Europe

The German market undoubtedly offers opportunities for Abate Fetel pears, but Dutch people also like them, according to Mark van den Oever from Abate NL. "There is also strong interest from Italy and Canada. Even before the first trees were planted, contacts were established with Italian traders and the Dutch." read more

The Spanish berry specialist El Pinar is advancing its growth strategy in the fresh fruit business by integrating Kyriazis Strawberries, a strawberry producer in Greece. This strategic move allows for the development of a strong Greek fruit offering targeted at both the domestic market and, primarily, at. read more

The next edition of the Blueberry School, organized by Fall Creek in the Netherlands, once again brought together blueberry producers, technical advisors, and representatives of companies from all over Europe. The event was also attended by a large number of growers. read more

Approaching the end of the year! Let's refresh our memories on the month of October. In the Netherlands, Schneider B.V. was declared bankrupt, while Royal Van Zanten's flower bulb company announced it will close its doors in 2026 after 164 years. At the same time, the international read more

The French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is denouncing cases of fraud involving foreign pears being sold as French after two cases were discovered in the Ile-de-France region. The pears in question are from Belgium and possibly the Netherlands. The discovery was made following a series of tips received by ANPP around the 6th. read more

Carrefour BuyBye is expanding rapidly in Belgium with the launch of the Reckon.ai microstore. This second AI-powered microstore is a result of a partnership between Carrefour and the Accor Group. Arnaud Lesne, Director of Innovation & Partnerships at Carrefour, announced the news in a LinkedIn post. read more

TTA-ISO's partnership with Horizon Technologies and Linflowers Chrysanten is officially endorsed by the European Union. The three organizations are collaborating to develop a fully automated harvesting and processing system for chrysanthemums, one of the most widely cultivated flowers in the Netherlands. read more

Anyone stepping into the greenhouse of Inca Orchids in Nootdorp, the Netherlands, immediately sees that these are no ordinary orchids. Striking colors, a wide range of species and, in many cases, even fragrant varieties fill the space. On two hectares, André and Carolien van der Goes grow a read more

Positive prospects for the export of Italian apples and kiwis to Vietnam following the results of the visit by a delegation of Vietnamese inspectors, held with the coordination of CSO Italy between December 10 and 16. This is a significant step in a laborious but essential process. read more

Farmers in Kenya are now targeting a new export market after successfully shipping the first batch of apple mangoes to the United Kingdom. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the country's fresh produce sector. The consignment was officially dispatched on Saturday, December. read more

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) have signed a $10 million agreement to support rural communities affected by potential contamination of agricultural land with mines and explosive remnants of war in Ukraine, EastFruit. read more

Spanish strawberry breeder El Pinar has acquired Greek producer Kyriazis Strawberries as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. This acquisition strengthens the group's presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and allows for the development of Greek production for Northern and Eastern Europe. read more

Las clementinas españolas formaban la base de la gama. Además, también estaban disponibles ofertas italianas, en su mayoría con hojas. Algunas importaciones de Marruecos, Turquía, Grecia y Portugal completaban la selección. La clementina Mioro del Algarve portugués impresionaba por su sabor dulce y aromático. read more

The global pomegranate market is currently experiencing a season influenced by weather-related volume reductions in certain Mediterranean regions. This loss is being balanced out in some areas by better fruit sizes, steady demand, and an increasing significance of processing channels. In Europe, there is a decreased supply from Italy and Spain, read more

Penny has named new CEOs in the Czech Republic and Italy. In the Czech Republic, Draško Lazović has been appointed as the new general manager, replacing Florian Naegele who has left REWE Group. Meanwhile, REWE Group has announced that Arnd Riehl, who is currently in charge of human resources at REWE International Services, - read more

When analyzing China's floricultural trade between January and September 2025, one thing stands out: the market is thriving. Export growth is picking up speed, bulb imports are surging, and emerging markets are reshaping the industry. For Dutch floriculture companies, the data provides both reassurance and opportunities. read more

Let's take a look back at September 2025. In the Netherlands, Bunnik Group announced it will wind down all business activities after failing to return to profitability. Meanwhile, Colombia reached a historic milestone with its first-ever maritime export of live ornamental plants to the United States. read more

The red bracts and green foliage of the poinsettia may be a seasonal icon, but behind every flawless display is high-tech greenhouse production, round-the-clock attention, and thin margins. Today, only four Irish nurseries produce poinsettias (down from seven a decade ago), growing over read more

FAO is introducing a new grant program for small-scale berry producers and aggregation businesses in the Volyn, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Ternopil, Chernivtsi, Khmelnytskyi, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. This initiative is aimed at micro and small producers who are registered in the State Agrarian Register. read more

W środowisku presji kosztowej, niepewności klimatycznej i poszukiwania opłacalnych i bezpiecznych odmian, niektórzy producenci cytrusów coraz częściej zwracają się ku alternatywom, takim jak chroniony mandarynka Valley Gold, która stała się bardziej popularna w Hiszpanii. "Pracowałem z odmianami dotkniętymi wieloma problemami. read more