Europe

The pepper thrips, Thrips parvispinus, is an invasive and highly polyphagous species that has recently established itself in Dutch greenhouses. It is now causing significant concern in ornamental plants and fruiting vegetables like sweet peppers. Just like many other thrips species, read more

"The agricultural war is brewing," declared Annie Genevard on December 8th at the inauguration of the Conferences on Food Sovereignty, urging for a "Great Awakening." The objective is to develop a 10-year production strategy for France to "regain its food sovereignty." The majority of farming unions are... read more

To Mr. Thanasis Liakopoulos, manager of the Greek packing company ALKA from Nevrokopi, Greece's most important potato-cultivating zone, it seems that it is not a good season underway for Greek potatoes. "Stocks are still very high at the end of the first third of December, more than 50%. Sales are." read more

Nearly 50 hectares of a new cherry orchard have been planted in Volyn, Ukraine, on the farm "Hayenka," which previously focused on grain and oilseed crops. Co-founder Taras Shcherbliuk noted that despite challenges caused by the war, higher fuel and fertilizer costs, disrupted supply chains, and... read more

FreshCap Farms, co-owned by Freddie Kirsten and Noud Visschers, is solidifying its position as one of South Africa's leading diversified exporters of fynbos cut flowers. With offices in South Africa and the Netherlands, the company exports to 39 countries, serving various markets. read more

Inoverde and Prodivec Swiss AG have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at expanding Prodivec's import activities in Switzerland through its location in CH-3232 Ins. Prodivec is a trusted supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced directly from producers in the Mediterranean. read more

Chiquita, in collaboration with M.eM. Fruit, distributor for Central and Southern Italy of the Chiquita brand and various fruit varieties, will be the Official Sponsor of the 3rd edition of "Run for Love", the charity run organized by A.s.d. Run For Love project Anna Cerbone. read more

For many Belarusians, tropical fruits are no longer a rarity. Avocados and mangoes, once considered exotic, are now everyday items in supermarkets. Yet the category "exotic fruit" remains broad, encompassing any fruit that doesn't grow locally. Local retailers explain that around 150 different types of exotic fruits are now available in the market. read more

The acting Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, announced during the 10th Raspberry Conference organized by the local Raspberry Producers Association that the raspberry cultivation area in Kosovo is currently around 1000 hectares.

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Moldova is developing a national strategy aimed at increasing the annual export value of table grapes by 60%, which is approximately US$38 million. This optimistic scenario is based on projections of total investments reaching around US$98 million by 2036. The information was reported by IPN, referencing discussions that took place. read more

Sun World International's partnership with Salling Group has ignited a grape frenzy in Denmark this autumn. This is due to the debut of Autumncrisp® green seedless grapes to Danish consumers for the first time, which represents a significant achievement for branded produce in Europe. Since being introduced on store shelves, the grapes have garnered significant attention and popularity. read more

Apple prices across major EU producers have been decreasing in the early months of the 2025/26 season. Prices in Poland, Italy, France, and Germany for the months of August, September, and October (€/100 kg) have all fallen below their levels from the previous season. In Poland, the price in August started at 108 €/100 kg, and continued to decline. read more

Belarus plans to use imported apples to make up for a lower domestic harvest when creating its state agricultural reserves. This decision comes after a new government resolution was issued, which amends the regulations for providing fruits and vegetables from stabilization funds through the state procurement system. The document provides clarity on how... read more

METRO Italy closed the 2024-2025 fiscal year with a turnover of 2.133 billion euros (+5.9% compared to the previous year). The company specializes in wholesale trade in the Horeca sector. This result was driven by all sales channels in a year characterized by... read more

The topic discussed when Dalsem CEO Frank van der Gelt spoke in the Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant was about bringing Dutch greenhouse-building innovation to growers around the world. Today, between 80 and 100 percent of the company's revenue comes from projects outside the Netherlands. read more

The chain operates with eight stores in Palermo and surrounding areas, and with six supermarkets in London. read more

The first Greek strawberry harvest in the Ilia region is currently progressing exceptionally well. Despite the tractor blockades that have spread across Greece and potential delays at customs on the country's northern borders, exports are not being hindered. Shipments are continuing as usual. read more

Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, has reported an increase in strawberry export volumes for the 2025 season. Deliveries to Russia have surged by 150 per cent compared to the previous year, as per information provided by MENA. The total production and export volumes of strawberries from Egypt have... read more

"We are witnessing highly dynamic changes in the cultivation of vegetables under protective covers, both in Poland and across Europe. Producers are currently facing numerous concurrent challenges, including new pathogens, pests that are becoming harder to control, and the pressure of the market." read more

The updated data on orange prices in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal reflect a diverse shift from late-summer trading to the beginning of the 2025/26 season. In Spain, prices were at 108 €/100 kg in August, dropped to 102 €/100 kg in September, and then experienced a sharp decline in October to... read more