The Kiku family is opening a new chapter in Croatia. The commercial license for Kiku apple varieties has officially been transferred from Fragaria to the Croatian producer organization Domaće Voće, marking a strategic shift in production and management. read more

February is typically a quiet month in the wholesale/food service industry in Ireland, but then business starts to pick up in the lead-up to St. Patrick's Day on March 17th. "Things really picked up in March as usual, with orders increasing in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day. We don't typically see a lot of orders in…" read more

The Apple marketing club Kiku has welcomed the Croatian producer organization Domaće Voće as its newest member. read more

Flower bulb grower Van Steijn-Damen, located in the Rijnland region of the Netherlands, has won the first prize in the International Business category at the De Sterkste Schakel Rijnland 2026 awards. The ceremony took place at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin. De Sterkste Schakel is a regional business award... read more

A wave of severe bad weather is crippling the fruit and vegetable sector in Southern Italy, with particularly serious issues in Calabria. The initial report released by Coldiretti highlights fields of vegetables completely submerged, damaged orchards, and rural roads affected. read more

Dutch nursery Sunshine Grow, located in Pijnacker, the Netherlands, has started supplying Nerium oleander to Royal FloraHolland from its nursery in Spain. Leveraging its extensive experience in peat-free cultivation of tropical plants, the company has implemented the same practices in its oleander production. read more

The German-based propagator and plant producer Emsflower recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its location in Emsbüren, Germany. The event was attended by over 700 customers, suppliers, and fellow growers for a jubilee day. It also marked the official introduction of a newly completed [...] read more

South African fruit exporters are rerouting shipments that were originally intended for the Middle East to other markets such as the United Kingdom and Europe due to disruptions caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Terry Gale, the chairperson of the company, stated that this change in trade flows is necessary to navigate the current challenges. read more

The spring onion harvest is currently in progress throughout the entire Gemüsegarten Pfalz region. Traditionally, these crunchy bunches are the first fresh vegetables of the new season to be harvested outdoors in Germany. This ensures that the farms in the Gemüsegarten Pfalz region specializing in spring onions can provide high-quality produce. read more

Early potato crops in eastern Cyprus have been adversely affected by strong coastal winds carrying sea salt, causing production issues in areas such as Ormidia, Xylofagou, Liopetri, and Sotira. Andreas Karyos from the Pancyprian Coordination of Potato Producers reported that portions of early potato fields have been impacted. read more

Norway: SPAR introduces ultra-fast grocery delivery
SPAR Norway has introduced a new service called SPAR QuickCommerce to cater to the current demands of customers for fast and convenient grocery delivery. With this new quick-commerce solution, customers can now receive their groceries within just 20-45 minutes, without any additional… read more

According to EastFruit, Egypt has strengthened its presence in the German sweet potato import market, surpassing competitors like the United States, China, Spain, and the Netherlands. In 2025, Germany imported 16,100 tons of sweet potatoes from Egypt, amounting to over €18 million (US$19.4 million). read more

Fruit growers in Čačak report that cold storage facilities are still filled with locally grown apples, but there is limited demand on the domestic market. Growers mention that imports from Poland, North Macedonia, and Moldova have led to an increase in supply and a decrease in interest in local fruit. read more

In the Netherlands, JJK Uienhandel moved to new offices this year. Marius Jansen stated that the expansion was necessary due to insufficient space. He mentioned, "We were constantly facing limitations. Visitors were always welcome at our office, but now it's much quieter." Marius is reasonably read more

Cora Seeds aims to strengthen the future of winter cauliflower production in Southern Italy with a precise approach: making productions more high-performing, sustainable, and aligned with market demands. In a scenario where supply continuity, field yield, and post-harvest storage are crucial. read more

Hungary is calling on the European Union to suspend tariffs and additional duties on fertilizer imports from Russia and Belarus. The Hungarian government cites increasing price pressure due to the conflict in Iran. In a letter to European commissioners, Agriculture Minister István Nagy highlighted the impact of higher fertilizer prices and potential supply shortages. read more

The KIKU family in Croatia is embarking on a new chapter as the commercial club license for KIKU-branded apple varieties has officially been transferred from Fragaria d.o.o. to the Croatian producer organization Domaće Voće d.o.o. KIKU apples have already been produced and marketed in Croatia for. read more

In a greenhouse on the outskirts of the Netherlands' flower-growing regions, rows of tulips bloom in a climate controlled not only by traditional horticultural equipment but also by humming cryptocurrency computers. Instead of allowing heat generated by Bitcoin mining machines to dissipate into read more

Egypt has firmly established itself as the dominant player in Germany’s sweet potato market, surpassing traditional suppliers including the United States, China, Spain, and the Netherlands, according to EastFruit. Germany imported 16,100 tons of Egyptian sweet potatoes in 2025, valued at more. read more

Each year from April 2 to 7, the Oranje Nassau Pavilion at Keukenhof, in the Netherlands, hosts the annual Rose Show — one of the largest dedicated rose exhibitions in the world. Growers, traders, and breeders from the international rose industry are invited to present their roses. read more