According to the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, the country exported 98,695.48 tonnes of tomatoes between January and May 2025, marking a 14.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In monetary terms, the export value rose by 4.8%, reaching $113.81 million. Tomato exports accounted for 1.03% of the total exports. read more

In Italy, sweet corn is experiencing a phase of renewed interest, thanks to the push of genetic innovation and the growing appreciation from both the supply chain and consumers. Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, a leader in the seed sector, is at the forefront of this change, investing... read more

At Enjoy Trade Holland in Venlo, the Albanian watermelon season has begun. Furkan Karaca stated, "We've been in contact with these growers in Albania for some time, visited them a few times, and that led to this cooperation." We're receiving good volumes, allowing us to supply both supermarkets." read more

Cucumber cultivation in Estonia is facing challenges this season due to higher rainfall and nighttime frosts. Expectations for good yields across different crops are low. The stable temperatures during summer are also contributing to agricultural difficulties. read more

Despite the geographical distance, certain Chinese fresh produce products easily make their way to European markets. Ginger, garlic, and pomelos are among the most well-known examples. Chinese exporter Onedayone has maintained a sales office and storage facility in the Netherlands for several years to better serve their customers. read more

Small fruits take center stage. In Milan, BerrySwing, Little European Heroes Against Climate Change was presented, promoted by Cso Italy and co-financed by the European Union, a three-year project aimed at promoting and informing with a total value of over 1.7 million euros. Among the companies read more

The blueberry production in Poland may have been affected by the weather in certain areas, but this isn't the case for the growers associated with BerryTrade, says Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, co-owner of the Polish berry trader: "In European terms, Poland is quite a big country with many blueberry growers." read more

On a Tuesday afternoon in late April, a green truck pulls into a parking area in Oude-Tonge, the Netherlands. Bakker Barendrecht is picking up radishes from grower Ad Coolbergen. So far, nothing unusual. Ad has been cultivating radishes for years for Bakker Barendrecht, the trading company. read more

With SMOX®, the smart box, Uwe Koch from the start-up SMOX – Smart Logistics in Ahrensburg is presenting an innovation for the reusable packaging market. The stackable, sturdy, and patented transport and storage box is currently attracting a great deal of interest at international trade shows. read more

Green City Farming has secured SEK 7.5 million (US$709,000) in new funding from existing investors as it works toward profitability and prepares for expansion. The company, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, says the capital will support production scaling and product development while keeping read more

As of June 30, 2025, it is prohibited to import any Dutch seeds or planting material from covered cultivation (e.g., greenhouses) into Russia. This decision was announced by the Kaliningrad regional directorate of Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia's plant health authority. This new measure reinforces a previous restriction. read more

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A new chapter has been opened in India's horticultural exports as the town of Pathankot successfully introduced its rose-scented lychees on the international market. The significant shipment from Sujanpur, Pathankot, to Doha, Qatar, marked the fruit's inaugural global debut. The consignment comprised of one. read more

In the first quarter of the year, the retail sector of fruit and vegetable products in Spain has had a positive start: 84% of companies have seen an increase in the value of their sales. However, despite this initial momentum, less than half of the companies read more

The passing of John William Scott, also known as Bill, signifies the conclusion of an era in strawberry cultivation in New Zealand. Scott was a trailblazer in the berry-growing industry, establishing a lasting legacy at Scott's Strawberry Farm situated on the outskirts of Havelock North. For more than four decades, Scott read more

Dziwne obrazy z Holandii, gdzie wideo pokazuje, jak 9-hektarowa szklarnia zawala się w ciągu sekund. Jakby z jakimś cudem, 65 pracowników opuściło szklarnię godzinę przed wypadkiem. Szklarnia w kwestii jest własnością Agro Care, jednego z największych producentów w Europie. Prace renowacyjne read more

Between September 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025, Turkey exported an estimated 260,800 tons of hazelnuts, representing a 9% year-on-year increase, as reported by the Black Sea Exporters' Association. Despite a slowdown in export growth in the quarter ending on May 31, market dynamics remained strong. read more

Fruits from certified export orchards in Vietnam are experiencing a decrease in market value, with current prices ranging from approximately $1.01 to $1.21 per kilogram. This marks a decline from earlier prices at the season's start, which were about $1.42 to $1.62 per kilogram. Luc, a lychee farmer from Bac Giang Province, is also affected by this trend. read more

The information portal reports that after the frosts, very high losses were recorded in the fruit plantations. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, over 8,650 hectares of plantations were affected by the losses. Estimates conducted after the frosts show a read more

Thanks to the newly established shipping routes from the Peruvian port of Chancay, transit times for Camposol's fruits to Asia have significantly decreased. Key hubs such as Shanghai, Tianjin, and Singapore are already benefiting from the improved efficiency. Luis Miguel read more