Building on the success of last season, watermelon plantations in Greece are growing steadily. Mr. Ioannis Koumoundouros, Commercial Director of Agris, a company specializing in propagation materials with operations in the Balkans, stated: "2025 was a year in which cultivation increased." read more

Podczas oficjalnej ceremonii na targach IPM Essen w Niemczech ogłoszono zwycięzcę nagrody Green Cities Europe Award 2025. Belgia otrzymała nagrodę za swój projekt Zuidpark w Antwerpii, ambitną transformację miejską, która zamienia dawny parking i teren imprezowy w ponad osiem hektarów... read more

Greenhouse upgrades and structural assessments are becoming increasingly important in the Netherlands as growers are adding a second, third, or even fourth screen to their greenhouse. Others are switching crops, moving to gutter-based growing systems, or introducing artificial lighting. read more

The Port of Itajaí has initiated discussions to create a new shipping route with the Port of Cagliari in Italy, with the goal of increasing fruit exports from the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina to the European Union. These talks come in response to increased export costs due to surcharges imposed on Brazilian products. read more

Uhlemann GmbH, a well-known supplier to many commercial kitchens and restaurateurs in the state of Hesse, Germany, continued its expansion efforts last year. The acquisition of several shares in A&R Fruchtimpex in the fall of last year allowed the company to broaden its portfolio to include... read more

The agricultural sector in Sardinia, Italy, especially tomato and artichoke production, is facing a severe crisis. Adverse and prolonged climatic conditions, including heavy rainfall and persistent humidity, have damaged crops and led to the spread of diseases, such as botrytis. read more

Farmers in Spain will be holding demonstrations and rallies in at least 25 provinces across the country today (29 January) to protest against the proposed European budget for the 2028-2034 period and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). read more

Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries to the European Union can continue under the established quotas, which have not yet been reached, and with preferential treatment. read more

Organic products are now a stable presence on shelves worldwide. The demand is increasing, but so is the supply, and for a buyer, distinguishing what truly brings value has never been so complex. It is in this context that Italy can offer something different: read more

Morocco has begun to revive its watermelon export sector after a significant decline in 2024, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 11 months of 2025, Morocco exported 175,000 tons of watermelons valued at US$190 million, marking a 54% growth compared to 2024. France read more

Croatia has introduced a new regulatory framework for the fruit and vegetable sector with the implementation of the Rulebook on Market Standards and Compliance Controls for fruit and vegetables, certain processed fruit and vegetable products, and the banana sector on 1 January. The regulation... read more

The protected clementine variety Sando, which originated from a spontaneous mutation in the Plana Baixa region of Castellón, Spain, is gaining popularity in Italian citrus farming due to its excellent performance and its strategic positioning in the Italian market. read more

Zi-Vision and Naddeo have entered into a partnership to serve the Benelux region and Germany. The collaboration will provide technical consultancy and processing solutions for the food industry. Zi-Vision is an independent technical consultancy and project management company specializing in serving the food sector. read more

The Spanish berry supply is still limited due to adverse weather conditions in most parts of the country. Spanish exporters are struggling to meet both the current demand and the expected increase leading up to the Valentine's Day campaign. "We had a strong start to the strawberry season in December, but... read more

In 2025, Ukraine imported $102.4 million worth of "borscht set" vegetables, including carrots, beets, cabbage, and onions, up 85% compared to 2024. According to the State Customs Service, onion imports rose 3.2% to 23,160 tonnes, with the value increasing by 18.1% to $29.71 million (≈ €7.3 million). read more

Bord Bia has confirmed that it is investigating the incorrect use of its quality assurance logo on fresh herb products sold in Ireland, after herbs grown in Africa and Spain were falsely labeled as Irish-origin produce. The products have been removed from SuperValu shelves, as confirmed by the retailer. read more

At its Maasland site in the Netherlands, KP Holland is conducting a three-year pilot project as part of the 100% Green Grown program. In collaboration with Royal Brinkman and Agrobío, the company is focused on making Kalanchoë production more sustainable, with an emphasis on effective control. read more

In 2025, Ukraine saw a 32.5% increase in tomato imports to 104,820 tonnes and a 46.3% increase in cucumber imports to 70,820 tonnes compared to 2024, as reported by the State Customs Service. In monetary terms, tomato imports increased by 31.6% to $140.84 million, while cucumber imports grew by 38.8% to $89.14 million. read more

Storm Kristin, which has led Spain's national meteorological agency AEMET to issue a red alert in the Almanzora Valley and Los Vélez areas and an orange alert across the rest of the province of Almeria, is already causing significant damage to the local agricultural sector. read more

Ukraińscy producenci owoców jagodowych i orzechów zaprezentują swoje produkty na międzynarodowych targach handlowych Fruit Logistica 2026 w Berlinie, jako część Krajowego Stoiska Ukrainy, zorganizowanego przez Ukraińskie Stowarzyszenie Owoców Jagodowych przy wsparciu partnerów. Celem organizacji Krajowego Stoiska Ukrainy jest... read more