With the last few seeded Victoria grapes and the first few seedless ones from patented varieties, Kavala—the latest grape-growing region in Greece—is currently on the market. "These days we're working at a relaxed pace. Personally, I've run out of my own Victoria stocks, and since August 24, read more

From mid-October, Tailwind Shipping Lines' Dolphin Express Service (DEX) will transition into an intra-European short-sea service with an expanded port rotation. The Moerdijk–Barcelona route will be extended to include ports in Antwerp (Belgium), Setúbal (Portugal), Cádiz (Spain), and Casablanca (Morocco). read more

In Moldova, recent September rains have caused cracking in table grape varieties, sparking concerns about their quality and export potential. Cracking happens when berries split due to abrupt shifts in moisture and temperature, and is seen as a significant problem for late-season grapes. read more

Vine tomatoes were mainly sourced from the Netherlands and Belgium, while round tomatoes came from Poland and Belgium. Almost all beef tomatoes were sourced from Belgium. Cherry tomatoes primarily came from the Netherlands and Italy. The selection was completed with domestic shipments, as per the... read more

Huseyin Dilsiz, who returned from Germany to his hometown Rize in northeastern Turkey 12 years ago, started growing succulents. What began as a hobby has evolved into a business in recent years. Despite initial doubts that cacti wouldn't thrive in the rainy climate of Rize, he successfully cultivated them. read more

On Sunday, September 14, much of Belgium celebrated the 43rd edition of the Day of Agriculture. This annual event, organized by Boerenbond and Landelijke Gilden, gives the public a chance to peek behind the scenes of modern farming and horticulture. Around 40 farms and read more

Tesselaar Alstroemeria from Luttelgeest, the Netherlands, has been a prominent player in the floriculture industry for many years. Producing over 30 million stems per year on a ten-hectare farm, this family-owned business specializes exclusively in growing alstroemeria. Their recent decision to utilize read more

Tesselaar Alstroemeria from Luttelgeest, the Netherlands, has been a well-known player in the floriculture sector for many years. With more than 30 million stems per year, grown on ten hectares, the family business focuses entirely on one product: the alstroemeria. The recent decision to use read more

Despite the European strawberry market being worth around 2.7 billion euros, there has been a 13% decrease in production over the last decade, with cultivated areas dropping to 74,000 hectares. Spain and the Benelux countries remain the main production hubs, while... read more

Ukraine's walnut production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 is forecasted to be 100,500 metric tons (MT), which is consistent with the previous estimate. The decline in household production is due to the cutting down of older trees, while industrial areas are also contracting as a result of limited investment during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. read more

With the transition from summer to autumn, typical summer products give way to the first seasonal productions and arrivals from Southern Italy. As we noticed during one of our inspections at the Central Agri-Food Market of Rome (CAR), the market is going through a transition phase. read more

Intersnack Adria, a part of Germany's Intersnack Group, has commenced the construction of a new potato chips factory in Hercegovac, central Croatia. The company announced the laying of the foundation stone in a statement posted on LinkedIn. "This signifies the start of an exciting new chapter and a read more

The number of companies participating in the Italy collective organized by Cso Italy for Fruit Attraction 2025 is increasing, as well as the exhibition space. read more

The global tomato market is experiencing varied dynamics, with production, acreage, and pricing trends differing significantly across regions. In the Netherlands, there is a projected increase in tomato acreage by 2025, particularly in the truss and cherry segments, while acreage in Belgium is on the decline. Prices at Belgian auctions have remained stable. read more

Although it is a high-quality market with a volume of 2.7 billion euros, European strawberry production has declined by 13% over the past ten years, and the cultivation area has shrunk to 74,000 ha. Spain and the Benelux countries remain strong players in this market. read more

"Domenico Citterio, co-owner of the eponymous [company], stated, 'At the beginning of September, I attended the Potato Europe fair in the Netherlands, where significant data was revealed. For instance, figures released by producing countries indicate that this year will be marked by plentiful production.'" read more

As anticipated at the end of August by our correspondent Paco Borrás (click here for more information), the official confirmation has arrived: Spain is preparing to face one of the most difficult citrus campaigns of the last decades as reported by the specialized Spanish website Fruittoday.com. read more

The lemon harvest has already begun in Murcia, the main producing region in Spain, with lower production expected compared to last season. Prices at the source are significantly higher than last year, and market prices are expected to reach very high levels starting from the end of the year. read more

"The demand for organic lemons abroad is significant," says Sergio Mazzara, managing partner of Campisi Italia. "In fact, we are growing year on year in terms of both volume and value." He explains that in Italy, the organic market is still mainly focused on specialized shops. read more

In the Cherkasy region of Ukraine, the family farm "Yablunevyi Sad" is replacing its 20-year-old Dutch-style orchard with plantings established under Canadian technology, relying exclusively on feathered apple trees. Farm manager Mykola Oliinyk shared the update in his article. He explained that read more