According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, the value of exported hazelnuts has increased by 37%. From August 1, 2024, to January 26, 2025, Georgia exported 12,200 tons of hazelnuts worth $73.3 million. Compared to the same period last year, the export volume has increased. read more

Growers are anticipating a 25% decrease in rose exports leading up to Valentine's Day (February 14) this year. The expected decline is attributed to higher freight rates and a milder winter that has dissuaded growers from exporting flowers, as stated by officials from Talegaon. read more

Italians are more wasteful, but also a bit poorer: less attentive in managing food at home, but concerned about the possibility of accessing healthy and sustainable food: it is a snapshot that highlights the growing food poverty in the country, as shown in the report "The Italian Case". read more

The evolution of the market in Germany is also positive, as the 3.06 million tons exported in 2024, specifically until November, which is the last month for which official data is available, has represented an 11% growth compared to the same period of the previous year. read more

Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its significant blueberry production, but that is changing. There is a large investment being made in the country, with new varieties being planted that are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027. "Most growers have been cultivating the old varieties, but now they are shifting towards newer ones," said an industry expert. read more

At Au Viet Farm Cooperative in Kim Thanh, Director Bui Van Duy joined farmers on February 1 to harvest crops such as tomatoes, pumpkins, and bell peppers. Favorable weather during Tet facilitated crop growth, necessitating timely harvests to maintain quality. Post-Tet, increased vegetable read more

In January, blood oranges arrive in large quantities on the shelves of large-scale retail distribution, completing the offer of one of the most relevant categories for sales in national distribution. The combination of the characteristic national production of this season, increasingly wide assortments, and spaces. read more

Kurt Ratschiller, sales manager of VIP, has a deep understanding of the apple market dynamics and offers a clear and detailed perspective on the current situation and future outlook. Highlighting an 8% increase in Italian apple production compared to 2023, as reported by Assomela, Ratschiller emphasizes that read more

Over 200 participants, including growers, agronomists, and researchers, attended the inaugural Vegetables Big Day Out in Pukekohe, New Zealand. The event was hosted by the Te Ahikawariki Vegetable Industry Centre of Excellence (VICE) with contributions from A Lighter Touch, Plant & Food. read more

The Chilean Citrus Fruit Committee announced that Chile exported 397,417 tons of citrus fruits last year, slightly less than the 399,824 tons it exported in 2023. The United States remains the largest buyer of Chilean citrus fruits, importing 50,353 tons of clementines and 60,467 tons of lemons in 2024. read more

The Armenian greenhouse company Atanesyans LLC started its operations in 2022 by investing in 2 hectares of rose greenhouses in Gagarin village, Gegharkunik province. The project expanded rapidly, and by 2024, it had grown to 7 hectares of state-of-the-art greenhouses for rose production, as well as 0.5 hectares for tulip production. read more

Plastic packaging used in Europe for fruits and vegetables represents only 1.5% of all packaging used for food packaging. The European Regulation 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR), recently published in the Official Gazette, prohibits... read more

Even in 2025, the MOF - Centro Agroalimentare all’Ingrosso di Fondi is a protagonist at Fruit Logistica, the leading event for the international fruit and vegetable sector, taking place in Berlin from today until February 7. An unmissable opportunity to showcase the identity of MOF. read more

A five-year moratorium on the process of revoking active ingredients. This is the request made in Berlin by Fruit Logistica, by the president of Fedagripesca Confcooperative Raffaele Drei, on the sidelines of the Fair inauguration. Kiwi production halved in 10 years. read more

Max van Ooijen of the Tolpoort Vegetables Cooperative, the market leader in the Netherlands, reports that the chicory market had an unusual year in 2024. He mentioned that prices were particularly good, with auction prices in Belgium even exceeding €5, which is rare. However, there was a downside: the rain. read more

Mexico is a major global producer of blueberries, ranking sixth in the world. The production forecast for the calendar year (CY) 2025 is 73,500 metric tons (MT), which is a nine percent decrease from CY 2024 due to a shortened harvest period. Mexico is expected to export 70,000 MT of blueberries in CY 2025. read more

The period preceding the ripening of the 'Draper' variety last year provided a great opportunity to present some practical tips that work well on blueberry plantations. Tomasz Szuławy recommends establishing blueberry plantations on suitable... read more

Zimbabwe's berry export sector has experienced a 50% growth in 2024, with exports increasing from 6 million kilograms in 2023 to 8 million kilograms this year. Data from ZimStats shows a rise from 5,605,894 kg in 2023 to 8,395,217 kg in 2024, indicating the sector's expansion and global demand. read more

The Mexican Persian lime industry is relieved, but also anxious about the potential trade tariffs from their main market, the U.S., which have been postponed for 30 days. An exporter of Persian Limes from Veracruz in Mexico stated, "With the 30-day postponement, there is still uncertainty about what will happen next." read more

From today until February 7th, Asso Fruit Italia is at Fruit Logistica. As usual, the fruit and vegetable industry will be gathering in the exhibition areas of Messe Berlin. read more