The commercial trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, after 25 years of negotiations, is at risk of facing another delay. Italy and France have expressed significant doubts about signing the agreement, initially scheduled for December 20 in Brazil, raising concerns especially about the. read more

The organizers of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt have announced the Spring Edition 2026, which will take place on Tuesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the GROEN-Direkt complex in Hazerswoude-Dorp/Boskoop, the Netherlands. The event is expanding, with the total exhibition space set to increase by more than. read more

Police officers from Croatia's National Police Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime, in collaboration with the Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime, have concluded an investigation into two men suspected of organized crime and unauthorized production... read more

The table potato variety Country is attracting increasing attention in the German fresh market. The search for stress-resistant, high-yielding varieties with consistent skin quality led Böhmer to begin trials with Country in 2023. Clemens Kisters, Field Advisor at Böhmer, said: "Country has the" read more

The Pink Lady® Europe Association (APLE) brought together its partners - producers, stations, operators, commercial representatives, and institutional representatives - for the annual General Assembly, which took place this year in Lérida, Spain. This meeting represented a crucial step for... read more

Kamila Jankowska, the owner of the Polish apple tree nursery Perfect Fruits Sp. z O.O., explains that a significant amount of effort was put into introducing a new variety of apple to the European continent over the past decade. "We are a nursery, Jankowski & Syn, supplying the best apple trees to European. read more

The final estimate of apple yields in Brandenburg, Germany, was significantly better than the cautious forecast made in the summer. According to the Berlin-Brandenburg Statistics Office, a yield of around 220 decitonnes per hectare is now expected for 2025. In 2025, around 16,600 tons of apples are expected to be produced. read more

Zimowe cebule są uprawą przemysłową na Ukrainie, z produkcją w dużej mierze zmechanizowaną, co pozwala na efektywną operację nawet w zmiennych warunkach rynkowych. Uprawa ma stałe zapotrzebowanie ze strony przetwórców i klientów detalicznych, minimalizując ryzyko dla producentów - twierdzi Vitaliy Bilan, założyciel. read more

This year's campaign for Spanish citrus fruit destined for the French market has been turbulent due to weather conditions and increased international competition. Anecoop is addressing these challenges throughout Spain through a strategy of varietal renewal that has been in progress. read more

As the European Union has prohibited the practice of breaking plates in the Greek dance sirtaki, dancers in taverns are now being showered with carnations imported from Turkey. For the New Year festivities, carnation heads valued at 3 million USD are being transported from Antalya to Greece. read more

Ahold Delhaize merges Romanian supermarket chains Mega Image and Profi. The two Romanian supermarket chains Mega Image and Profi, owned by Ahold Delhaize since this year, are merging into a single legal entity. Both brands will continue to operate under their own names, but the read more

Construction has officially started on Metrans Group's second container terminal in Hungary, with a ceremonial groundbreaking taking place in Szeged. The event was attended by Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade; István Joó, Government Commissioner, and CEO of the Hungarian. read more

"Moldovan apricots, cherries, and peaches – symbolic of the warm season – are becoming more and more popular among German consumers. Throughout the year, dried fruits and nuts from the Republic of Moldova are also highly sought after, sourced from producers certified to the highest standards." read more

The sweet potato, which originates from the sandy soils of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, has extended its presence across Spain as demand grows. Fresh consumption has risen from just over 4 kilograms per person per year to about 6 kilograms. This change is partly attributed to the fact that many consumers now prefer it over other vegetables. read more

Valencia-based Genesis Fresh has completed a tour of Spain's main citrus-growing areas to showcase the agronomic performance of its new premium mandarin varieties. During a series of multi-day guided visits, international retailers, growers, exporters, and technical specialists had the opportunity to learn about the new varieties and their potential. read more

The campaign of 2025/2026 is considered a pivotal moment for the French potato industry, as stated in a press release by France's national interprofessional body for the fresh potato sector (CNIPT). The area dedicated to storing potatoes continues to see significant growth, with a 25% increase since 2023 and a 15% rise compared to 2024. read more

With 42,500 hectares allocated in 2024 for the multiplication of vegetable and herb seeds, Italy confirms its European leadership in the sector. This emerges from the survey conducted by Assosementi, the association representing Italian seed companies and horticultural nurseries. read more

The Valencia-based company Genesis Fresh has completed a series of field visits across Spain's main citrus-growing regions to present new mandarin varieties currently in commercial production. The tour covered production areas from Tarragona to Huelva, including the Valencian Community, Murcia. read more

Wexford's O'Connor Nurseries is celebrating its 15th Christmas supplying Marks & Spencer stores in Ireland. Since 2010, the family-owned nursery has been providing M&S customers with fresh, high-quality poinsettias. This Christmas, M&S is stocking a range of poinsettias in sizes from small to large. read more

The volume of table grapes imported into Europe through the Netherlands has increased by 40 percent to 493,000 tonnes over the last decade, as reported by the Dutch industry organization GroentenFruit Huis. read more