The Romanian vegetable sector is still experiencing a decrease in competitiveness, as imports from countries like the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, and Italy dominate supermarket shelves and market stalls. Local produce is finding it challenging to compete against these imported vegetables. read more

Across the Netherlands, more and more caravans and campers are being stored in former greenhouses that once grew vegetables, fruit, or flowers. In Groenlo, however, camper and caravan specialist Henk Pen is taking a different approach. On the Laarberg business park, a completely new complex is emerging. read more

The first Seedum Catalog Camp organized by Verisem Italia Srl concluded in August, attracting numerous visitors from Italy and abroad to Trecastelli (Ancona). Over the course of a month, from mid-July to mid-August, participants were able to... read more

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The 2024 fruit harvest in the EU decreased by 2% to 24.3 million tons, as reported by Eurostat. Italy, Spain, and Poland were responsible for 57% of the total fruit production in the bloc. In 2024, Poland harvested 4.1 million tons of fruit, with apples making up more than three-quarters of the total production. read more

When conditions are favorable, losses can reach up to 30 percent. However, losses exceeding 60 percent have been known to occur. This is a snapshot of the hazelnut industry in Italy, as reported by the Nocciolare.it website based on interviews with industry experts. read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has approved 19 additional applications under the state program "Grants for Processing Enterprises". Upon meeting co-financing requirements, the chosen companies and entrepreneurs will receive UAH 99.2 million (€2.3M) for modernization or. read more

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Field vegetable producers and processors in Hungary have been facing challenges in recent years, primarily due to adverse weather conditions and market fluctuations. Sweet corn, green peas, and green beans are among the most crucial raw materials for the domestic food industry, particularly for freezing and processing. read more

The United Kingdom has promised to keep tariffs near-zero for exports from Uganda, amidst a backdrop of increasing protectionist measures in the United States. UK High Commissioner to Uganda, Lisa Chesney, commented, "There's a lot happening in the global trade arena. There are numerous barriers, read more

The Spanish Rojo Brillante persimmon harvest will begin in September, and at present, it is expected to be good in terms of both volume and quality, as no adverse weather conditions have been reported so far. The acreage dedicated to persimmon cultivation has been significantly reduced over the last five years and continues to decline. read more

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has warned heads of retail chains that it is unacceptable not to keep quality and affordable domestic potatoes in stock during a meeting to discuss the development of potato farming in Belarus, BelTA has learned. "I would like to warn heads of retail chains... read more

Reemoon Technology Holdings Co., Ltd. has successfully installed a state-of-the-art cherry sorting line at Cherry World Group's packinghouse in the Jerte Valley, Cáceres, Spain. The line began operating in mid-May 2025, after installation work commenced in early April. read more

Annually, the Balkan region exports slightly over 300,000 tonnes of fresh apples, with Serbia accounting for approximately half of that amount. However, this year was characterized by two significant frost events – the first occurred in March, with temperatures dropping to -9°C in Serbia, followed by another frost event in April, where temperatures fell below 0°C. read more

The Dutch cooperative The Greenery and Belgium's BelOrta have officially finalized an agreement, initially proposed in June 2024, to collaborate more closely through a Transnational Union of Producer Organizations (TUPO). read more

Corinne Jud Khan has been a member of the management team at Agroscope since 2017, where she heads the Methods Development and Analytics department. Prior to that, the native of Eastern Switzerland led the Feed Analysis department at predecessor institutions of Agroscope. She was also a member of the. read more

The new season for organic top fruit has also started in Belgium. "We harvested the first Qtee pears at the end of July, and last week we began picking Conference pears as well. It's all much earlier than in previous years, but this seems to be a trend in recent years due to the changing climate," says. read more

In the first four months of 2025, Morocco exported fresh fruits and vegetables worth US$729 million (€672 million) to Spain, marking a 28 percent increase from the same period in 2024. Currently, Spain receives approximately 33 percent of its fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco. read more

After joining the Fortenova Group, Enna Fruit, based in Croatia, has rebranded with a new name and visual identity. The company will now operate as Arivera Fruit, introducing a new trademark, colors, and logo, alongside the launch of its new website www.ariverafruit.hr. The name Arivera Fruit read more

Ceny hurtowe arbuzów w Polsce pozostają niezmienione od pierwszego tygodnia sierpnia, co wpisuje się w sezonowe wzorce. Zazwyczaj ceny zaczynają rosnąć pod koniec sierpnia lub na początku września, gdy podaż się kurczy. Wydaniem dla polskich plantatorów jest to, że ceny utknęły na znacznie niższym poziomie. read more

The Walnut Growers Association of Moldova forecasts that the walnut harvest in 2025 will be 15-20% lower than last year. This decline is attributed to late spring frosts and weak pollination, which led to reduced fruit set in many orchards. However, growers point out that in well-managed… read more