Boris Prins and Brent van Paassen first met through a project sale, and shortly after in 2021, they co-founded BBM Company. Originally operating out of a shed near a greenhouse in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, the company rapidly grew and moved to a modern facility in the same town. read more

Służby celne w Bułgarii skonfiskowały ponad 6,1 miliona papierosów ukrytych w chłodzonym samochodzie dostarczającym cytrusy i warzywa z Grecji do Polski. Przesyłka zawierała trzy marki papierosów bez bułgarskich znaczków akcyzy. Służby podały, że wartość rynkowa wynosi około 1,25 miliona dolarów.

Customs authorities in Bulgaria seized more than 6.1 million cigarettes hidden in a refrigerated truck transporting citrus and vegetables from Greece to Poland. The shipment contained three cigarette brands without Bulgarian excise stamps. Authorities reported a market value of about US$1.25 million. read more

The orchid market in Russia is slowly moving towards domestic production. The Yaroslavl region alone produces approximately 3 million orchids each year, out of a national market estimated at around 10 million plants annually. Another significant production facility is also being established in Novosibirsk. read more

The European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and Kenyan horticulture buyers are looking into establishing long-term trade partnerships with growers in Zimbabwe after participating in a farm tour organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The delegation, made up of eight buyers, spent a week visiting 11 farms. read more

In a little over eight months, the trade fair duo will celebrate its double anniversary at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center: the 30th expoSE – Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production with stone fruit cultivation and outdoor vegetables – and the 15th expoDirekt – Germany's read more

Greek organic orange traders are currently receiving an influx of unexpected emails from European buyers looking for high-quality fruit. The increased demand is due to quality issues in some of the organic supply from Spain, prompting buyers to reach out to Greek suppliers multiple times a day. read more

The municipal greenhouse complexes in Kyiv plan to grow over 4 million annual, biennial, and perennial plants in 2026 for planting in parks, squares, and streets throughout the city. As per the Kyiv City State Administration, the total greenhouse area operated by municipal enterprises is... read more

Jari van Langen has been running his own export business for less than two years, yet he has already reached several milestones this year. For example, Veg-Europe has been GlobalGAP-certified since the beginning of the year, a new software system has been implemented, and last weekend the read more

Russia's orchid market is slowly moving towards domestic production. The Yaroslavl region alone produces approximately 3 million orchids each year, out of a national market estimated at around 10 million plants annually. Another significant production facility is also being established in Novosibirsk. read more

In mid-March, Lerouge Natuurlijk will participate in the Tavola fair in Kortrijk for the second time. The apple pressing company from Zevegem, Flanders, will showcase its new apple ciders among other products. "The sparkling juice is a great way to attract young people to healthy beverages," says. read more

"In May 2025, Agrico's potato storage facility in Ukraine was targeted by two Russian drones. That evening, we suffered a 50% loss in storage capacity, with potatoes still in the field awaiting harvest," reminisces director Nick Gordiichuk on LinkedIn. "For a farmer, storage is not just a" read more

A wide variety of tomatoes were available, with multiple countries participating. Spanish deliveries were the most common, followed by increasing supplies from Belgium and the Netherlands. However, the quality of the tomatoes from Turkey and Morocco was no longer consistently reliable, and even the Spanish shipments sometimes faced challenges with... read more

The Greenery reflects on a challenging season for Spanish fruit and vegetables in late 2025 and early 2026. Each product presented a unique market scenario, with supply, processing, and logistics being impacted by flooding in certain areas of Spain and Morocco. Despite these challenges, the organization... read more

The Achievements 2025 report by Teagasc highlights that the horticulture industry in Ireland experienced a mostly successful growing season in 2025, with the exception of challenges related to labor costs and availability. Favorable growing conditions contributed to a successful fruit set, especially for apples. read more

Three major berry companies have joined forces to organize their field days in southern Spain this month for a two-day event focused on breeding innovation, with the goal of fostering greater communication along the berry value chain. read more

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A fourth-generation farmer in the United Kingdom has started selling potatoes directly to consumers through social media and home deliveries as part of his efforts to market his crop. Luke Abblitt manages a 162-hectare arable farm owned by Cambridgeshire County Council in Ramsey, near Huntingdon. He introduced... read more

SPAR Nigeria's license holder, Artee Industries Limited, has opened a new hypermarket at Novare Central Mall in Abuja's Wuse district. The store features standout departments such as Wines & Spirits, Fruits & Vegetables, and Health & Beauty. read more

Rayan El Sawy, chairman of the Egypt-based fresh produce trader Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export with branches in Murcia, Spain and Dubai, stated that the demand for Egyptian Valencia oranges has remained stable, despite general caution due to the conflict in the Middle East. read more

Podczas tradycyjnej "Bitwy Pomarańczy" na karnawale we włoskim mieście Ivrea (region Piemont), 138 uczestników i widzów zostało rannych - donosi EastFruit, powołując się na europejskie media. read more