Demand for niche vegetable crops in Ukraine is increasing rapidly, with sweet potatoes and asparagus experiencing the most significant growth, according to a market overview published in the Ukrainian horticulture magazine. This information was reported by Ksenia Husieva, a fruit and vegetable market analyst at APK-Inform. read more

Zmiany klimatyczne sprawiają, że w Ukrainie wzrasta popularność uprawy roślin pod osłonami, co czyni produkcję w szklarniach strategicznym priorytetem dla sektora rolniczego kraju. Aby wesprzeć rolników, AgriAcademy, bezpłatna platforma edukacyjna online wspierana przez EBRD i FAO, uruchomiła "Greenhouse Agro". read more

Grupo Juan Ruiz, led by José María Pascual and operating out of Peru and Spain, is built on a simple but powerful mission: To support small and medium-sized growers of avocados, mangoes, and mandarins every step of the way, from flowering to export. "Our approach is holistic. It's not just about read more

Belgium: Okay opens sustainable neighborhood supermarket in Oelegem
On Friday, November 21st, Okay will open its 150th store in Oelegem. In our Freshmart, the wide aisles and glass wall ensure a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience. Our broad selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, read more

Morocco has achieved a new seasonal record in tomato exports to Ireland, with volumes doubling compared to the previous year. Between October 2024 and August 2025, exports reached a total of 3,400 tons, valued at US$7.5 million. This shipment volume is twice as high as the previous season and exceeds the earlier records. read more

During the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council held in Brussels on November 17th, in the presence of the 27 EU agriculture ministers, the topic of "Various" was discussed, including the use of plant protection products in the EU, thanks to the document presented by... read more

The period leading up to November 1st, the fluctuating trade, and the weeks before December are busy times at the Rijnsburg auction in the Netherlands. Despite being in existence for only a year and a half, FlowerGreens has already made significant progress in a short amount of time, according to Gerben. read more

Reaching consumers living in rural areas, far from the retail outlets of large-scale retail chains? Lidl has done it. From October 17th to November 6th, the chain launched the "Lidl 4 keréken" ("Lidl on four wheels") project in Hungary, a mobile format consisting of a minibus. read more

In the past decade, hazelnut cultivation in Serbia has seen rapid growth, largely due to the strong presence of Ferrero and its partnership with local producers, as well as subsidies from the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture. Since 2021, hazelnut production has continued to thrive. read more

Las importaciones de frutas y verduras frescas de Marruecos a España alcanzaron las 416,559 toneladas en el periodo de enero a agosto de 2025, lo que representa un aumento anual del 34 por ciento en volumen.

Imports of fresh fruits and vegetables from Morocco to Spain reached 416,559 tonnes in the January-August period of 2025, representing an annual volume increase of 34 percent. read more

The Broccoli Association has launched a promotional campaign to increase broccoli consumption in Spain and, as a new development, also in Germany. This is an international challenge and a historic milestone for the organization, which has been promoting healthy lifestyle habits through... read more

Mimo że obecny litewski rynek owoców i warzyw oferuje ogólnie uczciwe połączenie ceny i jakości, wciąż jest głównie zorientowany na cenę. „Coraz więcej konsumentów jest skłonnych zapłacić dodatkowo za produkty wyższej jakości, takie jak gotowe do jedzenia mango, awokado i ananasy. Najwięcej... read more

Two Odessa-based companies, Fakel and Diana-M, are among the largest vegetable growers in southern Ukraine. They are changing their production strategy due to extreme heat and high irrigation costs reshaping the region's vegetable sector. These family-owned enterprises cultivate a total of 1,200 hectares, with 900 hectares specifically dedicated to vegetable farming. read more

Messe Karlsruhe in Germany is once again becoming the European hub for the asparagus, berry, and direct agricultural sales industry. The 29th edition of expoSE, Europe's leading trade fair dedicated to asparagus production, will take place on November 19-20, 2025. read more

It has been 3 years since the Kara® strawberry first appeared on the French market, and 2025 marks its inaugural major production season. This is a significant year for the variety, indicating a growing interest in the French market for this strawberry. This promising new club variety hails from Italy. read more

Bimi, the tender hybrid brassica that is less fibrous and sweeter than broccoli, is the result of a natural cross developed in Japan by the Sakata Seed Company over twenty years ago. The formulation is obtained through the crossbreeding of broccoli and kailan, making it extremely. read more

Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras frescas españolas a Alemania y Francia, hasta agosto, se mantuvieron estables en 2.4 y 1.5 millones de toneladas, respectivamente. Las exportaciones a los terceros y cuartos mercados de destino más grandes, el Reino Unido y los Países Bajos, disminuyeron en un 2% y un 5%, respectivamente, pero los valores aumentaron en todos.

Exports of Spanish fresh fruits and vegetables to Germany and France, up to August, remained stable at 2.4 and 1.5 million tons, respectively. Exports to the third- and fourth-largest destination markets, the UK and the Netherlands, declined by 2% and 5%, respectively, but values increased across all. read more

Ukrainian growers report that garlic seed material reacts differently when moved between climatic zones. According to Serhiy Parashchenko, founder of LLC Pure Product, planting garlic from warm regions in colder areas can reduce output. He noted that the reverse scenario often works better. read more

In October 2025, lemon prices in Russia increased by almost 12% compared to September and by 24% year-on-year compared to October 2024, as reported by NTech. These prices encompass averages from both offline retail and online delivery channels. The primary factor behind this rise is the decrease in Turkish exports caused by a poor harvest in Turkey. read more

Samskip has introduced a new shortsea service connecting Agadir and Casablanca directly with the UK and the Netherlands. This initiative is anticipated to enhance Moroccan export routes and enhance connectivity with European markets. The Morocco-Europe service is tailored to transport a diverse range of cargo. read more