Europe

While hydrogen peroxide is well-known for bleaching hair outside of horticulture, it has gained importance in recent years within the horticultural industry for maintaining clean irrigation systems free of biofilm. In the Netherlands, there is growing concern due to the lack of clear regulations regarding its usage. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has revealed its plant list for the Pantone Color of the Year 2026, inspired by Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer. The 2026 selection features 20 top breeding varieties from Terra Nova that capture the light and airy white shade of Cloud Dancer through delicate foliage textures. read more

The global papaya market is facing fluctuating supply and changing demand trends as it enters December. This is largely due to weather conditions in Brazil, increasing logistics expenses, and evolving retail approaches. In Italy, Formosa papaya arrivals are experiencing quality problems related to the weather and elevated air freight charges. read more

We had anticipated this development (click here to read the article) and the confirmation has arrived. read more

The Bulgarian Chamber of Fruits and Vegetables (BCV) reports increasing disturbances in orchards due to the spread of the black scab pest (Capnodis tenebrionis), as informed by Fakti.bg. read more

Gruppo VéGé, the first Modern Distribution Group born in Italy, has presented the fifth Sustainability Report for the years 2023 and 2024. read more

Italian cuisine enters the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and UNESCO certifies what millions of consumers recognize every day: the strength of Made in Italy comes from the territories, agricultural supply chains, and the quality of raw materials. The Italian dossier, chosen read more

A tractor blockade has been announced for Friday, December 12 at Greece's second-largest port, Thessaloniki, by farmers from the main Malgara blockade located just outside the city. This blockade follows similar actions at the ports of Volos and Mytilene, as well as the blockade of two other... read more

In 2025, the structural recovery of national consumption of fruit and vegetables that began at the end of 2024 continues. This confirmation comes from the Report on domestic consumption of fruit and vegetables by Cso Italy, updated at the end of the third quarter. Bananas, kiwis, pears, strawberries, watermelons, and melons are performing well, with a decrease in. read more

Pizzoli, an Italian reference point in the world of potatoes, thanks to Sky Brand Solutions, the department of Sky Media, is once again among the official partners of MasterChef Italia, the Sky Original cooking show produced by Endemol Shine Italy. read more

Set aside the cotechino and lentils: in Spain, during the holidays, luck is sought with grapes. read more

The Assomela Marketing Committee met on December 9th to review the updated Italian apple production data and current market performance. The national output for December is reported to be 2,317,545 tons, a volume slightly below but broadly aligned with 2024 levels. Regional trends show mixed results. read more

W Maroku osiągnięto nowy rekord eksportu w sezonie cytrusowym 2024/25, a wysyłki mandarynek i klementynek do Niemiec osiągnęły rekordowe poziomy. EastFruit informuje, że ilość wzrosła na tyle, że Maroko zajęło czwarte miejsce wśród dostawców na niemieckim rynku. Od października 2024 do września 2025. read more

Rijk Zwaan has celebrated the opening of its new greenhouse in De Lier, the Netherlands. read more

Morocco has reached a new milestone in its citrus trade by setting a seasonal record for mandarin and clementine exports to Germany. According to EastFruit, shipments increased significantly during the 2024/25 season, pushing Morocco to the fourth position among suppliers to the German market. read more

A niedawne śledztwo przeprowadzone przez szwajcarski program radiowy On en parle zwróciło uwagę na niską reprezentację promocji owoców i warzyw w głównych sieciach detalicznych. Przegląd listopadowej aktywności promocyjnej wykazał, że tylko 10% ofert koncentrowało się na owocach i warzywach, podczas gdy około 60% promowało... read more

In view of the TSW 2026, Anna Wize, author and conference moderator, recounts the main themes of the January 24th edition dedicated to greenhouse vegetable production in Poland. Among viruses, parasites, "zero residue" cultivation, and innovations such as cultivation. read more

The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland for 2025 is reported to be 95% complete, as stated by agronomist Richard Owens from Co. Down. He mentioned to Agriland that the very wet ground conditions will postpone the lifting of the remaining potatoes until January or February. Owens commented, "The 2025 growing season has been one of." read more

The temperatures still above the average have slowed down the demand for various seasonal fruit and vegetable productions, which is slowly growing. This is the case for artichokes and clementines. As for oranges, the demand is shifting towards Sicilian Tarocco variety, although the sizes are still... read more

Yuriy Falé, Executive Director of Moldova Fruct, provides an overview of the current status of apple production in Moldova, export patterns, and the implementation of high-density orchards. This year, despite two waves of April frosts severely affecting stone fruits and cherries, Moldova managed to harvest approximately 412,000. read more