The strawberry season in Germany in 2026 started earlier than usual, although its course varies significantly by region. According to reports from German advisors presented during the Tunnel Day held on April 23 at the Experimental Center. read more

The downward price trend in the greenhouse cucumber segment persists on the Ukrainian domestic market. Based on the daily monitoring data from the EastFruit project, the increasing harvesting volumes at Ukrainian greenhouse complexes, coupled with low demand for greenhouse vegetables, are contributing to this trend. read more

The private equity firm Roc Partners has reportedly decided to end discussions regarding the possible purchase of New Zealand grower-exporter T&G Global, according to a report in The Australian. read more

The Pink Lady apple brand has opened a pop-up store in Madrid, Spain, to celebrate Mother's Day. read more

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The Dutch association GroentenFruit Huis reports that the demand for strawberries among younger consumers increased by 6 percent in 2025, while the Netherlands' own crop grew to around 91,000 tonnes. read more

Georgia's strawberry trade experienced a decrease in volume during the first quarter of 2026, as reported by GeoStat. From January to March, imports amounted to 504 tons, with a total value of US$727,400. This is a decline from the 646 tons valued at US$913,000 imported during the same period in 2025. Despite the decrease in volume, the average import read more

Closing day of Macfrut (Thursday, April 23) filled with focus sessions, meetings, and workshops at the Rimini Expo Centre, focusing on the development opportunities for mango and avocado in Southern Italy, the tomato supply chain, and the use of robotics and drones in the field. Announcements were made. read more

The week of April 8-12 was a significant moment for the Dutch horticulture industry in China. The highlight was the official opening of the LumiRay Tianjin factory and the active involvement of top Dutch companies at the Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing. The exhibition, which took place from April 10-12, featured the latest innovations and products in the industry. read more

FairFruit is expanding its year-round specialty vegetable exports to Canada, using CPMA 2026 to connect with buyers seeking a consistent supply of fresh produce. Based on market research, FairFruit identified opportunities to develop direct supply from its production in Guatemala and Peru. This... read more

Aragón has positioned itself as a key center for stone fruit production, both in Spain and worldwide. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's data from 2024, the region has 32,927 hectares dedicated to these crops and yields around 360,000 tons annually, establishing it as a top player in terms of both land area and production volume. read more

W kategorii europejskich brzoskwiń, nektarynek i śliwek, rynek coraz bardziej boryka się nie tyle z niedoborem produktu, co z brakiem niezawodnego i przewidywalnego zaopatrzenia. Dla sieci handlowych, importerów i profesjonalnych nabywców, priorytetem dzisiaj jest spójność jakości, możliwość śledzenia pochodzenia, read more

Rosja has extended its fertilizer export quotas through December as global supply tightens due to the war involving Iran and disruptions affecting trade routes. Russian producers will be allowed to export 20 million tons of fertilizers between June 1 and November 30, according to a government decree. read more

It's a time in Canada when shoppers continue to scan store shelves in search of a maple leaf on their packaging, or are filtering their online order by "Shop Canadian." It's also a sentiment that the Canadian exotic mushroom industry would like to see be applied to them. As Steven Rotiroti, read more

Henderson County in North Carolina is currently facing severe drought conditions, which are having a significant impact on fruit and vegetable production. Apple grower Kenny Barnwell mentioned that the young trees he planted this spring are struggling due to the lack of water. "I planted a lot of young trees (this spring), and we're" read more

The Czerwińsk nad Wisłą region has been one of the most important areas for early ground strawberry production in Poland for years. It is here, thanks to the use of covers such as perforated foil and agricultural fabric, that growers achieve some of the earliest harvests. read more

A new phase of food inflation may emerge, with fruit and vegetable prices potentially rising by up to 30 per cent if disruptions linked to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continue. While attention remains on oil flows, the fertilizer market is also affected. The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for… read more

Sezon miękkich owoców zbliża się w Polsce, a dzięki znacznym inwestycjom, spodziewa się, że tegoroczne zbiory wzrosną - powiedział Oleh Naumenko, dyrektor generalny i współwłaściciel polskiego producenta miękkich owoców BigRed berry farm: "Po wymagającym 2025 roku, zmierzamy w kierunku 2026". read more

The Kanał Panamski poinformował o większej liczbie tranzytów i tonażu w pierwszej połowie roku fiskalnego 2026, wraz z wzrostem popytu na swój system rezerwacji. Aktualizacja została przedstawiona podczas spotkania rynkowego zorganizowanego przez Bank Ameryki. Administrator Kanału Panamskiego, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, powiedział, że droga wodna read more