On December 4th, Deroose Plants organized a Labeau Phalaenopsis open day in Shanghai. Labeau is a collaborative brand created by three orchid companies: Germany's HARK, the Dutch Phalaenopsis young plant nursery Sion, and Belgium's Microflor. Deroose Plants is the exclusive partner for Labeau in Asia. read more

At a global level, table grape imports amount to around 5 million tons with a value of 9,000 million euros. Among the top exporting countries worldwide, Italy (the main European producer) ranked third in 2023, with sales of around 820. read more

In the Cherkasy region of Ukraine, a farmer is growing heart-shaped apples that are gaining popularity, especially in February during Valentine's Day celebrations. The first trial in 2017 produced only two dozen heart-shaped apples. Encouraged by this success, production has since expanded. read more

Sergey Lebedev, the director of the Kharkiv Fruit Company, is working towards saving and restoring at least a portion of the destroyed orchard. Once one of the most successful horticultural businesses in Ukraine, the Kharkiv Fruit Company is now one of the most devastated enterprises in the region. read more

Argentinian garlic is currently experiencing a critical period in the global market. Varieties like spring white, spring violet, red garlic, pearl white, and elephant are essential in this sector, with major markets including the United States, Brazil, Spain, and Mexico. However, factors such as the read more

At what moment is the Artichoke Association of Spain?

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Patate Ruggiero's line, consisting of a selection of professional potatoes, each with its own culinary use, once again reaches the podium this year, winning the QUALITY AWARD 2025, the only quality award in Italy that directly involves Italian consumers. read more

With the beginning of December, the campaign for Angys pears started, produced and distributed exclusively in Italy by Spreafico Francesco & Fllie. Starting from December 8th, it began its commercialization in traditional markets. Communication support is provided at the point of sale. read more

The iceberg and the cabbage family remain strong, increasing their presence in France, and being very present in Norway, the United Kingdom, and Portugal.

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The winter brassica production in high-altitude areas of Spain began earlier than anticipated due to the spring-like weather in recent months. Initially, yields were satisfactory, but since the end of October, coinciding with the unfortunate storm and flooding episode, the situation has changed. read more

Według EastFruit rosyjskie władze postanowiły ukarać Abchazję, swoją satelitę, w związku z niedawnymi protestami przeciwko trwającej rosyjskiej okupacji tego gruzińskiego regionu. Jak podaje @NGnewsgeorgia, powołując się na Premiera samo-proklamowanej republiki, decyzja została read more

More than 20 Uzbekistani exporting companies took part in a webinar focused on supplying fresh fruits and vegetables to the Swedish market, as reported by a correspondent from IA "Dunyo". The event was organized by the Swedish National Board of Trade "Kommerskollegium" and the Embassy of. read more

In this campaign, the production of Dorì kiwi will remain stable compared to the volumes achieved last year. In total, Dorì International will reach more than 4,000 tons in Italy and some. read more

Climate change represents one of the greatest challenges of our time, particularly in the Alpine region where the effects are heavier and faster compared to other areas in Italy. It is a constantly evolving scenario, characterized by increasingly extreme phenomena, as explained. read more

Ukrainian traders are reporting a new wave of decreasing prices for imported tomatoes. A temporary, yet significant price increase last week resulted in a sharp drop in demand for Turkish tomatoes among buyers, as reported by analysts at the EastFruit project. Additionally, project experts point out that... read more

Sustainability in sourcing is no longer just a buzzword; it has become a crucial aspect of the agricultural industry, particularly in the case of fresh produce. This issue is a top priority for many importers, and the Import Promotion Desk (IPD), based in Germany, has emerged as a key player in providing support. read more

The monitoring of the Japanese beetle took place in 2024 in all cantons and in the Principality of Liechtenstein using 280 pheromone traps. Due to at least one capture between 2021 and 2023, a more intensive local monitoring was conducted in the cantons of BL, BS, GR, SO, TI, VS, and ZH in 2024. read more

Refrigeration facilities and retailers in Germany are then faced with the challenge of unpredictable delivery quantities and times. This impacts the promotional activities of the retail sector. read more

The garlic supply chain is currently experiencing challenges due to reduced and slower stock movement from major producers such as China and Spain. This shortage has led to an increase in prices, with importers placing a strong emphasis on quality as a key market differentiator. South American garlic supply comes mainly from Peru, Argentina, and Chile. read more

Fifteen years ago, Wim de Weert left behind the Dutch horticultural landscape and moved to the sunny Algarve region in Portugal. What started as a consulting position evolved into a successful venture in the strawberry industry. His company, Rei de Morangos, now provides top-quality winter strawberries to the European market. Basking in the Portuguese sun, Wim has flourished in his new business endeavor. read more