Europe

In recent years, new players have entered the global blueberry market, changing the supply landscape. Countries such as Colombia, Georgia, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe, which were previously minor players, are now becoming competitive exporters. Colombia, in particular, is experiencing rapid expansion in its blueberry sector. read more

After Moldova, a small country located between Ukraine and Romania, witnessed a continuous decrease in its exports of vegetables and fruit to the significant Russian market following the outbreak of the war between its larger eastern neighbor and Russia, the country and its fruit sector have... read more

The Ambassador of Italy to El Salvador, Paolo Emanuele Rozo Sordini, the Vice President of the Republic of El Salvador, Félix Ulloa, and the Presidential Designate of Honduras, Doris Gutiérrez, officially inaugurated a modern soil and water analysis laboratory at INNOVATEC-SISTAGRO. read more

On April 16 and 17, a house fair of The Green Brand Factory took place at the brand new location of Maron Plants nursery in Pijnacker, the Netherlands. At the nursery full of green inspiration, The Green Brand Factory (TGBF) presented a varied plant offering from over twenty growers to a wide audience. read more

Haygrove company and the publisher of the "Jagodnik" portal and magazine invite you to a training session where the latest models of polytunnels for growing berry plants (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currants) and cherries will be presented for the first time in Poland. read more

Seed meets Technology 2025 is fully booked with exhibitors. The exhibition organizers are proud of this and have recently opened public registration. The seed technology fair will take place again at Vertify in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands on September 23, 24, and 25. read more

Checking various weather services doesn't fill one with much optimism. The last weekend of April 2025 is expected to be marked by a significant cooling. The most concerning predictions are related to the anticipated temperature drops between April 28th and 30th. Some forecasts suggest... read more

The orchards in Hungary have been affected by April frosts, as reported by the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (HCA). Night frosts from April 6 to 9 caused temperatures to drop below minus 2 degrees Celsius, with some areas even reaching minus 4 to minus 6 degrees Celsius. This had a negative impact on the flowering process. read more

The EastFruit team is still analyzing the global blueberry market. After discussing the overall trends in the global blueberry industry, as well as the situations in two major players, Peru and Chile, we are now focusing on emerging exporters who, despite their small size, are significantly influencing the global supply chain. read more

This week, Ukraine is experiencing a decrease in prices for greenhouse cucumbers, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. The warm weather that arrived in the country last week has hastened the ripening of local greenhouse vegetables significantly. read more

A new communication era for the Dorì brand, which has equipped itself with new social media channels, a new key visual, and a new website. The yellow-fleshed kiwi Dorì, famous for its sweetness, boasts over 950 hectares of plantations worldwide (Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Greece). read more

Prospiant has announced the appointment of Burk Metzger as the new President of the company. Burk will be reporting directly to Gibraltar CEO Bill Bosway. Metzger holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Nuertingen-Geislingen University in Germany and is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in the CEA industry. read more

According to the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable and Juice Exporters, Incofruit Hellas, Greece's kiwifruit exports increased by 14.2% between September 1, 2024, and April 17, 2025. This period saw exports reach 208,679 tons, surpassing the 200,000-ton milestone for the first time. read more

UK: M&S is investing over £90 million in its London stores, opening seventeen new and improved locations and creating 450 local jobs. M&S announced: "We are opening six new food halls in Clapham, Covent Garden, Fulham Broadway, Putney, New Malden, and Leytonstone, and renovating eleven more stores across the city." read more

The stone fruit season in Spain's Levante region has been delayed by about 8-10 days compared to last year. "However, this delay, accompanied by temperatures that are not very high, is helping the fruit gain size and ripen little by little, so we are expecting very good quality," says Fernando. read more

In Ukraine's Mykolaiv region, a sudden cold spell in April has had a severe impact on the stone fruit crop, causing almost complete destruction of apricot, cherry, and cherry plum harvests. Reports suggest that some farms have experienced total losses. Olena Piskun, director of the agriculture department of the Mykolaiv Regional read more

Prospiant has appointed Burk Metzger as the company's new President. Burk will report directly to Gibraltar CEO Bill Bosway. Metzger holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Nuertingen-Geislingen University in Germany. Metzger is a seasoned leader with deep roots in the CEA industry. read more

We are in the midst of the strawberry cultivation campaign and providing an updated overview of the situation is Francesco Nicodemo, president of Op Frutthera Growers: "This year, the area in Basilicata has experienced a production decrease estimated at around 15-20%, due to the conditions." read more

With the end of the Mediterranean avocado season, particularly from Morocco and Spain, it is now the turn of avocado origins from summer regions to supply the European market. According to Paul Kyalo, CEO of Konza Tropicals, avocados from Kenya are well-positioned in the market but face logistical challenges that hinder their distribution. read more

On April 25th, the 42nd edition of the 50km Di Romagna ultramarathon will take place, with Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirming its support for the second consecutive year. The historic ultramarathon is known as one of the oldest in Italy. read more