In the main growing areas of Imathia and Pella, there were frost periods in March and April with minimum temperatures dropping to -6°C. These frosts occurred particularly in lower altitudes during the blooming phase, and had significant impacts. Our partners reported crop yield losses due to this. read more

Poland's Fresh Factory is investing in new sorting, packing, and repacking technology to meet the increasing demand from its retail and wholesale customers, especially for high-value products such as plums, cherries, and blueberries. read more

In Europe, a small apricot harvest is expected in 2025. Frost damage in the Caucasus region has now been largely assessed. In Turkey, there has been a total crop failure in the main growing areas. Harvest failures are also reported in Moldova, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Greece. read more

A new survey confirms the need to improve communication about organic products. It was conducted by Carrefour Italy with Human Highway on the occasion of the Organic Festival. Among the most striking results, only 11.6% of Italians have a deep and accurate knowledge of organic products. read more

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W połowie maja hurtownik Bani z Twente przeniósł się do nowej siedziby na obrzeżach Enschede. „Wyrośliśmy z naszych dotychczasowych pomieszczeń. Ten przeprowadzka potroiła naszą łączną pojemność do około 1 000 m² za jednym zamachem” - mówi junior manager Can Deveci, który zarządza firmą założoną w 2016 roku. read more

Eisberg, należący do grupy Bell Food Group, ogłosił sprzedaż swoich zakładów produkcyjnych w Polsce, Rumunii i na Węgrzech firmie Green Factory. Ta strategiczna decyzja pozwala Eisbergowi skoncentrować się na głównych rynkach w regionie DACH (Niemcy, Austria i Szwajcaria). Zakłady firmy w... read more

Rolnictwo eksportowe z Albanii wzrosło do 570 milionów euro w 2024 roku, zwiększając się z 150 milionów euro w 2013 roku, jak doniósł Minister Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich, Anila Denaj. Denaj przypisała ten wzrost trwającym wysiłkom, wsparciu dla rolników oraz politykom zwiększającym produkcję. read more

In addition to citrus fruits, Ukraine will also receive significant shipments of peaches, nectarines, flat peaches, and sweet cherries this season. With a predicted decrease in domestic cherry production, there will be substantial imports to meet demand. Imports of apples will continue until the next domestic season begins. read more

In North Iceland, the favorable spring weather has accelerated the potato planting process by almost three weeks. Areas like Skagafjörður and Húsavík have started planting earlier than usual. Kári Gunnarsson, an agricultural service representative, mentioned the early plowing in Skagafjörður last week. read more

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With 12 hectares spread across four greenhouses and an annual production of 95 million gerberas, LG Flowers ranks as one of the top gerbera producers in the Netherlands. Despite the company's significant growth in recent years, new challenges are constantly arising. This is particularly evident in the speed at which the crop... read more

The International Pear Congress, Interpera, is scheduled to be held on 25 and 26 June 2025 in Hasselt, Belgium. The congress will bring together international stakeholders from the pear industry to address important issues impacting the sector. This year's event is co-organized by AREFLH (Assembly of European. read more

This year's event is organized by AREFLH and VBT (Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). This is the second time Belgium hosts the congress since its creation in 2008. The country is one of the main pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in the read more

In the spring of 2025, there was a significant frost in Greece (and Turkey) that impacted the production of summer fruits. Italy, France, and Spain did not have widespread frost, but they faced unfavorable weather conditions during flowering, including heavy and frequent rainfall, which had some effect on the crops. read more

The assortment of cucumbers included options from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. There were also Dutch, locally grown, and some Turkish shipments of mini cucumbers available. The Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) reported an increase in availability in both segments. Despite demand not being unfavorable, it typically did not match the pace of the market. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC). Out of the 3,347 tons of local citrus fruits exported in 2024 by 46 farms and export companies registered with KCEC, the agency states that 1,775 tons were sent. read more

Reefertrends shares this information, citing data from the Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC). According to the agency, out of the 3,347 tons of local citrus fruits exported in 2024 by 46 farms and export companies registered with the KCEC, 1,775 tons were sent. read more

The food awareness organization ProVeg International has welcomed legislation that ensures students in Spanish schools have access to 100% plant-based menus. If the school is unable to provide this, the legislation requires that the school offers the necessary equipment to refrigerate and heat food. read more

Mark Meadows, an arable farmer from Alderminster near Stratford-upon-Avon, reported a decline in his spring wheat yield due to minimal rainfall. According to the Met Office, this spring is on track to be the driest in over a century. Meadows noted the adverse soil conditions, saying the ground was too dry for proper crop growth. read more