Berries production in Greece has been growing steadily over the past five years, with an increasing number of farmers choosing to cultivate these crops. "Up until 12-13 years ago, Greece primarily focused on growing strawberries as the main type of berry. However, a few growers began to explore other varieties of berries during that time. read more

India, the world's third-largest citrus fruit producer, has expressed interest in cultivating the Tang Gold mandarin in the country. A trade delegation, led by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Transport, and Vilas Shinde, President of Sahyadri Farms, visited Spain to learn about innovations. read more

Mercadona has become the fourth-largest retailer in Portugal after experiencing the highest market share growth in 2024 in the country's grocery market. According to data from Kantar published by the daily Expansion, the Spanish chain increased its market share by 1.1%. read more

Rynek borówki w Ukrainie jest pod presją, ponieważ koszty produkcji pozostają wysokie, podczas gdy ceny są oczekiwane na stabilizację lub nawet lekkie spadki. Według Jarosława Movchuna, współwłaściciela gospodarstwa owocowego Ozeriana, ten sezon będzie trudny dla wielu producentów, zwłaszcza większych ferm, gdzie

The blueberry market in Ukraine is under pressure as production costs remain high, while prices are expected to stay stable or even decline slightly. According to Yaroslav Movchun, co-owner of the Ozeriana berry farm, this season will be tough for many growers, especially larger farms where read more

At the central market in Chisinau, a wide range of seasonal vegetables has recently become available, with the majority being imported from Turkey. Vendors are selling tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and cabbage, however, shoppers are hesitant to make purchases due to high prices and are opting to buy only essential items. read more

Georgia is gearing up to make a significant impact on the global blueberry market with ambitious plans for production and export expansion in the next four years. The goal is to capitalize on the country's unique export opportunities, as reported by the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. read more

Vine tomatoes mainly originated from Spain and the Netherlands and were imported to Germany, while cherry tomatoes were predominantly from Italy and Spain. Round tomatoes were easily accessible from Turkey and Morocco. According to BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), the availability of beef tomatoes was mainly restricted to Belgium. read more

Fruit emerged as Thailand's top agricultural export last year, with a turnover of 6.51 billion USD, exceeding the five-year average of 5.86 billion USD. This accounted for 22.6% of the nation's total agricultural exports, as reported by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). read more

Georgia is getting ready to establish a strong presence in the global blueberry market with ambitious plans for increasing production and exports over the next four years. These plans are designed to capitalize on the country's unique export opportunities, as stated by the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. read more

Jednym z największych wyzwań w branży rolniczej jest marnotrawienie żywności, zwłaszcza owoców, które nie spełniają standardów wizualnych. Jednakże, to marnotrawstwo może być źródłem innowacji. Firma z Dominikany odkryła alternatywny sposób wykorzystania tych owoców w celu produkcji zdrowego produktu i redukcji.

One of the biggest challenges in the agricultural industry is food waste, particularly of fruits that do not meet visual standards. However, this waste can be a source of innovation. A company from the Dominican Republic discovered a culinary alternative to produce a healthy product and reduce. read more

"We not only use PCR, we create it," says Owen Diller of East Jordan Plastics. "We take containers originally made for and used in the horticulture industry and recycle them into new horticultural containers." Since the early 1960s, this Michigan-based company has been dedicated to reducing waste. read more

The Bulgarian Farmers' Association has expressed concerns about the recent memorandum between protesters and the government, stating that it does not sufficiently address the demands to protect Bulgarian agricultural production. "Restricting imports to sunflower seeds only is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to protect our farmers," said a representative of the association. read more

The Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) team, led by chief executive Kate Scott, is getting ready to interact with growers at the South Island Agricultural Field Days. HortNZ will be partnering with Potatoes NZ at Site C61, where members of the policy team and the Canterbury regional representative will be present. read more

The Egyptian fresh potato export market is experiencing a major shift this season, with a noticeable increase in demand from Russia, steady growth in Asian and Far East markets, and a significant rise in imports from the United Kingdom. This information comes from Yassen Abdelhay. read more

West Godavari District Collector Chadalawada Nagarani was the chief guest at a training program for farmers on floriculture and horticulture value-added products organized by the Horticulture Department on Wednesday. She visited the flower exhibition and inquired about its details. read more

Below we report a reflection by Francesco Avanzini, General Manager of Conad (pictured at the top), published on his LinkedIn profile about the role of Retail media today. read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel. read more

Saudi Greenhouse Management and Agri Marketing Co. (SGH) is collaborating with Topian, the NEOM food company focused on ensuring the sustainability of food systems, to set up the Horticulture Innovation Center (HIC) at the University of Tabuk. This state-of-the-art facility will function as a center for education and development. read more

Egyptian citrus fruits have made a significant impact in the Indian market, with Egypt becoming the top supplier of citrus fruits to India, representing 61% of total imports in terms of value, according to Amit Sharma, the owner of the Indian fresh produce trading company Fresko Fruits. read more

The Bulgarian Farmers' Association has raised concerns about the recent memorandum between protesters and the government, stating that it fails to adequately address the demands to protect Bulgarian agricultural production. "Limiting imports to only sunflower seeds is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to support our farmers and agricultural sector," the association said. read more