Sector | Market Information
Update on EU framework for Crispr-CAS
Europe to relax NGT rules, but keeps difference between NGTs and GMOs
Tomato prices rise in U.S. as Mexican tariff remains in place
David Vélez, Plus Berries:
"Despite the phenological delay, we are starting the strawberry harvest with good market forecasts"
Morocco overtakes Spain in the European tomato market
Three companies open the 2025/26 campaign
First shipments of Almeria peppers arrive in the U.S.
DBU funds startup "Pflanzentheke" with EUR 175,000
Vegetable cultivation near cities
First fully automated greenhouse for leafy greens in North America completed:
"We want to build a more sustainable and efficient food production system"
Belarus: Brest Oblast gets new tomato greenhouse complex
China: Yunnan hit by early frost, blueberry and fresh-cut flower industries affected
Australia: New compliance laws announced for leafy vegetables growers in NSW
Fortuna and RedSayra varieties in Basilicata (Italy)
First strawberries of the season drive autumn sales
Zhuanghe strawberries from Liaoning, China hit the market early
South Korea: Gyeongbuk's largest subtropical crop research site opened
Overcoming costly bottlenecks in greenhouse lighting
Moroccan exporters accuse French, Spanish growers of "disinformation campaign" over tomatoes
Yusuf Bidi on his company’s relocation from Düsseldorf to Hilden:
"We had to overcome the wholesale market mentality"
Australia capsicum supply tightens after weather disruptions
Finding solutions for a greener future
Belarus targets full off-season tomato self-sufficiency by 2027
Higher supply brings prices for Egyptian strawberries down
Peruvian strawberry exports increased by more than 38% through October 2025
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan expand “green corridor” for fresh fruits and vegetables
Adapting dragon fruit growing to Mediterranean greenhouses
U.S. (ND): MHA Nation celebrates opening of new greenhouse
EU growers warn of planned Morocco agreement changes
Nigeria celebrates second greenhouse pepper harvest in Kogi ACReSAL project
Mexico targets 91,700-ton blueberry output for 2025–2026
Florida strawberry growers eager to start harvest due to California supply shortage
Robert Blanjoue, Dole:
"Roma tomatoes could stand out in a highly contested market"
Spain’s imports of Moroccan produce surge 34%
Almeria sets a new record for cucumber production in 2024/2025
South Korea expands production of functional tomatoes
Looking into the future of fresh produce
Study links new pricing format to higher vegetable purchases
US (NC): City of Wilson's Smart Agriculture Test Bed moves from launch to active trials
US (IA): Lenox schools exploring construction of greenhouse
India: Assam’s Centre of Excellence for Vegetables inaugurated
India: Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Department pushes for 100% organic vegetables
US (ID): Agriculture company expands to help growers maximize crops amid economic uncertainty
Alexandre Picault, Kultive
A positive 2025 campaign for French cucumbers
Trump's tariff reduction benefits less than 2% of the tomatoes consumed in the U.S.
Ukraine sees rising wholesale prices for greenhouse cucumbers amid supply shortage
Brazil: The pain of starting again after floods destroy harvest
The rush to grow strawberries in Egypt results in falling prices
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 21 Nov:
U.S. Thanksgiving week produce ads rise 17%
Agrieuropa (Italy)
Strong domestic demand for vegetables, but prices are disappointing
The European Parliament supports faster access to biocontrol
Belgian Minister takes in sustainable agriculture during Brazil visit
Huelva has started to harvest its earliest pot-grown strawberries
Testing 100 tomato varieties to boost climate resilience and regenerative production in Poland
Australia’s largest glasshouse, 43ha Perfection Fresh, gets sold to capital group
Warning of a tomato shortage in Morocco to be expected in February
Suriname special - part 15:
Suriname faces declining fruit and vegetable exports to Europe
80 new greenhouses built across Afghanistan
Trade unions give green-light to EU-UK SPS Negotiations
Poly or glass, which greenhouse is the right choice?
"The current phytosanitary situation is serious enough to demand extraordinary measures"
Almeria is considering a biological shutdown of its greenhouses due to the spread of Thrips parvispinus
Hydroponic leafy greens set to reduce imports to Poland
A game changer for Canadian produce:
"I noticed a massive economic imbalance in leafy greens as a category"
Morocco doubles tomato exports to Ireland in 2025
Cambodia: First modern vegetable farming community launched in Preah Sdach
UK: New nursery glasshouse in Lowca set for approval at meeting
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Cucumber market holds as medium cartons stay at US$14.95
Australia: Webinar organized on new TPP requirements
US (CA): Growers finding labor reforms "create balance"
"The market is very quiet because Joburg is being cleaned"; Joburg Market disagrees
Johannesburg's street cleanup ahead of G20 Summit scatters informal fruit&veg sellers
U.S. consumers pay more for flavour-driven tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes see bumper harvest in NW China's Gansu
Main organizer Wolfgang Braunstein and primary sponsor active IT on the ICOP 2025 in Budapest:
"The cooperative model is perhaps more important today than ever before"
UK: HTA comments on Government response to EFRA committee report on UK-EU trade
Advancing protected agriculture in St. Kitts and Nevis
Automated fertigation boosts blueberry performance in Egypt
Spain: Heat driven oversupply puts pressure on Almeria vegetable prices
German, Dutch substrate representatives call for "European Agenda" to secure future of industry
"Without a strategic framework, substrate production in Germany and the Netherlands will be at risk"
South Korean company purchases over 8,000 tons of "imperfect vegetables"
In 2023/2024, prices for Almería's greenhouse peppers reached a record high
Securing the proper insurance for a greenhouse business
Sjraar Hulsman, Frankort&Koning:
"Early start to the Egyptian strawberry season pressures Dutch and Belgian strawberry markets"
Australia: Red tape hits roadside vegetable stores
New producer organization "RheinlandGärtner" founded:
"Strong together for horticulture in North Rhine-Westphalia"
Agreement signed to accelerate data-driven smart horticulture
"More and more papayas will be harvested green, at the request of the marketers"
Ukraine opens its first high-tech greenhouse using Japanese technologies
Sri Lanka: Polpithigama Greenhouse Project enters second phase
US (NY): ‘Galaxy’ of grape tomatoes shines with three new varieties
Anaïs Orban, JMF Partenariats:
"We are expecting a high quality of Moroccan tomatoes this season"
Labros Pervolarakis on the current Greek cucumber export flow:
“We have to wait in line to sell our cucumbers, but this is normal for this time of the season”
OP Platinum
Specialising in mini cucumber varieties to increase their value on the Italian market
Switzerland: Growers Day highlights tomato production under spectral filtering
Five new tomato varieties launched in Canada/US with multi-gene virus resistance
Jean-Michel Bourrousse, Sedima:
"In 40 years, I have never seen a strawberry variety with such potential!"
US: Four new publications on CEA Industry released
Japanese businessmen visit El Ejido to learn about its agricultural model
Produce industry reacts to government operations resuming post shutdown
Trump cuts tariffs on tomatoes, bananas and other agricultural products
Shift shift secures long-term future for Moldovan agriculture
Suriname special - part 17:
Cauliflower grower aims to replace U.S. imports with local production
Christian Vogelsang from ExPa-Frucht GmbH:
"Area expansion of around 10% for Greek strawberries"
Border Trade Alliance prepares for first formal review of USMCA
Less tomatoes grown in Almeria, Spain
China, Spain, and the Netherlands are the leading global exporters of fruit and vegetables
“The vanilla sector could greatly benefit from self-pollinating varieties”
Basilicata strawberries obtain the PGI mark
A historic milestone for a mature and united strawberry sector
"Everyone wants raspberries at the moment"
Global market overview cucumbers
Stable early season for Moroccan cucumbers
EU Commission to start negotiations on the EU-UK SPS agreement
Morocco overtakes Spain in global tomato exports
Australia: Using smart greenhouses for sustainable food production
Fresh fruits and vegetables exporters hold business meetings in Poland
Australian shoppers pay more for loose produce than in plastic bags
U.S. and EU drive global rise in blueberry demand
Ceres Greenhouse Solutions:
Free webinar to dive into greenhouse planning process
Indian tomato prices rise over 30% on lower supply
Malaysia develops idle land for crop and greenhouse farming
Kazakhstan aligns fruit and vegetable exports with OECD quality standards
Scandal over illegal agricultural subsidies worth millions shakes Greece
Hong Chew Kwek - Kwek Global
"We have been able to introduce Ethiopian strawberries into the Hong Kong market this season"
Afghanistan: Despite thriving greenhouse industry, challenges remain
Washington raspberry growers challenge Mexican imports
2024/2025 season
Spanish cucumber sector achieved record export volumes and values
UK: Precision breeding act welcomed as it comes into effect
Australia aims to boost vegetable intake by 2030
Ellen van Kester, Horticola Guadalfeo:
"Cherry tomato supply gradually improving; Marazul and Cherokee remain scarce"
China: New variety of tree-like chili pepper grown in Hunan
Strong pricing until 2026 on Asian vegetables
