Local fruit and vegetable growers in Latvia claim that supermarkets are prioritizing imported produce, which is making it difficult to sell domestic crops. This information comes from the Latvian Association of Fruit and Vegetable Traders. However, retail chains refute this claim and argue that the limited presence of Latvian produce on their shelves is due to other factors. read more

Taiwan has successfully exported its first large-scale shipment of summer fruits to Europe after meeting the European Union's import and quarantine regulations. The shipment, which originated from Pingtung County, consisted of 6 tons of mangoes, lychees, and dragon fruit bound for the Rungis wholesale market. read more

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics, a supplier of greenhouse logistics equipment based in Belgium, has developed a spring-loaded push bar called Flexbar. This innovation is designed to minimize physical strain on employees who use manual harvest trolleys. The product has been patented by the company. read more

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the government will support exporters affected by Russia's recent restrictions on imports of Armenian produce and will focus on export diversification. "If the pepper spoils, I will pay for that pepper; the government will pay," he said during an. read more

Greece and Egypt are entering the implementation phase of a bilateral labor agreement that could facilitate the employment of up to 5,000 Egyptian seasonal workers in Greek agriculture. This initiative is being pursued as Greek farmers and agricultural cooperatives struggle with labor shortages during harvest season. read more

On 11 June, the World Cup will kick off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms, we are organizing a World Cup Football Pool. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

Ciężkie deszcze i burze gradowe dotknęły kilka regionów rolniczych w Serbii w ciągu ostatnich trzech dni, powodując szkody w sadach, winnicach i uprawach polowych. Według raportów, dystrykty Zlatibor, Kolubara, Morava i wschodnie części Serbii były najbardziej dotkniętymi obszarami. read more

Asaja, COAG, Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España, and Aeofruse estimate that Spain's almond kernel production will reach 135,250 tons in the 2026/2027 season. This estimate is 6.6% higher than last season and 33% higher than the average over the last five years. read more

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics, a supplier of greenhouse logistics equipment based in Belgium, has developed a spring-loaded push bar called Flexbar. This innovative product is designed to reduce physical strain on employees who use manual harvest trolleys. The company has patented the Flexbar to ensure its uniqueness in the market. read more

A strawberry grower in the Netherlands has substantially increased its residue-free cultivation after five years of on-farm testing. De Ruwenberg, located in Etten-Leur in the southern Dutch province of North Brabant, has expanded its residue-free production from 1 to 12 hectares. read more

Ukraine's strawberry market is currently experiencing the peak of the season, facing challenges such as spring frosts, high production costs, and labor shortages. While prices were initially high at the beginning of the season, they are expected to decrease significantly in early June as supply increases. read more

NLight has sold almost 600 1,000-watt LED fixtures to Ichtus Flowers & Plants in Waddinxveen, The Netherlands. The specialist in cut phalaenopsis and green plants made a conscious decision to choose NLight, despite already having LED fixtures from another supplier installed. read more

DS Smith is providing a Closed-Type Tray packaging solution for kiwifruit and other fresh produce exporters in Greece. This tray system is specifically designed for transatlantic shipments lasting over 45 days, with the goal of preserving product quality during transportation. DS Smith emphasizes that the lightweight nature of the trays helps reduce shipping costs. read more

Dutch agricultural consultancy Delphy has named Edwin van Lenthe as the new managing director of its Netherlands operations, taking over from Jacco van der Wekken, who is retiring after more than 34 years with the company. read more

TSW 2027, the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair, will take place on January 14-15, 2027, in Kielce, Poland. The event brings together companies from across the horticultural sector, including fruit and vegetable producers, distributors, technology suppliers, and service providers. The organisers... read more

Roses Forever, duńskie rodzinne przedsiębiorstwo hodowlane róż, otrzymało prestiżową nagrodę Grand Prix de la Rose we Francji za swoją odmianę rośliny okrywowej Re-union Rose Plant'n'Relax, znaną w Danii jako Genforenings Rose. Nagroda została wręczona w Paryżu, gdzie hodowca i właściciel Rosa. read more

In Maasdijk, located in the Westland region of the Netherlands, spray chrysanthemum grower Ruud van Wijk is striving towards implementing a fully biological growing system. As a member of the growers' cooperative Vannova, he has been gradually introducing changes to decrease his dependence on chemical crop protection products. read more

The Pompidou-Metz museum in France has filed a criminal complaint after the banana used in Maurizio Cattelan's artwork "Comedian" was removed from display. Museum staff discovered on Saturday that the banana, which is taped to a wall as part of the installation, was missing. The museum said it read more

Food loss in South Africa's fruit sector is affecting both domestic supply chains and exports to Europe, with cold-chain disruptions, transport delays, and port congestion reducing fruit quality and shelf life during export. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature, South Africa loses around. read more

The Republic of Moldova produces approximately 23,000 tons of walnuts in shells annually from around 18,000 hectares of orchards. According to sector data presented at a conference commemorating 20 years of activity of the Nut Growers Association of the Republic of Moldova, the country ranks 11th. read more