A survey conducted by Rabobank among suppliers in the global greenhouse sector shows a positive outlook for increased investments. Various global trends are impacting the greenhouse industry, with consolidation among growers progressing rapidly in countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, and the US. read more

Erik van Vugt has been working in Poland for more than half of his life. In 1998, he and his partners founded FreshWorld. Today, the company based in Bronisze offers direct sourcing of fruits and vegetables for Polish retail customers from markets including China, South Africa, and Latin America. read more

Vietnam's exports continue to have a competitive advantage in the Dutch market thanks to tariff reductions facilitated by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), as stated by the Vietnam Trade Office in the Netherlands. Trade Counsellor Vo Thi Ngoc Diep emphasized that the Netherlands is Vietnam's largest trading partner in the European Union. read more

Nowe przepisy zostały wprowadzone w celu zapobieżenia Irlandii Północnej staniu się kanałem przemytu międzynarodowych produktów spożywczych do Wielkiej Brytanii. Od wtorku, produkty spożywcze i pasze muszą być przetwarzane lub należeć do firmy zarejestrowanej w Irlandii Północnej, aby zachować nieskrępowany handel. read more

The growth of Italian organic products continues. This is confirmed by data concerning both the domestic market, thanks to a growing expansion of consumption, and international markets, driven by the combination of Bio-Made in Italy. In 2024, sales of organic food products on the market will continue to increase. read more

Francja, znana z uprawy ponad 100 odmian jabłek, utrzymała stosunkowo stabilne poziomy produkcji pomimo wyzwań stawianych przez zmiany klimatyczne. Unikalny klimat i żyzna gleba kraju tradycyjnie wspierały różnorodność odmian jabłek. Jednak zmieniająca się globalna pogoda. read more

In calendar week 8, the first Hayward kiwis grown in Turkey arrived in Germany. "Due to the extreme weather fluctuations during the growing season in the Yalova growing region, south of Istanbul, there has been a significant decline in volume this year. In some plantations, not even a third of read more

The first participation in Fruit Logistica 2025 appears to have helped strengthen the presence of the newly established producer organization Tenute Zuccarella in key markets for the premium segment, such as Italy, Germany, and Great Britain. "We saw a significant increase in requests for..." read more

That is the slogan of Javoy Plantes, one of the leading producers of climbers and clematis in France. Recently recognized with the Certificate of Merit by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) at IPM Essen 2025, the nursery also embraced the société à mission status. read more

Germany is one of Europe's leading importers of fruits and vegetables. In 2023, Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cucumber, citrus fruits, melons, watermelons, and stone fruits; the Netherlands was its main supplier of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, bananas, and pineapples; and Italy was also a significant supplier. read more

The Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, who spoke yesterday at the Agrifish council in Brussels, urged the EU Commission to avoid new agricultural tariffs from the United States, emphasizing the damage it would cause to both economies, as reported by. read more

The council recently approved the corresponding proposal from the EU Commission. Specifically, the funds are intended to mitigate the consequences of climate and weather extremes in agriculture. Spain will receive the lion's share of the aid package, with 68 million euros allocated. The funds are intended to support efforts to combat. read more

"In this way, we can accelerate the introduction of precision fruit growing by fruit producers in Flanders," said Inge Moors, the agricultural commissioner for Limburg. Over time, this will lead to cost savings, reduced water consumption, fertilizers, and..." read more

"The election results speak loud and clear. The voters have clearly expressed their preference for a political change in a decisive manner. Congratulations to Friedrich Merz and the CDU/CSU on their victory. A lot is at stake. Germany is facing many challenges." read more

Tomato growers who are part of the producers' association Tomates et Concombres de France, consisting of 20 OP members and 2 independent growers, are introducing a new 250g pack of cherry tomatoes. Their goal is to promote and distinguish the French origin on the shelves through a shared visual identity. read more

In 2025, Spain regained its position as the leader in organic production within the EU, surpassing France which had held the top spot since 2020. As per the Infoam/FIBL report, Spain had 2,991,881 hectares of organic production in 2023, which was 316,550 hectares or 11.8% more than in 2022. France was previously the leading country in organic production within the EU. read more

In 2024, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) data, Morocco became the second-largest supplier of tomatoes to the EU Member States, only surpassed by the Netherlands. The report indicates that Spain, which had previously been the top tomato seller to the EU since 2016, has ... read more

Ukraine is ranked among the top three countries in terms of per capita vegetable consumption in 2024, following China and Turkey. Ukrainians consume an average of 653 kg of vegetables per year, compared to 486 kg in China and 353 kg in Turkey, according to East Fruit. The global vegetable market experienced a 0.6% growth. read more

With the end of the Italian common clementine campaign, demand has shifted to Sicilian mandarins. The sale of the Sabrosa strawberry from Basilicata has begun. Demand is low for various productions such as radicchio, zucchinis, tomatoes, eggplants, and lettuces. Prices are plummeting. read more

In 2022, Guinness was the most consumed beer in pubs in the United Kingdom, with one pint sold for every ten. In December 2024, it was dubbed by Her Majesty's subjects as the 'dry December' due to cuts in supplies of Irish beer that prevented meeting the demand. read more