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With the arrival of summer, the season for seedless table grapes, one of the most eagerly anticipated in the organic sector, begins in southeastern Spain. This year, it is starting with promising prospects in terms of production and sales for Toñifruit, a company from Murcia. read more

With the arrival of summer, the fruit and vegetable markets fill up with imported citrus fruits, in particular oranges and lemons from the Mediterranean basin – Spain, Egypt, and Greece – but also from the Southern Hemisphere, with significant volumes from Argentina and South Africa. read more

On August 13 and 14, another trade fair begins as nurseries and ornamental plant growers collaborate to host the Autumn Plant Fair in the parking lot and packing hall at Alex Andersen, Logistikvej 25A, 5250 Odense SV in Denmark. The packing hall at Alex Andersen will be filled with... read more

On Friday, July 4th at 10:30 AM, Apofruit celebrates its 65th anniversary with an event at the Altedo plant (BO), a center specializing in the processing and packaging of potatoes, onions, and pears for the entire Northern Italy region. Founded in 1960, Apofruit is now one of the read more

In 2025, the Netherlands cultivated over 83,000 hectares of ware potatoes, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year. This is the first time since 2000 that ware potato acreage has exceeded 80,000 hectares. According to provisional figures from the 2025 Agricultural Census by Statistics Netherlands. read more

Since April 2025, the BFA has been organizing heats across the UK. These events were held during their Hub meetings in Glasgow, Northern Ireland, Sheffield, Bristol, and London. The organization was delighted to observe the high level of enthusiasm and skill displayed in both competitions: UK Florist of the Year (5 years +). read more

The apricot yield in Europe is expected to be low, a trend also observed in Hungary. However, an area around Lake Balaton stands out due to its unique microclimatic conditions. Plantations located on the southern shore of the lake have been protected from frosts, as reported. read more

As of June 30, 2025, the import of Dutch seed and planting material from protected cultivation into Russia will no longer be permitted. This has been announced by the directorate of Rosselkhoznadzor in the Kaliningrad region. The measure is a tightening of previous restrictions and now also bans... read more

At the beginning of 2025 in the Netherlands, there were market worries about prices decreasing in January and remaining stable in February, possibly suggesting a sluggish second-half export season. These concerns were exacerbated by the government of Senegal, which prohibited any additional imports of onions. read more

The watermelon and melon campaigns are progressing well, with ample availability. Apricots continue to be marketed, with the first arrivals for the late variety Faralia. Prices remain high for medium and large sizes of peaches and nectarines. Full production for read more

Minister Andrew Muir MLA, responsible for Environment and Rural Affairs, has successfully obtained final Assembly approval for new legislation designed to support Northern Ireland's horticulture industry. Pending Royal Assent, the Agriculture Bill will provide the authority to modify previous EU regulations concerning the Fruit and Vegetable sector. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli is opening a new production and distribution platform in Fiano Romano, on the outskirts of Rome. The new hub is part of the company's strategic plan to consolidate and strengthen its presence in central-southern Italy, with an even more efficient distribution system. read more

Increasingly, extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall, and landslides are also occurring, with significant impacts on health, infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism. It is also noted that proactive climate protection and adaptation measures will have significant benefits in the long run. read more

Taste.com.au survey reveals Aussie shoppers favorite aisles

According to the Dinner Heroes survey by taste.com.au, the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle has emerged as the top favorite, with nearly one in five (16%) of Australians selecting it as their preferred aisle. Boomers particularly enjoyed the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle. read more

Highlands Potplants is poised to take over the cultivation of Portulaca from Sunfriends. Beginning next year, the initial plants will be supplied from Highlands' own nursery on De Jonghlaan in the Netherlands. This guarantees the continuity of this lively seasonal crop, which has been cultivated for many years. read more

Zbiory hiszpańskich winogron z regionu Murcji rozpoczynają się około dwóch tygodni później niż zwykle i w tle zwiększonego spożycia. "Zaczynamy zbiory winogron na wybrzeżu, prawie dwa tygodnie później niż zwykle", powiedział José Velasco, dyrektor generalny Grupo El Ciruelo. read more

It is time to assess the aftermath of the violent storms that struck much of France last week. A total of 57 departments were placed under an orange weather alert on Wednesday. In many areas, the thunderstorms were accompanied by strong winds, with gusts exceeding 100 km/h recorded in some departments. read more

Late in the evening of Wednesday, 28 May 2025, a devastating fire broke out at an ornamental plant nursery in the province of Mantua, Italy. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Despite a swift response from the owner and immediate action by the fire brigade, the blaze destroyed nearly the read more

In Italy, sweet corn is experiencing a phase of renewed interest, thanks to the push of genetic innovation and the growing appreciation from both the supply chain and consumers. Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, a leader in the seed sector, is at the forefront of this change, investing... read more