Netherlands-based Deconell, founded by Frank Grunder, is positioning itself in what its owner describes as a rapidly evolving segment of the floral and decorative market. The relatively young company supplies seasonal decorations to florists, garden centers, retail chains, and exporters. read more

There are again reports of unfair trading practices in the strawberry market related to imported fruits. Farmers are sounding the alarm that strawberries from Serbia are increasingly appearing in wholesale markets, being repackaged and sold as a product. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor will temporarily restrict the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green vegetables, and strawberries originating from and shipped through Armenia from May 30, 2026, until an appropriate mechanism is developed to ensure the safety of the shipped products. read more

Morocco's cucumber exports to Germany are continuing to grow during the 2025/26 season, as reported by EastFruit. Between July 2025 and March 2026, Germany imported 3,900 tons of Moroccan cucumbers valued at over €8 million (US$9.1 million). This volume represents a 10 percent increase. read more

Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan has stated that the quality of flowers produced in modern greenhouse farms in Armenia meets high international standards and can compete in the European market. He made these remarks in response to the restrictions imposed by Russia on the import of Armenian flowers. read more

On Romania's National Peony Day, the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest and the National Chamber Choir "Madrigal – Marin Constantin" announced the commencement of breeding activities for the development of the "Madrigal Peony," a special project dedicated to Romania. read more

Dutch and Belgian shipments clearly formed the basis of the supply. Italian supplies were the main source for cherry tomatoes, followed by French and Tunisian offerings. For beef tomatoes, there were also loads from Poland. Domestic shipments were scarce and expensive, often only available at a premium. read more

Europe's apple sector has started preparing for the 2026 marketing season, as growers and exporters are evaluating orchard conditions after winter frosts and spring weather events. Initial reports in European media indicate that frost damage in Eastern Europe may lead to a decrease in apple production. read more

Raffaele Drei has been elected as the president of Confcooperative Agroalimentare e Pesca. The election took place in Rome during the national assembly that gathered 250 delegates from all over Italy, in the presence of the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

For years, The Plant Based Traders have been selling Thai coconuts. In 2024, Rick Rebergen and Helien Verhagen also introduced the Goconutty brand from Portugal: white, fresh coconuts with the Easy-to-Open system as a Ready-to-Drink concept. In the meantime, the duo has added a new product to the line. read more

Fairtrade Italia presents the 2025 social balance sheet. The overall picture is growing: 316 partner companies (+4% from 2024) and 2,746 certified references (+7%). In a year marked by market volatility in agriculture, certified fruit remains one of the most dynamic sectors. Bananas: read more

The season of greenhouse watermelons is coming to an end this week in Greece. Mr. Vassilis Passas, co-owner of Passas Group, which cultivates 18 hectares of greenhouse watermelons in Ilia, emphasizes: "It has been a successful season for our greenhouse product, which began on April 15th. read more

Famila, a national brand of Selex Gruppo Commerciale, is accelerating its growth trajectory by establishing itself as one of the most dynamic and authoritative models of Modern Organized Retail in Italy. The results confirm this, with a sales turnover of 3.3 billion in 2025. read more

With a forecast of 7,000 tons for the 2026 campaign and the recognition of Flavor of the Year 2026 achieved by Metis Oxy Solar in France and Spain, Metis is entering the new season with expectations of growth and a development plan aimed at strengthening its presence in key markets. read more

The spring frosts that occurred at the end of April left clear traces on blueberry plantations. Dr. Michał Wojcieszek from Yara Poland pointed out during a meeting from the Blueberry Factory series on Dr. Paweł Krawiec's plantation that the scale of damage is very

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Geopolitical developments, macroeconomic trends, climate change, tariffs, and trade agreements are continuing to influence global food security and food supply systems, with Croatian agriculture also affected by these shifts. While Croatia maintains strong production levels in arable crops, these external factors are impacting the country's agricultural sector. read more

Netherlands-based Ubink, a specialist grower and propagator of cacti and succulents, has continued to expand its business despite a general softening of the market for these plants. According to commercial director Harold Burger, growth has come primarily from broadening the customer base. read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products, announces that Fruttital, a company controlled by the Group and among the main players in the fruit and vegetable sector in Italy, has successfully completed a significant undertaking. read more

Wczesne majowe deszcze spowodowały znaczne straty w wczesnej produkcji wiśni w Dolinie Jerte, w hiszpańskim regionie Extremadura, gdzie właśnie rozpoczął się sezon owoców pestkowych. Zbiory nektarynek, brzoskwiń i płaskich brzoskwiń są już w toku, a ceny obecnie są poniżej tych z ubiegłego roku. read more