Vine tomatoes mainly originated from Spain and the Netherlands and were imported to Germany, while cherry tomatoes were predominantly from Italy and Spain. Round tomatoes were easily accessible from Turkey and Morocco. According to BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), the availability of beef tomatoes was mainly restricted to Belgium. read more

Fruit emerged as Thailand's top agricultural export last year, with a turnover of 6.51 billion USD, exceeding the five-year average of 5.86 billion USD. This accounted for 22.6% of the nation's total agricultural exports, as reported by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). read more

Georgia is getting ready to establish a strong presence in the global blueberry market with ambitious plans for increasing production and exports over the next four years. These plans are designed to capitalize on the country's unique export opportunities, as stated by the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. read more

"We not only use PCR, we create it," says Owen Diller of East Jordan Plastics. "We take containers originally made for and used in the horticulture industry and recycle them into new horticultural containers." Since the early 1960s, this Michigan-based company has been dedicated to reducing waste. read more

The Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) team, led by chief executive Kate Scott, is getting ready to interact with growers at the South Island Agricultural Field Days. HortNZ will be partnering with Potatoes NZ at Site C61, where members of the policy team and the Canterbury regional representative will be present. read more

The Egyptian fresh potato export market is experiencing a major shift this season, with a noticeable increase in demand from Russia, steady growth in Asian and Far East markets, and a significant rise in imports from the United Kingdom. This information comes from Yassen Abdelhay. read more

West Godavari District Collector Chadalawada Nagarani was the chief guest at a training program for farmers on floriculture and horticulture value-added products organized by the Horticulture Department on Wednesday. She visited the flower exhibition and inquired about its details. read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel. read more

Saudi Greenhouse Management and Agri Marketing Co. (SGH) is collaborating with Topian, the NEOM food company focused on ensuring the sustainability of food systems, to set up the Horticulture Innovation Center (HIC) at the University of Tabuk. This state-of-the-art facility will function as a center for education and development. read more

Egyptian citrus fruits have made a significant impact in the Indian market, with Egypt becoming the top supplier of citrus fruits to India, representing 61% of total imports in terms of value, according to Amit Sharma, the owner of the Indian fresh produce trading company Fresko Fruits. read more

The production season for nectarines, plums, cherries, and other fruits from Dalian, China, is now underway. Due to a rapid temperature increase, these fruits entered the market more than ten days earlier than usual. They are currently available in large quantities and are expected to reach peak availability soon. read more

In Romania, the month of March is significant for two important celebrations. On March 1st, there is the traditional "Martisor" celebration, which commemorates the beginning of spring. This is followed by Women's Day on March 8th. These celebrations make March the peak month for the flower business in Romania. According to an analysis conducted by the company Frames, women are read more

Fruit became Thailand's leading agricultural export last year, generating a revenue of 6.51 billion USD, surpassing the five-year average of 5.86 billion USD. This constituted 22.6% of the country's overall agricultural exports, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). Poonpong read more

Wietnam's market is slowly developing for both domestic consumption and export to countries like China, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. There is a growing awareness of the need to reduce pesticide usage. This trend was evident during the first two days of the ongoing Hortex tradeshow. read more

You have probably heard of Neom - the region being developed in northwest Saudi Arabia, one of the driest areas in the world - which has been described by Topian, responsible for creating sustainable food production methods for the city, as "more than a construction project". read more

Citrus Australia has announced the departure of David Daniels, general manager of market development, after 12.5 years of service to the Australian citrus industry. read more

Fourth-generation fresh fruit producer Rebecca Scurr, from the family-owned and operated Piñata Farms and its joint venture partner BerryWorld Australia, was awarded the Next Generation Award at BerryQuest International 2025. read more

Despite everything, the Russian flower market is growing and developing. According to the marketing agency BusinesStat, sales of cut flowers in Russia in 2024 increased by 5% and exceeded 2 billion pieces. Not long ago, 9 out of 10 flowers were imported to Russia from abroad, but today every read more

Chińskie władze postanowiły, że wszystkie owoce znajdujące się w 1300 kontenerach dostarczonych przez Maersk Saltoro, które obecnie są przechowywane w porcie Nansha w Chinach, zostaną zniszczone, ponieważ zostały one dotknięte problemami logistycznymi i jakościowymi. Proces ten rozpocznie się w tym tygodniu, zgodnie z informacjami ze źródeł... read more

Lisianthus is a highly popular cut flower globally. In China, it ranks among the top five cut flowers, with production areas continuously growing. This article features market insights on Lisianthus in China from Mrs. Xiong at Nessen. Established in 2003, Nessen is a major producer of Lisianthus young plants. read more