During the peak of Valentine's Day trade in the United Kingdom, there is a significant increase in the import of flowers, underscoring the importance of a strong Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement to ensure that flowers are delivered to British consumers efficiently and affordably. Dutch traders have stated that... read more

Huelva has lost between 30 and 50 per cent of its early strawberry harvest and a significant portion of the raspberry crop due to the storms that have swept through southern Spain in recent weeks, according to the berry organization Freshuelva. read more

A nationwide tractor rally is scheduled to take place in Athens on Friday afternoon. The tractors will gather in the city's central square, in front of Parliament, and depart the following day. The rally has been organized by associations representing farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers, and. read more

Arrigoni Group is taking a strategic step in its international growth journey by introducing a renewed corporate visual identity that involves the logos of the subsidiary companies Arrigoni France, Artes, and Lirsa. read more

In 2025, a total of 45,700 tons of shrub berries were harvested in Germany from an area of approximately 9,000 hectares. Although the cultivation area decreased slightly by 2.0% compared to the previous year, the harvest volume increased by 23.5%. This information was provided by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). read more

Peas, beans, chickpeas, and lentils are present on the tables of more than half of Italians who eat them at least a few times a week, with household spending reaching 1.3 billion euros per year. This is what emerges from a Coldiretti analysis of Istat data. read more

The apple harvest for 2025 in the Lake Constance region is characterized by very good quality and stable quantities. With around 250,000 tons of dessert apples, almost a quarter of the national fruit production of 1.07 million tons comes from the second-largest growing region in Germany. read more

The CEO of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland, Mariya Dermendzhieva, announced that the Egyptian Valencia orange season is ramping up this week. She mentioned that after a challenging yet successful lemon season and a brief overlap of Navel and Valencia seasons, they are now entering the peak of the Valencia orange season. read more

The nut industry in Portugal has undergone a process of transformation and recognition over the last twenty years, according to Nuno Russo, executive director of the Portugal Nuts association. "Within the wider modernization of Portuguese agriculture, the nut sector has experienced significant growth and development," he said. read more

Dutchman Hanno Wonink has been living in the province of Cadiz, Spain since 1997. After engaging in cut flower cultivation for 12 years, supplying the Dutch flower auction, he transitioned to growing open-field vegetables. Since 2005, he has been in charge of procuring carrots for Dutch traders. read more

Just a few days after the closing of Fruit Logistica, it is already time for another fair in the fruit and vegetable sector - still in Germany. In Nuremberg, BIOFACH 2026 has opened its doors, a key event for organic products in Europe and an international platform for professionals. read more

Jednym z największych producentów pomidorów w szklarniach w Rumunii jest gotowy rozpocząć produkcję energii elektrycznej i ciepła za pomocą dwóch jednostek kogeneracji na gaz ziemny o łącznej mocy elektrycznej wynoszącej 9,9 MW. Rozwiązanie obejmuje system do przechwytywania dwutlenku węgla, który jest niezbędny do stymulowania fotosyntezy. read more

A new support program for producers and processors of organic berries and nuts is being launched in Ukraine. The initiative is aimed at new operators who are planning to start organic production, are currently in the transition period from conventional to organic production, or intend to introduce organic practices. read more

Ok, here is the translation: Approximately one-third of the green asparagus crops in Vega Baja del Genil, the primary production area in Granada and Spain, are still flooded due to recent storm Marta. The storm's passage caused the Vilano stream and the River Genil to overflow, resulting in extensive damage to fields. read more

Millions of Colombian roses arrived in the U.S. just in time for Valentine's Day, but growing economic challenges are threatening to wilt the romance for the world's second-largest flower exporter. Colombia, which trails only the Netherlands in global exports, shipped approximately 65,000 tons of... read more

Leaders in the fresh produce industry from around the world took on Germany's coldest winter in 15 years from 4-6 February 2026 to establish valuable new connections at Fruit Logistica, the leading global event for fruits and vegetables. read more

Albania's agricultural exports have shown significant growth in the first ten months of 2025, with double-digit increases in both volume and value. In the last five years, the total volume of food exports has increased from around 905,000 tonnes in 2021 to approximately 1.1 million tonnes in 2025. read more

The Atlantic disturbances continue to knock on the door, and after last week's bad weather, Italy will have to deal with adverse weather conditions in the coming days as well. Starting from today, a new disturbance will reach the country, bringing widespread rain and showers. read more

Edenya is the name of the new botanical greenhouse at Pairi Daiza in Belgium. With a ground surface of 40,000 m² and a height of 25 metres, Edenya is described as the largest tropical greenhouse in the world. The structure will become home to a wide range of plants as well as several animals. read more

Jean-Claude Müller, the president of the Lëtzebuerger Landesuebstbauveräin, Luxembourg's National Fruit Growers' Association, has dismissed allegations that apples are harmful to children's health. He emphasized that the pesticide residues found are minimal, regulated, and fall within safety standards. read more