Russia has closed all routes for Dutch plant propagation material.
2025-06-30 00:00
As of June 30, 2025, it is prohibited to import any Dutch seeds or planting material from covered cultivation (e.g., greenhouses) into Russia. This decision was announced by the Kaliningrad regional directorate of Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia's plant health authority. This new measure reinforces a previous restriction.
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Spain: Retail fruit and vegetable sales are increasing, but profit margins remain uncertain for businesses
2025-06-30 00:00
In the first quarter of the year, the retail sector of fruit and vegetable products in Spain has had a positive start: 84% of companies have seen an increase in the value of their sales. However, despite this initial momentum, less than half of the companies
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Netherlands: 9-hectare modern greenhouse collapsed
2025-06-30 00:00
Dziwne obrazy z Holandii, gdzie wideo pokazuje, jak 9-hektarowa szklarnia zawala się w ciągu sekund. Jakby z jakimś cudem, 65 pracowników opuściło szklarnię godzinę przed wypadkiem. Szklarnia w kwestii jest własnością Agro Care, jednego z największych producentów w Europie. Prace renowacyjne
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Moldova/Poland: Significant declines expected in sweet and sour cherries, apricots, and plums
2025-06-27 14:00
The information portal reports that after the frosts, very high losses were recorded in the fruit plantations. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, over 8,650 hectares of plantations were affected by the losses. Estimates conducted after the frosts show a
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Blueberries: Harvest starting now in Northern Germany
2025-06-27 10:00
"In the North German Lowlands, most blueberries have ideal growing conditions, as they thrive in heathland or bog sites, their natural habitats," says Felix Koschnick, head of the experimental berry orchard at the Agricultural Chamber in Langförden (Vechta city). "The"
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The Coöperatie Hoogstraten is located just across the border in Belgium. When it comes to bell peppers, however, this short distance makes a significant difference. While the Netherlands has the largest acreage for bell peppers in both countries, Hoogstraten fetches higher prices.
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"The cheaper bananas from Guatemala and the Philippines are squeezing our profit margins."
2025-06-27 00:00
Richard Salazar, executive, stated, "Ecuador exported 169.96 million boxes of bananas between January and May 2025, which is 5.53% more than in the same period of last year. The Chinese, Russian, and EU markets have driven growth. In contrast, exports to Algeria and the United Kingdom decreased."
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Jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni z zainteresowania naszą genetyką.
2025-06-27 00:00
"The Lazzeri Team states that this year's FlowerTrials in the Netherlands exceeded expectations. Looking back on the event, we can confidently say that the level of engagement and interest we received was outstanding. Visitors from Europe, Asia, and America demonstrated a clear enthusiasm for the event."
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Flyers, paper endures: 6 billion copies every year in Italy.
2025-06-27 00:00
Despite the popularity of apps and digital offers, paper promotions in supermarkets remain central: every year in Italy, around 6 billion flyers are printed, equal to 100 copies per inhabitant. This sector is worth 680 million euros and involves specialized entities in.
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The exceptionally sunny spring in a region of Northern Ireland had an impact on the Comber earlies season, resulting in the first harvest of new potatoes in the area, which have a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. A grower mentioned that it was "a really good growing season," attributing it to the dry conditions in early May.
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€20 million blueberry project launched in Cariñena
2025-06-27 00:00
The Valencian enterprise with German roots, San Lucar Fruit, is introducing blueberries to its operations in Cariñena, Spain. Plans involve acquiring 420 hectares of vineyards for blueberry, kiwi, table grape, and tropical fruit cultivation. Initial transplantation of blueberries has commenced.
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Italy-Spain: Pact to save the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
2025-06-27 00:00
Yesterday, the bilateral meeting took place at Masaf between the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food of the Kingdom of Spain, Luis Planas. During the conversation, it emerged that...
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The Europatat Congress highlighted France and the challenges facing the potato industry.
2025-06-27 00:00
From 11 to 13 June 2025, France hosted the Europatat Congress in Lille for the second time, bringing together Europe's potato trading community. Jointly organised by Europatat and Fedepom, the event focused on the challenges and future of the European potato sector in a volatile global market.
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Over 160 growers gathered at a customer day in Romania.
2025-06-27 00:00
Po długiej przerwie spowodowanej pandemią koronawirusa, w rumuńskim hurtowni kwiatów Erma Flori w miejscowości Miercurea Nirajului, około 250 kilometrów na północny zachód od Bukaresztu, po raz drugi odbył się dzień klienta. Z udziałem ponad 160 producentów, liczba uczestników prawie podwoiła się w porównaniu do poprzedniego roku.
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From Tuesday, June 24th to Thursday, June 26th, Interpera 2025 was held in Hasselt. Stakeholders from across the European pear sector convened in Belgium for the first time in Interpera's history. Organized by VBT and ARELFH, the event not only looked back on previous advancements but also provided valuable opportunities.
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"With the increasing shipping costs, real-time temperature and humidity data loggers help minimize losses in fresh produce logistics."
2025-06-27 00:00
At Transport Logistic 2025, which took place in Munich, Germany from June 2 to 5, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. showcased its TT19 series product, the TT19SE 4G low-temperature real-time temperature and humidity light-sensing vibration GPS position sensor. Tzone provided samples during the exhibition.
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Global Market Overview: Cherries
2025-06-27 00:00
The 2025 global cherry season is characterized by varying production levels, quality outcomes, and market conditions across key producing and exporting countries. Below is an overview of the main developments by country. In the United Kingdom, the cherry season began earlier than usual due to
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SanLucar has formed a partnership with Borussia Mönchengladbach.
2025-06-26 22:00
SanLucar has ogłoszony an official partnership with German football club Borussia Mönchengladbach.
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European pear producers have gathered in Belgium to discuss the decrease in consumption and production challenges.
2025-06-26 10:00
The Interpera conference took place in Hasselt, Belgium on 25 June, with the key challenges facing the business at the top of the agenda.
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