This additional capacity is necessary to support the company's growth and continue to meet the increasing global demand for high-quality vegetable seeds. The one-hectare greenhouse has been specifically designed for the cultivation of cucumbers, an important. read more

SanLucar has announced two new tennis collaborations in Germany. The brand is partnering with the Berlin Tennis Open from June 14th to 22nd and the SanLucar Ladies Open in the city of Aschaffenburg from July 7th to 13th. read more

Six Zimbabwean small-scale flower growers are scheduled to attend the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) 2025 in Europe, which will take place from November 4 to 6, 2025, at Expo Greater Amsterdam in Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands. One of the local flower producers and a former floriculture consultant will accompany them. read more

This season, potato growers in Latvia are facing challenges due to unpredictable weather patterns. While some early potato plantings started on time, the sudden arrival of cold temperatures and high humidity is causing concerns about potential yield results. Some growers have been struggling to read more

A few days after the storm in North and Central Limburg, the Netherlands, and just across the border in Germany, the impact is gradually becoming clearer. It is confirmed that several greenhouses sustained damage, either to their roofs from hail or to their crops from flooding. Particularly in read more

The avocado sector in Spain, especially in the Axarquía of Malaga and the Costa Tropical of Granada, has experienced a recovery thanks to the rains in spring and autumn 2024 and the early months of 2025. These regions, along with southern Portugal, account for 75% of the country's avocado exports. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, a company specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has announced expansion projects that will increase its national ripening capacity in France by 30,000 tons, bringing the total capacity to 174,000 tons, a 21% increase. The expansion will take place at the Sorgues facility in southern France. read more

The table grape campaign in Mazzarrone (CT), one of the main production areas in Italy, has officially started under the best auspices. The first greenhouse harvests have already begun, while the full-scale entry of the varieties is expected in a few weeks. read more

Belgium: Blockades at Lidl due to "unbearable" workload

Lidl employees in Belgium have set up blockades at the discount chain's five depots, citing an "unbearable" workload. This has led to a complete shutdown of supplies to the stores. Unions are calling for a specific plan to address the situation and improve conditions. read more

Italy confirms itself as a global player in the industrial tomato sector, a sector that, despite facing new challenges, continues to innovate and generate value. In the latest episode of #freshtalks, Alberto Achilli, key account manager for industrial tomatoes in the central-northern region, discusses this topic. read more

Fertilization and irrigation are at the center of the F.I.R.O. Project, launched by the Agribologna Consortium, the parent company of the eponymous Group, one of the leaders in the production and distribution of fruits and vegetables in Italy, scheduled until the end of 2026. The project is based on evaluations and read more

Compagnie des bananes de Mondoni (CDBM), a subsidiary of France's Compagnie fruitière de Marseille, exported 5,944 tons of bananas from January to April 2025. Entering the banana market in June 2023, CDBM now ranks third among Cameroonian exporters, overtaking Boh Plantations PLC, a long-time leader. read more

Albania is quickly becoming an important player in the fresh produce market in Southeastern Europe. Fruits and vegetables make up approximately 36 percent of the country's agricultural exports, a number that is projected to increase consistently, as stated in the World Bank's 2022 report. read more

The Swiss retailer Coop has announced its plans to import fruits and vegetables from Albania. CEO Philipp Wyss stated that contracts with Albanian producers are anticipated to be signed this spring, with tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, strawberries, and mandarins being among the products that will complement their offerings. read more

Albania is quickly becoming an important player in the fresh produce market of Southeastern Europe. Fruits and vegetables make up approximately 36 percent of the country's agricultural exports, a number that is projected to increase consistently, as indicated in the World Bank's 2022 report. read more

Italian production of netted melons is on the rise, with smooth melons also starting to be sold. Cherry production is at its peak, but prices are still high and are slowing down demand. Apricots are off to a slow start, as their quality is not yet at good levels. read more

Almería continues to strengthen its leading role in watermelon exports from Spain, with shipments estimated at 631 thousand tons for the current season, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year, as reported by valenciafruits.com. read more

As of May 1, 2025, European apple stocks totaled 1,196,024 tons, which is a decrease of 6.4% compared to the 1,277,784 tons reported on the same date in 2024. This translates to a year-on-year reduction of 81,760 tons. Poland was one of the main contributors to this decline. read more

Between January 1 and May 27, 2025, more than 17,000 tons of fruit were imported into Russia's Kaliningrad Region, as reported by the Mangazeya News Agency. This amount is 10% lower than the 19,000 tons imported during the same period in 2024. Citrus fruits made up a considerable portion of the imported fruits. read more

Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance announced this week that it will impose a temporary ban on flower imports from Armenia starting June 16 due to alleged repeated detections of quarantine pests in shipments. The agency reported multiple cases of high-risk. read more