The European blueberry market begins the season with the Netherlands receiving high volumes of Chilean blueberries after a successful transition from Peru. However, there is increasing price pressure in the spot market due to lingering stocks. In Italy, winter supply is dominated by imports, with Peruvian blueberries leading in both volumes and prices... read more

Utworzone w 2022 roku, Stellenbosch Horti Demo Centre stało się kluczową platformą dla rozwoju uprawy pod osłonami w RPA. Założone jako konsorcjum między Uniwersytetem Stellenbosch i partnerami holenderskimi, z Delphy jako liderem projektu, centrum początkowo zostało zaprojektowane, aby demonstrować. read more

Rwanda is emerging as one of East Africa's most compelling new origins for premium horticultural exports, combining unique seasonality, strong government backing, and a rapidly professionalizing private sector. Despite being a landlocked country, Rwanda offers buyers something increasingly rare. read more

Kenya's horticulture sector continues to depend on export markets for the sale of flowers, vegetables, and fruits. From July to September 2025, the total value of horticultural exports amounted to approximately US$195.6 million, based on a reported value of Sh31.3 billion for the three-month period. read more

Cyprus will maintain a 0% value-added tax rate on essential goods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, throughout 2026. This decision was announced by the Tax Department following a decree issued on 21st November 2025, and will be in effect from 1st January to 31st December 2026. read more

As greenhouse operations in North America continue to develop, growers are encountering a growing challenge: finding a balance between increasing energy costs and the necessity to invest in modern, high-performance infrastructure. Whether they are planning a new greenhouse construction or upgrading an existing one. read more

Imports of vegetables to Georgia increased by 26% from January to November 2025, according to data from the National Statistics Office. During the first 11 months of the year, the country imported vegetables worth a total of US$77.979 million, compared to US$61.751 million in the same period the previous year. read more

After many years of working outside the Netherlands, recently retired crop consultant Simon Voogt has visited greenhouse operations around the world. Despite his international career, he has remained closely connected to developments in Dutch horticulture and the future of the sector. read more

Lidl Italia, a retail company with over 23,000 employees, confirms its commitment to creating a positive work environment by once again being awarded the title of "Top Employer 2026". This recognition is thanks to their continuous dedication and ongoing investment in improvement. read more

The season for Greek strawberries started earlier this year than usual, thanks to favorable weather conditions. Despite some challenges, the fruits from Greece are gaining new markets this season, and prices are satisfactory for producers.

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The South Korean Customs Service has released the final full-year trade statistics for 2025, providing an overview of how South Korea's fresh fruit import market adjusted following the withdrawal of tariff-free import measures. In 2024, South Korea implemented near tariff-free imports for. read more

ErfGoed introduced Christian Bremkens as its new agent for Southern and Western Germany. Christian brings many years of experience in the horticultural sector, acquired in part through his previous ownership of a nursery. This background provides him with a deep understanding of the specific requirements. read more

A frost event caused damage to tomato crops in villages like Kathha Saghraal, Kathha Misraal, and Kotli Rajgan in the foothills of Daman-e-Mahaar in Pakistan's Khushab district. The fields that were once yielding red and green tomatoes were impacted within a short span of time, with plants being affected. read more

Od czasu wprowadzenia programu członkostwa Patron przez Federację Producentów Ogrodów i Artykułów do Rekreacji na jesieni, kilka firm zdecydowało się wesprzeć tę inicjatywę, która daje wiodącym postaciom w branży możliwość podniesienia swojego profilu wśród rządu, handlu i społeczeństwa. read more

Tunisia's date harvest reached a historic high in the 2025/2026 season, with 404,000 tons, including 347,000 tons of the Deglet Nour variety, according to Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, Tunisia's Minister of Agriculture. This is the first time that Tunisian date production has exceeded 400,000 tons. read more

A persistent cutoff low pressure system over northeastern South Africa and Mozambique has resulted in hundreds of millimetres of rain over a handful of days, after an already above-average rainfall in December has saturated soils and filled up farm dams. Much of the northeast of South Africa is... read more

Packaging specialist Tosca has partnered with Kebol to implement a circular, reusable crate system that dramatically reduces waste and improves operational efficiency. Founded in 1989, Kebol exports more than 70 million premium-quality flower bulbs annually to customers in over 40 countries. read more

At IPM Essen 2026, Flora Dania will present its Danish joint booth, featuring over 380 m² dedicated to showcasing high-quality products and Denmark's expertise in horticulture. The joint booth will bring together a variety of Danish growers and sales companies, collectively presenting. read more

Visitors to Deliflor in the Netherlands are currently welcomed into what feels like a real shopping street called the Deli Flower Market. The street showcases a music shop, a candy store, a paint shop, and displays with large bags. Each "shop" represents a chrysanthemum grower that includes Deliflor varieties. read more

Despar Italia is participating once again this year in Marca by Bolognafiere & ADM, the leading trade fair event for private label products, now in its 22nd edition. This reaffirms the increasingly central role of the distributor's brand in their development strategy. read more