The green business market in Eastern Europe and Central Asia is evolving rapidly. New partnerships are being established, supply routes are expanding, and Central Asia is emerging as a significant market. Industry exhibitions in Astana are increasingly becoming crucial hubs for these developments. read more

Nigeria's pepper production is expected to increase steadily over the coming years, with industry projections indicating output could rise from the current baseline of 757,000–770,000 metric tons to as much as 800,000 metric tons by 2030. On this trajectory, the country would remain Africa's read more

"According to Abdallah Tharwat, the Chief Operating Officer of Egyberries, an Egyptian producer and exporter of frozen strawberries, Egyptian strawberries have gained recognition on the international market. Egypt maintains its position as the third largest strawberry producer globally, with an annual" read more

RK Growers is an Italian company specializing in the production and international marketing of premium fruit. With over sixty years of experience and a strong presence in major world markets, the company is represented by President Paolo Carissimo. Offices and sales branches are located in. read more

Westfalia Fruit India has launched its Winter Mango campaign, introducing the premium Shelly mango from South Africa to help extend India's mango calendar beyond the traditional summer season. "India is the world's largest mango producer, with domestic output estimated at 22.8 million metric tons. read more

From February 10th to 13th, in Nuremberg (Germany), Natura Nuova will be among the protagonists of the new edition of Biofach, an international reference event dedicated to organic products, their evolutions, and the trends that are reshaping the sector. The company is based in Bagnacavallo (RA). read more

Flamingo Horticulture Kenya is reinvesting VAT refunds to expand its operations in Naivasha, with the aim of increasing export capacity, creating 2,000 new jobs, and enhancing value addition in Kenya's horticulture sector. The company, a subsidiary of Flamingo Group International, announced the expansion. read more

FreshPlaza notes that there is still a limited supply of greenhouse vegetables from southern Europe and Morocco due to the impact of colder and rainier weather than usual in recent years. read more

C.H. Robinson reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, reflecting a challenging freight market environment alongside operational and cost adjustments. North American Surface Transportation (NAST) total volume increased by about 1% year on year, while... read more

Today the curtain rises on the 33rd edition of Fruit Logistica, scheduled to take place until Friday in the halls of the Berlin fair. In the coming days, we will closely follow the development of the event, reporting on what emerges between stands, conferences, and business meetings. Already from read more

In recent months, there has been a high demand for pomegranate seeds, but the supply of raw materials has been quite limited. "In Turkey, in particular, raw materials are much more expensive compared to previous years. Our partners in the respective countries of origin are experiencing restricted availability this year. read more

The Banyuwangi Red Durian has become the first durian in Indonesia to receive Geographical Indication protection following the issuance of a certificate by the Ministry of Law. This designation confirms the fruit's link to its geographical origin in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, and provides legal protection. read more

Global Plant Genetics has reported that recent commercial field visits in the Huelva region of southern Spain have confirmed the early production characteristics of its Tropical Blue blueberry variety. Observations across several grower sites indicate that the variety is producing fruit very early in the season. read more

A strong beginning of New Zealand's cherry season was disrupted by weather conditions during harvest, affecting the expected export volumes, according to a grower from Central Otago. Initially, a significant cherry harvest was anticipated to increase export revenue by 5 per cent to US$130 million. read more

Belgium: HelloFresh opens a pop-up store for last-minute decision makers
HelloFresh has opened "The No-Need-To-Go-To-The-Store Store" at Antwerp Central Station, where commuters can pick up a complete meal kit to prepare at home. The pop-up will later move to Utrecht.
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The cherry industry in New Zealand is currently experiencing one of its most challenging seasons in decades, as heavy rain and wind in Central Otago have significantly reduced export volumes and resulted in a large amount of fruit being diverted to processing or waste disposal. Gary Bignell, a processor at Eden Orchards, stated that the 2025-26 season is proving to be particularly difficult. read more

The floriculture sector in Turkey produces and exports four carnation varieties developed by the Western Mediterranean Agricultural Research Institute (BATEM) to 37 countries. Ayse Serpil Kaya, an agricultural engineer at BATEM, and her team conducted breeding studies on native flowers as part of this effort. read more

Climate change is clearly making its presence felt in Morocco this season. Just a few weeks ago, farmers were dealing with a prolonged drought that had been ongoing for seven years. Now, after continuous rainfall, dams are overflowing, leading to fears of flooding, particularly in northern Morocco, where the entire. read more

Spain's organic production sector is not worried about the arrival of organic products from Mercosur countries in the European market through the free trade agreement. However, it is calling on EU authorities to guarantee reciprocity in the enforcement of this agreement to protect Spanish organic farmers and... read more

The fresh produce supplier Orsero Group has announced plans to invest approximately €5 million in its Italian and Spanish businesses over the next 12 months. This investment is part of the company's expansion into high-value product categories such as fresh-cut fruit, avocados, and berries. read more