Europe

Lennart Middelburg and Karim Benzebir are part of Eporifrutas' Dutch sales office in Poeldijk. This week, Ricardo Pereira, originally from Portugal, joined the team. "We keep almost no stock, but work with numerous importers, suppliers, and growers, allowing us to deliver exactly what the read more

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Netherlands will officially start the tulip season with Tulip Day. Growers will create a large pick-your-own garden with 200,000 tulips at Amsterdam's Museumplein, this year following the theme "United in Bloom". Starting from 1:00 PM, everyone is invited to participate. read more

In terms of volume, domestic cauliflower offerings still led the way overall, but they were primarily significant in Berlin and Munich. The presence of French shipments had notably increased, with most arrivals being in Frankfurt and Hamburg. Deliveries from the Netherlands and Belgium also contributed. read more

Ceny cebuli na Ukrainie nadal szybko spadają, a poziom hurtowy w kraju wynosi obecnie od 3 do 8 hrywien za kilogram (od 0,08 do 0,21 USD), średnio o 22 procent niższy niż pod koniec ubiegłego tygodnia. W porównaniu do grudnia 2024 roku, ceny spadły o 68 procent. Raportuje Finway.

In Ukraine, onion prices continue to decrease rapidly, with domestic wholesale levels now at 3 to 8 hryvnias per kilogram (US$0.08 to 0.21), averaging 22 per cent lower than at the end of last week. Year on year, prices have fallen by 68 per cent compared to early December 2024. Finway reports. read more

The Bulgarian Chamber of Fruits and Vegetables (BCV) reports increasing disruptions in orchards due to the spread of the black scab pest (Capnodis tenebrionis). The organization states that the pest is causing extensive and irreversible damage in various regions, leading to bankruptcies. read more

The reduced supply of sweet potatoes in Spain is causing demand and prices to remain very high, as the product is becoming more popular each year. "Adverse weather conditions, including phenomena like droughts, have hindered the planting of an adequate amount of sweet potatoes in the main producing areas." read more

The 2024 Sustainability Report of the Agribologna Group, a leader in the production and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables in Italy, has been published. Click here for more details. read more

Arriving in Italy in 2012, the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) is now one of the main threats to fruit farming in Northern Italy. With damages that in some crops can exceed 50% of production, the management of this invasive insect requires innovative solutions capable of read more

Montosa, a company specialized in the production and processing of avocados and mangoes, has expanded its logistics facilities in Perpignan with the acquisition of a new warehouse. The company is thus increasing its capacity for the French market, going from read more

The writers at FloralDaily are obviously very familiar with and proud of the Dutch floriculture industry. However, for many of their colleagues who typically focus on fruits and vegetables, both in the Netherlands and internationally, this sector was still relatively unfamiliar. It was about time to change that. read more

Constructive dialogue between the National Working Group Glogbalgap, coordinated by Cso Italy, and a delegation representing the voluntary international standard for good agricultural practices in the areas of food safety, environmental sustainability, and health and safety of workers. read more

The protests of Greek farmers continue to increase in intensity, turning into a widespread mobilization that is spreading across Thessaly, Macedonia, and other regions of mainland Greece, as reported by Euronews.com. For days, tractors have been blocking roads and... read more

This fall, tens of thousands of children across the Netherlands, Germany, England, France, Canada, and Sweden planted flower bulbs. They learned how and when to do this using a free flower bulb kit from Bulbs4Kids. As part of the project, 2,060 classes received a Bulbs4Kids kit. read more

SPAR is sending a clear message about quality and regional produce in domestic agriculture: In the autumn of 2025, the new fruit and vegetable bonus for 2024 and 2025 was awarded for the first time. This premium will now be paid out every two years and is part of the newly revised SPAR Fruit & Veg program. read more

Isabelle van Doorn, the new head of strawberries at Moleda, recently attended the ExpoSE trade fair in Karlsruhe, Germany, where she interacted with numerous users of the company's Plantsauna system. With the team having recently relocated to a larger headquarters, the company now has greater capacity to meet the increased demand. read more

In recent years, the narrative of food has changed channels: from the supermarket shelves to the screens of smartphones, where fruits and vegetables become protagonists of viral trends. Today, social media platforms have a decisive influence on the tastes and purchasing choices of consumers. read more

In Melivia, Larissa, a significant chestnut-growing region in Greece, this year's harvest was lower than the average of recent years but notably higher than last year's. "As for the size of the fruits, we are seeing the typical pattern. Specifically, 60% to 70% of the production falls into the first two... read more

Peruvian grapes are currently the top choice in Van Dijk Foods' selection. "Italy's grape season is wrapping up earlier this year. While there is still some supply available, the quality isn't as high as before. Typically, we would continue with Italian grapes until the end of December, but that won't be possible this time." read more

The Thrips parvispinus emergency continues to leave its mark on Californian pepper crops in Almería. For weeks, the parasite has been compromising the yield and quality of the product, resulting in a significant reduction in supply and a consequent escalation of prices. read more

Ukrainian processors are reporting a significantly lower proportion of berries being utilized in the freezing industry this season, approximately 35% less compared to vegetables. According to Ihor Usatyi, the sales manager at Tevitta, most berries were readily available in the domestic market, with the exception of wild blueberries. read more