Turkey's exports of ornamental plants and related products increased by 13.7% to almost $160 million in 2025, marking the highest annual export level in the sector's history, as reported on Sunday. Trade diplomacy efforts and support for exporters led to the establishment of new export records last year. read more

Emel Esin Keskin, the owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim, stated that the Turkish mandarin season has been successful, setting a new record in export value. "2025 was a significant year for mandarin exports, strengthening the fruit's position in Turkey's fresh produce market," she said. read more

Wielki wzrost powierzchni upraw truskawek oraz produkcji w tym sezonie w Egipcie spowodował komplikacje handlowe, a eksporterzy wciąż borykają się z przywróceniem równowagi. Tak twierdzi Ahmed Wagih, CEO firmy Agri Green. Plantator twierdzi, że "masowy napływ nowych plantatorów oraz wzrost" read more

In 2025, Azerbaijan imported fruits and vegetables from Turkey worth $21.057 million, which was a decrease of 9.7% compared to 2024, according to the Turkish Exporters Assembly via Report. In December alone, Turkey exported $1.798 million worth of fruits and vegetables to Azerbaijan, marking a 1.8% increase. read more

Anders Invest has acquired a 49% stake in Genap, a company based in 's-Heerenberg, the Netherlands. Genap specializes in designing and delivering custom lining structures and water storage systems for horticulture, agriculture, and civil engineering. The company has an annual revenue of around €25 million. read more

SPAR Austria has opened a new EUROSPAR store in Schwadorf, Lower Austria, located on the B10 main road. The store is modern and sustainably designed, with a focus on offering a wide range of everyday products, delicacies, and treats while prioritizing freshness. Source:... read more

Cairo 3A for Agriculture has announced the inauguration of the initial stage of a commercial blueberry farm in Wadi El-Natrun, signaling Egypt's foray into large-scale blueberry cultivation. This first phase involves investments totaling EGP 442.2 million, approximately equivalent to US$14 million, and is part of read more

Ceny marchwi w Polsce zaczęły rosnąć na początku grudnia, a tendencja wzrostowa nadal utrzymuje się, choć z bardzo niskiego punktu wyjścia. Pod koniec ubiegłego roku średnia cena hurtowa wzrosła o około 6% w ciągu miesiąca, co stanowi skromny, ale pozytywny rozwój dla lokalnych producentów. read more

At the beginning of 2026, southern Italy experienced a cold snap. The sudden drop in temperature had a significant impact on the fruit and vegetable sector in northern Apulia, specifically affecting artichokes and fennel. Between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, temperatures suddenly plummeted to -4°C. read more

Les Délices Majhoul's organic Medjool dates, cultivated in the historic birthplace of the variety in Boudnib, eastern Morocco, have recently been awarded a new accolade that further enhances the region's reputation for successful date production. They have been named the best dates in the world by TasteAtlas. read more

The ambassadors of the EU member countries have approved the trade agreement with Mercosur, opening up a large area of free trade that will involve over 700 million people between Europe and Latin America. read more

The AVF Asia Forum will be held from March 9-11, 2026, at Christ University in Bangalore, India, bringing together stakeholders from the fields of controlled environment agriculture, medicinal plant science, and regulated supply chains. The event is organized by the Association for Vertical Farming in collaboration. read more

Importing Iranian Red Delicious apples into India is currently challenging, as the landing costs have exceeded the wholesale selling prices in South India, according to Syed Salehus Sabah of the fruit importer Al Fatah Impex. He mentioned that the situation is exacerbated by 50% import duties, increases in freight charges, and inflationary pressures resulting from political disputes. read more

India's pomegranate exports are experiencing robust growth, with more than 60,000 tonnes worth USD 53 million being shipped in the first nine months of the 2025-26 season, according to Viraj Pimple of Fruit Delight LLP, a fresh produce exporting company. "Production has increased, and we are preparing for Super Bhagwa exports starting in May." read more

Greenport Boskoop, Telermaat, Griffioen Wassenaar, and Bremmer Boomkwekerijen are researching ways to reduce the Dutch tree nursery sector's reliance on plastics. The study is looking into biobased pots, reusable cultivation trays, sustainable options for wrapping films, and revised practices. read more

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The Import Promotion Desk will showcase a variety of tropical and subtropical fruits from South America and Africa at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 4 to 6. Approximately 40 companies from ten countries, including Egypt, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, and Kenya, will participate at Booth 25, C03. read more

After 15 seasons as president of Peaches and Apricots of France, Bruno Darnaud has decided to retire as a farmer and professional leader. Alexi Bois, a 37-year-old producer of peaches, apricots, and kiwis near Nîmes, has been elected by the association's management committee to take on this role. read more

Over 150 varieties of chrysanthemums were exhibited during the 'Chrysanthemum Field Day' at the campus of Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) on Friday, January 9. Organized by the university's horticulture department, the exhibition featured cut flowers, potted plants, and. read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) dropped by 5% in the second week of January, reaching US$665 per 40ft container. This index represents a weighted average of spot freight rates on 18 significant intra-Asia trade routes and is currently 20% lower compared to the previous year. Drewry anticipates that rates will continue to stay at this level. read more