In 2025, 78,400 tons of edible mushrooms were harvested in Germany at farms with at least 0.1 hectares of production area. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the total harvest of edible mushrooms thus rose by 1.0% or 760 tons compared to the previous year. read more

Najnowsze napięcia między USA a Iranem wprowadziły na rynek importowanych jabłek i kiwi w Indiach chaos, gdy panika zakupowa spowodowała gwałtowne wzrosty cen, tylko po to, by kilka dni później nadmiar towaru spowodował ich załamanie - mówi pan Kiran Nair, dyrektor generalny Kingsfly Fresh Farm IMPEX. „Wszystko zaczęło się w 10. tygodniu, gdy pojawiły się informacje o zakłóceniach w read more

The greenhouse sector in Kazakhstan is undergoing a transition from growing tomatoes to cucumbers, in response to evolving market demand and export trends. In 2025, the greenhouse acreage dedicated to tomatoes decreased by 5.8%, while the area used for cultivating cucumbers increased by 11.6%. This shift has had a significant impact on the total output. read more

The flower market in Kazakhstan is currently experiencing a period of adjustment. There has been a decrease in imports of cut flowers and buds over the past year, which is attributed to changing trade dynamics and the increasing domestic production. Despite several exporting countries vying for market share, the role of Kazakhstan's flower market is evolving. read more

The commercial vegetable greenhouse sector in North America initially began by incorporating seeds and technology from Europe. However, when it comes to strawberries, the process was more challenging due to significant differences between the strawberry markets in the two continents, as noted by Paul J Mastronardi from Red Sun Farms. read more

The banana sector in the Dominican Republic is showing signs of recovery in terms of both volume and quality after a period of volatility in production. Caroline García, from Caribio Fresh Fruits, a Dominican company specializing in the export of fresh fruit, stated that the outlook for the current situation is promising. read more

Hallans, an online Indian and Asian grocery store operating in the UK, has stated that customers may experience variations in the availability of Indian products due to the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The agreement was signed in 2025 and is currently in the process of ratification. read more

Agriculture in protected environments is encountering a new and daunting challenge. The official journal of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation (EPPO) has confirmed the first recorded appearance of Thrips parvispinus (Karny, 1922) in Italy, an insect native to Southeast Asia. read more

BioOrganic has been operating in the European organic fresh produce market for over 25 years. This family-owned business, with headquarters in the Netherlands and Italy, offers a diverse selection of organic products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as processed items such as juices, concentrates, and gluten-free baking products. read more

In Niemczech, w Berlinie zorganizowano publiczne wydarzenie tulipanowe, aby uczcić produkcję tulipanów w Holandii i umocnić więzi między Holandią a Niemcami. W dniu 14 marca 2026 r. Fundacja TulipDay, we współpracy z Ambasadą Holandii w Niemczech, zorganizowała wiosenne wydarzenie na placu obok... read more

The Netherlands-based company Logiqs, headquartered in Maasdijk in the Westland region, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on five decades of progress in greenhouse logistics and automation, and to contemplate the future. One of the company's owners, read more

The dry rot of potatoes remains a persistent issue impacting storage and postharvest handling, leading to losses for farmers. Researchers at Colorado State University in the San Luis Valley, a major potato production area in the U.S., have identified numerous fungal species linked to this disease. By employing structural and... read more

"Though trading is in our blood, trading, in itself, is changing," says Mark Greeve of Anaco Greeve. From ABC Westland in Poeldijk, the company supplies fresh produce year-round to wholesalers, food service companies, retailers, and green grocers in Europe and beyond. In the fruit segment, the read more

Selex Gruppo Commerciale, a leading player in Retail in Italy, is launching a new integrated communication campaign that focuses on the quality of its Private Label Brand. The creative concept is encapsulated in the slogan "Either you think about it … or you trust in Selex Products". read more

During a knowledge event hosted by screen manufacturer Svensson in the Netherlands, growers and industry professionals met at the World Horti Center in Naaldwijk to discuss strategies for maintaining a balanced greenhouse climate with full-LED lighting. The event, backed by the Greenhouse as Energy initiative, brought together experts to share insights and best practices. read more

Eurosemillas, the company holding the rights to the late-maturing Tang Gold mandarin, announces the achievement in Italy of the authorized surface area planned for this protected variety. A strategic milestone that marks a key step in the consolidation and growth process of Tang Gold on. read more

The Dutch asparagus season began at German wholesale markets with limited quantities available. White asparagus in size AA was priced at 20 to 21 EUR per kg. In weeks 10-11, loose purple and white asparagus from Greece also became available. The Spanish season started with green asparagus priced at 4 EUR per 400-g bundle. read more

Azerbaijan significantly increased its persimmon exports in 2025, reaching 187,545 tonnes valued at $144.2 million, as reported by the State Statistics Committee. This marks a 22% increase in volume and a 27% rise in value compared to 2024. Russia continued to be the primary market, representing 141,867 tonnes of the total export. read more

This week, the fruit market prices remained mostly consistent with those observed after the Lantern Festival last week. Prices for imported grapes have decreased, whereas blueberry prices have gone up. Furthermore, Egyptian oranges have made their way into the market as the new Egyptian orange season has commenced. read more

Georgia's export potential in blueberries is rapidly growing, with industry experts predicting significant expansion in the upcoming years. The Blueberry Producers Association reports that current production is at approximately 7,000 tonnes, but it is anticipated to triple. read more