Europe

As the European Union has prohibited the practice of breaking plates in the Greek dance sirtaki, dancers in taverns are now being showered with carnations imported from Turkey. For the New Year festivities, carnation heads valued at 3 million USD are being transported from Antalya to Greece. read more

Ahold Delhaize merges Romanian supermarket chains Mega Image and Profi. The two Romanian supermarket chains Mega Image and Profi, owned by Ahold Delhaize since this year, are merging into a single legal entity. Both brands will continue to operate under their own names, but the read more

Construction has officially started on Metrans Group's second container terminal in Hungary, with a ceremonial groundbreaking taking place in Szeged. The event was attended by Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade; István Joó, Government Commissioner, and CEO of the Hungarian. read more

"Moldovan apricots, cherries, and peaches – symbolic of the warm season – are becoming more and more popular among German consumers. Throughout the year, dried fruits and nuts from the Republic of Moldova are also highly sought after, sourced from producers certified to the highest standards." read more

The sweet potato, which originates from the sandy soils of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, has extended its presence across Spain as demand grows. Fresh consumption has risen from just over 4 kilograms per person per year to about 6 kilograms. This change is partly attributed to the fact that many consumers now prefer it over other vegetables. read more

Valencia-based Genesis Fresh has completed a tour of Spain's main citrus-growing areas to showcase the agronomic performance of its new premium mandarin varieties. During a series of multi-day guided visits, international retailers, growers, exporters, and technical specialists had the opportunity to learn about the new varieties and their potential. read more

The campaign of 2025/2026 is considered a pivotal moment for the French potato industry, as stated in a press release by France's national interprofessional body for the fresh potato sector (CNIPT). The area dedicated to storing potatoes continues to see significant growth, with a 25% increase since 2023 and a 15% rise compared to 2024. read more

With 42,500 hectares allocated in 2024 for the multiplication of vegetable and herb seeds, Italy confirms its European leadership in the sector. This emerges from the survey conducted by Assosementi, the association representing Italian seed companies and horticultural nurseries. read more

The Valencia-based company Genesis Fresh has completed a series of field visits across Spain's main citrus-growing regions to present new mandarin varieties currently in commercial production. The tour covered production areas from Tarragona to Huelva, including the Valencian Community, Murcia. read more

Wexford's O'Connor Nurseries is celebrating its 15th Christmas supplying Marks & Spencer stores in Ireland. Since 2010, the family-owned nursery has been providing M&S customers with fresh, high-quality poinsettias. This Christmas, M&S is stocking a range of poinsettias in sizes from small to large. read more

The volume of table grapes imported into Europe through the Netherlands has increased by 40 percent to 493,000 tonnes over the last decade, as reported by the Dutch industry organization GroentenFruit Huis. read more

On Friday the 5th, the National Banana Corporation (Corbana) presented the advancements of its agronomic evaluation program in Pococí, Limón. The event included a tasting session of new banana varieties developed in collaboration with research institutions in France and Brazil. The aim is to identify genetic traits and qualities. read more

With eleven greenhouses, 3,000 square meters of floor space, over 100 varieties, and 180 participants, the Baby Leaf 2025 Open Day at OP Italianleaf in Pontecagnano, in Italy's Campania region, was a success. Organized by Maraldi Sementi, the event was attended by Italian and international participants. read more

In the analysis of Italian fruit and vegetable exports, one certainty remains Germany, historically the top destination market abroad. This primacy deserves to be explored further in light of the data from Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, which are useful in understanding. read more

A project titled "Strengths and bottlenecks of supply chains of the potato sector of Ukraine," supported by the Dutch Government, is analyzing structural challenges and development pathways within Ukraine's potato industry. The study is being carried out by the Kyiv School of Economics. read more

W 2025 roku Ukraina zanotowała silne plony warzyw, zwłaszcza ziemniaków i cebuli. Chociaż spowodowało to obniżenie cen detalicznych, znacząco zmniejszyło marże rolników. Według Andrija Maruszczaka, Dyrektora Handlowego Van Dijk Technics, rentowność produkcji warzyw w

In 2025, Ukraine recorded strong vegetable harvests, particularly for potatoes and onions. While this resulted in lower retail prices, it significantly reduced farmers' margins. According to Andrii Marushchak, Commercial Director of Van Dijk Technics, the profitability of vegetable production in read more

From premium quality kiwi to avocado. From exotic fruit naturalized in Italy to the green gold of Southern Italy: a superfruit that in recent years has seen a boom in consumption and today holds the top position in the Italian shopping cart as a product with the highest growth. read more

The Moldovan National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) reported that 7.5 tons of imported fresh dill were destroyed after laboratory tests showed penconazole levels nearly ten times higher than the allowed limit. Inspectors confiscated the batch at the importer's warehouse, and the entire shipment was sealed. read more

The Pink Lady Europe Association gathered its partners (3,159 producers, 13 authorized distributors, and 10 Italian, French, and Spanish nurserymen) for its annual general assembly, which took place in Lérida, Spain. The meeting represented a crucial milestone for the association. read more

On September 9 and 10, 2026, Potato Europe will return to Germany after four years. The DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft) has chosen a new venue for the event, namely the Rittergut Gestorf Springe near Hanover. Parallel to the established trade event, the SugarBeet Expo for the sugar industry will also take place. read more