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Lock Drives, a German drive technology specialist, has opened a permanent demonstration stand at the World Horti Center (WHC) in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. The stand showcases two greenhouse structures: a Cabrio greenhouse and a Venlo greenhouse, allowing visitors to see Lock's products in action. read more

Italy confirms itself as one of the main European markets for fresh fruits and vegetables, especially in categories where controlled ripening plays a strategic role. According to FAOSTAT data, the country imports over 600,000 tons of bananas annually. read more

Food prices on Bulgaria's wholesale markets decreased this week, with fresh vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers leading the decline. Data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets indicates that prices for most seasonal produce went down, although some items such as potatoes and peppers saw an increase. read more

The North American carrot market is currently experiencing supply pressure due to weather-related disruptions in California. Despite this, demand for carrots in various product formats remains strong, prompting exploration of import activities. California's carrot industry is grappling with decreased availability as a result of these disruptions. read more

Strikes at Aldi Belgium are spreading rapidly: concerns over Sunday openings. Aldi is contemplating opening its stores in Belgium on Sundays, which has caused unrest among employees. On Friday morning, ACV Puls reported around fifty closed supermarkets in Flanders, while BBTK informed Belga news. read more

An illustrated presentation on the 2025 World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS) convention in Japan and the post-conference garden visits will be the topic of discussion at the upcoming meeting of the Otago Rose Society next Wednesday. Renowned rosarian Hayden Foulds from Manawatū will be the guest speaker, and for him, the highlight of the event. read more

The American Biochar Institute (ABI) and the US Biochar Coalition (USBC) will co-host the 2026 North American Biochar Conference (NABC) in New Orleans from November 16 to 18, bringing together leaders from the biochar sector for the first time under a shared organizational banner. read more

The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) of Egypt reported that between April 18 and 24, 2026, 1,512 exporting companies shipped a total of 4,149 food consignments weighing 237,000 tons. These shipments included approximately 760 different food products, such as fruits, vegetables, and other items. read more

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