Europe

Ukraine continues to strengthen its position in the berry and fruit market. According to Taras Bashtannik, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), around 40% of perennial plantations are entirely new projects, while 60% are existing farms that expand, modify areas, or. read more

She has recently left the shelves of Italian large-scale retail and is ready to tell about a very positive season for sales: the premium Metis® plum, exclusively produced in Italy by Granfrutta Zani and Minguzzi, is seeing double-digit growth in its market. read more

Although there has been a 33.36% decrease in sales to the EU market over the past decade, Spain has maintained its position as the top melon supplier in the European Union (EU) for the 2024/2025 season, as reported by Hortoinfo based on data from Eurostat and the European Communities' Integrated Tariff (TARIC) under a specific code. read more

A new partnership has been established between PerfoTec B.V., a company specializing in smart packaging technology, and Green Factory sp. z.o.o., a Polish producer of salads and vegetables and owner of the Fit&Easy and Primavega brands. The collaboration focuses on the application of laser perforation technology... read more

The clementine campaign continues with very high volumes despite a limited demand. Tarocco oranges have entered the market, while Navelina oranges continue to be sold. There has been a significant increase in the demand for artichokes, while demand remains stable for chicory and below average for fennel. read more

The Ekoplaza brand name is disappearing from Belgium's streets. The organic supermarket chain's seven stores will now operate under the name Färm, which already has a stronger presence in the country. "By unifying the brand under Färm across Belgium, we can..." read more

The new Angys pear campaign, produced and distributed exclusively by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, is starting earlier than the usual launch on December 8th. The Angys season will be supported by an active communication plan on social media and in major retail outlets. read more

LLC Volya in the Cherkasy region plans to operate in two production cycles next season, starting with early carrots and beets, followed by cauliflower, pak choi, and broccoli, according to agronews.ua. Viacheslav Kislitsyn, deputy director of vegetable production, said the company plans to sow 70... read more

The new advertising campaign for Pera Angys, produced and distributed exclusively by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, officially kicks off a few days earlier than the usual start on December 8th. This decision is the result of the positive feedback received during the harvesting period, which led to... read more

Several Russian regions reported new detections of quarantine pests and diseases in cut-flower consignments arriving from China in late November. In Primorsky Krai, four separate detections of Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) were confirmed on 24 November in imported cut flowers. read more

A new shipping route connecting northern Spain with Canada is set to commence on December 22. The service will be launched with the MSC YANG R, voyage CE551A, departing from the Port of Vigo. This route will offer an extra transportation choice for exporters to move goods between the two regions. read more

Napięcia związane z importem pomidorów z Maroka powróciły we Francji, gdzie grupy producenckie twierdzą, że dostawcy z Maroka konkurują nieuczciwie. Marokańscy eksporterzy utrzymują, że niedawne kampanie przeciwko ich produktom zostały wywołane przez dezinformację. Członkowie konfederacji Confédération Paysanne wkroczyli... read more

Domestic supplies continued to dominate, with only occasional imports from France. Business was quiet across the board. In some cases, traders had to reduce their supplies slightly to avoid building up stocks. According to the German BLE, prices changed only rarely. In Berlin, the entire read more

The next issue of Plant Nursery will cover advancements in avocados, mangoes, minor tropical and subtropical fruit species, organic nursery production, rootstocks, horticultural innovation, and plant variety rights. The event is set to take place from April 21 to April 23, 2026 at the Rimini Expo. read more

Looking at the current supply of berry fruits in the largest retail chains, one could say that we are in a transitional period. The last fruits from Polish plantations are still available in some stores, but their place is clearly read more

Turkey resumed lemon exports to Russia in October, with the first shipment since May. The delivery, valued at US$14.5 million, was the highest in almost three years, according to RIA Novosti. The previous batch had a value of US$136,000. Ankara had previously placed restrictions on lemon exports. read more

W Levoplant's new location there is a lot of activity. Recently acquired six hectares in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands, are now being converted for Phalaenopsis cultivation, and it's a big task. Since the site previously produced pot plants, a significant amount of technical. read more

The premium Metis plum, exclusively produced in Italy by Granfrutta Zani and Minguzzi, is experiencing a double-digit market growth. This year's harvest, completed at the end of September, allowed the product to remain on sale until early November. read more

Macfrut 2026 was presented in Moldova. This happened at the 11th edition of the Fruit Business Conference, organized by Moldova Fruct, a professional event hosted in Chisinau. An international meeting aimed at fruit importers and exporters in the Eastern European markets, the event had read more

The Guatemalan finger limes campaign is performing well in major European markets, especially in November and December when demand peaks during the holiday season. "While we produce year-round, Europe sees higher activity now, so we send larger shipments to Germany, France, the Netherlands, the. read more