Azerbaijan exported 71,400 tons of apples worth US$50.2 million between January and September 2025, according to data from the State Statistical Committee. Export volumes rose 35 per cent year on year, while export value increased 46 per cent. Russia remained the primary destination for these shipments. read more

At the 11th Fruit Business Conference in Chișinău, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu stated that the quality of Moldovan fruits supports their place in European and global supply chains, emphasizing the need for growers to be competitive producers. The conference was attended by over 300 growers, exporters, and sector specialists. read more

The scheduled stages for the 2025 edition of Ortofrutta Experience, the national project promoted by Italy Ortofrutta to increase knowledge of the organized fruit and vegetable system and enhance the productions and work carried out by Producer Organizations (O.P.), have been completed. read more

DP World's new Atlas Service completed its first loading operation on 25 November, marking the launch of a dedicated shipping route linking Morocco with the UK and Europe. The first reefer containers were loaded onto the M/V BF Carp at the Port of Agadir before departure to London Gateway. read more

The Belarusian government has set a timeline to achieve full domestic self-sufficiency in fresh tomatoes, even during the off-season. Deputy Prime Minister Yury Shuleiko presented the revised targets on November 27 in a report to the House of Representatives and the Council of the. read more

Spanish authorities have dismantled a cocaine import network that was using fruit containers from Ecuador. This was the result of a joint operation carried out by the Guardia Civil, Policia Nacional, and customs officials from the Tax Agency. The investigation targeted shipments of produce coming from South America, specifically Ecuador. read more

Egypt nadal zwiększa eksport dyni do Włoch, ustanawiając trzeci rok z rzędu nowy rekord - podaje EastFruit. W okresie od stycznia do sierpnia 2025 roku eksporterzy wysłali do Włoch ponad 8000 ton dyni, o wartości prawie 5 milionów dolarów. Wolumen jest trzykrotnie wyższy niż. read more

Penny Italia announces the appointment of Arnd Riehl as the new Chief Executive Officer, starting from February 1, 2026. Arnd Riehl brings with him extensive experience from the Rewe Group, where he joined in 2016 as the National Discount Sales Director (Penny) in Germany. From 2020 to 2023, he... read more

In November, the mandatory implementation of the digital labor card in all food companies in Greece was initiated for the first time. The government introduced this measure with the goal of combating undeclared employment and unreported overtime hours, which often result in. read more

In Turkey, the vibrant cut flower industry, located primarily in the provinces of Antalya and Isparta, has entered its peak export season in preparation for the New Year celebrations. This holiday season, the sector is projected to export flowers worth $12 million to European countries, as reported. read more

The second edition of the BERY FORUM 2025, which took place in Ożarów Mazowiecki, confirmed that Poland is entering a new stage in the development of strawberry and raspberry production under covers. The event was attended by over 450 growers and industry representatives from across Europe. read more

Gardin has appointed Hendin Solutions as a dealer for North American sales. In turn, Hendin Solutions has partnered with Sun Parlour Grower Supply Ltd. of Leamington, Ontario to lead sales in Ontario. Gardin is a British company transforming horticulture with cutting-edge sensor technology. read more

The demand for niche vegetable crops in Ukraine is increasing, especially for sweet potatoes and asparagus, as reported in a market review published in "Gardening in Ukrainian" by Ksenia Guseva, a fruit and vegetable market analyst at APK-Inform IA. Guseva points out that sweet potatoes, which were previously only available in the market, are now gaining popularity. read more

Aktualnie dostępność świeżych borówek w Indiach jest ograniczona, przy czym przesyłki lotnicze z Peru spadły z 70 ton tygodniowo we wrześniu do zaledwie 30 ton w listopadzie - mówi Sharath Loganathan z Ninjacart Global. "Peru jest jedynym aktywnym źródłem dostaw na rynku obecnie, ale produkcja tam jest... read more

New Zealand: Woolworths Greenlane wraps itself up for Christmas

Woolworths NZ is giving Christmas a big Kiwi twist this year, quite literally, with a full festive wrap taking over its Greenlane store. This larger-than-life makeover officially marks the start of Woolworths' "Feels Like Christmas" campaign. read more

India's fresh flower market is experiencing consistent growth, expanding at a rate of 8 to 12 percent annually. This growth is driven by factors such as weddings, festivals, corporate events, and a growing demand for high-quality floral decorations, according to MD Rafiulla, Managing Director of HR Floritech. The trend of greenhouse-grown flowers is also on the rise. read more

Zarządzanie rzędami w winnicach, sadach i gajach oliwnych coraz bardziej wymaga elastycznych, wielofunkcyjnych technologii. W tym kontekście, wymienne przystawki międzyrzędowe BFM Italy stanowią praktyczne rozwiązanie. Jeden ramie międzyrzędowy może być skonfigurowany do koszenia trawy, uprawy, read more

The Italy-Saudi Arabia Entrepreneurial Forum, in which Melinda participated, has concluded. The initiative was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, represented in the Middle Eastern capital by its head, the Vice President. read more

Ukraine imported 123,140 tons of potatoes in January-October 2025, which is 5.1 times higher than the amount imported during the same period in 2024, according to a report from the State Customs Service cited by Interfax Ukraine. In terms of value, imports increased 4.8 times to US$66.086 million, up from US$13.69 million. read more

South Africa continues to send the majority of its fruit exports to regional markets within the Southern African Customs Union and the Southern African Development Community. According to Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz, about 90 cents of every dollar earned from agricultural exports go into these markets. read more