, over three-quarters of all cut flowers sold in Russia were imported, with nearly one in three flowers coming from the Netherlands, according to data from consulting company B1 (formerly Ernst & Young) reported by Izvestia. The total market value reached $1.1 billion. read more

Senegal is expanding its position as a provider of fresh vegetables to the United Kingdom, showcasing changes in global agricultural supply chains. Factors such as climate limitations, differences in labor costs, and trade interruptions are impacting the geographic distribution of production, leading to Northern Senegal becoming a prominent winter. read more

Albanian vegetable exports declined at the beginning of 2026 due to floods that impacted important production regions and greenhouses that supply export markets. According to data from INSTAT for January, Albania exported 5,367 tons of vegetables, compared to 9,936 tons in January 2025, marking a read more

The global grape market is experiencing changes in supply dynamics, weather-related disturbances, and pricing pressures in key producing and consuming regions. The Netherlands is currently seeing a significant influx of South African grape shipments, with deliveries to Europe up by 27% as of week 7. Meanwhile, exports from India are facing delays with 1,200. read more

The third edition of "Tutti in Campo", the initiative by Gruppo Selex to support Amateur Sports Associations (ASD) and Amateur Sports Societies (SSD) throughout Italy, is closing with results that confirm and exceed the expectations of previous editions. Three years after read more

The Australian macadamia industry is poised to enhance its competitive advantage in key export markets by leveraging a new project that provides top-notch retail insights in the US, Germany, and China. read more

The closing event of the Interreg Flanders-Netherlands project Energlik took place in Hoogstraten, Belgium, where researchers and industry stakeholders came together to present and discuss the project results. The study day was organized by the Energlik consortium under the coordination of... read more

Many producers in France have been affected by storm Nils, violent gusts of wind, heavy rain, and flooding. While the extent of the damage varies from one sector and region to another, one thing is certain: the calendar has been disrupted for many crops. These include asparagus, which is read more

Ukranian berry producers have received an important signal of international recognition - the Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association has been selected as the official representative of Ukraine in the International Blueberry Organization (IBO), a global body that brings together key stakeholders in the blueberry industry. read more

Consumer watchdog concerned by rise of per-item prices at Australian supermarkets
The head of Australia's consumer regulator says she is concerned by the growing practice of major supermarkets charging customers for fresh produce by item, rather than by weight, leaving some shoppers confused and... read more

"Today, market standards are completely different than 15-20 years ago. Consumers are primarily looking for quality, and price is no longer as important as it used to be," emphasizes Paweł Korfanty, referring to the current situation in the blueberry market in Poland. He was a participant ..." read more

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Spain in January 2026 is the first to be calculated using 2025 as the new base year. This update involves revising the index's structure, adjusting weightings, and modifying the representative basket of goods and services. Notably, blueberries are now included in the CPI reference for the first time. read more

On January 26, 2026, the Primorsky branch of the Federal Centre for Animal and Plant Health Safety confirmed the presence of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in fresh-cut flowers imported from China. Two consignments totaling 165,900 stems were inspected at the Pogranichny. read more

The Greek Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Ioannis Andrianos, officially opened the new citrus sorting line equipped with Artificial Intelligence technology at Mitrosilis S.A. The event also celebrated the company's 50th anniversary since its founding. This took place on Sunday, February 1st, at the company's headquarters. read more

"We have decided to hold back on planting as it is too wet. We say in Ireland that you shouldn't start sowing until the weather is right." read more

The problems with flooding in Portugal have not yet ended. While water levels are currently receding, Tania Luz e Silva of Rush Group and Rush Farms warns that the situation could deteriorate again by the end of February: "Although the water level dropped slightly this read more

Ceny ogórków w Rosji wzrosły o 111% w ciągu ostatnich trzech miesięcy. Podwyżki cen w styczniu i lutym są typowe, ale skala tego wzrostu przyciągnęła uwagę opinii publicznej. W kilku miastach ceny detaliczne wzrosły do 500–1,000 rubli za kilogram (€5.50-€11.0), co wywołało porównania z. read more

Emilia-Romagna is a generous land, guardian of agricultural traditions and recognized excellences worldwide, with its 44 PDO and PGI productions, the highest number in Italy. This is where the Emilia-Romagna IGP Pear is born, an authentic expression of a unique region, where the climate... read more

Plant Grow Harvest announced the successful completion of a comprehensive international sourcing trip to the Netherlands. During the visit, company representatives met with Dutch breeding partners to evaluate and select new potato varieties for introduction into the U.S. market. The strategic. read more

Georgian blueberry exports are projected to range from US$4 to US$5 per kilogram on the global markets this season, as reported by Agritouch founder Ekaterine Vepkhvadze. Prices usually start at higher levels during the early June to August harvest period and decrease later on, with Russia being a key market. read more