Europe

The month of January is proving to be challenging for greenhouse horticulture, as it is being negatively affected by unfavorable weather conditions that are directly impacting volumes and prices. In Spain, the low temperatures and poor solar radiation in the first weeks of the year have read more

"Z powodu niskich temperatur, zbiory spowolniły, a ceny wzrosły" - mówi Francesco Marangio, dyrektor sprzedaży w firmie Marangio Farm w Vittorii, w prowincji Ragusa. Sycylijska firma posiada około trzech hektarów ziemi, z których wszystkie są wykorzystywane do uprawy chronionych roślin. read more

Aby zbierać ziemniaki, gruszki lub cytryny, niezbędna jest okazjonalna ulewa. W miarę dostosowywania wyboru upraw do przeciętnych warunków klimatycznych każdej okolicy, plantatorzy zazwyczaj zadowalają się "normalnym" rokiem pod względem opadów deszczu. Tak nie było natychmiast w 2025 roku w Hiszpanii i read more

The Carottes de France producers' association has been renamed as the Association Carottes et Radis de France (ACRF). French radish producers have joined the association that was established in 2009. The inclusion of radish in the association was officially recognized through a decree issued on December 18th, sanctioned by Annie Genevard, French. read more

The first trial shipment of avocados from Angola has arrived in the Netherlands, meeting European Union customs, phytosanitary, and quality requirements. The container reached Rotterdam this week and passed all required EU inspections. read more

The signing of the free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, with Bolivia recently becoming a full member and Venezuela suspended - formally closes, after 25 years, one of the longest and most controversial trade negotiations. read more

"Lidl Italy launches 'A commitment that really counts': a paper flyer that, for the first time, is delivered directly into the hands of consumers to illustrate, in detail, all the actions already taken and the future objectives of the company for sustainable practices. The brochure, which..." read more

METRO Italy, a company specialized in wholesale trade for the Horeca sector with 3,600 employees in Italy, has obtained the "Top Employer" certification for the thirteenth consecutive year. In 2026, they achieved an overall score of 88.66%, showing growth. read more

Rose nursery Marjoland in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands, has recently invested in three Meto UV-C robots. These machines, manufactured by Berg Hortimotive, have been specially developed to combat diseases and pests that can harm crops, including ornamental crops. The rose nursery purchased Meto read more

The 2025/26 season is presenting a new set of challenges for one of Poland's top apple suppliers, but the overall sentiment is positive as they head into the second half of the season. read more

India's okra exports reached 1.12 lakh MT in the marketing year 2025, despite early price dips, showing steady growth, according to Narendra Mohan from the Department of Agriculture in Bihar, India. "The UK, Germany, and North America are the top destinations, with buyers expressing high satisfaction." read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady ukraiński rynek borówek przekształcił się z niszowego segmentu w pełnoprawną branżę eksportową. Nawet w obliczu pełnoskalowej wojny producenci nie tylko utrzymali produkcję, lecz także rozbudowali obszary upraw, zainwestowali w technologię i umocnili swoje pozycje.

In the past decade, Ukraine's blueberry market has evolved from a niche segment into a fully-fledged export-oriented industry. Even amid full-scale war, producers have not only preserved production but also expanded planted areas, invested in technology, and secured their positions. read more

The year 2026 has started with a rising demand that currently outstrips the available supply in the European markets, which are predominantly sourced from Spain. The effect of the rains on different clementine varieties has resulted in an earlier commencement of the mandarin harvest from the second half of the year. read more

As automated data collection and AI-driven decision support technologies increasingly dominate greenhouse management, Austrian agritech company avemoy is intensifying its European expansion efforts with a specific focus on the Netherlands. The company's foray into the sophisticated greenhouse markets aligns with the read more

For La Linea Verde-Dimmidisì, product innovation is a growth driver both in Italy and in Europe and around the world. "One of the ideas we are implementing," says Matteo Laconi, marketing and communication director whom we met at Marca Fresh, "is...". read more

Switzerland: Migros recorded strong sales figures in 2025 and is enjoying growth in the remaining business areas. Migros reported: "In its 100th anniversary year, the Migros Group strengthened its core business - the supermarket - by offering customers permanently lower prices, helping them to..." read more

Pakistan's kinnow export chain is currently facing challenges due to the shutdown of the usual overland route to Russia and neighboring markets via Afghanistan. Previously, kinnow shipments would reach destinations in Russia, Ukraine, and the Central Asian Republics within six to nine days. read more

W Belgii Lidl postanowił, że wszystkie róża sprzedawane w jego sklepach będą teraz certyfikowane przez Fairtrade. Dzięki tej decyzji, detalista w pełni przeniósł swoją ofertę róż na certyfikowane produkty, mając na celu poprawę warunków społecznych i środowiskowych w międzynarodowym łańcuchu dostaw kwiatów. read more

The Italian company Siropack started 2026 by signing a commercial agreement to enhance its market presence in Eastern Europe. Located in Cesenatico in the Emilia-Romagna region, the company produces machines and software for packaging fruits, vegetables, food, and pharmaceuticals. Siropack. read more

W tym tygodniu ceny szklarniowych ogórków na Ukrainie wzrosły z powodu silnego popytu ze strony detalicznych i hurtowych sprzedawców, połączonego z ograniczoną lokalną podażą. Producenci informują, że zbiory w kompleksach szklarniowych były małe i nieregularne, głównie z powodu czynników sezonowych. W rezultacie, read more