Rosseklhoznadzor, Russia's agricultural watchdog, has reported an increase in phytosanitary violations in fruit and vegetable imports from Turkey. The agency stated that a growing number of shipments are carrying quarantine pests or failing to meet safety standards. The most common issues identified were: read more

This spring, a group of entrepreneurs will complete an entrepreneurial journey for the seventh time, which they have undertaken within the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo (BCGV) in the Netherlands. While this entrepreneurial journey was initially mainly undertaken by agritech companies, it is now... read more

The Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association has officially joined the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine (UCCI). read more

The apricot harvest has begun in the Peloponnese, which is the earliest cultivation zone for this fruit in Greece. The region was affected by frost in March and hailstorms in April, which have had some impact on the apricots. However, the damage in the Peloponnese is more limited compared to northern Greece. read more

Kalifornijscy producenci orzechów włoskich mają doskonały początek sezonu uprawy w 2025 roku, z wczesnymi wskaźnikami wskazującymi na obfite plony, według ekspertów branżowych monitorujących sady na terenie całego stanu. Po trzech kolejnych latach przeciętnych do powyżej przeciętnego opadu deszczu, oraz znacznym. read more

Kesko reiterates profit guidance after encouraging Q1 performance

Finnish retail conglomerate Kesko Group has reported net sales of €2.8 billion in the first quarter of its financial year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.5% on a reported basis. Kesko's comparable operating profit read more

In the last ten years, Ethiopia has focused on increasing production and enhancing logistics, especially through the Bahir Dar Horticulture Development Cluster in the Tana River Basin. This region, which has perfect growing conditions for crops such as flowers, was further boosted by the construction of a modern perishable cargo terminal. read more

The season for exporting fresh apricots from the new harvest has officially begun in Uzbekistan. The first large shipments of this produce are now being dispatched from the Surkhandarya region, the southernmost part of the country, to international markets, according to experts at EastFruit. read more

Mimo lat obietnic i rosnących kosztów importu, rynek kwiatów w Rosji nadal pozostaje praktycznie całkowicie zależny od zagranicznych dostawców. Według Rosstatu, średnia cena jednego ciętego kwiatu wzrosła o prawie 20% w ciągu ostatniego roku. Import wciąż stanowi około 80% sprzedawanych kwiatów na terenie całego kraju. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady koszty zbioru ręcznego owoców pestkowych stale rosły, zwiększając się średnio o około 5% rocznie w przeliczeniu na kilogram oraz o 7% rocznie w przeliczeniu na hektar z powodu wyższych plonów. Według analizy biznesowej sadów przemysłu jabłek i gruszek (OBA), obecne koszty zbioru ręcznego oscylują wokół... read more

The global mango market is currently facing a complex season marked by changing supply, climate-related challenges, and evolving demand. Exporters are adjusting to logistical constraints and fluctuating prices. In North America, Mexico's supply of red mangoes has become stable, but the availability of yellow varieties is still limited. read more

Calls from overseas are coming in for North Carolina sweet potatoes. Kristi Hocutt of Triple J Produce mentioned that she is receiving inquiries from Europe for supply. "This indicates that Egypt and Spain are currently out of supply," she stated. "Honduras may have not started yet either." On the domestic front, demand remains steady. read more