Europe

The avocado season on the island of Crete, Greece, is in full swing. Mr. Giorgos Kornarakis, sales director for avocados and citrus at the Agricultural Cooperative of Chania, describes the production situation as follows: "The availability of the product, especially Fuerte variety, is limited compared to." read more

Iperal, one of the most dynamic supermarket chains in Northern Italy, has built its reputation on quality, service, and a close connection with the communities in which it operates. With 56 retail locations, over 50,000 employees, and an expanding range of fresh products, the activities of read more

Carrefour responds to rumors: "We are staying in Belgium"

Carrefour management has confirmed that the company will continue to operate in Belgium, emphasizing that they have successfully turned around their business in the country. Despite this assurance, the unions have raised serious concerns.

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First Choice Foods Ltd, a potato processing company based in Rupandehi, is currently exporting French fries to the United States. The company is now planning to increase its shipments to the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan. Production began in mid-June 2025, and the company entered the U.S. market shortly thereafter. read more

Jingold's expansion in Spain is entering a new phase. The Italian company, a global leader in kiwi with the broadest range of varieties on the market, has begun selling its first 200 tons of Spanish yellow-flesh Jintao kiwis. This strategic move, though still relatively unfamiliar to many, marks an important step in the company's growth in the Spanish market. read more

The transportation industry leader, DP World, is planning to broaden its freight forwarding services to Sweden by establishing new offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg in February 2026. read more

Belgium-based Biotalys has announced that it has received regulatory approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its first biofungicide, Evoca. Developed using the company's Agrobody technology platform, Evoca is the first protein-based biofungicide of its kind. read more

Exports of mandarins from Morocco to Russia have seen a significant increase in the first months of 2025. According to data from Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, shipments have reached 31.6 thousand tons, marking a 74% rise from 18.2 thousand tons in the same period of 2024. read more

Dominika Kozarzewska, President of the Polish Blueberry Producers Group and Poland's representative in the International Blueberry Organization, emphasizes that a dedicated Fresh CPK terminal within the Central Communication Port could be a crucial factor in driving the development of Poland's fruit industry... read more

The now strawberry season has officially started in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, immediately boosting sales for local companies. Although the beginning of the harvest was slightly delayed compared to last year due to colder and rainier weather conditions, Maria Ferrara, sales manager of read more

NewPrinces has officially communicated that it has completed the acquisition of all shares of Carrefour Italia from Carrefour Nederland and Carrefour, as previously announced on July 24, 2025, as reported by Sole24 Ore. The operation, authorized by the Commission, has been finalized. read more

Ukranian growers are currently experiencing low prices for carrots, onions, and cabbage due to an oversupply in the market. Following last year's high prices, producers have expanded plantings, resulting in overproduction. Limited storage capacity and reduced export opportunities have further exacerbated the situation. read more

Ukraine's potato sector is entering the 2025 season with increased production, thanks to expanded acreage and improved yields. According to Mykola Furdyga, the director of the Potato Institute, the planted area has increased by 25% compared to last year, and favorable weather conditions have supported the growth. read more

Last June, the Belgian retailer Colruyt announced its intention to sell 81 out of its 105 stores in France. 81 stores were sold to Groupement des Mousquetaires (Intermarché). E.Leclerc, Carrefour, and Coopérative U also showed interest in acquiring some of the stores. The remaining 5 stores were not part of the sale. read more

The Hungarian Ministry for National Economy has extended the retail margin cap until 28 February 2026 and has also expanded the program to include additional product groups. The updated list now includes various fruit and vegetable categories that are commonly traded in domestic retail channels. The ministry made this announcement. read more

Ukraine's vegetable storage gap has widened, with a current deficit estimated at more than 1 million tons. The figures come from the Institute of Agrarian Economics, as outlined by Oleksandr Zakharchuk, corresponding member of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences and department head. read more

The OI Pomodoro from Northern Italy – the interprofessional organization that brings together 100% of the Producer Organizations (PO) and tomato processing industries in the Northern Basin, the largest European district for tomato production and processing. read more

WUR researcher Eveline Snelders and two PhD candidates have mapped the spread of the drug-resistant fungus Aspergillus fumigatus across the Netherlands. This fungus can cause life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. While the fungus is ubiquitous in the air, the read more

On December 2nd, Bayer organized another meeting as part of the Orchard Advisors Forum. The event brought together advisors and experts from all over Poland, with the main topics being the latest changes in plant protection product registration and the development of preparations. read more

The Spanish tropicals specialist Montosa has expanded its logistics operations in Perpignan with the acquisition of a new warehouse. This move has increased the company's capacity in the French market from 300m² to over 700m². read more