The 2025 hazelnut harvest is encountering a peculiar situation: Although global harvest volumes remain stable, there is a growing shortage of high-quality produce. The German company 1001Frucht, known for specializing in trading premium nuts and dried fruits, is witnessing a notable shift in the market. "We are... read more

Local officials in Panjshir, Afghanistan, have announced the export of 100 tons of fresh cherries to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Moscow, Russia, as part of an initiative to strengthen trade relationships and open up market opportunities for local growers. Saifuddin Mankhan, spokesperson for Panjshir, confirmed this development. read more

Spanish Picota cherries have overcome the rainy spring and are expected to have good volumes of high-quality harvest as the season begins. read more

Rząd Wielkiej Brytanii ogłosił, że planowane kontrole graniczne po Brexicie dla średnioryzykownych owoców i warzyw z UE, które miały zostać wprowadzone 1 lipca tego roku, zostaną opóźnione do 31 stycznia 2027 roku. read more

British Apples & Pears (BAPL) has approved seed-funding investment for an inward trade mission from Vietnam. read more

The REO auction in Roeselare, West Flanders, is a one-stop shop for retail, restaurant, and hotel buyers, offering a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables - 82 different kinds, to be exact. Top products include tomatoes, cucumbers, salads, berries, and mushrooms. read more

Rząd Wielkiej Brytanii ogłosił, że planowane kontrole graniczne po Brexicie dotyczące średniego ryzyka owoców i warzyw z UE, które miały zostać wprowadzone 1 lipca tego roku, zostaną opóźnione do 31 stycznia 2027 roku. read more

On the wholesale markets near Thessaloniki and Athens, the price is seven euros per kilogram, while in supermarkets it reportedly increases to 15 to 16 euros per kilo. In Serbian markets, the first cherries were sold at prices ranging from 18 euros. read more

BayWa Global Produce, the fruit and vegetable division of the Munich-based conglomerate BayWa Group, reported an increase in sales during the first three months of the year, as per the company's latest figures. read more

The Global Produce segment comprises all activities of the corporation in the field of fruit and vegetable cultivation. In this segment, trade has been positive, with sales improving by 10.7% compared to the previous year to 298 million euros. read more

The Greek strawberry campaign for this season started about two weeks later than usual, in the month of November, mainly due to planting delays, as stated by Alexandros Polydoropoulos, an agronomist at the Greek strawberry specialist Labidino. read more

As QS reports, referring to the BVK, CURZATE 60 WG (active ingredient: Cymoxanil) may be used to combat downy mildew on zucchini beyond the existing authorization from May 27 to September 23, 2025. read more

While the result in March defied the negative calendar effect, the category in April receives a barely noticeable positive impulse due to the shift of Easter to April. read more

The tournament, which counted for handicap purposes, was played over 18 holes using the Stableford scoring system. In parallel, there was a beginner's course for about 20 so-called "Rabbits." read more

Honey bees require specific conditions for long flights. They start collecting nectar and pollen when the temperature reaches 13-14°C. Calm weather also favors their flights. Bees are reluctant to leave their hives in winds exceeding 30 km/h. The optimal conditions for bees to fly include... read more

Egyptian garlic exporters have started the second phase of the season for dried garlic following a highly successful first phase of fresh garlic. Demand has continued to be strong in multiple markets, with Egypt also benefitting from the weakened position of Chinese garlic this season, as stated by Farag Karem, the CEO. read more

The pilot project "Winter Onion of Ukraine" has been initiated in the Odesa region by the All-Ukrainian Council of Women Farmers in partnership with Seedon, a seed company from South Korea. According to Lyudmyla Klebanova, the head of the All-Ukrainian Council of Women Farmers, the first 5. read more

Workers in Kenyan flower farms have been encouraged to report incidents of gender-based violence. Nancy Baraza, the chairperson of the Technical Working Group on Gender Based Violence including Femicide, stated that there are reports showing a significant occurrence of GBV in flower farms. She raised concerns that many of read more

In Lilongwe, Malawi, the first national banana industry conference took place on May 30, emphasizing the collaboration among agricultural sectors. Emily Chirwa, a farmer from Nkhotakota and a member of the Ngana Banana Cooperative, presented ripe bananas and homemade chips. She stated, "These bananas paid my read more

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