The beginning of May 2025 brings unstable and exceptionally difficult weather conditions for gardeners and growers. After a wave of summer temperatures reaching up to 25°C, a cold front is approaching Poland. Its passage is predicted for May 2nd. read more

On May 8–10, 2024, a delegation from the Ukrainian Horticulture Association (UHA) visited one of Europe’s most advanced horticultural companies — the nursery VIVAI MAZZONI in Italy — as part of the MacFrut trade fair in Rimini. The visit offered participants a unique insight into how. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported that this week, prices for greenhouse tomatoes in the domestic market in Ukraine have started to decrease. The main reasons for this trend are the rising harvest volumes from greenhouses throughout most of the country and a decrease in demand. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project report a significant drop in greenhouse cucumber prices in Ukraine. Market participants attribute this continued price decline to the seasonal increase in vegetable supply. Despite this, sales volumes remain relatively low in the local market. read more

The announcement that India has opened its borders to citrus shipments from Brazil has been received with cautious optimism. Exporters in Brazil are now strategizing on how to make the most of this new market opportunity. read more

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a major player in supporting agricultural development worldwide through technical assistance programs for a long time. These initiatives aim to enhance productivity, sustainability, and market access for farmers in developing countries. read more

"We were prepared for stormy times, but we had not expected this hurricane. These first 100 days feel like 1,000. The new American isolationism is also having enormous impacts on Germany. Our response must be: more global free trade." read more

This transaction will enable PSB and Cibus to be leaders in high-quality, climate-resistant fruit varieties to meet the growing demands of producers, consumers, and food chains. read more

Once an insignificant player, the country is now attracting international attention due to its use of strategically improved varieties, its ability to deliver during a critical marketing window, and its capacity to expand production in various climate zones. read more

The feedback from the Indian trade has shown that there is significant growth potential in all categories of South African fruits, so the export focus of the industry on India aligns with the country's efforts to expand its presence in this large consumer market. read more

A project funded by Hort Innovation is exploring the use of robotic harvesting arms as a cost-effective and labor-saving solution for Australia's apple and pear industry. read more

Peter Stuurman (1950) has been active in the international world of transport and logistics for 55 years. This is a perfect moment to reflect on the career of this industry veteran—a journey that included emigration to Austria and extensive operations in the Middle East. In recent years, he has... read more

Kanada officially opened its market to fresh apples from Ukraine, starting in early 2025. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved Ukraine's export program after collaborating with Ukraine's food safety authority (SSUFSCP). In order to export apples to Canada, Ukrainian growers, packers, and exporters are required to comply with the regulations set by both countries. read more

The Moroccan government has announced a subsidy plan to support the export of fresh citrus fruits, excluding the "Nadorcott mandarin" variety, with a financial assistance program in place until 2028. This initiative was outlined in a joint decision by the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Finance. read more

Golden Bee Import Export Company was established three years ago with the purpose of exporting premium fruits and vegetables from Vietnam. The company is based in Ho Chi Minh City and operates three packing houses with a workforce of over 150 employees. "Our focus is on exporting top-quality exotic fruits from Vietnam," the company explains. read more

Harmoniz Seeds is poised to inaugurate a cutting-edge research and development facility in Ontario, Canada, with the goal of offering earlier access to tomato, pepper, and cucumber varieties customized for North American growing conditions. Set to open on May 14, 2025, the facility represents a strategic expansion of... read more

The overseas Vietnamese community is recognized as an effective distribution channel that influences Vietnam's export growth and cultural influence globally. In 2016, 4.5 million Vietnamese people lived in 109 countries and territories, a number that has since increased to over 6 million residing in more than 130 locations today. Overseas... read more

The EastFruit team continues to analyze the global blueberry market. After examining the overall global blueberry trends, we focused on the market leaders such as Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Spain, as well as reviewed the emerging aggressive exporters. Today, we will provide a detailed analysis. read more

Budowa nowej fabryki koncentratów soków owocowych rozpoczęła się w wiosce Kobolchyn, w regionie Czerniowieckim na zachodniej Ukrainie. Zakład będzie mógł przetwarzać do 1500 ton owoców dziennie. Według władz regionalnych, głównymi produktami będą sok jabłkowy. read more

The EU-funded Regace Project will present its innovative fully responsive and sun-tracking system for solar panels in greenhouses at the upcoming General Assembly, scheduled for May 6-8, 2025, in Volos, Greece. Organized by the University of Thessaly, the event will gather all. read more