Europe

Peter Stuurman (1950) has been active in the international world of transport and logistics for 55 years. This is a perfect moment to reflect on the career of this industry veteran—a journey that included emigration to Austria and extensive operations in the Middle East. In recent years, he has... read more

Kanada officially opened its market to fresh apples from Ukraine, starting in early 2025. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved Ukraine's export program after collaborating with Ukraine's food safety authority (SSUFSCP). In order to export apples to Canada, Ukrainian growers, packers, and exporters are required to comply with the regulations set by both countries. read more

The EastFruit team continues to analyze the global blueberry market. After examining the overall global blueberry trends, we focused on the market leaders such as Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Spain, as well as reviewed the emerging aggressive exporters. Today, we will provide a detailed analysis. read more

Budowa nowej fabryki koncentratów soków owocowych rozpoczęła się w wiosce Kobolchyn, w regionie Czerniowieckim na zachodniej Ukrainie. Zakład będzie mógł przetwarzać do 1500 ton owoców dziennie. Według władz regionalnych, głównymi produktami będą sok jabłkowy. read more

The EU-funded Regace Project will present its innovative fully responsive and sun-tracking system for solar panels in greenhouses at the upcoming General Assembly, scheduled for May 6-8, 2025, in Volos, Greece. Organized by the University of Thessaly, the event will gather all. read more

Curious about how Lazzeri grows its cyclamen young plants? In the video below, you'll get a closer look at the production journey of their cyclamens, cultivated entirely in Sabaudia, Italy. It is a process that is 100% Italian from start to finish. It all begins with the precise control of... read more

A wide variety of early potatoes were on offer. Along with supplies from Italy and Cyprus, there was also a small amount of Moroccan imports available. According to the BLE, sales remained stable, but there was a level of customer saturation noticed after the Easter holidays. Prices did not fluctuate... read more

The major fruit-growing regions of Ukraine have been significantly affected by prolonged spring frosts this year, leading to concerns about the quantity and quality of the upcoming harvest. Local producers report that early blooming crops such as apricots and cherries have been the most heavily impacted, especially in read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project this week reported a significant drop in prices for last year's white cabbage in Ukraine. The decrease is due to the rapid deterioration in quality from extended storage and low demand, which are both putting pressure on prices. Project specialists indicate that read more

Zespół EastFruit niedawno przeprowadził anonimową ankietę wśród subskrybentów ich kanału Telegram „EastFruit News” oraz uczestników giełd „UkrOpt” i „EF Trade Platform”. Ankieta miała na celu przewidzenie cen cebuli na rynku hurtowym. read more

Rosseklhoznadzor, Russia's agricultural watchdog, has reported an increase in phytosanitary violations in fruit and vegetable imports from Turkey. The agency stated that a growing number of shipments are carrying quarantine pests or failing to meet safety standards. The most common issues identified were: read more

This spring, a group of entrepreneurs will complete an entrepreneurial journey for the seventh time, which they have undertaken within the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo (BCGV) in the Netherlands. While this entrepreneurial journey was initially mainly undertaken by agritech companies, it is now... read more

The Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association has officially joined the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine (UCCI). read more

The apricot harvest has begun in the Peloponnese, which is the earliest cultivation zone for this fruit in Greece. The region was affected by frost in March and hailstorms in April, which have had some impact on the apricots. However, the damage in the Peloponnese is more limited compared to northern Greece. read more

Mimo lat obietnic i rosnących kosztów importu, rynek kwiatów w Rosji nadal pozostaje praktycznie całkowicie zależny od zagranicznych dostawców. Według Rosstatu, średnia cena jednego ciętego kwiatu wzrosła o prawie 20% w ciągu ostatniego roku. Import wciąż stanowi około 80% sprzedawanych kwiatów na terenie całego kraju. read more

Calls from overseas are coming in for North Carolina sweet potatoes. Kristi Hocutt of Triple J Produce mentioned that she is receiving inquiries from Europe for supply. "This indicates that Egypt and Spain are currently out of supply," she stated. "Honduras may have not started yet either." On the domestic front, demand remains steady. read more

W tym odcinku programu Slow Flowers, prowadzący rozmawiają z ceramikiem Frances Palmer, która spędziła dziesięciolecia tworząc sztukę, która fascynuje projektantów i artystów z całego świata. Frances omawia swoje życie i swoją nową książkę: Life with Flowers: Inspiration and Lessons from the Garden, praktyczną. read more

Morocco has seen a rise in tomato exports to Norway, according to a report by EastFruit. Between July 2024 and March 2025, Morocco exported 5,000 metric tons of tomatoes to Norway, marking a 37.9% increase compared to the same period in the previous season and a 28.9% rise over the total of the season before that. read more

"The Netherlands and Egypt have established a robust partnership in the fields of water and agriculture over the past few decades. This collaboration acknowledges Egypt's special status as both a business partner and an emerging market – a 'combi-country'. Within this partnership, there is a focus on business cooperation, trade, and investment." read more

Ukrainian frozen raspberry exports have quickly become a global leader. Despite facing challenges such as war, labor shortages, and power outages, the country has managed to double its export volumes in the last three years, reaching 65,000 tons in 2024, which represents a 34% year-on-year increase. This success has placed Ukraine among the top five exporters. read more