The euro depreciated after a heated meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting, which sought to discourage the U.S. from siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin, concluded without a peace agreement or joint agreement. read more

The Bulgarian Association of Fruits and Vegetables reported that last week, prices of fruits and vegetables went up in Bulgarian markets. Oranges had the steepest increase, rising by 8.1% to 2.23 BGN per kg (€1.14/kg). Lemons also experienced a price hike. read more

Kazakhstan has significantly increased its imports of flowers from China, experiencing a nearly 13-fold surge from $0.6 million in 2023 to $7.5 million in 2024. This has led to China becoming the fourth-largest flower supplier to Kazakhstan, moving up from its previous fifth-place position. read more

Jędrzej Lubicz, representing the German company Frutania, and Frugalis Polska, emphasize that the trend towards the Premium category for blueberries is becoming increasingly visible, especially in Germany. This trend is also evident in Poland. As soon as any retail chain is the first to... read more

This week, several Ukrainian farmers have started selling their available onions in large quantities, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Experts from the project point out that the fast deterioration in the quality of this product in local storage facilities has led to these actions. read more

A new publication from Lambert Academic Publishing highlights the increasing export potential of mandarins grown in Albania. Titled "Albanian mandarin exports: A growing product from local harvests to global markets," the book explores the opportunity for local growers to capitalize on important supply opportunities in the European market. read more

"Simultaneously, we have decided to expand the delivery from the cultivation areas in Brazil in order to ensure good seasonal coordination," says Matthijs Vlasblom. This Costa Rica season's range includes not only yellow and Galia melons but also watermelons once again. read more

Fresh Inset has announced the findings of a study carried out at the Universidad Autónoma Chapingoin in Mexico, which demonstrated that Vidre+ extended the shelf-life of green and red peppers. read more

Spain's Unica Group reported a turnover of €676mn for the 2023/24 season. This includes €626mn in fruit and vegetable sales, as well as the turnover from its service companies, setting a new record for the second-tier cooperative. read more

The new screens consist of a blackout screen (lower wire bed) and an energy screen (upper wire bed). Already in the first weeks of cultivation, it became apparent that droplets were forming on the energy screen due to condensation and the dense structure of the screen. read more

Although the overall presence was still about 5% below pre-pandemic levels, Italy remained the most strongly represented nation in Berlin with over 400 exhibitors. Particularly export-oriented companies expressed great satisfaction with the trade fair. We have collected some soundbites from FRUIT LOGISTICA. read more

T&G and WinCommerce have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to significantly increase sales of T&G’s premium Envy branded apples in Vietnam. read more

The exporter GL.Sila closed 2024 as a significant year, establishing the company as a leading exporter of premium Dominican avocados to key international markets. Rosanna Nin Cid, founder and CEO of GL.Sila, stated that they are also planning to expand into exporting more exotic fruits. "Our strategic expansion is aimed at diversifying our product range and reaching new markets," said Cid. read more

On the evening of March 8, 2025, the Russian flower industry is undergoing major changes as State Duma Deputy Dmitry Gusev suggests raising customs duties on imported flowers. This proposal, which includes a tariff of three euros per kilogram for cut flowers, is designed to support local producers and encourage industry growth. read more

Potato producers in Cyprus will receive financial aid and compensation due to recent cold weather and hail. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced that farmers can now submit damage declarations on the Agriculture Ministry's website. Panayiotou stated, "The last few days have been a read more

Egypt is increasing its exports of dried onions to Germany, with Egyptian exporters delivering 5.7 tons of dried onions to the German market in 2024. This shipment was valued at over 18.5 million tons, which is 1.5 times higher than the previous year. This marks the highest export volume on record. read more

"From Romagna to Calabria, through Apulia and Lazio, we now produce Crunchy Salad exclusively in Italy, on the farms of our cooperative members," said Andrea Pignato and Luca Pollarini of the Fellini Patrizio Sales Department. From left to right: Emile Fellini, Andrea Pignato, Deborah Frani, Luca… read more

Members of the GlobalG.A.P. North America team will be present at the International IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Symposium from the 3rd to the 6th of March 2025. Growers can meet with them at the Symposium to learn more about how GlobalG.A.P. integrates integrated pest management into its solutions. read more

The onion harvest began in January at Premium Fresh in Tasmania. Jim Ertler from Premium Fresh explained, "February was a bit slow due to the wet spring we had, making it difficult to reach the expected quantity. The quality is good; we are just running 2-3 weeks behind schedule." read more

The global mandarin market is currently going through a dynamic season, with different countries encountering distinct challenges and opportunities. Spain is witnessing a surge in demand for mandarins, although competition from imports is on the rise. In the Netherlands, the robust mandarin season persists with a focus on... read more