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

The Hass avocado harvest in the Valencian Community, Spain, is ending earlier than usual this year due to lower yields and hailstorms in some producing areas. Market supply is low, keeping prices high. The next variety to be harvested will be the Lamb. read more

The European Potato Processors' Association has released a new Facts and Figures sheet outlining the scale of the EU potato-processing sector, covering production, employment, cultivated supply, and trade flows. EUPPA represents the potato-processing industry in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy. read more

"Gale-force winds have been blowing since yesterday until today in Aetolia-Acarnania, a key citrus-growing region of Greece, paralyzing local production and causing extensive damage. Mr. Konstantinos Ifantis, owner of the citrus company Ifantis Fruits, describes the situation as follows: "First read more

At IPM Essen in Germany (Hall 2, stand 2D42), Bailey Nurseries will showcase a range of shrubs and hydrangeas that demonstrate a blend of breeding knowledge, market understanding, and hands-on growing experience. The spotlight will be on two new releases: Spring Sizzle® Hydrangea paniculata. read more

The pierwsza przesyłka świeżych owoców z RPA w 2026 roku dotarła do portu w Petersburgu. Ładunek składał się z około 1 800 ton winogron stołowych z nowego zbioru i został dostarczony na rosyjski rynek jako część regularnych importów sezonowych mających na celu zaspokojenie zapotrzebowania zimą. Była to... read more

Compared to other countries active in the international produce sector - such as Spain, France, and the Netherlands in the EU, and then further afield in countries such as South Africa, Chile, Peru, and Turkey - the UK has always been a small-scale exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

Avocado production is increasing in Lebanon, as reported by Georgette Lahoud, the area manager for the south at the Rene Moawad Foundation. The Foundation, in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands, is supporting the Avocado Lebanon Association, the country's promotional body for avocados. read more

From March 18th to 20th, 2026, the seventh edition of the Tulip Trade Event will take place, with nine companies opening their doors to provide visitors from the Netherlands and abroad with a comprehensive overview of developments in the tulip sector in just a few days. The event continues to be popular. read more

On the outskirts of Knezha, a cabbage field is set to remain unharvested, with large volumes expected to be ploughed under. Instead of supplying the domestic market, the producer has decided not to harvest, citing purchase prices that do not cover costs. Plamen Tafradzhiyski, a 35-year-old, is the one behind this decision. read more

Good availability and quality of Tarocco oranges, but demand is not yet strong. Towards the end of the Calabrian clementine season with the first shipments of Spanish Hernandina and Tango varieties. Weak demand for spinach, while artichokes and fennel have been affected by the rains. read more

The 2026 harvest of the protected mandarin variety Nadorcott is already underway in the Iberian Peninsula, in a campaign that has started a little earlier this year and in which the acreage is officially estimated at around 9,200 hectares, mainly in Spain. Due to the weather conditions during the... read more

Belgium: Colruyt to open half an hour earlier

Starting from Monday, February 16, all Colruyt stores and Collect&Go pick-up points in Belgium will open at 8 a.m., which is half an hour earlier than previously. Colruyt claims to be the first discount store to open its doors this early.

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The Association of Agricultural Workers of the Canary Islands (Atratican) has expressed concerns about the purported importation of fruit from South America into the Canary Islands being falsely labelled as if it were produced in Spain. The association warns that this practice could escalate further. read more

Multicedi continues its growth and development path, confirming itself as one of the main players in the Organized Retail sector in Central and Southern Italy. The group closed 2025 with a turnover of 2.1 billion euros, an increase of +17.5% compared to 2024. read more

Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries from the Republic of Moldova to the European Union can continue under the existing preferential quotas, as these have not been exhausted. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED) after a technical issue occurred. read more