A specialized nursery complex, Kishvary-sabs, in Tajikistan has set up a modern propagation center that specializes in the mass production of flowers and ornamental trees. This facility serves as the main laboratory for the country, using seeds and genetic material imported from. read more

The beginning of the Mercosur-European Union agreement and the current geopolitical conditions are expected to impact Brazilian fruit exports, as stated by industry representatives at Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2026. Guilherme Coelho, president of the Brazilian Association of Fruit and read more

More than 10 tons of imported dried fruit were rejected at the border of the Republic of Moldova following inspections by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). The batch, consisting of a mixture of apples, apricots, plums, and cherries, totaled 10,500 kilograms. During physical inspections at... read more

Since the middle of last week, Ukraine has experienced another wave of decreasing wholesale prices for onions, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Many farmers were anticipating a price increase for this vegetable to occur at the start of spring, due to a substantial amount of substandard products. read more

Vietnamese passion fruit and dragon fruit exports to the European Union are currently being reviewed due to violations of maximum residue limits (MRL). A report released in February 2026 by the French General Directorate for Food, based on inspections carried out in 2024, highlighted these concerns. read more

Last week, the transport operator Gerard Mostert from Betrex Espana passed away after a period of illness. The Dutchman had been active in Valencia for over 35 years. Gerard founded a transportation company in Valencia in 1991. After years of experience in the fresh produce industry, the connection with fruits and vegetables... read more

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) continues to be one of the most complex challenges for the tomato industry globally. Since its appearance in major production areas, the virus has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to spread and adapt, putting pressure on the entire tomato supply chain. read more

The Spanish grapefruit season is ending soon with a smaller harvest compared to 2024/2025, even though the crop area is expanding. Demand has picked up in Europe since mid-March, as the shortage from other countries is starting to be felt. "We plan to complete the Spanish crop between weeks 19 read more

The export campaign for Tunisian dates, especially the Deglet Nour variety, experienced a slowdown this year due to the timing of Ramadan and challenges in accessing the Moroccan market, which is the primary destination for Tunisian dates. Nevertheless, exporters are poised to surpass last season's export figures. read more

The market for spinach and baby leaf remains tight due to the fragility of the crop and the limited availability of viable export routes. Demand is relatively stable as there is a limit to how much leafy greens people consume, and exporting such delicate products is not economically feasible. However, the major challenge lies in... read more

W holenderskiej prowincji Gelderland uruchomiono duży projekt magazynowania energii w bateriach, mający na celu wzmocnienie zbiorowego centrum energetycznego obsługującego lokalnych producentów szklarni. Projekt, znany jako Lingezegen BESS, znajduje się w gminie Lingewaard i został uruchomiony 1 marca. read more

Flower growers from Gadag have suffered significant losses due to unseasonal rain this week, impacting their potential earnings around Ugadi, which was celebrated on Thursday. The most affected areas include Lakkundi, Kanavi, Hosur, Dambal, Kadakola, and surrounding villages. read more

Sprzedawca Max van Ooijen z firmy Tolpoort Vegetables twierdzi, że sytuacja na rynku cykorii chicory w Belgii pozostaje trudna. Od końca 2024 roku mamy do czynienia z trudnym rynkiem. Po prostu jest dużo produktu dostępnego w Europie, podczas gdy popyt nie rośnie w takim samym tempie. read more

The World Bank has received a $20 million grant from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist Ghana in dealing with possible disruptions in tomato supply. This support comes in response to an export ban imposed by Burkina Faso, a major tomato supplier to Ghana, which has disrupted supply chains and caused… read more

The Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, a part of the Ministry of Agriculture, has conducted tests on biodegradable plastic films for sweet potato cultivation in order to tackle yield limitations caused by climate conditions. Sweet potatoes in Taiwan are often affected by drought and low temperatures during the autumn season. read more

The prices of tomatoes increased significantly during week 12 at the auctions of the Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives (VBT). Despite higher volumes compared to the same period last year, prices are still much higher than they were a year ago. Loose tomatoes were selling for over €3.00 per kilogram. read more

Disturbing signals from raspberry plant growers regarding the quality of nursery material are reaching our editorial office. With the planting season for plug plants kicking off around the end of March and beginning of April, many producers are facing serious issues. read more

The wholesale prices for table beets in Ukraine started to gradually decline at the beginning of March this year. Last week was also no exception, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. read more

Riverfrutè is pleased to announce that its Subito Pronti Cottintavola line has won the prestigious Food Match 2026 award for Best Product in the Ready-to-Eat category, confirming the constant commitment of the Piacenza-based company to innovating fresh ready-to-eat products. read more

The first VersPodium session of 2026, organized by Wilma van den Oever and Maurice Wubben, brought together around twenty participants from across the Dutch greenhouse sector, including marketing consultants, energy advisors, and retail specialists. The half-day program, held in the Westland. read more