The Thrips parvispinus arrives in Italy and the first outbreak occurs in Sicily, in the heart of one of the most important horticultural districts in Europe. The scientific report, published in the EPPO Bulletin (European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization), certifies the first outbreak. read more

"The importance of organic farming and its role in production were the main focus of the conference held on March 7, 2026, at Montelupo Hall in Domagnano, Republic of San Marino, Italy. The event aimed to enhance every stage from production to consumption. Titled 'From Farm to Table: read more

Italy is among the main global producers of kiwi, but for over a decade the Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS), known as "kiwi dieback," has been causing serious production losses and endangering the competitiveness of the entire sector. read more

At HortiContact 2026 in the Netherlands, Sendot introduced its newest generation of sensors, the Gen 2. This launch represents another advancement in the company's efforts to develop smart monitoring technology for greenhouse horticulture. At their booth, Sendot showcased solutions intended to assist growers. read more

Cucumber prices in Belarus are currently influenced by market competition, according to Artur Karpovich, Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, speaking on News.by. Karpovich said Belarusian cucumbers are currently sold at around 8 rubles per kilogram, while cucumbers from Russia are. read more

Border inspections in Moldova have identified a shipment of 18,900 kg of pomegranates that did not meet food safety requirements. The fruit was prevented from entering the market and destroyed, according to the National Agency for Food Safety. Laboratory analysis detected residues of pesticides. read more

Warmer temperatures in Spain earlier this year are impacting the country's greenhouse vegetable season. "There is not only a reduced amount of product available, but the quality is also lacking in many cases. This is causing prices to be unusually high at the moment," says Luis Ramos. read more

Potato prices in A Limia, one of Spain's main producing regions, have dropped to around €0.12 per kg, a level that producers claim is below production costs. Farmers are stating that potatoes sold without contracts are being traded at prices lower than the cost of production. Potatoes covered by contracts under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) are also being affected. read more

Awaiting the first official estimates on the 2026 stone fruit campaign, expected as every year in May, after the comparison between the main European producer countries, the balance of the 2025 season in Spain already provides some clear indications on the sector's trajectories, as reported. read more

In 2025, Italy set a new historical record for the export of fresh fruits and vegetables. According to data released by Fruitimprese, exports reached a value of 6,683,159,045 euros, an 11% increase compared to 2024. Volumes reached 3,922,204 tonnes. read more

Inflacja w Białorusi wyniosła 0,6 procent w lutym, co przyniosło wzrost cen towarów konsumpcyjnych od początku roku na poziomie 1 procenta, według danych narodowej agencji statystycznej Belstat. Dane pokazują, że banany zanotowały największy miesięczny wzrost cen w lutym, wzrastając o. read more

The majority of fruits and vegetables sold in stores and markets in the Republic of Moldova comply with pesticide regulations, as reported by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). Analysis of more than 2,100 samples conducted by authorities last year revealed that over 91 percent met the legal limits for pesticide residues. read more

Ukraine has been granted new opportunities to export planting material to the European Union following the opening of the EU market for several sour cherry species originating from the country. This decision permits the export of plants for planting of sour cherry (Prunus cerasus), grey-leaved cherry (Prunus… read more

Greenhouse digitalization is progressing quickly, with autonomous drones emerging as a key technology for monitoring crop health. Corvus Drones, a technology company whose drones are distributed in Spain by Burés Innova, has developed such drones. They are increasingly being used in nurseries. read more

In February 2026, Moldova exported slightly more than 11,000 tons of apples, which was around 500 tons more than the previous month but approximately 2,000 tons less than in February of the previous year. The Association Moldova Fruct stated that the customs service data indicates a market affected by several uncertainty factors and mixed performance. read more

In the Netherlands, growers Heimen Quik and Kees Satter harvested the first chrysanthemums from their new greenhouse less than a year after construction of the project began. The site was prepared on 1 January of the previous year, the first foundation pole was installed on 3 April, and the first... read more

In 2025, consumer spending in Italy increased by +2%, reaching a total value of 191 billion euros. Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector confirmed a positive trend in value, growing by +3% to 133 billion euros, while the Tech & Durables sector... read more

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medFEL returns to Perpignan on April 28th and 29th for its 16th edition. We take a look at the program and highlights of the 2026 edition, presented on Monday at a press conference. A growing event"medFEL is a unique event held in April in France," explains Catherine Machabert, head of Food and
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