At a fully packed auction hall in Herongen, Germany, Veiling Rhein-Maas presented its 'Customer of the Year 2026' and 'Supplier of the Year 2026' awards. The two Veiling Rhein-Maas Awards were the highlight of this year's Customer and Supplier Day, with digitalization being the central theme.
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Challenging sales situation for potatoes from Cyprus
2026-01-26 00:00
Sales of Cypriot potatoes have not progressed satisfactorily this season, as they are only now being finalized. Mr. Lampros Koutsoudis, the owner of the Cypriot trading company Lampros Koutsoudis Ltd., describes the situation as follows: "In the third week of January, approximately 15-20% of the local
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"The bad weather that has hit Sicily in the last week and the sudden drop in temperatures are having a very clear impact on the markets." These are the words of Eugenio Celeste, co-owner of the company Verde Sud, active in the Vittoria Fruit and Vegetable Market (Ragusa).
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Ceny marchwi zaczynają rosnąć na Ukrainie.
2026-01-26 00:00
According to analysts from the EastFruit project, carrot prices are on the rise in the domestic market of Ukraine. Market participants have observed a decrease in the overall supply of root vegetables from local producers.
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The horticulture sector in Kenya exported goods worth US$195.6 million between July and September 2025. The Netherlands maintained its position as the top destination, indicating ongoing demand from Europe for Kenyan flowers, vegetables, and fruits during the third quarter. The Netherlands accounted for
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India’s Kochi airport is planning to expand its facilities to become a multimodal cargo hub.
2026-01-26 00:00
The Kochi airport is positioning itself as a key cargo hub in southern India, bolstered by its access to sea and rail connections. The airport operator, Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), celebrated 25 years of cargo operations this year and is exploring opportunities to enhance its logistics capacity and infrastructure.
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The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, has incorporated 46 workers from Mauritania into its member companies. The workers are already in the province and have joined the current strawberry campaign as part of a circular migration pilot project developed.
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Georgia has more than doubled its potato exports in 2025.
2026-01-26 00:00
W 2025 roku Gruzja znacząco zwiększyła eksport ziemniaków, dostarczając łącznie 83 264,5 ton na rynki międzynarodowe, według danych Narodowej Służby Statystycznej Gruzji. Wartość eksportu wyniosła 27,5 miliona dolarów, co stanowi wzrost o 2,4-krotność w porównaniu z rokiem 2024.
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China's influence causes a 24% drop in kiwi prices in Vietnam.
2026-01-26 00:00
Kiwifruit imported from China is being sold at lower prices in Vietnam due to increased supply. In Ho Chi Minh City, green and gold kiwifruit are selling for approximately VND80,000 to VND120,000 per kilogram, which is equivalent to about US$3.05 to US$4.58 per kilogram. A consumer interviewed in the city...
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Rwanda has started exporting fresh produce by air cargo.
2026-01-26 00:00
Rwanda has initiated a new export program with the goal of enhancing market access for agricultural exporters who are focusing on West and Central Africa. The initiative is being spearheaded by the National Agricultural Export Development Board and concentrates on the direct air transportation of locally grown fruits.
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Agroenergy, quality fruit and vegetables from Sicily under the photovoltaic panels.
2026-01-26 00:00
An innovative, environmentally friendly model that respects the fruits of the earth. The agricultural company Agroenergie, operating in the province of Ragusa, Sicily, a distinctive territory for greenhouse cultivation, is experimenting with an eco-friendly cultivation model based on...
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"With the use of greenhouse conditions, we can grow strawberries throughout the year, enabling us to export them as well."
2026-01-26 00:00
Avocado and French beans are common crops in Rwanda, while strawberries are less prevalent. Evergreen Holding, the owner of AgriBloom Farms and Pure Harvest Farms, cultivates all three crops. AgriBloom Farms is currently utilizing 200 hectares of land in Bugesera, a region located southeast of Kigali. Out of this, 168 hectares are dedicated to agricultural activities.
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An increase in volume is anticipated for Chilean cherries.
2026-01-26 00:00
For many years, Früchte Widmann has focused not only on marketing but also specifically on its own berry cultivation. After starting its own production in Romania in 2007, further cultivation projects were continuously established – today, the southern German company is active on a total of.
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Ukraine has introduced its inaugural pumpkin-based sauce.
2026-01-26 00:00
The only dogwood orchard in Ukraine and the largest in Europe, Famberry, is currently located in an occupied territory. However, its owners continue to produce dogwood delicacies and have gone even further by launching processing of a new crop for the company – pumpkin, writes EastFruit.
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Cover crops play a crucial role as the basis of vegetable crop rotation: The Prometey Farm's experience in Ukraine.
2026-01-25 00:00
At the Ukrainian Prometey farm, a well-designed crop rotation system is implemented, which includes potatoes, wheat, green manure crops (cover crops), onions, and other vegetables, as reported by AgroTimes. This system was described by Orysia Knyshuk, the Director of the diversified agricultural enterprise, in her article.
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Cover crops play a crucial role as the basis of vegetable crop rotation: The experience of Prometey Farm in Ukraine.
2026-01-25 00:00
At the Ukrainian Prometey farm, a well-organized crop rotation system is implemented, which includes potatoes, wheat, green manure crops (cover crops), onions, and other vegetables, as reported by AgroTimes. This was described by Orysia Knyshuk, the Director of the diversified agricultural enterprise, in her article.
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Moroccan berry production reduced due to cold weather.
2026-01-23 14:00
The winter berry season in Morocco has started on the usual schedule, but is progressing at a slower pace due to colder weather and overcast conditions, as reported by Nabil Belmkaddem from Morocco's BestBerry.
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A South African supplier of apples and pears has been chosen to host a group of students from a branch of Harvard Business School located in Somerset West, in the Western Cape region.
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Costa is introducing mini melons to Australian shelves.
2026-01-23 07:00
Costa Group has introduced mini honeydew melons in a new trial with Woolworths. These glasshouse-grown fruits will be available in 50 top-tier stores across Victoria, as the grower-marketer aims to transform how Australians purchase and savor melons.
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Costa is introducing mini melons to Australian stores.
2026-01-23 07:00
Costa Group has introduced new mini honeydew melons in a new trial with Woolworths. These glasshouse-grown fruits will be available in 50 top-tier stores across Victoria. This initiative is part of the grower-marketer's campaign to revolutionize how Australians purchase and savor melons.
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