Pakistan has obtained permission to export potatoes from Punjab to the Russian Federation after being approved by the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance. This market access agreement will come into effect on April 8, 2026, as announced by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. read more

Lidl Ireland has confirmed the opening date of its new store in Ballybough, Dublin. The store will open at 8am on Thursday, April 9th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring football captain and LGFA star Carla. read more

Ukraine's blueberry sector is gaining direct access to the expertise of one of the most powerful players in the global berry business. The Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association is organizing a meeting in Zakarpattia with Stephen Taylor, Managing Director of Winterwood Farms Ltd. and the United. read more

AZUD has installed a high-precision irrigation system at Finca Tany Nature Lepe, a farm in Lepe (Huelva), Spain, dedicated to intensive blueberry cultivation in pots. The goal is to improve irrigation uniformity, simplify installation, reduce maintenance efforts, and maximize yields. read more

"We are pleased to announce that the new office, DCS Tramaco Rijeka d.o.o., is now fully operational. This is an important step in strengthening our presence in the North Adriatic and our connections with Central and Eastern Europe," says Riccardo Martini, CEO of DCS Tramaco, a company that read more

Według codziennych danych monitorujących ze strony EastFruit, większość ukraińskich producentów zgłasza szybką degradację jakości białej kapusty z tegorocznej (2025) zbiorów podczas przechowywania. Uczestnicy rynku twierdzą, że ukraińscy rolnicy obecnie spieszą się, aby sprzedać zapasy zeszłorocznej produkcji przed read more

New names of MPs from the ruling party in Greece are constantly emerging in connection with their alleged involvement in a major scandal related to the misappropriation of €1 billion in European agricultural subsidies. This scandal rocked Greece before the summer and served as the catalyst for extensive upheaval. read more

The "on-field" analysis by Italiafruit News provides a snapshot of the pear shelf in March 2026, comparing it to the one observed in 2025 in the same six retail points in the Reggio Emilia area. The overall picture that emerges is of a solid shelf. read more

Spring weather risks in Moldova are evolving according to seasonal patterns. Wind events have already taken place, and meteorologists are predicting night and morning frosts in the next 24 hours. For the past five years, these conditions have frequently been observed towards the end of the first and read more

Fruit growers in the United Kingdom are reporting increasing production costs due to the conflict in Iran, which is affecting prices of fuel, fertilizers, and transportation during the planting season. Ali Capper, who represents British apple and pear growers, stated that these effects are already being seen in current operations. read more

On the afternoon of Friday, March 27th, negotiations between growers and processing industry concluded to determine the price of industrial tomatoes in Northern Italy for the 2026/27 campaign. The price was set at €137/ton, a 4% decrease compared to last year. read more

The Kaliningrad Region received 12,000 tonnes of imported fruit and vegetables from January to March 2026, according to the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor. This included 2,700 tonnes of apples and pears from Argentina, Serbia, Turkey, Chile, and South Africa. read more

In Italy, the balance of cold returns at the beginning of spring, at least for now, seems overall limited in terms of late frosts, with some critical situations mostly in the Northwest but without widespread or particularly serious effects. Heavier, however, could turn out to be the... read more

W 2025 roku Maroko stanowiło prawie trzy czwarte importu ogórków Hiszpanii, gdy Hiszpania zwiększyła zakupy tego produktu, zgodnie z danymi z Hortoinfo. Hiszpania w 2025 roku importowała 25 440 ton ogórków o wartości 30,9 miliona euro (33,4 miliona dolarów). Oznacza to wzrost o ponad read more

Brazil is working to increase its presence in the global avocado market due to growing demand and limited supply, which is currently dominated by a small number of exporting countries. Mexico and Peru together make up about 60 percent of global avocado exports, while Israel, Spain, and Kenya each represent just over 4 percent. read more

The strong critical situation continues for tomato production in Sicily due to bad weather, with prices at very high levels. Prices for fennel are also sharply rising, surpassing €3.00/kg for high-quality Puglian products. Prices are also high for green beans. read more

The annual rose show at Keukenhof, in the Netherlands, attracted about 180 visitors and showcased around 17,000 stems. Growers, breeders, and buyers gathered at the Oranje Pavilion for the event, which included competitions in two different categories and ended with the awarding of nine prizes. read more

Freshly printed, is currently being distributed to the partners of the event "Carrello Ortofrutta," the Atlas of Fruit and Vegetables in Retail 2026 edition, the guide by IFN aimed at operators in the fruit and vegetable sector, designed to map out the organized retail sector in Italy. read more

In Opalenica (Greater Poland Voivodeship) on February 10th, a conference titled "Biological Intelligence of Plants and Soil" was held, organized by the company Andermatt Polska. During the event, topics such as the modern technology of Vivent Biosignals company and the latest achievements were discussed. read more

Strawberry production in Germany, similar to Poland, is undergoing a significant transformation in recent years. The latest data indicates a significant reduction in cultivation areas, but at the same time, growing importance of modern production methods.

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