Within the greenhouse sector, the Netherlands is often described as a global frontrunner. According to Professor Peter Bodegom, that reputation is justified when it comes to high-tech solutions and productivity. However, when looking purely at production volumes, he believes the picture should be... read more

received the award for the third time in Portugal. The Waikiki melon stands out for its unique flavor and quality, making it a favorite among consumers in both countries. read more

Per capita consumption of fruit was 69 kg in 2024/2025. In contrast, per capita consumption of vegetables was 99 kg. At the same time, avocado consumption rose to 120,000 tons in 2024. Mathematically, this corresponds to about 1.5 kg of avocados per capita per year, while strawberries only read more

On January 22, 2026, Ukrainian phytosanitary inspectors at the Barabashovo customs post in Kharkiv detained 22.5 tonnes of imported grated coconut from Indonesia due to the absence of a phytosanitary certificate, as reported by agronews.ua. The shipment was inspected by the Department of. read more

Ben Goodchild from Nationwide Produce stated that January has been slow in the fruit trade, which is typical. He mentioned that the weather in Spain has been unexpectedly cold, with nighttime temperatures dropping to four degrees and daytime temperatures ranging between 11-12 degrees. read more

Wouw Agro, located in the Netherlands, has recently implemented a new packing line for sweet potatoes, significantly increasing its processing capacity. The company, originally focused on growing and washing potatoes and onions, has now evolved into a complete service provider in the potato and onion supply chain, covering everything from cultivation and washing to... read more

Businesses in the United Kingdom that have made significant investments in border inspection facilities are seeking compensation from the government as negotiations advance on an agri-food agreement with the European Union. Since the UK's departure from the EU, companies importing plants and fresh produce from the bloc are facing challenges. read more

Lidl Netherlands is promoting healthy eating and increased physical activity among young people through a series of promotions, following its appointment as the Official Fresh Food Partner of the Dutch Olympic team, TeamNL. read more

Waikiki melon, developed by Semillas Fitó with the support of its network of partner growers, has been awarded the Flavour of the Year prize in Spain for the first time, in addition to receiving this recognition for the third consecutive year in Portugal. read more

Every January, Aspa2 marks the start of the French asparagus season. Based in Indre-et-Loire, the company is one of the very first to market asparagus in France, kicking off a campaign that is eagerly awaited by market operators. This year's harvest began on January 12th, under conditions that ... read more

Flavourtech, a food technology company based in Griffith, operates globally while maintaining its headquarters in regional Australia. The company develops and supplies aroma recovery, extraction, and evaporation technologies to food and beverage processors worldwide. In October 2022, Flavourtech... read more

Since early January 2026, fresh-cut flowers from China have been arriving in the Russian Far East. On 5 January, over 102,000 stems, including roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, lilies, and hydrangeas, reached Khabarovsk. All shipments passed quarantine inspections. On 12 January, more than 2,000. read more

Schneider Youngplants is reinforcing its sales team in Germany with various personnel changes and a defined allocation of regional responsibilities. Starting from February 1, 2026, Mike Norgall will be joining the team. He is already known to many customers. His primary area of expertise is perennials, and he will be in charge of. read more

"André Heijl of Anrin Logistics in the Netherlands says, ''We want to be a one-stop shop for growers in South Africa and Brazil, and Polish or Russian buyers. The suppliers and recipients arrange the sales themselves; we take care of everything in between: Transport, transshipment, storage.'' read more

SanLucar has launched a new retail campaign in early 2026, focusing on citrus fruits for the post-holiday marketing period. The initiative is targeted towards key retail markets and aims to promote citrus fruits during this time. read more

The Ukrainian apple season of 2025/2026 is marked by numerous structural market distortions, according to Volodymyr Gurzhiy from the Ukrainian apple exporting company USPA Fruit. He stated, "The late spring frosts in 2025 led to a partial loss of the crop in Ukraine. Additionally, storage facilities currently still have…" read more

The Dutch tulip cutting season has been officially launched in the Netherlands with National Tulip Day in Amsterdam. On Museumplein, thousands of visitors gathered to pick free tulips from a large temporary picking garden, marking the start of the new season. The event, held annually in the Dutch read more

Heavy rainfall in Spain is having a negative impact on the cultivation of avocados. Xavier Halsberghe from the Spanish company Eurofresh stated, "When it rains, there is no harvesting. At the moment, there is a lot of rain and wind in Spain, which makes it almost impossible to pick." This has led to a decrease in the supply of avocados. read more

Black currant production in Poland is at a world-class level - and the best example is the farm of Jarosław Peczek from Józefów (Łódź Voivodeship). In July 2025, a record yield of 19,813 kg of black currants was achieved on 1 hectare of land. This is the highest read more

Businesses in the United Kingdom that have made significant investments in border inspection facilities are now looking to receive compensation from the government as discussions advance on an agreement regarding agri-foods with the European Union. Since the UK's departure from the EU, companies importing plants and fresh produce from the bloc have been impacted. read more