The CEO of HHLA, Angela Titzrath, looked back on the business year 2024 in her speech, during which HHLA strengthened its position as a European network logistics company. Despite global challenges such as the ongoing economic weakness in Germany and the conflict in read more

2,320 tons of raspberries, 820 tons of blueberries, 520 tons of blackberries, and 320 tons of currants are expected this year. This represents an increase in estimated quantities compared to the previous year. The only exception is the blackberries, which are expected to have a harvest volume around 40 tons lower. The cultivation area for them is... read more

Domestic cherries continued to be the most prevalent, with deliveries increasing once again. Spanish shipments followed in terms of significance and also saw an increase. Turkish imports remained significant in some areas, while supplies from Italy, France, Greece, and Belgium were only supplementary. Turkish produce was less prominent overall. read more

Ukraina traci ponad 35% swojego rocznego zbioru warzyw, czyli ponad 1 milion ton, z powodu braku nowoczesnych obiektów magazynowych. Znaczna część produkcji nigdy nie trafia na rynek. W odpowiedzi rząd uruchamia krajowy projekt sieci przechowalni warzyw, obejmujący... read more

IKN Italy presents Forum Retail 2025, the largest Experience & Networking Hub for the Retail community which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary: an important milestone, marking the return of the event to a two-day format on November 12 and 13, and a new location. read more

Greece experienced a 3.4% increase in fruit and vegetable imports in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, as reported by George Polychronakis, Executive Advisor to the Association of Greek Fruit and Vegetable Exporters (Incofruit-Hellas). Total imports from January to June reached 434,790. read more

The Dutch and German blueberry season started well this year. "We can talk about a top harvest. The fruit set has been excellent, which resulted in good flowering," says Harm Valckx of the European Blueberry Growers Cooperative. The cooperative includes growers from the Netherlands, Germany, read more

Georgia can no longer be considered a minor player in the global blueberry industry. With approximately 3,000 hectares currently under cultivation, a number that has grown rapidly in recent years and continues to rise, the country is catching up to Germany and has already overtaken countries. read more

Spain is the leading exporter of melons from March to October, a time period that seed companies are keen on extending as much as possible. Exciting news on this topic was shared during Rijk Zwaan's Global Melon & Watermelon Event. The aim of prolonging production cycles is also behind this effort. read more

Włochy, ceny papryki są pod presją ze względu na konkurencję z Holandii i słaby popyt, obecne ceny hurtowe są poniżej poziomu rentowności. Tymczasem producenci z Carmagnoli pozostają optymistyczni dzięki sprzyjającym warunkom uprawy i braku chorób wirusowych. Hiszpania boryka się z sytuacją, gdy... read more

Russian farmers may soon experience a shortage of vegetable seeds due to the government's decision to prohibit imports from the Netherlands, a major supplier. The ban, which came into effect on June 30, 2025, expands on previous restrictions implemented by Rosselkhoznadzor in November 2023 and now encompasses seed deliveries. read more

The rumors about a possible arrival of Mercadona in Italy are becoming more insistent. According to foodretail.es, the Spanish retail giant could soon set its sights on our country, driven by a series of strategic factors. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, during Water Day, Stijn van Boxmeer explained how the Delfland Water Board monitors water quality in the Netherlands. As he admitted at the end of his presentation, his message wasn't exactly "uplifting" for growers. Or perhaps it's better framed as a call for greater... read more

In Spain, just like in Italy, the 2025 stone fruit campaign is in full swing and, as often happens, the reality in the field forces a reassessment of the initial forecasts. The latest update provided by the Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de España has revised downward the estimates published by... read more

Mercosur, the leading trade bloc in South America, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded a trade agreement. EFTA members include Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, while Mercosur is made up of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia, with Chile as an associate member. read more

Moldovan producers are ready to deliver fruit that meets European standards, despite the late spring frost that affected some orchards in Moldova. EcoFarm-Prod, a company from the village of Vadul-Rașcov in the Șoldănești district, has kicked off the export season with the first shipments of cherries. read more

Last week, Skylar Rae® white cherries from Italy made their debut in the Hong Kong market and sold out quickly. Kevin Au Yeung, who heads the Asian market at RK Growers Srl, mentioned that the variety will be introduced in the Singapore market this week, continuing its... read more

DENSO Corporation has confirmed the acquisition of Axia Vegetable Seeds, a vegetable seed breeding company based in the Netherlands that specializes in developing top-quality tomato seeds for greenhouses worldwide. This acquisition represents a significant move in DENSO's strategic expansion into the AgriTech sector. read more

In 2021, the Belgian tomato specialist Tomeco, who markets their products through Coöperatie Hoogstraten, began experimenting with growing mini watermelons in greenhouses. The results were so promising that since 2022, as part of a local initiative, they have started to officially include them in their product range. read more

In 2021, the Belgian tomato specialist Tomeco, who markets its products through Coöperatie Hoogstraten, began experimenting with growing mini watermelons in greenhouses. The results were so promising that since 2022 they have been expanding this initiative as part of a local effort. read more