In the greenhouses of LGV Sonnengemüse, Austria's leading producer cooperative, the new harvest got off to a slightly delayed start this year. "The sunshine in January and February was significantly lower this year than the annual average. This set us back by about a week. Last year, 2024, we read more

The European Commission has imposed a fine of 392.2 million euros on Greece for serious irregularities in the management of European Union agricultural funds, attributing inadequate controls and widespread structural flaws in the subsidy disbursement system to the country. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has approved Iberflora 2025 as an AIPH-recognised D Category International Horticultural Trade Show. The approval follows a nomination from ACPO (Asociación de Cultivadores de Plantas Ornamentales), AIPH's member in Spain. read more

The rise of the blueberry shows no signs of stopping. According to some analysts, in order to keep up with the growth of global demand, worldwide production will need to double (Click here to learn more). This trend is also reflected in Italy, where - albeit at a different pace. read more

Bakłażan, known as aubergine in the Netherlands, is quickly becoming more popular. Market data from Circana reveals that sales of aubergines increased by 33% in 2024 compared to 2019. Previously mostly utilized by professional chefs, aubergines are now being purchased more frequently by home cooks as well. read more

Between June 15th and 16th, a violent storm front hit Italy, especially the northern regions and parts of the center, such as Lazio. After days of intense heat, the bad weather brought exceptional hailstorms, tornadoes, floods, and landslides. The most affected areas are... read more

The Interpera 2025 International Pear Congress is scheduled to take place on 25 and 26 June in Hasselt, Belgium. The event will be held at the Corda Campus and is co-organised by AREFLH (Assembly of European Horticultural Regions) and VBT (Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). read more

Ukrainian plant breeders are in the final stages of registering the country's first domestically developed variety of edible burdock. The variety is currently undergoing testing by researchers at the Mayak Experimental Station of the Institute of Vegetable and Melon Growing (NAAS) in the Chernihiv region. read more

Sezon zbioru wiśni i innych małych owoców w pełni trwa we Włoszech. Precyzyjna, a jednocześnie nie destrukcyjna metoda jest niezbędna do określenia jakości owoców. "Nasze podejście" - mówi Enrico Turoni z firmy TR Turoni w włoskiej prowincji Forlì w regionie Emilia-Romania - "to… read more

On June 16, Rosselkhoznadzor held a video conference with the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia to discuss the growing number of violations in the supply of plant products from Armenia to Russia. This information was reported by the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. Previously, the Russian agency had expressed concerns about this issue. read more

Moldova's National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has implemented stricter phytosanitary measures for citrus imports in order to prevent the entry of harmful pests. The updated regulations bring national legislation in line with EU standards. According to the new rules, imports of lemons and oranges from Argentina, Brazil, read more

The Corda Campus in Hasselt, Belgium, will be the venue for the upcoming edition of the International Pear Congress, Interpera, scheduled to take place on 25-26 June. read more

The first day, June 25th, will be opened with two strategic roundtable discussions focusing on the past season in the main European producing countries: France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, and Italy. This will be followed by a current... read more

The three organizers of Fruchthandel Magazin, AMI, and GS1 Germany stated: "The mood is good, people are slowly regaining their optimism. Although price still plays an important role, there is an increasing willingness to spend again. In addition, fruits and vegetables also play a crucial role in this." read more

The Greenhouse Horticulture department of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has launched the multi-year project AGROS II in 2024, which aims to enable data-driven cultivation. read more

The 7th edition of Fruit Day, a specialized exhibition on horticultural technology and innovation organized by the Moldova Fruct Association, was held on June 6 and expanded its international participation this year. Over 70 horticultural professionals from Ukraine and Romania joined local participants. read more

For many years, Poland has remained one of the key strawberry producers in Europe. In recent seasons, there has been a growing importance of varieties adapted to local climatic conditions, with high resistance to diseases and the ability to provide fruits of excellent quality. read more

Tesco Northern Ireland has maintained long-standing partnerships with several local fresh produce suppliers, celebrating nearly 200 years of combined farming collaboration. The partnership with Tesco dates back to the retailer's entry into the region in 1997, and these collaborations play a vital role in. read more

ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in the Organized Retail sector among the most important global operators, after a 7-year journey since the first opening in Italy and nearly 200 stores, enters a new strategic phase of consolidation. read more

In the United Kingdom, confusion reigns supreme when it comes to packaging recycling: 70% of British consumers admit to not knowing for certain which packaging can be recycled and which cannot. These are the findings of a study conducted by Aquapak, a company specializing in...
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