The Department of Trade and Industry, Western Visayas, and its Guimaras Provincial Office are exploring the potential of exporting mangoes and dragon fruit directly to the Netherlands. This initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Supply Chain and Logistics Group and with their support. read more

In 2025, the European Union solidified its position as the primary market for Spanish fruit and vegetable exports, purchasing 10 million tonnes of produce valued at €15.239 billion. This accounts for a 3% decrease in volume compared to the previous year and a 5% increase in value. read more

A new phytosanitary emergency is putting pressure on horticulture in southeastern Spain, as reported by ValenciaFruits. Several species of aphids (Aphididae) are affecting thousands of hectares in Andalusia, Murcia, and the Valencian Community, with an impact that - according to the read more

A pilot greenhouse project in Senegal recently received an official visit from Carmen Hagenaars, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Senegal, accompanied by Viviane Ndamba Djeumen. The visit showcased a growing greenhouse and agroforestry model aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. read more

Turkey exported around 80 million flowers to 35 countries, mainly to the Netherlands and the UK, for International Women's Day on March 8, as reported by Anadolu. The main varieties being prepared include carnations and hyacinths. Ismail Yilmaz, chair of the Ornamental Plants and Products Exporters' Association, mentioned that the demand for flowers has been high for this occasion. read more

Boris Prins and Brent van Paassen were initially introduced through a project sale, and shortly thereafter in 2021, they co-founded BBM Company. The company began in a shed adjacent to a greenhouse in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, and rapidly grew into a modern facility in the same town. read more

Leafood is getting ready to launch a new product in the Baltic retail market: cucumber microgreens. In addition to a Super Trio Mix of sprouts and updated packaging, it will start being available on supermarket shelves in Lithuania in the upcoming weeks. The concept originated from a basic inquiry about taste. read more

The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has announced the beginning of the first round of applications this year for grants targeting processing enterprises. Applications are also now being accepted for grants specifically intended to assist businesses in repairing production facilities damaged by shelling, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Bonduelle Italia announces the appointment of Andrea Dalla Fini as Chief Performance & Finance Officer and member of the Management Committee Italy starting from March 2026. read more

A pilot greenhouse project in Senegal recently received an official visit from Carmen Hagenaars, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Senegal, along with Viviane Ndamba Djeumen. The visit showcased a growing greenhouse and agroforestry model aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. read more

In 2025, there is a recovery phase for fruit and vegetable consumption in Italy. According to the Cso Italy Consumption Report, retail purchases reached 5.45 million tons, representing a 5% increase compared to 2024, with a total value of 13.77 billion euros. read more

Wzrost eksportu mrożonych owoców z Kirgistanu był znaczący w 2025 roku, przy całkowitej wysyłce sięgającej 6 909 ton o wartości 20,85 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 2 252 ton o wartości 3,84 miliona dolarów w 2024 roku, według danych Komitetu Statystycznego. Rosja pozostała największym odbiorcą. read more

As part of the activities aimed at stimulating and boosting the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as increasing knowledge about the organized fruit and vegetable sector, Italy Ortofrutta - National Union promotes the implementation of the "Ortofrutta Experience" project - Open Day of the Organizations. read more

Bangladeshi wholesalers are showing a preference for Royal Gala, Golden Delicious, and paper bag Fuji apples in sizes 138-198 due to their vibrant color and unique taste, according to Monjur Humayun of RKA International, a fresh produce importer operating in Bangladesh and Poland. "Royal Gala from South read more

Boris Prins and Brent van Paassen first met through a project sale, and shortly after in 2021, they co-founded BBM Company. Originally operating out of a shed near a greenhouse in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, the company rapidly grew and moved to a modern facility in the same town. read more

Służby celne w Bułgarii skonfiskowały ponad 6,1 miliona papierosów ukrytych w chłodzonym samochodzie dostarczającym cytrusy i warzywa z Grecji do Polski. Przesyłka zawierała trzy marki papierosów bez bułgarskich znaczków akcyzy. Służby podały, że wartość rynkowa wynosi około 1,25 miliona dolarów.

Customs authorities in Bulgaria seized more than 6.1 million cigarettes hidden in a refrigerated truck transporting citrus and vegetables from Greece to Poland. The shipment contained three cigarette brands without Bulgarian excise stamps. Authorities reported a market value of about US$1.25 million. read more

The orchid market in Russia is slowly moving towards domestic production. The Yaroslavl region alone produces approximately 3 million orchids each year, out of a national market estimated at around 10 million plants annually. Another significant production facility is also being established in Novosibirsk. read more

The European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and Kenyan horticulture buyers are looking into establishing long-term trade partnerships with growers in Zimbabwe after participating in a farm tour organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The delegation, made up of eight buyers, spent a week visiting 11 farms. read more

In a little over eight months, the trade fair duo will celebrate its double anniversary at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center: the 30th expoSE – Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production with stone fruit cultivation and outdoor vegetables – and the 15th expoDirekt – Germany's read more

Greek organic orange traders are currently receiving an influx of unexpected emails from European buyers looking for high-quality fruit. The increased demand is due to quality issues in some of the organic supply from Spain, prompting buyers to reach out to Greek suppliers multiple times a day. read more