According to Geostat, Georgia's asparagus imports dropped slightly in the first quarter of 2026. From January to March, the country imported 1,900 kg of asparagus valued at $21,000. In the same period of 2025, imports amounted to 2,000 kg valued at $24,000. This represents a 12.5% decrease in value and a 5%... read more

The Keukenhof season is coming to an end. On May 10th, the gates of the international spring flower park in Lisse, the Netherlands will close once again. Until then, visitors still have the opportunity to experience "The Field of Gold," JUB Holland's entry for Keukenhof 2026, which features long-flowering. read more

The anomalous cold that has recently hit Poland has extended its effects to Greece, where agriculture is now dealing with a new climate emergency. As reported by several Greek specialized newspapers, including Agrotypos.gr, Hmerisiakorinthou.gr, and read more

Według Narodowego Biura Statystyki, ceny producentów hurtowych produktów rolnych z dużych gospodarstw rolnych o powierzchni 50 hektarów lub większej spadły o 4,7% w styczniu-marzec 2026 roku w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2025 roku. Ceny produktów roślinnych obniżyły się średnio o 9,1% w tym okresie. Wśród read more

Mateusz Pilch, co-founder of the Polish berry cooperation BerryGroup, anticipates a successful season for soft fruit in Poland. He stated, "In our case at BerryGroup, the harvest outlook for all berry categories is currently very positive. This year's winter conditions were highly favorable for our." read more

The strategy of storing apples for longer periods in anticipation of higher end-of-season prices did not deliver the expected results for growers in Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova. Instead of rising prices, the European fruit market saw stagnant or lower prices for both dessert and processing apples. read more

On 1 April 2026, European apple stocks amounted to 2,152,982 tons, compared to 1,765,797 tons the previous year, showing a 21.9% increase. Italy retained its position as the top holder of apple stocks with 666,088 tons, up by 3.3% year-on-year. Poland followed with 509,000 tons, marking a 34.3% increase. read more

Demographics is not just a social snapshot: it is also a key to understanding consumption. Today, Italy is a country with fewer residents compared to the peak of the last decade, an older population, smaller families, and an increasingly significant foreign presence. read more

Serbia's blueberry sector is known for quietly getting on with things. While recent seasons have been challenging for fruits like cherries, apricots, and plums due to frost events, blueberries, being hardier and flowering later, have mostly been unaffected by these issues. Production has read more

With gas prices on the rise again and energy costs increasing across the board, greenhouse growers in the Netherlands are once again closely examining their operational expenses. After making significant investments in response to the 2021/2022 energy crisis, many growers believe that their facilities are now in. read more

Ukraine has updated mechanisms for granting state support for horticulture, berry production, viticulture, greenhouse farming, and the construction of fruit and vegetable storage facilities. Amendments to Resolution No. 738 of June 21, 2022 were adopted on April 22, 2026. The changes introduce... read more

March 2022, Swiss people consumed over seven kilograms of carrots per person, making them the most popular vegetable in Switzerland. Tomatoes come in second place, but if cherry tomatoes were included, they would surpass carrots in popularity. read more

Exports of apples from Moldova decreased in April 2026, which is unusual for that time of year. The export volume was 10.2 thousand tons, a decrease from 10.8 thousand tons in March. March shipments were also lower than the five-year average for that month. The Association Moldova Fruct, referring to customs data, reported these findings. read more

Umbrella at hand: this could be the reminder for the just started week. In fact, after the cold spell of the past few days, new mild but decidedly unstable currents coming from the Iberian region will reach Italy, favoring several phases of. read more

Australian growers are losing up to one million tonnes of fruit and vegetables before the produce ever reaches the market. These losses are valued at as much as $2.5 billion a year. Francesca Goodman-Smith, director of research, development, and extension at End Food Waste Australia, finds this situation unacceptable. read more

Schneider's Gemüseland Landesproduktenhandelsgesellschaft m.b.H. will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026, showcasing five decades of experience in organic vegetable cultivation and private label production at the PLMA World of Private Label International Trade Show 2026 (Booth 3.C47, May 19-20). read more

Singapore: Grab reports first quarter 2026 results

Grab has reported its first quarter 2026 financial results, stating that its revenue grew by 24% year-over-year to $955 million. The on-demand Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for the same quarter also increased by 24% year-over-year to $6.1 billion. Moreover, the profit for the first quarter of 2026 amounted to $120 million.

Source: grab.com

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Po Francji, Polska wprowadziła tymczasowy zakaz importu owoców i warzyw zawierających ślady czterech pestycydów zakazanych w UE, mając na celu wywarcie presji na Komisję Europejską na poziomie UE. Polski Minister Rolnictwa Stefan Krajewski oraz Minister Zdrowia Jolanta... read more

A strawberry farm in the United Kingdom has reported strong early-season volumes, with nearly 1.5 million punnets sold so far this spring. Tuesley Farm credits the high output to favorable weather conditions, such as sunny days, warm temperatures, and cold nights. The farm anticipates reaching a weekly sales target of around one million punnets. read more

From the Medfel fair in Perpignan come the first signals about the 2026 apricot campaign. Estimates compiled by Europêch, with the contribution of Cso Italy for the national framework, outline a scenario of moderate recovery at the European level, after a 2025 strongly influenced by the weather. read more