Europe

A company that has been in business for 140 years experiences both prosperous and challenging times. This is especially evident in the horticulture industry, which is greatly influenced by economic and market fluctuations. Royal Brinkman, a family-owned business based in Westland, Netherlands, is well aware of this reality as it marks its 140th anniversary this year. read more

Tuttofood will take place in Milan from 11 to 14 May 2026, with an expanded focus on fruit and vegetables through its Tutto fruit & veg area. According to the organizers, around 80% of exhibitors have already been confirmed, including approximately 30% from outside Italy. More than 70 countries will be participating. read more

Polska wprowadzi nowe wymagania dotyczące etykietowania świeżych owoców i warzyw sprzedawanych na poziomie detalicznym, zgodnie z informacjami zamieszczonymi przez ministerstwo rolnictwa kraju. Zgodnie z zaktualizowanymi przepisami, luzem sprzedawane świeże owoce i warzywa będą musiały wyświetlać flagę kraju pochodzenia. read more

In Greece, for another week now, farmers have been taking to the streets with their tractors, blocking the country's main roadways. The organizers of the strike are threatening even greater mobilization among producers if their demands are not met.

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The red bracts and green foliage of the poinsettia may be a seasonal icon, but behind every flawless display is high-tech glasshouse 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

Three years ago, Agristo made the decision to double production at one of its sites in Belgium. The company is currently adding a new French fry production line, with the capability for future expansion, according to Michaël Godaert, Agristo's Civil Engineering Project Manager. In addition, Agristo is currently constructing facilities in France and the United States. read more

LGS Specialty Sales is starting its Spanish persimmon season with a robust supply due to improved growing conditions and higher volumes compared to the 2024 season. The current persimmon crop has experienced significant benefits from much better weather conditions during the growing season, including the absence of read more

In December, a technological business tour to Serbia brought together Ukrainian berry growers and processors to study modern raspberry freezing and processing practices. Organized by the Ukrainian Berry Association (AYU) with support from the SIPPO program, this was the second such tour in 2025. read more

During the holidays, Orsero brings the Christmas spirit to the main fruit and vegetable markets in Italy with a special initiative dedicated to its exotic fruits and to the iconic product of this particular time of the year: the pineapple. read more

Royal FloraHolland (RFH) has announced the launch of a brand new spring trade fair called Flora Spring Expo. The event is scheduled to take place on March 18 and 19 at RFH's premises in Aalsmeer-Oost. This trade fair offers an opportunity for growers, buyers, and supply chain participants from the Netherlands and abroad to connect and network. read more

All Decorum's green-plant growers gathered in one place, which was exactly the scene at the Decorum Winter Fair, hosted by Duijn-Hove in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands. With a cup of coffee in one hand and a warm oliebol in the other, buyers could take a relaxed look at what the growers will be offering. read more

The first strawberry harvest in the Ilia region in western Greece is progressing exceptionally well, thanks to the expansion of early plantings and good weather. Agricultural protests, which have spread throughout the country, are not blocking exports or causing delays.

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Macfrut strongly confirms the Berry Area 2026, which will feature an expanded exhibition space, an enhanced scientific program, and an increasingly international scope. The program, which includes both new features and confirmed elements, will be curated by Bruno Mezzetti. read more

Cyprus has paid compensation to farmers and producer groups affected by severe drought, as confirmed by the Agriculture Department. This is part of ongoing efforts to help offset income losses resulting from prolonged dry conditions. In total, 2,516 applications were approved in 2025 for losses incurred during 2024. read more

Greek farmers have once again initiated an indefinite blockade of the largest customs point between Greece and Bulgaria, Promachonas (known as Kulata in Bulgarian), for trucks today. They are continuing to carry out the plan to escalate their mobilizations that they announced at the beginning of the. read more

Przewidywane jest, że sezon na persymony marki Divino Rojo Brillante zakończy się wcześniej. Marka została stworzona w zeszłej wiosnie przez firmę Gallicchio Frutta, która uczyniła produkcję, przetwarzanie i marketing persymonów swoim głównym przedsięwzięciem. Francesca Gallicchio, administrator firmy, read more

Adomex will join Dutch Flower Group (DFG) if the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) grants approval. Both parties view this potential partnership as a significant move towards maintaining a leading position in the cut green industry in the future. By combining forces, they aim to strengthen their market presence and enhance their competitive edge. read more

Since last Sunday, heavy storms with abundant and continuous rainfall have hit various parts of eastern Spain, bringing the harvesting of some crops like citrus fruits and leafy vegetables to a halt. In the north of Almeria, the waterlogging caused by the rain that fell between Sunday afternoon has affected agricultural activities. read more

The Cargo Terminal East at Maastricht Aachen Airport has been reapproved by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) as a Phytosanitary Inspection Centre. This means that flowers, fruit, vegetables, and other plant-based products can now undergo inspections at the airport. read more

W sezonie 2025 około 35 hektarów w regionie Charkowa zostało przeznaczonych na uprawę orzeszków ziemnych. Po raz pierwszy, uprawa została również zasiana w regionie Czernihowskim na 5 hektarach w celu oceny jej potencjału w różnych warunkach glebowych i klimatycznych, informuje SEEDS. Średnie plony w tym sezonie. read more