On Tuesday, September 23, ErfGoed organized an open day at Kwekerij De Zuidplas in Moerkapelle, the Netherlands. Growers, water partners, and other stakeholders were provided with a detailed overview of the extensive project that ErfGoed has implemented at the nursery. As part of this project, ErfGoed has equipped read more

Moldova, like several other Black Sea countries, is expecting a strong potato harvest this year. However, prices have already dropped to their lowest level in three years, leaving farmers with little hope of profit, reports Logos Press. According to Sergey Alba from IM Expert Agroteh, many farmers are facing a challenging situation. read more

A week after participating in Fruit Attraction 2025, Zespri announces growth forecasts for the new Northern Hemisphere season, which shows a significant increase in volumes, especially for the yellow-fleshed variety. read more

"The price level of leeks has been moderate all summer," observes Kees Jansen of Teelt- en verpakkingsbedrijf Gebroeders Jansen from Etten-Leur. "In recent years, we have already seen that autumn is also becoming increasingly difficult. Major markets from ten years ago, such as France, England, read more

Whether you are a Navel orange producer in Spain or South Africa, or an avocado grower in Mexico or Peru, there is one common issue that affects all of these regions – water scarcity. Water is now in short supply, especially for water-intensive crops like citrus and avocados, making it a growing concern. read more

After a day of talks, discussions, and networking in Malaga, Spain, delegates at the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, which will take place on 11-12 November, will go on a tour across southern Spain. read more

Ponad 50 francuskich firm będzie stanowić francuską delegację prezentowaną przez organizację międzyzawodową na targach Fruit Attraction w Madrycie, z interaktywnymi grami francuskimi, kucharzami i występami na żywo dla zwiedzających. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is moving forward with the ongoing expansion of its new variety programme in the Northern Hemisphere, as production and demand for its SunGold product continue to increase, generating excitement for the red variety R19. read more

In his opening speech, DKHV President Thomas Herkenrath pointed out the special starting position of the season: Thanks to favorable growth conditions and an expansion of cultivation areas, a large potato harvest is expected in Germany and Europe this year. While a large part... read more

In the year 2024, according to the current factsheet of the O+G umbrella organization GroentenFruit Huis, a total of 59 million kilograms of eggplants were produced in the Netherlands on an area of 123 hectares. The main production area is the province of North Brabant, accounting for 42%, followed by... read more

Planasa recently hosted an event at Berry Brothers’ facilities in the Netherlands, where it presented its new raspberry variety, Pink Rosita, to over 50 visitors, including nurseries, growers, and retailers from across Europe. read more

For over nine years, Simon and Malissa Levitsky have been growing flowers together. They started while living in the Little Italy neighborhood in Montreal and renting land in Laval. In 2019, the two moved to Hemmingford and have been living and working on rented land there ever since. read more

"We currently do not have any blood orange or pomegranate juice available. The entire production from the 2024/25 season has been sold and most of it has already been delivered," explains Salvatore Imbesi, the manager of Agrumi-Gel, a Sicilian company specializing in fruit processing. The high demand has exceeded the supply." read more

Morocco has achieved a new record in cucumber exports, as its shipments to Spain exceeded $20 million in a single season for the first time. According to EastFruit, Morocco exported 18,200 tons of cucumbers to Spain between July 2024 and June 2025, resulting in revenue of $21.1 million. read more

Simon and Malissa Levitsky, have a passion for growing flowers and have dedicated over nine years to cultivating them together. They began their journey in the Little Italy neighborhood of Montreal, where they rented land in Laval. In 2019, they relocated to Hemmingford and have continued their flower-growing venture on rented land ever since. read more

The blueberry season in Ukraine in 2025 has been characterized by a decrease in prices, with levels returning to those seen last year, as reported by local producers. Bogdan Bodnar, the director of Organic Garden LLC in the Lviv region, mentioned in the article that the price situation for this season is uncertain. read more

The season for salads and vegetables in Ukraine has been described as atypical, both in greenhouse production and in open field cultivation. Cold and prolonged spring conditions delayed seedling planting by nearly a month, resulting in later-than-usual harvests, according to agronews.ua. Roman read more

OptiGroup today announced the acquisition of important segments within the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry, and Services) division of Paardekooper. The parent company, Koninklijke Paardekooper Group, was recently declared bankrupt in the Netherlands. The acquisition does not include the Paardekooper Horti division. read more

Holla Roses and Berg Roses have merged to form a new company called Sunselle. This innovative company provides customers with a wide selection of high-quality roses grown across three continents: Europe (the Netherlands), Africa (Kenya and Ethiopia), and South America (Colombia). Why Sunselle? read more

Local potato varieties in Moldova are becoming increasingly rare, and traditional Moldovan breeds may disappear entirely. Most potatoes currently cultivated in the country originate from the Netherlands or Germany. Even varieties sold with labels claiming to be "original Moldovan" are of foreign origin. read more