Dutch strawberry growers are paying closer attention to the situation in the German market. They believe that growing these fruits for export to their larger neighbor has significant potential, as production in that country is gradually shrinking.

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Rumors are circulating that the Belarusian government is planning to introduce new mandatory size requirements for potatoes supplied under the state procurement program, following public complaints earlier this year about small potatoes being sold in retail outlets. Prime Minister Alyaksandr has reportedly signed a resolution to this effect. read more

Two prominent fruit marketers in Italy, Melinda and Vip, have agreed to jointly sell cherries grown in the mountainous region of Trentino-South Tyrol starting in 2026. read more

Two of Italy’s top fruit marketers, Melinda and Vip, have signed a deal to jointly sell cherries grown in the mountainous region of Trentino-South Tyrol, starting in 2026. read more

With vegetable consumption at critically low levels across Australia, Hort Innovation and Ausveg have supported targeted interventions to help change vegetables from being seen as a "good to have" to a "must-have" in the lives of Australians. The industry aims to increase vegetable consumption in order to create a read more

Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has announced the appointment of Brett Collins as CEO effective from 10 November 2025. read more

On October 1, 2025, hoki GmbH acquired Martin Dradrach, a specialized retailer of fruit and vegetable packaging located in Herxheim, Germany. As part of the acquisition, the company also gained the experienced sales and logistics team, along with their expertise and enthusiasm for innovative products. read more

Since the end of August, Frugisol has been selling seedless grapes directly from Sicily at the Rungis market. This origin is in high demand at this time of year, driven by increasing consumer interest. The trend in consumption is shifting towards seedless grapes from Italy. read more

An "exciting accident" led the new head gardener, Lewis Barrett, to Cruden Farm in Langwarrin, Australia, where he quickly fell in love with the garden as he prepares for a busy summer. Previously, Barrett honed his skills working with herbaceous perennials at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London. read more

Lidl Italy continues its journey towards sustainability and transparency by today publishing its fourth sustainability report (link) for the period 2023-2024. The document, prepared according to international GRI standards and reviewed for some of the information included by... read more

India's Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the National Seeds Corporation's (NSC) vegetable and flower seed processing and packaging unit in the national capital on Monday. The modern unit is situated at Pusa Complex. Additionally, he virtually inaugurated five NSC. read more

Gimsel, an organic supermarket based in Rotterdam, has become the first in the Netherlands to meet the upcoming requirements of the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), set to take effect in 2026. The regulation introduces stricter sustainability standards for packaging. read more

A new variety destined to raise the bar in the early segment of seedless mandarins has arrived in Italy: Earlyna® has officially entered the European scene. read more

Północna Korea zwolniła kilku leśników po tym, jak dochodzenie rządowe ujawniło, że wykorzystywali szkółki drzew do uprawy warzyw takich jak kapusta, rzodkiewki i papryka chili dla własnego użytku. Inspektorzy odkryli również, że leśnicy zbierali orzechy piniowe z niedojrzałych drzew i sprzedawali je prywatnie.

The North Korea has dismissed several forest rangers after a government probe revealed they were using tree nurseries to grow vegetables like cabbage, radishes, and chili peppers for personal use. Inspectors also found rangers harvesting pine nuts from immature trees and selling them privately. read more

At the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, heavy rains in Costa Rica significantly impacted pineapple production. This has led to a limited supply throughout the year, which is also expected to affect the Christmas season when demand increases and supply may be insufficient. read more

Na początku grudnia rozpocznie się zbieranie wczesnych odmian borówki w Maroku, ale sezon nie rozkręci się w pełni do stycznia. Najlepszy okres dostępności to od marca do czerwca. "Warunki uprawy były wyjątkowe, a oczekiwania co do dobrej " read more

An organic cranberry project in the Netherlands is showing how fruit production can offer an environmentally sustainable option to dairy farming in sensitive peatland areas. The project, led by The Cranberry Company and backed by Eosta, is located in the Krimpenerwaard. read more

Włochy są krainą romansu. Federico Merotto (współwłaściciel Merotto Fiori) zauważył, że coraz więcej par z innych krajów europejskich przyjeżdża tutaj, aby się pobrać. Jego wyspecjalizowana kadra sprzedaży pomaga planistom ślubnym znaleźć dokładnie właściwe kwiaty do dokładnie właściwego miejsca. Więcej read more

Freight demand between Uzbekistan and Russia saw a significant increase in September and October 2025, with transportation orders rising by 31.5% compared to the previous year, according to the logistics operator PEC: Silk Way. The company noted that the growth was primarily driven by fruit and vegetable exports, with suppliers... read more

While the banana market in Iran is constantly growing, domestic supply and imports are experiencing fluctuations and a drop this year. Savana Nasseriakbar, R&D expert at Iranian importer Persian Dasht Product Company, shares her insights. Iran is experiencing a decade-long drought that is. read more