The World Potato Congress Inc. has confirmed that Kenya will host the 2026 World Potato Congress. This decision comes after reaching an agreement with the Polish Potato Federation to cancel the event that was originally planned for Gdansk, Poland. In March, the WPC Board considered a request from the National Potato... read more

From April 8 to April 24, 2025, the Members' Council organized Member Sessions at various locations in the Netherlands and online. Several international sessions will take place in the coming period. These meetings give members the opportunity to contribute their views, which is an important aspect. read more

La pitahaya peruana tuvo un comienzo excepcional este año, con exportaciones en el primer trimestre que superaron todos los envíos en 2024. Los envíos totalizaron 626 toneladas, valoradas en $1.54 millones, un aumento de cinco veces en volumen y cuatro veces en valor en comparación con el mismo período del año pasado. Sin embargo, el promedio. read more

Everything is ready for Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, starting today, Tuesday, May 6 and scheduled until Thursday, May 8. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 11 am with the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

Poland, a significant European exporter of blueberries, starts its harvest in July after Spain leaves the market. The country's blueberry production has grown, with cultivated areas expanding from 5,800 hectares in 2018 to 11,900 hectares by 2022. Current annual production estimates vary between read more

Affected were in particular the Marchfeld in Lower Austria as well as parts of Styria and Burgenland. In the Lower Austrian Marchfeld, a hailstorm caused damage yesterday in the late afternoon. Especially crops of horticulture (besides field crops) were affected. read more

This was reported by the Dutch trade journal 'Groenten & Fruit'. According to the report, this includes Kaaij Greenhouses, Kaaij UK Investments, and stakes in Thanet Energy, Thanet Earth Holdings, and TG1 Holding. RedStar specializes in the cultivation and processing of tomatoes. read more

Swiss men and women consumed over seven kilos per capita of carrots last year, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). Tomatoes come in second place. If cherry tomatoes were included, however, they would displace carrots from the top spot. read more

According to the Austrian corporation, the repurchase of the RWA shares previously held by BayWa AG was completed last Friday after intense negotiations. This step increases flexibility and allows for a consistent focus on core areas. read more

The stone fruit production in Moldova has been significantly affected by two frost periods, leading to reduced yield potential this season, according to Stefan Pislaru, the commercial director of Moldovan cherry exporter StarAgro Group. "In April 2025, Moldova faced two severe frost events that resulted in." read more

Tomorrow, the Rimini Expo Centre will officially open its doors to the 42nd edition of Macfrut, a central event for the fruit and vegetable sector. The president of the event Renzo Piraccini will cut the ribbon, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida and by... read more

With the majority of orchids in the Russian market still being imported, the government is promoting the opening of a local facility. In Yaroslavl, the Gorkunov Group has established Russia's first complete-cycle orchid greenhouse. Spanning 8 hectares, the facility aims to cultivate 2.5 million Phalaenopsis orchids. read more

Serbia has become a significant player in the global blueberry market, despite its relatively small size. With around 2,500 hectares devoted to blueberry cultivation, Serbia produces an estimated 6,000-7,000 tons of blueberries annually. The blueberry season in the country lasts from early June to. read more

In 2024, against a backdrop of declining Moldovan exports, fruit exports increased for the second consecutive year. Despite a small agricultural harvest the previous year, the rise in monetary volume was fueled by higher fruit export prices. Veaceslav Ionita, an expert from the Institute for. read more

During this year's Blueberry Conference in Ożarów Mazowiecki, Yara Poland once again presented innovative and proven solutions in the field of blueberry fertilization. Michał Wojcieszek, representing the company, introduced the current offer. read more

W celu wzmocnienia sektora rolniczego białoruski rząd zwiększył finansowanie krajowego programu "Agrobiznes" na rok 2025, przeznaczając dodatkowe 1 mld Br (ok. 280 mln €) na budowę, rekonstrukcję i modernizację sadów i warzywników. read more

Ukraine has once again been hit by unexpected frosts, causing significant damage to crops across the country. Unlike the previous cold snap, which mainly affected stone fruits like cherries and apricots, this time, vegetables and berries have also been severely impacted, especially tomatoes and... read more

On May 4th, the Netherlands observes Remembrance Day, during which floral wreaths are traditionally placed at war memorials across the country. As part of a regional commemoration ceremony, florist Miriam Poldervaart designs a unique wreath annually on behalf of the Regional Veterans Day Foundation. read more

The next chapter of the in-depth analysis of the blueberry market by the EastFruit team focuses on Poland, a major player in the European blueberry market. Here are the links to the previous publications on blueberry market outlook: general global blueberry trends, Peru, Chile, Mexico and Spain, new aggressive blueberry exporters. read more

The harvest of green asparagus in Greece is in full swing. In Imathia, the harvest is at the midpoint of the season. However, sales have been under pressure in recent days, partly because all production zones are active on the market at the same time, and partly due to the Easter and May Day. read more