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

From May 13th to June 2nd, 2025, French bananas will be featured prominently at three Parisian train stations. A new communication campaign will emphasize their position as France's preferred brand, with posters displayed at Saint-Lazare station and the distribution of bananas for three consecutive weeks. read more

Sezon truskawek właśnie się rozpoczął na Ukrainie, dwa tygodnie później niż zwykle. Niezwykle niskie temperatury w kwietniu i maju opóźniły dojrzewanie na otwartych polach. Jak dotąd, zbiory rozpoczęli jedynie producenci korzystający z uprawy pod osłonami, co podkreśla rosnący trend: odporność na pogodę. read more

Along the motorway in Herongen, Germany, right on the Dutch border near Venlo, is a 220,000-square-meter site of enormous importance to the region. It is home to Veiling Rhein-Maas, the only flower and plant auction in Germany. Around 5 million transactions take place annually and last year it read more

In the first half of 2024, in Germany, organic fruit consumption decreased: the amount per family was 3.39 kilograms, which is 6% less than the same period the previous year. Overall spending also decreased, albeit to a lesser extent. read more

On May 1st, the Swedish company Wivid, renowned for manufacturing LED lighting, inaugurated a sales office in the Netherlands. This strategic step is intended to bolster Wivid's footprint in the Benelux region and enhance customer support in the horticultural industry. The new office is situated on Rotterdamseweg. read more

From 10 to 13 June, the center of horticultural innovation will once again come alive across 27 locations in the Netherlands and Germany, as 56 plant breeders showcase their newest pot and bedding plant varieties at FlowerTrials. Drawing in over 5,000 visitors from over 80 countries last year, read more

A new quick-freezing facility for berries has opened in the village of Ozhenyn, Rivne region, western Ukraine. The mini plant was built on the grounds of a former fruit canning factory that had been abandoned for years. The project was developed as part of the Swiss-Ukrainian initiative. read more

The Vega Baja del Segura region, which spans the Spanish provinces of Murcia and Alicante, is one of the prime locations for cultivating aromatic herbs. While parsley, coriander, mint, spinach, chard, and dill are commonly consumed in other parts of Europe, the same cannot be said for Spain, where... read more

Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products — especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last. read more

The Polish food-quality watchdog, IJHARS, reported that Russian deliveries in the first quarter were "significantly higher" compared to the previous year, due to low domestic greenhouse production. Eurostat data, as highlighted by the RIA news agency, indicated that March shipments exceeded. read more

Według gazety Ouest France, Reunion Island stoi w obliczu wzrostu cen owoców i warzyw bezpośrednio spowodowanego przez cyklon Garance, który uderzył w wyspę 28 lutego. W marcu ceny wzrosły o 19% w porównaniu z poprzednim miesiącem, według INSEE. Pomidory, banany i ananasy. read more

From June 10 to 13, the epicenter of horticultural innovation will come alive once again across 27 locations in the Netherlands and Germany as 56 plant breeders showcase their newest pot and bedding plant varieties at FlowerTrials. Drawing in over 5,000 visitors from over 80 countries last year, read more

A delegation from Uzbekistan visited Budapest for talks aimed at upgrading the country's potato farming sector, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The visit was part of the official trip of the President of Uzbekistan to Hungary. During the visit, Agriculture Minister Ibrokhim. read more

Disseminate the first forecasts for the European production of peaches, pears, and nectarines in Europe (Cso Italy participated by providing estimates for Italy): for 2025, it is estimated at 3.2 million tons, a decrease of 7% compared to 2024. Excluding pears, which are mainly destined for read more

W kwietniu Rosja importowała pomidory z Chin o wartości 9 milionów dolarów - najwyższy poziom od sześciu lat i najmocniejszy od maja 2019 r., według danych celników chińskich analizowanych przez RIA Novosti. Oznacza to wzrost o 5% w porównaniu z kwietniem 2023 r. i pozycjonuje Rosję jako wiodącego importer
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Along the motorway in Herongen, Germany, right on the Dutch border near Venlo, is a 220,000-square-meter site of enormous importance to the region. It is home to Veiling Rhein-Maas, the only flower and plant auction in Germany. Around 5 million transactions take place annually and last year it read more

Cherry production has decreased by 70% to 100% in the southeastern part of Bari province (Puglia) due to frosts in March and April. The early Georgia and Bigarreau varieties have been significantly impacted, but the Ferrovia variety suffered the most damage, with a risk of a complete loss. read more

Portugal: Pingo Doce launches its own online grocery platform
Portuguese supermarket chain Pingo Doce has launched its own online grocery platform, Pingo Doce Online, in Lisbon and Porto, returning to direct e-commerce after concluding a seven-year partnership with Glovo's Mercadão. read more

Overall, the represented countries Spain, Italy, Greece, and France expect a total volume of 2,579,436 tonnes for peaches and nectarines (including flat peaches and nectarines as well as industrial peaches), which represents a decrease of 6% compared to the previous year. read more