Els van Herpen, ZON:
Sector | Market Information
Thousands of European farmers protest in Brussels demanding a robust CAP and fair competition
Strengthening collaboration in Ecuador’s agricultural sector
Storm Emilia suspends Moroccan fresh produce exports
Vietnam: Creating a green lifestyle with remote growing, vegetable boxes
Tomato growers in Ghana seek response to collapsing market
Nigeria’s tomato supply rises ahead of December demand
U.S. delays specialty crop aid as wider farm package moves ahead
Family and future
The soul of Southern Europe's solar greenhouses
Asian Propagation Seminar in Tokyo highlights clear ROI of high-tech propagation
The first-ever strawberry harvest has started in the new hydroponic greenhouses in Eregli, Konya
Agrovoltaics in Murcia increases greenhouse crop yields by 20-60%
South Korea sees surge in strawberry popularity thanks to smart-farm production
"Colorful strawberry gift boxes are popular in overseas markets"
"Strawberry prices are expected to decline this year to adapt to market conditions"
New Zealand: EPA appoints new General Manager Hazardous Substances
Peruvian growers shift toward Sekoya Pop plantings
Sri Lanka: Vegetable shortages expected in cities
P.E.I. growers question powers of proposed blueberry board
BASF | Nunhems acquires Noble Seeds
"Together, we will become a market leader in India in the years to come"
MechaTronix prepares for growth with additional production capacity in Europe
US: EFI celebrates a decade of progress in 2025
India: Black thrips infests chilli crop in Andhra
Maarten Verhaegen (BelOrta): “Waiting to see whether the cucumber price spike is temporary”
"Preference for returns at retail in winter puts pressure on local greenhouse tomato market"
Fepex
"Ensuring the EC-Morocco Agreement is not ratified is crucial for the survival of Spain's tomato industry"
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
U.S. retail produce ads rise 7 percent with focus on winter vegetables
Georgia imports over 21,000 tons of tomatoes in 10 months
Botswana bans vegetable imports from South Africa (again)
Fortuna Frutos Continental marks 45 years in Canary tomato growing next year
"Late but solid start to Canarian tomato season"
Pepper growers 4evergreen and Kwekerij Helderman merge
Status of Andalusian greenhouse crops in the first week of December
The Netherlands is an exception to moderate EU tomato market in November
UK protected horticulture needs coordinated national planning
“The priority is equitable access for all growers, from micro-growers to large cooperatives”
UK: $16B cross-industry net zero program launched to aid climate fight
Murat Günes from Westfalen Frischdienst GmbH in Hamm:
"Cucumber prices rose sharply in week 48/49"
Ukraine boosts tomato imports to 81,800 tons
Daccache Agriculture: Turnkey greenhouse solutions out of Lebanon
Greenhouses built for wind loads of 160km/h: “300 hectares in the past year alone”
“Our patented nano-coating absorbs ultraviolet light and re-emits it as red light, supporting photosynthesis”
Korean Agricultural Machinery Industrial Complex inaugurated in the Philippines
UK Fruit and Vegetable Coalition launches at Westminster
"Moroccan strawberries are still highly prized in the Gulf market"
Status of Andalusia's greenhouse crops in the last week of November
Morocco extends sweet pepper export growth
Kimbal Musk, Executive Chairman of Square Roots:
"Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to redefining the future of agriculture in arid environments"
Australia sees larger strawberries after cold, wet spring
India: Aviation crisis leads to rapid rise in prices
Huelva's raspberry area increased by 9%
Spain: Winter weather tightens supply and lifts prices across Almeria’s vegetable sector
TV series offers a behind-the-scenes look at Dutch greenhouse industry
European Parliament hosts Biocontrol event
"The basis of plant health lies in healthy ecosystems"
Stella Rasmussen on marketing Kenyan chilies and legumes:
"Stable supply and good quality at the start of the Christmas season"
HortNZ celebrates 20 years supporting one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing sectors
New program to accelerate expansion in Alberta greenhouses and vertical farms
EU strengthens training access for new growers
South Africa: New Plant Improvement Act comes into effect
Breakthroughs, farewells and rising prices in cucumbers this year
VBT figures week 49
Unprecedented prices at auction for cucumbers
UAE: ADRA records 29% increase in agricultural licences issued from January-September 2025
Wholesale market Hilden:
"Vegetable prices too low in relation to renewed cost increases"
Spain: High tech greenhouses take center stage in Almeria
Application period now open
Financial aid of up to 20,000 euros per hectare to fight "T. parvispinus" in peppers
Belarus: Brest Oblast, Chinese partners launch greenhouse complex investment project
US: Texas A&M establishes statewide horticultural advisory council
Why good ideas shouldn't (and don't have to) be left lying around
Fabian Brinker from Früchte-Brinker-Service:
"Planned minimum wage increase will make it considerably more difficult to acquire new customers"
HTA:
"New Environmental Improvement Plan must boost, not burden, British horticulture"
Rwandan horticulture takes off as firms scale up, exports surge
Rising production and low prices at the end of the cucumber season
Agreste
Slight drop in production and lower prices at the end of the French tomato season
Democratic Republic of Congo gets $160 million to strengthen connectivity to Ngandajika agro-industrial park
Leading the way with perseverance and patience
South Africa's largest producer of hydroponic iceberg and specialty lettuce
Ethiopia, Netherlands to deepen partnership in sustainable development
Western Australia reports 9.6% growth in horticulture value
UK Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - Week 47:
Raspberries jump 40% as several apple lines weaken
Israel to drop range of U.S. fruit and vegetable tariffs from 2026
Anna Wize, Under Cover conference:
"Dynamic changes in the production of vegetables under cover – both in Poland and throughout Europe"
Sweet peppers from Egypt arriving soon on the European market
Mexican vegetables are in transition and supply is a story of two tales
World Bank estimates Hurricane Melissa damage to Jamaican agriculture at J$60 billion
Tomato stories in the spotlight this year
Alain Tulpin, Tulpin Group:
"Egyptian strawberry season off to a strong start, but aircraft availability remains scarce"
France sees new protests over Moroccan tomato imports
US: Strong season predicted for Florida tomatoes
Strong pricing expected to continue on leafy greens
Ghana: Partners unite to open Vegetable Centre of Excellence
More focus on fresh produce at the 10th edition of Food Africa
Ethiopian greenhouse expansion and the Gulf market opportunity
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
Three companies open the 2025/26 campaign
First shipments of Almeria peppers arrive in the U.S.
Morocco overtakes Spain in the European tomato market
David Vélez, Plus Berries:
"Despite the phenological delay, we are starting the strawberry harvest with good market forecasts"
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
Zhuanghe strawberries from Liaoning, China hit the market early
Fortuna and RedSayra varieties in Basilicata (Italy)
First strawberries of the season drive autumn sales
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.
