From September 23rd to 25th, 2025, the eleventh edition of Seed meets Technology was held at Vertify in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands. This year, the exhibition space was expanded, providing more companies with the opportunity to present their products. A new feature was Seed meets Talent on. read more

The apple harvest in Estonia this year has been impacted by cold spring conditions and a rainy summer. The islands have experienced a poor crop, while in Southeast Estonia, yields are closer to average. Variability has also been observed between different apple varieties grown in the same area, with some being more affected than others. read more

"Potato prices have been high in recent years, which has impacted [the Netherlands'] competitive position. With prices ranging between €0.35 and €0.50, you price yourself out of the export market," says Wim Tuinstra of the Dutch company, Jan Tuinstra BV, commenting on the collapse of the potato market. read more

This summer, a new model of leek planter was unveiled in the Ain region of France. The demonstration was arranged by Agrivaloire, a company that focuses on selling leek plants, asparagus shoots, and equipment. The new machine is specifically created to cater to the requirements of farmers who prepare beds for growing leeks. read more

The European Union and Ukraine have agreed to extend the validity of their current road transport agreement until 31 March 2027. The agreement, initially signed on 29 June 2022, aims to facilitate Ukraine's access to global markets by simplifying road transit through EU countries. read more

Del Monte Italia and Spreafico have announced a strategic partnership where Spreafico will take the lead in commercial development of Del Monte branded products in the Italian market. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that increased trading activity is causing carrot prices to rise in Ukrainian farms. The primary factor behind this price increase is the decreased supply of carrots on the market due to seasonal factors. read more

For this purpose, Uniban has developed a Go-to-Market model that is more focused on retailers and consumers in the EU and the United Kingdom. In the new business division Uniban Logistics, port services, logistics, and ... read more

The goal is to promote both a product – the Clementine – that significantly contributes to the local economy, and a region that is the leading Clementine growing area in Italy and one of the most important in Europe. At the same time, a country should be highlighted. read more

On around 25,000 m2, the 29th expoSE - Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production - and the 14th expoDirekt - Germany's largest trade fair for agricultural direct marketing - will present numerous innovations and proven products. The range includes read more

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has allocated almost US$363,000 in funding to support commercial apple orchards in County Armagh during the 2025 season. Armagh, often known as the Orchard County, is where the PGI-protected Armagh Bramley Apple is grown. read more

At the Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2025, Metazet will be introducing the FormFlex® FormBase growing gutter to the North American market for the first time. FormBase was first launched last year at GreenTech in the Netherlands and is specifically designed to meet the current, more stringent hygiene standards in greenhouse operations. read more

An investment of €4.8 million (US$5.2 million) is planned for a 35-hectare farm near Coimbra, which is expected to create 25 direct jobs. The project includes a citrus-based beverage production facility, an interpretive center, and a restaurant space, according to Arnaldo Baptista, the owner of the farm. read more

In Ukrain, conditions are emerging for the development of industrial almond production. The first harvests have been recorded at the nursery "Almond Gardens" near Svitlovodsk in the Kirovohrad region, where trees produced fruit in their third year after planting, according to the Ukrainian Nut… read more

In Great Britain, winds of change are blowing for Amazon Fresh. The Bezos-owned chain of physical supermarkets is indeed preparing to close all 19 stores in the United Kingdom, with the idea of transforming five of them into Whole Foods Market stores, the American brand owned by the group. read more

Bubbly Wine Weigela, an outstanding variety in the Proven Winners ColorChoice collection, has received two European awards, recently acknowledged in Poland and Belgium. The accolades were bestowed during the 32nd edition of the Green is Life International Trade Fair for Plants, Horticultural Technology, and Landscape. read more

The citrus sector in Southern Portugal's Algarve region is getting ready to launch a promotional campaign aimed at increasing the international presence of the Algarve Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) label in Spain, France, Germany, and Canada, as reported by AlgarOrange, the regional association of citrus producers. read more

Po kilku kolejnych latach przymrozków, styryjski przemysł jabłkowy znowu cieszy się normalnym plonem. Nie tylko austriacki rynek krajowy korzysta z tegorocznej obfitej zbiorów, ale rynki eksportowe mogą teraz być ponownie w pełni zaopatrzone - informuje Michael Pichler, kierownik sprzedaży w firmie. read more

Although blueberries from Peru arrived in Europe earlier this season than last year, we can still find fruits from Polish plantations on the domestic market. While they may not be available in all retail chains and wholesale markets, they can still be found. read more

At Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, Spain, Fall Creek® Farm & Nursery, Inc. will showcase advancements for growers, such as Sekoya®'s success in achieving year-round availability in key markets through its global network of members. The company will also feature Arabella Blue®. read more