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Italy sells more fruit and vegetables abroad, but the economic advantage is decreasing: this is the picture that emerges from the Istat data processed by the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor for the period January-November 2025. In terms of volume, exports grow by 8%, reaching 3.6... read more

In 2025, Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports slowed down in volume but continued to grow in value, as reported by Valenciafruits and various Spanish industry publications. Foreign shipments decreased by 4% compared to 2024, reaching 12 million tons, while the read more

Podravka Agri, a part of Croatia's Podravka food and pharmaceuticals group, is planning to expand its potato production area in 2026 as a result of a cooperation agreement with the domestic chips and snacks producer Kanaan, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Uzbekistan and Serbia have signed cooperation agreements with the goal of enhancing trade and promoting horticulture and seed production in Uzbekistan. These agreements were finalized during a business forum in Tashkent as part of a visit by a Serbian delegation. The Ministry of Agriculture in Uzbekistan was involved in the negotiations. read more

The weather conditions have delayed the planting of potatoes in regions like Sicily, Puglia, and Campania in Italy, as well as in some areas of Greece, Spain, and Portugal over the past few weeks and months. Due to this, we might experience a lower yield than usual in the early harvest. read more

Produkcja ogórków szklarniowych w Polsce nadal maleje w obliczu rosnących kosztów pracy i energii. Według Instytutu Ekonomiki Rolnictwa i Gospodarki Żywnościowej (IERiGŻ-PIB), produkcja spadła do 292 000 ton w 2025 roku, w porównaniu z 306 000 ton w 2024 roku, 317 000 ton w 2023 roku i 328 000 ton w 2022 roku. read more

More than one in five children in Italy do not eat fruits and vegetables daily. This is according to the Okkio alla Salute survey (2023), which paints a worrying picture: almost 26% of young children are far from meeting basic nutritional recommendations, while the phenomenon of excess is also prevalent. read more

Remie Dewitte, Commercial Director of the Belgian cooperative REO, stated that 2025 was a challenging year for winter vegetables. "Supply and demand were out of sync," he explained. Both in Belgium and across Europe, production quantities were high, but demand was low. A mild autumn led to decreased consumption, resulting in a challenging situation. read more

The Institute of Flowers in Ireland has announced a new multi-year educational partnership with floral designer Joseph Massie, marking a significant advancement for professional floristry in Ireland. This collaboration aims to offer sustained support, top-tier training, and creative motivation to aspiring florists. read more

Las exportaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas disminuyeron un 4 por ciento en volumen en comparación con el año anterior, totalizando 12 millones de toneladas.

Spanish exports of fresh fruit and vegetables decreased by 4 per cent in volume compared to the previous year, totalling 12 million tonnes. read more

Hattersheim, Germany-based Poly-clip System presented its net-pak concept and new Somi net clipper at Fruit Logistica earlier this month. read more

The Noriap cooperative has officially announced its commitment to the Marianne project, an initiative focused on establishing a 100% French potato supply chain in partnership with Burger King France. The goal is to connect producers, cooperatives, and fast-food chains to ensure a stable supply. read more

Pakistan's potato exports have decreased by nearly 50 percent due to the closure of the border with Afghanistan and a ban imposed by Russia, as stated by Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. This matter was addressed during a meeting of the National Assembly. read more

While France was severely affected by the recent adverse weather conditions, Spain and Portugal also experienced their share of challenges. Despite the heavy rainfall that impacted citrus production, Apifood managed to safeguard what was essential – quality and resilience – by choosing to act promptly and demonstrating resilience. read more

Shoppers in the United Kingdom who regularly buy strawberries may experience limited availability this week due to supply disruptions caused by unfavorable weather conditions in important growing areas. Persistent wet weather in the UK and Europe has impacted various fruit and vegetable crops. read more

MPS and Confagricoltura Liguria have enhanced their cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding at MyPlant & Garden in Milan, Italy on February 19, 2026. The agreement was signed by Luca De Michelis, President of Confagricoltura Liguria, and Antonio Fracassi, MPS Coordinator. read more

In Drohobych, western Ukraine, West Berry celebrated its ten-year anniversary by inaugurating a newly constructed production hall equipped with modern processing lines. Established in 2016, the company has grown from being a local producer to becoming one of Ukraine's leading exporters of frozen berries. Its products are. read more

In 2025, organic sales in the Italian market reached 6.9 billion euros. These market dimensions primarily pertain to domestic consumption (amounting to 5.5 billion euros), while over 1.35 billion euros correspond to out-of-home consumption. read more

Niemniej jednak, pomimo niepewności na rynku i problemów pogodowych z ostatnich kampanii, powierzchnia przeznaczona na kwiaty cięte w Andaluzji w sezonie 2024/25 wzrosła o 8% w porównaniu z 2023/24 i o 21% w porównaniu z średnią powierzchnią uprawianą w ciągu ostatnich czterech kampanii. Cádiz, z Chipiona na czele, read more

The difficulty in finding high-quality products, perceived high prices, and concerns about the presence of pesticides are the main barriers that still hinder a greater consumption of fruit in Italy. This is what emerges from a survey promoted. read more