Namibia exported grapes worth around USD 54.4 million in December, while importing grapes valued at approximately USD 153,000, mainly from South Africa. The majority of these exports were headed for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. This information comes from the Namibia International Merchandise Trade... read more

In 2024, the agri-food sector in Ukraine contributed $24.6 billion to the total exports of $41.6 billion, accounting for 59% of the total exports. This export activity supports national reserves and stabilizes the exchange rate of the hryvnia, which in turn affects inflation control. Despite facing challenges due to wartime conditions, Ukraine's... read more

Nick Nafpliotis, the company director of fresh produce exporter Greek & Fresh, mentioned that the winter season has been quiet for Greek produce overall. However, he highlighted some positives for two specific seasons. "We're currently in the midst of our cucumber and mandarin season, both of which have been positive," said Nafpliotis. read more

Germany is leading with a significant increase from 110,000 tons in 2023 to 120,000 tons in the past year 2024, which represents a notable rise compared to the previous year. Italy and the United Kingdom are also showing strong growth, while... read more

The expansion of Zespri's global supply operations in Greece and the introduction of new hectares of Zespri SunGold in Italy, France, Japan, and Korea, aimed at ensuring a continuous 12-month supply, are at the center of attention at Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin. read more

Nursery Vantyghem from Belgium is starting a pilot project to grow duckweed, as reported by VRT. As of this week, duckweed has been approved for sale in Europe as a food source for humans. Nursery Vantyghem, which has been cultivating flowers since 1985, recognizes the potential of duckweed. "On paper, it is a ..." read more

In conjunction with Fruit Logistica, the third edition of Mit (Meet Italian Taste) took place. It is in this context that Aop Europae, with the member producer organizations Terra Orti, Aoa, Aroma Domus, Costieragrumi, Campania Felix, HortoItalia, La Deliziosa, and Coop Coldiretti San. read more

Greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are getting more expensive, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute the price hike in this sector to a sharp increase in demand for greenhouse cucumbers coupled with a relatively low supply of the product. read more

The increasing production of strawberries in greenhouses in the Netherlands is shortening the sales window for strawberries from Mediterranean countries not only in the Netherlands but also in many European countries where these fruits are

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Since the beginning of the season, Pink Lady apple sales in Italy have increased by 16%, among the best performances in Europe, but now the focus is on increasing market share in Italy. This data was communicated by the brand, which is present at Fruit Logistica, where the new president is also attending. read more

At the last meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Development Commission on February 4th, the voice of beekeepers resounded loudly. They gathered from all over Poland to Warsaw to declare cooperation between the beekeeping community and orchard farmers, not only

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According to analysts from the EastFruit project, Ukrainian farmers have not been able to avoid a decrease in potato prices. Despite relatively stable prices for two weeks, experts observed that many producers are now compelled to reduce their prices this week. read more

SWISSCOFEL and the Swiss Fruit Association have now announced this. The decrease in stocks in January of 7,937 tons is 8.35% higher than the five-year average of 7,325 tons. read more

According to Takáč, this is intended to address a concentration of market power among traders and processors of agricultural products. Additionally, Slovakia expects a regulation to bring about a more uniform interpretation of requirements within the internal market. read more

The year 2024 has impressively shown the impact that weather conditions have on yields and the marketing season for fruits and vegetables. Particularly significant were the frost events in the last week of April. Every growing region in Germany reported damages, ranging from apples to berries. read more

From February 11th to 14th, 2025, in Nuremberg, Germany, Natura Nuova will participate in the new edition of Biofach, the leading international fair for innovation and new trends in the organic sector. At the heart of the event "Yes, we do!", a message that... read more

Ledgnd has officially opened the doors of its new office in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The opening in Utrecht comes just ten months after the relocation of the headquarters from Capelle aan den IJssel to a larger location in Vlaardingen. This highlights the strong growth the company has experienced. read more

Also interesting are the recommendations for the classical cultivation of everbearing strawberry varieties, carried out in Germany in tunnels, on gutters, in coconut substrate. read more

Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its large blueberry production, but that is changing. The country is receiving significant investments and new varieties are being planted, which are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The annual report "AgriFoodTech" on agrotechnology in Spain, presented this Wednesday by ICEX Spain Export and Investments, highlights that 2024 was a critical year for agrotechnology companies and a turning point, after which better results are expected in 2025. read more