OptiGroup today announced the acquisition of important segments within the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry, and Services) division of Paardekooper. The parent company, Koninklijke Paardekooper Group, was recently declared bankrupt in the Netherlands. The acquisition does not include the Paardekooper Horti division. read more

Holla Roses and Berg Roses have merged to form a new company called Sunselle. This innovative company provides customers with a wide selection of high-quality roses grown across three continents: Europe (the Netherlands), Africa (Kenya and Ethiopia), and South America (Colombia). Why Sunselle? read more

Local potato varieties in Moldova are becoming increasingly rare, and traditional Moldovan breeds may disappear entirely. Most potatoes currently cultivated in the country originate from the Netherlands or Germany. Even varieties sold with labels claiming to be "original Moldovan" are of foreign origin. read more

With the summer season now behind us and temperatures dropping, the attention of the fruit and vegetable sector shifts to autumnal excellences. Among these, the Calabrian clementine stands out, a symbol of Made in Italy and a protagonist in both national and international markets. Taking stock at the starting line read more

A true sensation in the world of agriculture: Ukrainian farmers have successfully harvested the first-ever red-and-black sweet corn, a unique hybrid developed by the seed company MNAGOR in Vinnytsia. Marketed under the name "Bordo", this super-sweet variety (Sh2 type) combines a striking appearance with resilience. read more

September in Wielka Brytania oznacza: Konferencję Pomidorową. Dziś odbywa się ona w Warwickshire, gdzie sektor pomidorowy Anglii się zbiera. Wartość sektora pomidorowego w Wielkiej Brytanii szacowana jest na 1 miliard funtów. Tylko 20% tego pochodzi z produkcji w kraju - więc wciąż istnieje

In September in the United Kingdom means: British Tomato Conference. Today it takes place in Warwickshire, where the English tomato sector comes together. The value of the tomato sector in the UK is estimated at £1 billion. Only 20% of this comes from domestic production – so there is still read more

OptiGroup today announced the acquisition of important segments of the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry, and Services) division previously owned by Paardekooper. The parent company, Koninklijke Paardekooper Group, recently filed for bankruptcy in the Netherlands. The acquisition does not cover the Paardekooper Horti segment. read more

In the last ten years, the cultivated area for tomatoes in Spain has remained between 43 and 47 thousand hectares, with a production of 4-5 million tons. Two-thirds of the production goes to the industry, while 1.5 million tons are used for the fresh market. Domestic consumption has decreased to 12 kg per capita. read more

Ahold Delhaize announced the departure of Julia Vander Ploeg from its Supervisory Board. Julia will step down from the board on October 1, 2025, after serving since April 12, 2023. read more

On the occasion of the "European Organic Day," established in 2021 to celebrate and promote organic agriculture and food, raise awareness about its benefits, and monitor progress towards more sustainable farming, a presentation was made at the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

Romania's governing coalition has decided to extend the cap on commercial markups for basic products until the end of March 2026. The measure, first introduced in June 2023, limits the markup on 17 food categories to 5%. For fruit and vegetables, the cap applies to bulk tomatoes, onions, read more

Po kilku kolejnych sezonach dotkniętych suszą, obfite opady deszczu w ubiegłym roku okazały się bardzo korzystne dla subtropikalnych upraw w Maladze, takich jak mango i awokado. "Hiszpania przewiduje wzrost produkcji awokado o 20-25% w sezonie 2025/2026, dzięki zwiększonym opadom deszczu i dobrze..." read more

The fifth edition of the International Strawberry Congress took place in Antwerp, Belgium from September 17-20. This event, which gathers top producers, scientists, and trade representatives from around the world every three years, was organized by... read more

Spanish peaches and nectarines clearly dominated, with Italian products following closely in terms of importance. According to the German BLE, Turkish and French shipments only played a secondary role and were not readily available everywhere. Availability decreased, and the quality also left much to be desired. read more

Spanish economic reports, cited by journalist Francisco Miralles in the Spanish Huffpost on 22 September, highlighted a sharp rise in Spain's imports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco. The increase has triggered protests among Spanish farmers, who are calling on the European Union to ensure... read more

The new kiwi berry season has started at Coöperatie Hoogstraten in Belgium. This fruit, related to the kiwi, is still relatively unknown to many, though the cooperative has been marketing it in late summer for about ten years. This season's outlook is positive: harvesting should last eight weeks. read more

The clementine season is already starting in the Spanish province of Castellon with the first harvests of the earliest varieties, although, for the time being, supply is still limited. Due to hailstorms in Castellon and Valencia, the main clementine and mandarin growing areas in Spain, supply is read more

The independent seed company Tozer is showcasing its trial field this week at the Seed Meets Technology event in The Netherlands. From September 23-25, attendees from various sectors of the industry will have the opportunity to explore over a hundred innovative vegetable varieties on Tozer's 1,300m² plot. read more

Because the producers are under pressure: high import quantities, rising costs, and a lack of agricultural policy support make daily life difficult. Mushrooms are considered a primary agricultural product, but they play a minor role in agricultural policy. "We have no border protection, no read more

In August, the export volume from Peru increased by 56%, but the value only by 5%. The average price decreased by 33% to 1.71 US dollars per kilo. The market for Hass avocados in Spain and Italy experienced a significant decline. It is expected that prices will remain low until October. read more