Cyprus will maintain a 0% value-added tax rate on essential goods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, throughout 2026. This decision was announced by the Tax Department following a decree issued on 21st November 2025, and will be in effect from 1st January to 31st December 2026. read more

Digitalization, automation, new materials. What will the future of the fruit and vegetable sector look like? At Fruit Logistica 2026, in the Startup World (Hall 3.1), 18 international startups from 11 countries will present their technologies. read more

The global blueberry market is entering a new season with a significant redistribution of supply between different regions and increasing price pressure. In Europe, the early-season availability is mostly influenced by imports from the Southern Hemisphere, particularly from Chile and Peru, due to adverse weather conditions. read more

The MOF - Centro Agroalimentare all'Ingrosso di Fondi and the Municipality of Fondi have officially announced the new competition "Put a fruit under the desk" for the school year 2025/2026, aimed at students of the first degree secondary schools of the Comprehensive Institutes. read more

As greenhouse operations in North America continue to develop, growers are encountering a growing challenge: finding a balance between increasing energy costs and the necessity to invest in modern, high-performance infrastructure. Whether they are planning a new greenhouse construction or upgrading an existing one. read more

The Business and Personal Agri-food Forum will also return in 2026, becoming an essential event for entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals in the Italian agri-food sector, who are called to discuss markets, innovation, employment, and future scenarios. read more

Imports of vegetables to Georgia increased by 26% from January to November 2025, according to data from the National Statistics Office. During the first 11 months of the year, the country imported vegetables worth a total of US$77.979 million, compared to US$61.751 million in the same period the previous year. read more

After many years of working outside the Netherlands, recently retired crop consultant Simon Voogt has visited greenhouse operations around the world. Despite his international career, he has remained closely connected to developments in Dutch horticulture and the future of the sector. read more

The global blueberry market is beginning a new season with a significant reshuffling of supply among different origins and increasing price pressure. In Europe, the early-season supply is mainly coming from imports from the Southern Hemisphere, particularly Chile and Peru, due to adverse weather conditions. read more

Buyers from eight countries are visiting Tasmania to review local fruit and vegetable production as part of the state government's Fresh Produce Buyer Visit program. Around 20 participants are touring production sites across the state, meeting growers and exporters, and reviewing cultivation practices. read more

Lidl Italia, a retail company with over 23,000 employees, confirms its commitment to creating a positive work environment by once again being awarded the title of "Top Employer 2026". This recognition is thanks to their continuous dedication and ongoing investment in improvement. read more

The season for Greek strawberries started earlier this year than usual, thanks to favorable weather conditions. Despite some challenges, the fruits from Greece are gaining new markets this season, and prices are satisfactory for producers.

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The South Korean Customs Service has released the final full-year trade statistics for 2025, providing an overview of how South Korea's fresh fruit import market adjusted following the withdrawal of tariff-free import measures. In 2024, South Korea implemented near tariff-free imports for. read more

ErfGoed introduced Christian Bremkens as its new agent for Southern and Western Germany. Christian brings many years of experience in the horticultural sector, acquired in part through his previous ownership of a nursery. This background provides him with a deep understanding of the specific requirements. read more

A frost event caused damage to tomato crops in villages like Kathha Saghraal, Kathha Misraal, and Kotli Rajgan in the foothills of Daman-e-Mahaar in Pakistan's Khushab district. The fields that were once yielding red and green tomatoes were impacted within a short span of time, with plants being affected. read more

The collaboration between Hazera and HM.Clause, both companies of the Limagrain Group, will be featured at Fruit Logistica 2026, scheduled from February 4th to 6th in Berlin. At the shared booth (Hall 11.2, A-31), the two companies will present a joint vision of the fresh produce sector, based on... read more

Od czasu wprowadzenia programu członkostwa Patron przez Federację Producentów Ogrodów i Artykułów do Rekreacji na jesieni, kilka firm zdecydowało się wesprzeć tę inicjatywę, która daje wiodącym postaciom w branży możliwość podniesienia swojego profilu wśród rządu, handlu i społeczeństwa. read more