Ukraine has suspended applications for orchard and greenhouse development grants under the eRobota program due to the exhaustion of allocated state budget funds, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food announced. The ministry stated that all funds earmarked for the creation and expansion of such facilities have been fully utilized. read more

In the citrus groves of Huelva, Spain, the presence of Paracoccus burnerae, a mealybug species not previously reported in Europe, has recently been confirmed. This was reported by the Spanish entomologist Jesús Quintano Sánchez, who documented its appearance in conjunction with attacks from the... read more

Over the past few nights, frost has occurred in almost the entire Poland. Depending on the region and terrain, temperatures dropped from -2˚C to even -7˚C. The extent of damage to blueberry flowers from frost depends on the development stage of the flowers and on that, read more

After the blackout that affected the electricity system in the Iberian Peninsula and part of France, the morning after, Red Eléctrica, Spain's electricity grid operator, announced that 99.95% of the electricity demand in Spain (approximately 25,794 MW) had already been restored. read more

Morocco has experienced a significant increase in tomato exports to Norway during the current season, according to a report by EastFruit. From July 2024 to March 2025, Morocco exported 5,000 metric tons of tomatoes to Norway, marking a 37.9% increase compared to the same period in the previous season and a 28.9% rise compared to. read more

The agricultural sector in Romania is facing challenges as a result of recent severe weather events. On April 26, 2025, violent storms affected crop production, with hail and flooding causing significant damage. The National Meteorological Agency (ANM) had issued warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and... read more

Sun World has entered into a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, a prominent AI-powered quality management software for fresh food. This partnership enables Sun World to provide new tools to its network of growers and packer-shippers, beginning in Egypt and Italy, to assist them in optimizing quality control processes. read more

Due to their early planting and specialization in cultivation, the 90 active producers of Pfalzmarkt make an important contribution to ensuring a secure and price-stable supply of fresh fruits and vegetables in Germany. Orders from wholesale markets and retail food stores are delivered daily. read more

Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras de España aumentaron un 2 por ciento en volumen y un 6,5 por ciento en valor durante los dos primeros meses del año.

The exports of fruits and vegetables from Spain increased by 2 per cent in volume and 6.5 per cent in value during the first two months of the year. read more

It is common knowledge that the UK heavily relies on Spain for importing fruits and vegetables, with the southeastern region of Murcia often called the Garden of Europe for good reason. Nearly a quarter of the vegetables imported by the UK come from Spain, including essential items such as tomatoes, peppers, and. read more

Mariano Zapata, President of Proexport, assures: "It is still too early to assess the economic losses that may have occurred in the fruit and vegetable sector. It must be considered that these are fresh products and that, for example, some companies have generators." read more

The Murcian grower-exporter association Proexport has released a statement to reassure its national and international customers and suppliers following yesterday's power outage that affected most of Spain and Portugal, leaving them without electricity for the majority of the day. read more

Described by project partner Bas de Bekker, Sales Manager at Meteor Systems, as producing "the most sustainable indoor cucumber ever," a newly completed indoor farm in Kramfors, Sweden, is setting a new benchmark for controlled environment agriculture. In just three months, a 2,200 m². read more

At the Aardwarmte Polanen site in Monster, the Netherlands, construction is in full swing these weeks. A team of specialists is working closely together on the next phase of the geothermal installation. The day after Easter had been marked on the calendar for a long time; at 7:00 AM, large read more

Większość włoskich gruszek została zebrana, a teraz nadszedł czas na gruszki z drugiej półkuli, by zająć centralną scenę. Jedną z firm z największym doświadczeniem w imporcie gruszek jest Ceccarelli Giulio z Longiano w prowincji Forlì-Cesena, w regionie Emilia-Romania, właściciel włoski. read more

Mexico has become a major exporter of blueberries, mainly supplying the U.S. and Canadian markets. In 2022, Mexico's fresh blueberry exports amounted to 71,509 metric tons, showing a slight decrease of 2% compared to the previous year. Production in 2023 is projected to reach 74,800 MT, representing a 12% increase. read more

Imported potato volumes from China to Russia have significantly increased, reaching almost $11 million in the first quarter of 2025, which is a 25-fold rise compared to the previous year. The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council has linked this growth to a decrease in. read more

The night of April 27 to 28, 2025, posed challenges for Ukrainian fruit farmers, as highlighted by experts at EastFruit. This third wave of spring frosts impacted orchards that bloom later and are more frost-resistant, such as apple and pear trees. This event has raised concerns about the 2025 fruit harvest in Ukraine. read more

Moc została w dużej mierze przywrócona w Hiszpanii, Portugalii i części południowej Francji po przerwie w dostawie prądu, która dotknęła te trzy kraje. Red Eléctrica, operator krajowej sieci elektroenergetycznej Hiszpanii, potwierdził, że 99,16% zapotrzebowania na energię zostało zaspokojone, a wszystkie stacje przesyłowe sieci przesyłowej zostały uruchomione. read more

In recent years, the month of May has proven to be full of commitments and trade fair appointments for Natura Nuova. The Romagna-based company is indeed preparing to participate in TuttoFood (from the 5th to the 8th in Milan), Macfrut (from the 6th to the 8th in Rimini), and PLMA (on the 20th and 21st in Amsterdam, the Netherlands). read more