Europe

Every January, Aspa2 marks the start of the French asparagus season. Based in Indre-et-Loire, the company is one of the very first to market asparagus in France, kicking off a campaign that is eagerly awaited by market operators. This year's harvest began on January 12th, under conditions that ... read more

Flavourtech, a food technology company based in Griffith, operates globally while maintaining its headquarters in regional Australia. The company develops and supplies aroma recovery, extraction, and evaporation technologies to food and beverage processors worldwide. In October 2022, Flavourtech... read more

Since early January 2026, fresh-cut flowers from China have been arriving in the Russian Far East. On 5 January, over 102,000 stems, including roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, lilies, and hydrangeas, reached Khabarovsk. All shipments passed quarantine inspections. On 12 January, more than 2,000. read more

Schneider Youngplants is reinforcing its sales team in Germany with various personnel changes and a defined allocation of regional responsibilities. Starting from February 1, 2026, Mike Norgall will be joining the team. He is already known to many customers. His primary area of expertise is perennials, and he will be in charge of. read more

"André Heijl of Anrin Logistics in the Netherlands says, ''We want to be a one-stop shop for growers in South Africa and Brazil, and Polish or Russian buyers. The suppliers and recipients arrange the sales themselves; we take care of everything in between: Transport, transshipment, storage.'' read more

SanLucar has launched a new retail campaign in early 2026, focusing on citrus fruits for the post-holiday marketing period. The initiative is targeted towards key retail markets and aims to promote citrus fruits during this time. read more

The Ukrainian apple season of 2025/2026 is marked by numerous structural market distortions, according to Volodymyr Gurzhiy from the Ukrainian apple exporting company USPA Fruit. He stated, "The late spring frosts in 2025 led to a partial loss of the crop in Ukraine. Additionally, storage facilities currently still have…" read more

The Dutch tulip cutting season has been officially launched in the Netherlands with National Tulip Day in Amsterdam. On Museumplein, thousands of visitors gathered to pick free tulips from a large temporary picking garden, marking the start of the new season. The event, held annually in the Dutch read more

Heavy rainfall in Spain is having a negative impact on the cultivation of avocados. Xavier Halsberghe from the Spanish company Eurofresh stated, "When it rains, there is no harvesting. At the moment, there is a lot of rain and wind in Spain, which makes it almost impossible to pick." This has led to a decrease in the supply of avocados. read more

Black currant production in Poland is at a world-class level - and the best example is the farm of Jarosław Peczek from Józefów (Łódź Voivodeship). In July 2025, a record yield of 19,813 kg of black currants was achieved on 1 hectare of land. This is the highest read more

Businesses in the United Kingdom that have made significant investments in border inspection facilities are now looking to receive compensation from the government as discussions advance on an agreement regarding agri-foods with the European Union. Since the UK's departure from the EU, companies importing plants and fresh produce from the bloc have been impacted. read more

Tysiące traktorów wycofują się z blokad na krajowych autostradach i na kontrolnych punktach odprawy na granicach Grecji, kończąc 54 kolejne dni najbardziej dynamicznych mobilizacji rolniczych, jakie kraj ten widział w ciągu ostatnich 35 lat. Wycofywanie rozpoczęło się wczoraj (21. read more

The Spanish company El Ciruelo recently concluded its New Year's Eve campaign, during which its brand Las Uvas de Nochevieja by El Ciruelo set a production record, with approximately 2,700,000 units of its popular grape clock (containing the twelve grapes traditionally eaten in Spain at the stroke of midnight). read more

U.S. President Donald Trump is once again threatening to impose import duties on eight European countries, including the Netherlands. These countries have supported Greenland by sending troops to the autonomous region under Danish responsibility. read more

When war swept across Ukraine in May 2022, most businesses were focused on survival. In Kamyanka-Buzka, Lviv region, a different story was unfolding: The foundation of a new berry processing plant was quietly being laid. No big announcements, no fanfare, just steady work. "We had planned this" read more

On January 7, 2026, France issued a decree banning the import of fruits and vegetables treated with five specific pesticides. This decision could potentially have a negative impact on the export of $130 million worth of U.S. fruits and vegetables to France, as four of the five pesticides are commonly used in their production. read more

Ahold Delhaize and The Global FoodBanking Network are enhancing their partnership with new projects for 2026. Ahold Delhaize announced that in 2026, they will collaborate with GFN and their local brands to launch these initiatives in markets where their brands are present, including the Czech Republic. read more

Vegetable prices, especially for cucumbers, have been steadily increasing in recent months due to a limited supply from key growing regions in southern Spain and the Netherlands. According to Gabriele Held, a market expert at Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (AMI), this shortage... read more

Lock Drives will be showcasing its newest drive technology solutions for greenhouse construction at the IPM Essen trade fair in Germany. The company's main focus is on streamlining greenhouse drive systems, with the theme "Easy does it," emphasizing solutions that are durable, easy to use, and widely applicable. read more

On January 15th, the Open Day was held for the field presentation of the "Suit F1" cherry tomato, organized by the Verisem Seedium group. The event took place at the Adriano di Portopalo di Capo Passero (SR) Agricultural Company in Italy and attracted numerous attendees, including producers. read more