Europe

The best way to convince yourself is to visit one of the most modern strawberry plantations in Poland. In a prepared report, Janusz Góra from Haygrove company talks to Dariusz Malak from Amplus company, where strawberries of repeating varieties have been grown for several years. read more

The debate on Sunday and holiday closures in the commercial sector is reigniting with force, splitting the front among the large chains: on one side, those pushing for a reversal of the liberalization introduced in 2011 by the "Save Italy" decree, and on the other side, those defending the current system. read more

Lidl Ireland has pledged to meet a new target for fiber intake as a recent study sheds light on Ireland's fiber deficiency. The majority of Irish people obtain their fiber from breakfast cereals (51%), bread (22%), porridge or oats (19%), fruits. read more

The MY 2025/26 citrus season has begun under challenging conditions across southern Europe. Spain, Italy, and Greece, the region's main citrus producers, are experiencing lower yields due to extreme weather, increased pest pressure, and evolving market dynamics. Despite these challenges, the read more

The protests of farmers continue to spread across Europe, with France and Greece at the forefront and a growing tension surrounding the European Union's trade policy decisions. The focus is mainly on the agreement with Mercosur, which is at the center of the storm. read more

Driving through the Ribera del Xúquer, the agricultural landscape is changing. Oranges are still prevalent, but persimmons, known locally as kaki, are increasingly occupying a larger portion of the cultivated land. This transition is not a sudden change but rather a gradual replanting process influenced by farm economics and risk factors. read more

Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD) will showcase approximately 40 companies from ten countries at its booth at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, highlighting a variety of tropical and subtropical fruits from South America and Africa. read more

Tulip Day Amsterdam will take place on January 17, 2026, at Museumplein in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Stichting Tulpen Promotie Nederland, the organizer and initiator of the event, has welcomed KG Systems from Bergschenhoek and its long-standing partner Technison from Berkel en Rodenrijs as the. read more

An international B2B meeting program for the fruit and vegetable sector will be held on January 22 in Italy, under the format "International Business Meetings with Retailers." The event is organized by Fresh Food Leader and aims to facilitate structured, face-to-face discussions. read more

Warmer winters can potentially alter the flowering schedules of plants, leading to cascading effects on various wildlife species. Since 2011, the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) has been gathering information on the blooming times of plants at the end and start of the year. The New Year Plant Hunt is an initiative by the BSBI. read more

The Netherlands and Belgium are experiencing snowfall, while the traffic light colors are turning orange. Winter weather persists in both countries today, marking the sixth consecutive day. In the Netherlands, the Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management has advised working from home, and the NS railway company is... read more

From 27 to 30 January 2026, Flanders, Belgium, will once again showcase its presence in the international horticulture industry at the International Plant Fair (IPM) in Essen, as reported by VLAM. Featuring a robust stand design, cutting-edge plant innovations, and an emphasis on sustainable solutions, the Flemish... read more

Niedawno Círculo de Empresarios przedstawiło swoje "Stanowisko" w sprawie sektora rolnego w Hiszpanii. Jednym z głównych punktów było stwierdzenie, że dzięki głębokiej transformacji ostatnich dziesięcioleci Hiszpania należy do najbardziej konkurencyjnych krajów na świecie. Círculo de Empresarios to grupa myślicieli. read more

Despite a few minor logistical issues related to snowfall in some parts of France, the green kiwi campaign had a successful start this year for Vergers Cancel. "We are slightly ahead of the destocking plan," Alexandre Cancel explains. This is attributed to the fact that New Zealand... read more

The arm wrestling between the demands of free trade and the protection of European food sovereignty seems to have reached a turning point. The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has played the ace of "financial security" to overcome the resistance of Italy and read more

"The news coming from Brussels is good and confirms the seriousness of the work carried out by Italy. We opposed and led the "No" front to the proposal to revise the Common Agricultural Policy that allocated only 31 billion euros to Italy despite the efforts." read more

There has been a noticeable recovery in the Greek apple exports movement since mid-December, as pointed out by Mr. Dimosthenis Moysides, the president of GEOK S.A. from Kastoria, one of the key mountainous regions for apple cultivation in Greece. He stated, "We are satisfied with the demand and." read more

In 2025, Egypt notably increased its exports of table grapes to the United Kingdom, achieving a new record, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Around half of the broccoli grown in Sweden is currently left in the field at harvest. A project involving Axfoundation, Grönsakshallen Sorunda, and several partners across the value chain has developed a method to utilize broccoli leaves that are normally discarded. One outcome is the read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, and PrepWorld, a UK-based supplier of fresh-cut fruit, have established a strategic joint venture named PrepWorld France. read more