LOOK AT ALL THOSE YOUNG FACES. Since its debut in 2014, GreenTech has become a cornerstone event in Amsterdam. To mark the launch of this year's Special GreenTech, we're taking a moment to look back. Who can we still recognize from the early days, and how has the trade show grown and evolved read more

The EU-funded Regace Project will present its innovative fully responsive and sun-tracking system for solar panels in greenhouses at the upcoming General Assembly, scheduled for May 6-8, 2025, in Volos, Greece. Organized by the University of Thessaly, the event will gather all. read more

The Zagora watermelon campaign in Morocco, which had just begun, was dealt a severe blow yesterday, May 1st. A violent storm, accompanied by heavy rain and hail, devastated entire watermelon fields. The damage is extensive, to the point where it has irreparably affected the campaign for growers in Zagora. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na awokado na Cinco de Mayo - święto o wysokiej konsumpcji awokado - wygląda podobnie jak w ubiegłym roku. "To święto zawsze cieszy się dużym zainteresowaniem. Detaliści i publiczność są bardzo podekscytowani Cinco," mówi Rob Ybarra, wiceprezes wykonawczy Villita Avocados, dodając, że read more

Morocco's mandarin exports have rebounded since their decline in 2022, as reported by EastFruit. The Office des Changes in Morocco recorded exports of 436,000 tons of mandarins valued at $369 million from July 2024 to February 2025. This marks a 13.3% increase from the same period in MY 2022/23. read more

Currently, raspberry plants grown in tunnels, both summer varieties (e.g. 'Glen Carron') and autumn varieties harvested in summer (e.g. 'Rosalita'), are in growth stages BBCH 53-57, with visible closed inflorescences and flower buds pointing downwards (photos 1-2). read more

The first Greek watermelons are being delivered to European markets, originating from the greenhouses of Ilia. Mr. Nikos Kamilis, owner of the import-export company Babis Fruits located in Andravida, Ilia, mentioned, "The watermelons were planted from late December to early January." read more

The Cauliflower from the Sele Plain Sweet Clementina are presented in a GDO with an innovative packaging, certified according to the Vaschette Bestack protocol. This ensures compliance with the strictest parameters of food safety and environmental sustainability. read more

When Britannia Imp. & Exp. Limited first began operating, they focused on importing Brazilian products, mainly grapes and mangoes, to Europe and the UK. However, the company has recently expanded its operations to also source fruit from Venezuela and Colombia. CEO Llany Oliveira, who hails from Petrolina, has been instrumental in this diversification. read more

Curious about how Lazzeri grows its cyclamen young plants? In the video below, you'll get a closer look at the production journey of their cyclamens, cultivated entirely in Sabaudia, Italy. It is a process that is 100% Italian from start to finish. It all begins with the precise control of... read more

A wide variety of early potatoes were on offer. Along with supplies from Italy and Cyprus, there was also a small amount of Moroccan imports available. According to the BLE, sales remained stable, but there was a level of customer saturation noticed after the Easter holidays. Prices did not fluctuate... read more

Effective pest control in raspberry crops is a key element of successful fruit production. One of the threats is the raspberry cane midge. We are currently at the perfect time to implement a simple and effective monitoring of the flight of this pest.

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Giuseppe Speranza reports, "The field management of eggplants poses several critical challenges due to seasonal changes, including warm autumns, cold winters, and the warm Sicilian springs. Therefore, it is crucial to implement precise agronomic measures to maintain consistent yields." read more

Gujarat's mango growers are facing weather-related challenges as a severe heatwave combines with predictions of unseasonal rainfall from May 3 to 6. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised concerns about possible crop damage in South Gujarat and Saurashtra, where temperatures are expected to reach 44°C. read more

"We are in the final stages of most winter references, which are slowly coming to an end between now and the end of May. On the other hand, the radish campaign is already over. We are satisfied with the quantities produced and handled, but less so with the prices." read more

The major fruit-growing regions of Ukraine have been significantly affected by prolonged spring frosts this year, leading to concerns about the quantity and quality of the upcoming harvest. Local producers report that early blooming crops such as apricots and cherries have been the most heavily impacted, especially in read more

Rośnie polski przemysł grzybiarski, ponieważ ludzie jedzą coraz zdrowiej i traktują grzyby jako zamiennik mięsa - mówi Dorota Ozga, kierownik techniczny polskiego eksportera grzybów Ansław sp. z o.o.: "Obserwujemy stały wzrost popytu na grzyby w całej Europie. Europejski rynek grzybów jest... read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project this week reported a significant drop in prices for last year's white cabbage in Ukraine. The decrease is due to the rapid deterioration in quality from extended storage and low demand, which are both putting pressure on prices. Project specialists indicate that read more

Freight Farms, a Boston-based company that played a key role in popularizing containerized vertical farming globally, has officially shut down its operations and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This information comes from records at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts (Docket No. [...]) read more

Zespół EastFruit niedawno przeprowadził anonimową ankietę wśród subskrybentów ich kanału Telegram „EastFruit News” oraz uczestników giełd „UkrOpt” i „EF Trade Platform”. Ankieta miała na celu przewidzenie cen cebuli na rynku hurtowym. read more