Ukraine has blocked a shipment of fresh lettuce from the Netherlands after detecting a quarantine pest during inspection. The 10.37-ton batch, which entered Ukraine via Poland, was examined at a customs clearance facility in Lviv. During the phytosanitary inspection, authorities found traces of. read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco has redirected its onion export strategy towards the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In 2024, Moroccan exporters shipped more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, representing a significant development in bilateral trade. read more

The apple and pear industry in New Zealand has exceeded $1 billion in orchard gate returns (OGR) for the first time, according to newly released economic impact data. Nearly two years after experiencing a substantial blow from Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has now reached this milestone. read more

"100% of our activities are dedicated to breeding and seed production in France. We are committed to responsible, local, and environmentally conscious production," says Eric Beaude, CEO of Morel. "Creating a new hybrid is not an overnight project; it typically takes 10 to 15 years of dedicated effort." read more

Uprawianie malin w Polsce przeżywa okres wzrostu. Z odpowiednim zarządzaniem, ten trend może utrzymać się. Na Ukrainie roczna produkcja malin wynosi około 50 000 ton, nieco mniej niż w Polsce. Ukraiński rynek osiągnął swoją pojemność, co stanowi. read more

Niemcy nadal pozostają głównym odbiorcą sektora owoców i warzyw Hiszpanii, odpowiadając za 27,5% wolumenu eksportu i 29% jego wartości. Ogółem, do listopada 2024 roku (ostatniego miesiąca, za który dostępne są oficjalne dane), Hiszpania wyeksportowała 3,06 miliona ton owoców i warzyw. read more

Namibia exported grapes worth around USD 54.4 million in December, while importing grapes valued at approximately USD 153,000, mainly from South Africa. The majority of these exports were headed for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. This information comes from the Namibia International Merchandise Trade... read more

In 2024, the agri-food sector in Ukraine contributed $24.6 billion to the total exports of $41.6 billion, accounting for 59% of the total exports. This export activity supports national reserves and stabilizes the exchange rate of the hryvnia, which in turn affects inflation control. Despite facing challenges due to wartime conditions, Ukraine's... read more

Vietnam has increased its presence at Fruit Logistica in Berlin by hosting ten booths through the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit). The event, which spans three days, showcases important Vietnamese produce including mangos, longans, and dragon fruits. This year's participation marks Vietnam's fifth. read more

Nick Nafpliotis, the company director of fresh produce exporter Greek & Fresh, mentioned that the winter season has been quiet for Greek produce overall. However, he highlighted some positives for two specific seasons. "We're currently in the midst of our cucumber and mandarin season, both of which have been positive," said Nafpliotis. read more

W kwietniu 2025 roku projekt prowadzony przez FAO/EBRD oraz FoodEx Morocco zorganizują misję dla marokańskich eksporterów owoców i warzyw do Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. Inicjatywa ma na celu połączenie Maroka, wiodącego kraju w globalnym segmencie świeżych i mrożonych produktów roślinnych, z Azją Południowo-Wschodnią, jednym z niewielu globalnych. read more

The announcement was made during the FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin. read more

Germany is leading with a significant increase from 110,000 tons in 2023 to 120,000 tons in the past year 2024, which represents a notable rise compared to the previous year. Italy and the United Kingdom are also showing strong growth, while... read more

The durian is the undisputed star. According to the FRUIT LOGISTICA Trend Report, exports of the exotic fruit had a value of 4.8 billion US dollars in 2023, which is 3.2 billion US dollars more than in 2018 – an average annual value increase of 24.8%. The main reason for this is the high demand. read more

China's increasing demand for durian is expected to lead to a further rise in exports from South-East Asian producers, according to BMI Country Risk and Industry Research shared by Xinhua. read more

The expansion of Zespri's global supply operations in Greece and the introduction of new hectares of Zespri SunGold in Italy, France, Japan, and Korea, aimed at ensuring a continuous 12-month supply, are at the center of attention at Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin. read more

Nursery Vantyghem from Belgium is starting a pilot project to grow duckweed, as reported by VRT. As of this week, duckweed has been approved for sale in Europe as a food source for humans. Nursery Vantyghem, which has been cultivating flowers since 1985, recognizes the potential of duckweed. "On paper, it is a ..." read more

In conjunction with Fruit Logistica, the third edition of Mit (Meet Italian Taste) took place. It is in this context that Aop Europae, with the member producer organizations Terra Orti, Aoa, Aroma Domus, Costieragrumi, Campania Felix, HortoItalia, La Deliziosa, and Coop Coldiretti San. read more

Greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are getting more expensive, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute the price hike in this sector to a sharp increase in demand for greenhouse cucumbers coupled with a relatively low supply of the product. read more

The increasing production of strawberries in greenhouses in the Netherlands is shortening the sales window for strawberries from Mediterranean countries not only in the Netherlands but also in many European countries where these fruits are

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