With over 5000 visitors from more than 80 countries last year, FlowerTrials has become 'the place to be' for discovering the latest plant innovations and networking with colleagues from all around the world. In week 24, a total of 56 breeders will open their doors in The Netherlands and Germany to showcase. read more

The beginning of May 2025 brings unstable and exceptionally difficult weather conditions for gardeners and growers. After a wave of summer temperatures reaching up to 25°C, a cold front is approaching Poland. Its passage is predicted for May 2nd. read more

On May 8–10, 2024, a delegation from the Ukrainian Horticulture Association (UHA) visited one of Europe’s most advanced horticultural companies — the nursery VIVAI MAZZONI in Italy — as part of the MacFrut trade fair in Rimini. The visit offered participants a unique insight into how. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported that this week, prices for greenhouse tomatoes in the domestic market in Ukraine have started to decrease. The main reasons for this trend are the rising harvest volumes from greenhouses throughout most of the country and a decrease in demand. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project report a significant drop in greenhouse cucumber prices in Ukraine. Market participants attribute this continued price decline to the seasonal increase in vegetable supply. Despite this, sales volumes remain relatively low in the local market. read more

"We were prepared for stormy times, but we had not expected this hurricane. These first 100 days feel like 1,000. The new American isolationism is also having enormous impacts on Germany. Our response must be: more global free trade." read more

This transaction will enable PSB and Cibus to be leaders in high-quality, climate-resistant fruit varieties to meet the growing demands of producers, consumers, and food chains. read more

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