The major fruit-growing regions of Ukraine have been significantly affected by prolonged spring frosts this year, leading to concerns about the quantity and quality of the upcoming harvest. Local producers report that early blooming crops such as apricots and cherries have been the most heavily impacted, especially in read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project this week reported a significant drop in prices for last year's white cabbage in Ukraine. The decrease is due to the rapid deterioration in quality from extended storage and low demand, which are both putting pressure on prices. Project specialists indicate that read more

Zespół EastFruit niedawno przeprowadził anonimową ankietę wśród subskrybentów ich kanału Telegram „EastFruit News” oraz uczestników giełd „UkrOpt” i „EF Trade Platform”. Ankieta miała na celu przewidzenie cen cebuli na rynku hurtowym. read more

Rosseklhoznadzor, Russia's agricultural watchdog, has reported an increase in phytosanitary violations in fruit and vegetable imports from Turkey. The agency stated that a growing number of shipments are carrying quarantine pests or failing to meet safety standards. The most common issues identified were: read more

This spring, a group of entrepreneurs will complete an entrepreneurial journey for the seventh time, which they have undertaken within the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo (BCGV) in the Netherlands. While this entrepreneurial journey was initially mainly undertaken by agritech companies, it is now... read more

The Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association has officially joined the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine (UCCI). read more

The apricot harvest has begun in the Peloponnese, which is the earliest cultivation zone for this fruit in Greece. The region was affected by frost in March and hailstorms in April, which have had some impact on the apricots. However, the damage in the Peloponnese is more limited compared to northern Greece. read more

In the last ten years, Ethiopia has focused on increasing production and enhancing logistics, especially through the Bahir Dar Horticulture Development Cluster in the Tana River Basin. This region, which has perfect growing conditions for crops such as flowers, was further boosted by the construction of a modern perishable cargo terminal. read more

The season for exporting fresh apricots from the new harvest has officially begun in Uzbekistan. The first large shipments of this produce are now being dispatched from the Surkhandarya region, the southernmost part of the country, to international markets, according to experts at EastFruit. read more

Mimo lat obietnic i rosnących kosztów importu, rynek kwiatów w Rosji nadal pozostaje praktycznie całkowicie zależny od zagranicznych dostawców. Według Rosstatu, średnia cena jednego ciętego kwiatu wzrosła o prawie 20% w ciągu ostatniego roku. Import wciąż stanowi około 80% sprzedawanych kwiatów na terenie całego kraju. read more

The global mango market is currently facing a complex season marked by changing supply, climate-related challenges, and evolving demand. Exporters are adjusting to logistical constraints and fluctuating prices. In North America, Mexico's supply of red mangoes has become stable, but the availability of yellow varieties is still limited. read more

Calls from overseas are coming in for North Carolina sweet potatoes. Kristi Hocutt of Triple J Produce mentioned that she is receiving inquiries from Europe for supply. "This indicates that Egypt and Spain are currently out of supply," she stated. "Honduras may have not started yet either." On the domestic front, demand remains steady. read more

The Singapore-based container shipping group Ocean Network Express anticipates a significant decrease in its net profit over the upcoming year, primarily due to the US government's implementation of various tariffs on imported goods. read more

A new shipping service connecting Ecuador with Asia has reportedly resulted in a significant increase in cargo volume handled by terminal operator Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), which operates a multipurpose terminal at Ecuador's largest port in Guayaquil. read more

Brazill has been granted access to the Indian market for various citrus fruits such as limes, lemons, oranges, and tangerines, as reported by the industry association Abrafrutas. read more

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of Korea has announced that Korean Shine Muscat grapes have been granted access to Australia. read more

According to a radio segment on NewstalkZB, persimmon exports from New Zealand have increased by 20 percent in the past year. read more

W tym odcinku programu Slow Flowers, prowadzący rozmawiają z ceramikiem Frances Palmer, która spędziła dziesięciolecia tworząc sztukę, która fascynuje projektantów i artystów z całego świata. Frances omawia swoje życie i swoją nową książkę: Life with Flowers: Inspiration and Lessons from the Garden, praktyczną. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced Echinacea Princess 'Citrus', their latest variety specifically developed for pot cultivation. This new variety has a naturally compact growth habit that creates an attractive, bouquet-like appearance. Princess 'Citrus' is the most recent addition to Terra Nova's Echinacea Princess series. read more

Morocco has seen a rise in tomato exports to Norway, according to a report by EastFruit. Between July 2024 and March 2025, Morocco exported 5,000 metric tons of tomatoes to Norway, marking a 37.9% increase compared to the same period in the previous season and a 28.9% rise over the total of the season before that. read more