The National Agency for Food Safety, ANSA of Moldova, has announced that fees for issuing phytosanitary certificates for export and re-export of agricultural products will be abolished starting February 5, 2026, according to Logos Press. The decision follows the enactment of Law No 227/2025. read more

The effects of the Harry storm on various fruit and vegetable productions are still being felt, with damages, decreased quantities, and lower quality, along with rain and frosts. Oranges, artichokes, and eggplants are particularly affected. There is a high demand for strawberries ahead of Valentine's Day. read more

Mycotal, a biological insecticide containing Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6, has recently received official registration in Germany. It is specifically approved in Germany for controlling whiteflies in protected crops. Germany is the latest country to approve this product, following registrations in Hungary. read more

Morocco has become the fastest-growing tomato supplier to the German market over the past 20 years, according to UN data. Moroccan tomato exports to Germany increased from 12,710 tons in 2005 to 74,890 tons in 2024, representing a growth of 489 percent. read more

Spain: Hiperber revenue grew 7% in FY 2025, amid store expansion
Supermarket chain Hiperber reported a revenue of €235.1 million for the 2025 financial year, showing a 6.88% increase compared to the previous year and a 5.77% growth in like-for-like sales. The chain continued to invest in its assisted-service sections, such as the read more

Poland remains one of the leading global producers of highbush blueberries and continues to host the annual International Blueberry Conference. The 14th edition of the conference is scheduled to take place on 5-6 March 2026. With over 13,000 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation, Poland is the largest blueberry producer. read more

Temperature fluctuations during transport pose a significant risk to the quality of flowers, especially for delicate varieties. In the Netherlands, Holex Flower has collaborated with Inter Fresh Concepts to develop innovative methods for safeguarding flowers from fluctuations in temperature, such as cold and heat. This collaboration has led to the development of new solutions for this issue. read more

Ukrainian farms are increasing the production of winter onions and creating export shipments to Romania and other European markets as part of a Ukrainian-South Korean project. Important criteria for export include meeting EU packaging regulations and having access to specialized storage facilities. read more

The new production campaign from Senegal is ready to start for the Francescon PO and, consequently, for the Mantuafruit PO. Among the protagonists of the season are Delica pumpkins, netted melons, and, starting this year, also mini watermelons with seeds. read more

The South Tyrolean consortium Vog, a top apple supplier located in the northeastern region of Italy, has unveiled a new strategic approach aimed at enhancing communication and engagement with consumers. read more

Arrigoni Group has announced the launch of a new brand identity, which will be officially presented at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 4th to 6th, 2026. The refreshed visual identity will be implemented across the entire Group and its subsidiaries: Arrigoni France, Artes, and Lirsa. The rebranding process was... read more

On February 2, Moldova's National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) reported the destruction of a 15-ton shipment of imported dill due to pesticide pencycuron levels exceeding safety limits, as reported by Logos Press. Authorities stated that such cases occur when producers do not follow proper agricultural practices. read more

W 2025 roku Mołdawia stanowiła 61,5% eksportu pomidorów Ukrainy, informuje Logos Press. Polska i Rumunia były innymi czołowymi importerami, z udziałami wynoszącymi odpowiednio 34,1% i 1,1%. Udział Mołdawii w eksporcie pomidorów Ukrainy zmniejszył się w porównaniu z 2024 rokiem, kiedy wynosił 86%. read more

A 5kg case of Belgian endives was advertised for €7 [8.26 USD] at an E.Leclerc store in the Hauts-de-France region, right in the midst of the French endive season, causing discomfort within the sector. "Some stores do not highlight the French origin." This comes at a time when French endive producers are... read more

The rainfall in the avocado-growing regions of southern Andalusia has led to flooding in plots of land located in the river basins. This has made harvesting very difficult and has contributed to limiting the Spanish supply. "It has been an unusually wet winter in Andalusia. The rain has prevented us read more

The continuous heavy rain and windstorms that have been occurring in recent weeks are having a significant impact on cut flower production in the Lower Guadalquivir region and along the northwest coast of Cádiz. Persistent excessive rainfall, reduced sunlight, and frequent episodes of extreme winds are the main factors causing this issue. read more

Milan once again confirms its role as one of Europe's agri-food hubs. On March 5, 2026, the "BtoB Growers – Buyers Meeting" will take place at the Air Hotel Linate. The professional event is designed to bring European growers into direct contact with buyers and importers from Italy and across Europe. read more

In January 2026, Moldova exported almost 9,200 tonnes of table grapes to 21 countries, generating total export revenue of USD 7.6 million. According to Logos Press, the average price per kilogram was USD 0.83. This is considered a strong performance for the winter season, considering the somewhat lower quality of the grapes. read more

The fruit and vegetable department of Sole365 is one of the flagship features of the Ap Commerciale group (Megamark-Selex). It is no coincidence that it has won the CX Store Award for several consecutive years (2022, 2023, and 2024) as the best fruit and vegetable department in Italy for customer satisfaction. read more

A true innovator in the apple industry, Cosmic Crisp® has now entered a new phase of development in Europe. read more