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

The agricultural sector in Romania is facing challenges as a result of recent severe weather events. On April 26, 2025, violent storms affected crop production, with hail and flooding causing significant damage. The National Meteorological Agency (ANM) had issued warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and... read more

Większość włoskich gruszek została zebrana, a teraz nadszedł czas na gruszki z drugiej półkuli, by zająć centralną scenę. Jedną z firm z największym doświadczeniem w imporcie gruszek jest Ceccarelli Giulio z Longiano w prowincji Forlì-Cesena, w regionie Emilia-Romania, właściciel włoski. read more

Korea has started building a demonstration smart farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to act as a gateway for Korean smart farms to enter the Middle Eastern market. read more

Dates, table grapes, blueberries, pomegranates, and citrus fruits are among the products that Namibian operators export to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The market for luxury fruits like grapes and dates is expanding in these regions. Namibian entrepreneurs will be participating in Macfrut (6-8 May). read more

The Coordinator of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations (COAG) has denounced that, as the Spanish new potato harvest hits the market, the large distribution chains continue to flood the shelves with potatoes imported from Israel and Egypt (+80,000 tons in 2024). "A strategy calculated to" read more

The goal is to transport green hydrogen from Oman to Europe in order to secure the supply of climate-friendly energy. Recently, a joint development agreement was signed for this purpose - as part of the state visit of His Majesty the Sultan of Oman to Europe. read more

After Moldova, a small country located between Ukraine and Romania, witnessed a continuous decrease in its exports of vegetables and fruit to the significant Russian market following the outbreak of the war between its larger eastern neighbor and Russia, the country and its fruit sector have... read more

Producenci owoców i warzyw w Rumunii domagają się interwencji państwa po dotkliwych szkodach wywołanych przez mrozy na produkcji sadowniczej w kraju, jak podaje Ziarul Financiar. Stowarzyszenie Grup i Organizacji Producentów Rolnych "Fruleg-Ro" zwróciło uwagę na potencjalny wzrost. read more

Last week on the EastFruit Trade Platform, there was a 10% decrease in the number of listings due to seasonal factors, but the geographic reach of participants expanded to include 13 countries. Supply from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Iran decreased, while Poland and North Macedonia showed an increase. read more

Despite a challenging start to the season for some crops, the spring campaign is progressing well, driven by high demand for early potatoes, broccoli, chicory, turnips, and cabbage. Francesco Romano, director of the Apulian company RO.GR.AN, summarizes the current situation. read more

The freezing temperatures lasted for five nights in a row, says Bogdan Baianu, CEO and co-founder of Romanian fresh produce exporter Cerasus Grup Romania: "For the past week, from Sunday the 6th of April, stone fruit growers in Romania had to endure some extreme weather conditions. read more

According to Muhammad Al-Aqad, the head of Syria's Wholesale Market Committee, Syria has exported 272,500 tonnes of fruits and vegetables to Gulf states in the past two months. read more

With the goal of enhancing their presence in the European market, Slovenian orchid producer Ocean Orchids d.o.o. initiated a partnership with Wouter Konijn. "With over 15 years of experience in the retail industry, he is well-prepared to assist us on this venture," says Roman Ferenčak. read more

Syria has exported over 270,000 tons of fruits and vegetables to neighboring countries in the past two months. This development signifies a rise in regional trade and economic activity after years of stagnation caused by conflict and political isolation. According to Mohammad al-Akkad, head of the read more

Cooperatives in French-speaking Switzerland are coming together to share marketing efforts in the future. The four Migros cooperatives in French-speaking Switzerland are combining their marketing activities and establishing Migros Marketing Romand AG. The goal is to expand their market presence in French-speaking Switzerland. read more

According to QS, referring to the BVL, Promanal HP (active ingredient: paraffin oil (CAS 8042-47-5)) is permitted for use beyond the existing approval against aphids as virus vectors on potatoes intended for seed production. read more

Under the moderation of Wolfgang Niedermark from the Federation of German Industries (BDI), the participants exchanged views on four key sectors: agriculture and production, energy, financial services, and mechanical engineering and manufacturing. read more

On April 1, the day before U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on goods coming into the U.S., Israel removed its remaining tariffs on U.S. products. This decision was applauded by some U.S. produce exporters, including almond growers and shippers. "It is a welcome" read more

In the 14th week of 2025, there was a significant increase in fresh produce activity on the EastFruit Trade Platform. The number of listings went up by 10%, mainly due to a rise in offers from Uzbekistan, as well as increased activity from Ukraine, Egypt, and Iran. Contributions also resumed during this period. read more