Russia has begun constructing its first greenhouse for banana cultivation, announced Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut at the Bioprom forum. The interest in domestic banana production started in 2024 and has now progressed to the implementation stage. This initiative follows the government's July 2025... read more

TSW 2026, the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair, will be held at Targi Kielce on January 23 and 24, 2026. Organizers anticipate the participation of over 500 exhibitors from approximately 20 countries. The fair will feature technologies, machinery, plant protection products, fertilizers, and more. read more

From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan exported 5,384 tons of pears worth US$3.45 million. This marked year-on-year increases of 26% in volume and 34% in value, as reported by the State Statistical Committee. Azerbaijan's pear exports during this period were mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Qatar. read more

Eimskip reported third-quarter 2025 results below expectations, with lower freight rates and one-off costs affecting performance despite steady volumes and cost control in parts of the business. Revenue for the quarter was EUR 204.7 million (about US$219 million), a 6.5 per cent decline from the prior quarter. read more

Nut production is expected to recover in the 2025/2026 season, which started in September, after two years of decline due to frost and drought. This forecast was discussed with the industry during a meeting led by Ana Rodríguez, the Secretary General for Agricultural Resources and Food. read more

Paval Holding, Zabka, Auchan bid for Carrefour Romania
Paval Holding, an investment vehicle controlled by Romanian entrepreneurs Dragos and Adrian Paval, founders and owners of the do-it-yourself retailer Dedeman, has submitted an offer to acquire Carrefour's operations in Romania, according to local media. read more

For months, Greece has been in turmoil due to a major scandal involving illegal subsidies amounting to millions of euros, which came to light last May. Farmers are holding strong protests across the country, the government sees its image being severely damaged, and CAP policies are coming under scrutiny. read more

An analyst report from EastFruit indicates a significant increase in the export of Moroccan lemons to the United Kingdom. read more

Last week, Schreurs hosted its Open Days 2025, welcoming visitors from around the world to its facilities in De Kwakel, the Netherlands. The event brought together growers, partners, and industry professionals for conversations and exchanges about innovation in floriculture. Visitors had the opportunity to interact with the latest technologies and varieties. read more

Today's phytosanitary products are becoming increasingly safer, modern, and efficient in response to the growing demands for sustainable and innovative agriculture. The trend of decreasing sales of agrochemicals continues, a clear signal of how the sector is evolving towards a more. read more

Moldova exported close to 2,500 tonnes of walnut kernels to the European Union from January to October 2025, which was almost the same as the previous year, as reported by Logos Press. This places Moldova as the fifth largest supplier of walnut kernels to the EU, following Ukraine (13,870 tonnes) and Chile (17,140 tonnes). read more

Od 1 marca 2025 roku Program Kredytowy dla Rolnictwa (FCA) w Mołdawii wspierał 203 przedsiębiorstwa rolnicze, a całkowite finansowanie wyniosło 201,78 miliona lejów (10,3 miliona euro), według Logos Press. W samym tylko październiku 49 przedsiębiorstw otrzymało finansowanie w łącznej kwocie około 44,24 miliona lejów. read more

Morocco has overtaken Spain to become the world's third-largest exporter of fresh tomatoes, according to UN COMTRADE data cited by Hortinfo. This development signifies a shift in global tomato trade, placing Morocco behind only Mexico and the Netherlands in terms of export volume. In 2024, Morocco... read more

In the autumn of 2025, cabbage prices in Bulgaria experienced a significant decline as a result of overproduction. Farm-gate prices plummeted to approximately 0.30 BGN/kg (€0.15/kg), which was about 0.15 BGN (€0.08) below production costs, while retail prices remained as high as 1.29 BGN/kg (€0.65/kg). The previous year, reduced yields due to drought...

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Dutch strawberry growers are paying closer attention to the situation in the German market. They believe that growing these fruits for export to their larger neighbor has significant potential, as production in that country is gradually shrinking.

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Rumors are circulating that the Belarusian government is planning to introduce new mandatory size requirements for potatoes supplied under the state procurement program, following public complaints earlier this year about small potatoes being sold in retail outlets. Prime Minister Alyaksandr has reportedly signed a resolution to this effect. read more

Two prominent fruit marketers in Italy, Melinda and Vip, have agreed to jointly sell cherries grown in the mountainous region of Trentino-South Tyrol starting in 2026. read more

Two of Italy’s top fruit marketers, Melinda and Vip, have signed a deal to jointly sell cherries grown in the mountainous region of Trentino-South Tyrol, starting in 2026. read more

On October 1, 2025, hoki GmbH acquired Martin Dradrach, a specialized retailer of fruit and vegetable packaging located in Herxheim, Germany. As part of the acquisition, the company also gained the experienced sales and logistics team, along with their expertise and enthusiasm for innovative products. read more

Since the end of August, Frugisol has been selling seedless grapes directly from Sicily at the Rungis market. This origin is in high demand at this time of year, driven by increasing consumer interest. The trend in consumption is shifting towards seedless grapes from Italy. read more