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The future of European tomato returns under the spotlight. On February 10 and 11, the contact group on tomatoes from France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain met in Torres Vedras, Portugal, against a backdrop of increasing competitive pressure for EU producers, as reported. read more

The Moldova Fruct Association estimates that the stock of marketable apples in storage for February is 100 thousand tons, which is a decrease from the 120 thousand tons earlier this year, as reported by Logos Press. In January, Moldova exported nearly 11 thousand tons of apples. Despite the winter holidays and technical issues, the exports continued. read more

Uzbek agricultural producers strengthened their positions on foreign markets in 2025. According to data from Rosselkhoznadzor, cited by TASS, Uzbekistan ranked first in supplies of fresh grapes and raisins to Russia. Total exports reached 198,000 tonnes, up 11.4% compared with the previous year. read more

VentureFruit, a company specializing in plant variety management and commercialization, is expanding its operations in the berry category in North America. The company is introducing its blueberry and Rubus genetics into the North American market, with the support of a testing network consisting of 14 sites across Canada, Oregon, California, and... read more

Eksporterzy do Stanów Zjednoczonych stoją w obliczu nowej niepewności związanej z cłami po tym, jak Sąd Najwyższy USA orzekł, że prezydent Donald Trump przekroczył swoje kompetencje, nakładając tzw. cła "Dnia Wyzwolenia" na mocy Ustawy o Międzynarodowych Sytuacjach Wyjątkowych w Sferze Gospodarczej (IEEPA). Sąd stwierdził, że read more

A new geothermal greenhouse at W Agro Park in Kayseri, Turkey, is expected to produce approximately 2,500 tons of fresh tomatoes annually from a 40,000 m² facility primarily designed for European export markets. Founder Mehmet Kabak stated that the project adheres to a strict compliance strategy focused on exporting first. read more

The Avocado Collective, an avocado producer, has experienced significant growth in recent years, expanding its operations to serve export markets year-round. This strategic shift, according to Wayne Robinson from the collective, has greatly increased the scale and reach of the business. "We have always been based in Western Australia. read more

As the Horti India Expo 2026 approaches (12–14 March, New Delhi), East-West Trade & Consulting is organizing a targeted horticulture trade mission to assist European suppliers looking to enter the Indian market. This initiative builds upon previous conversations regarding India's vast market potential and rapid growth. read more

Wykrycie choroby TR4 Panama w Ekwadorze we wrześniu 2025 roku odnowiło globalne obawy dotyczące banana odmiany Cavendish, która stanowi około połowy produkcji światowej i ponad 90 procent eksportu. TR4 to grzyb przenoszony przez glebę, dla którego nie ma znanej kuracji. Objawy często stają się widoczne dopiero po read more

Morocco has come out of a seven-year drought with a remarkable increase in rainfall and snowfall between September 2025 and February 2026. This positive change has led to improved water supplies and dam fill rates, bringing key indicators back to favorable levels. read more

Mark Zonnenberg has been serving as the LVVN agricultural attaché at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Washington, D.C. since August 2025. Along with his colleagues from the LVVN Agricultural Attaché Network (LAN), he is responsible for the United States and Canada. As the world's second-largest… read more

The Malian mango export campaign from last season experienced a high number of intercepted shipments due to the presence of fruit flies. According to sources in the Malian mango industry, more than 63 shipments were intercepted at European borders, highlighting a significant issue in the export process. read more

The Conad brand is in nineteenth place in the Kantar BrandZ 2026 Most Valuable Italian Brands ranking, which was recently presented by the research company. read more

W 2024 roku średnia cena gruntów ornych w Unii Europejskiej została oszacowana na 15 224 euro za hektar, zgodnie z nowo opublikowanymi danymi Eurostatu. Oznacza to wzrost o 6,1% w porównaniu z rokiem 2023, kiedy średnia cena wynosiła 14 343 euro za hektar. Średnie ceny dzierżawy gruntów ornych. read more

The OI Pomodoro from Northern Italy Industry has organized the inaugural Tomato World conference "The challenges of climate change: which tools for industrial tomato" held this morning at Piacenza Expo. read more

W Rosji po raz pierwszy wejdzie w życie państwowy standard dla bananów w marcu, zgodnie z informacją RIA Novosti, powołując się na dokument Rosstandartu. Standard GOST będzie dotyczył świeżych bananów sprzedawanych w detalu i importowanych do Rosji. Produkty będą sprawdzane pod kątem spełnienia wymagań. read more

"Frutas de Chile's main goal is to help exporters streamline the export process, ensuring that fruits reach their destination in optimal quality and condition," stated Iván Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile. The organization focuses on 10 strategic areas, including phytosanitary issues. read more

A team of scientists led by Dr. D. M. Firake, Senior Scientist from the ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research (ICAR-DFR), Pune, have discovered a new species of blossom midge, named Contarinia icardiflores sp. nov., infesting Jasminum sambac (jasmine) flower buds in India. read more

"The pricing of garlic entering North America is currently varied due to several factors affecting the market. Argentine garlic is currently being imported and garlic from South America is very inexpensive," says Clara Shih of Best Buy Produce International. She explains that this is due to the abundant supply of garlic in the region. read more

Kazakhstan plans to start exporting Almaty Aport apples and processed products made from this variety after European buyers showed interest at Grüne Woche 2026 in Germany. To facilitate market entry, the national export development operator QazTrade and the Association of Almaty Aport Producers will provide support. read more