Europe

Newheat and Les Tomates d'Auïtou, located in the Corrèze department, have recently inaugurated the largest solar thermal power plant ever dedicated to heating greenhouses for vegetable production in France. This groundbreaking facility ushers in a new era for a sector that is becoming more self-sufficient. read more

Ethiopia and the Netherlands are preparing to celebrate a century of trade relations in 2026, strengthened by a renewed emphasis on enhancing Ethiopia's agricultural sector and advancing sustainable development. Paula Schindeler, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Netherlands Embassy, made the announcement of this milestone. read more

Italy ranks second in Europe for fruit and vegetable surfaces, accounting for 14% of the total, with Spain in first place with approximately 2.2 million hectares. Elisa Macchi from Cso Italia provides an overview of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, focusing specifically on Sicily. read more

We had already discussed it in one of our articles (click here to learn more), and it seems we were right. read more

Romania's retail shelves now feature more than 85 percent local products, according to Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu, who is urging consumers to choose goods processed within the country. He noted that despite an increase in imported vegetables during the colder months, domestic production is... read more

In the last live stream dedicated to pumpkins (for more in-depth information click here), we highlighted how the sector was growing, and apparently this trend has also been noticed abroad, as Egypt, according to EastFruit data, continues to push for the export of pumpkins. read more

Let's go back to talking about Lidl, this time focusing on the group's fruit and vegetable department. Last week, we talked about the project dedicated to Sicilian avocados, which are included in the assortment of the group's stores. Today, Alessia Bonifazi, corporate affairs manager, will provide more information. read more

Record results for the medium-sized watermelon with black skin produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A., and O.P. La Mongolfiera. In a year when part of the sector has suffered, Perla Nera sales have grown by 20% in volume compared to the previous year, impacting some groups. read more

Holandia: Wzrost obrotów w handlu detalicznym o ponad 3% w październiku. Centralne Biuro Statystyczne Holandii (CBS) podaje, że obroty w handlu detalicznym były o 3,1% wyższe w październiku 2025 roku w porównaniu do poprzedniego roku. Obroty w sklepach sprzedających żywność, napoje i tytoń wzrosły o 3,2% w październiku w porównaniu do roku poprzedniego. Wolumen sprzedaży był o 0,4% niższy. Obroty w... read more

The South Tyrolean consortium Vog, a major apple supplier located in northeastern Italy, has appointed Harald Weis as its new chairman. This decision was made after a unanimous vote during the annual general meeting. read more

Spain’s CMR Group will be promoting the initial maritime deliveries of the new season Chilean cherries in Europe. The shipment, coming from CMR's partner in Chile, C&L, is expected to reach Rotterdam on 9th December. read more

Drugie wydanie Berry Forum 2025 w Ożarowie Mazowieckim zgromadziło ponad 450 plantatorów i przedstawicieli branży z całej Europy. Ponad 40 firm zaprezentowało technologie produkcji truskawek i malin, odzwierciedlając szybki rozwój upraw owoców miękkich pod osłonami.

The second edition of Berry Forum 2025 in Ożarów Mazowiecki brought together more than 450 growers and industry representatives from across Europe. Over 40 companies presented technologies for strawberry and raspberry production, reflecting the rapid development of covered soft fruit. read more

The realization of the 31st edition of Agrotica, the emblematic and largest agricultural fair in Greece, scheduled to take place from 29/1 to 1/2/2026 in Thessaloniki, has been cast into doubt following the significant withdrawal of major companies in the agricultural machinery sector. As of now, 25 companies have announced their withdrawal from the fair. read more

Azerbaijan exported 71,400 tons of apples worth US$50.2 million between January and September 2025, according to data from the State Statistical Committee. Export volumes rose 35 per cent year on year, while export value increased 46 per cent. Russia remained the primary destination for these shipments. read more

At the 11th Fruit Business Conference in Chișinău, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu stated that the quality of Moldovan fruits supports their place in European and global supply chains, emphasizing the need for growers to be competitive producers. The conference was attended by over 300 growers, exporters, and sector specialists. read more

The scheduled stages for the 2025 edition of Ortofrutta Experience, the national project promoted by Italy Ortofrutta to increase knowledge of the organized fruit and vegetable system and enhance the productions and work carried out by Producer Organizations (O.P.), have been completed. read more

The Belarusian government has set a timeline to achieve full domestic self-sufficiency in fresh tomatoes, even during the off-season. Deputy Prime Minister Yury Shuleiko presented the revised targets on November 27 in a report to the House of Representatives and the Council of the. read more

Spanish authorities have dismantled a cocaine import network that was using fruit containers from Ecuador. This was the result of a joint operation carried out by the Guardia Civil, Policia Nacional, and customs officials from the Tax Agency. The investigation targeted shipments of produce coming from South America, specifically Ecuador. read more

Egypt nadal zwiększa eksport dyni do Włoch, ustanawiając trzeci rok z rzędu nowy rekord - podaje EastFruit. W okresie od stycznia do sierpnia 2025 roku eksporterzy wysłali do Włoch ponad 8000 ton dyni, o wartości prawie 5 milionów dolarów. Wolumen jest trzykrotnie wyższy niż. read more

Penny Italia announces the appointment of Arnd Riehl as the new Chief Executive Officer, starting from February 1, 2026. Arnd Riehl brings with him extensive experience from the Rewe Group, where he joined in 2016 as the National Discount Sales Director (Penny) in Germany. From 2020 to 2023, he... read more