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From tomatoes to peppers, prices stay high amid product shortages
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (196+ words) The final weeks of June were also characterized by high temperatures in the Netherlands. "The intense heat has posed challenges for Dutch farmers, resulting in lower crop yields. Fewer crops almost always mean higher prices, and that is exactly what…...
Second 10-hectare expansion for Swedish grower officially opening during the Frövi Festival
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (482+ words) Dumitru Mititelu, General Manager at ECA Operator Frövi AB, says the decision to expand was based on the confidence gained from the first production cycle. "The first greenhouse has taught us a lot, not only about growing tomatoes, but also…...
Armenia discusses fresh fruit and vegetable exports to Oman
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (140+ words) FreshPlaza Armenia's Deputy Ministers of Economy, Arman Khojoyan and Anushik Avetyan, met representatives of Omani company KV Group to discuss the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables from Armenia to Oman. According to Armenia's Ministry of Economy, the meeting focused…...
"Kiwifruit development in Kavala, Greece, progressing with normal volumes"
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (109+ words) The development of Hayward kiwifruit in the Kavala region, one of Greece's most important growing areas for the crop, appears to be progressing without any major issues. The current situation is described by Savvas Argyrakis, General Secretary of the local…...
AI crop forecaster takes the next step in scaling up
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (691+ words) Polybee says its new commercial partnership with Bayer marks the next stage in scaling its AI-powered crop forecasting technology, following years of proving that the platform can deliver measurable returns for growers. The company recently announced an agreement with Bayer…...
Nigeria's Plateau State launches potato value chain project
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (347+ words) Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has inaugurated the Potato Value Chain Project, a Tissue Culture Centre and a range of farming equipment in Mangu, as part of efforts to expand potato processing and seed production in Nigeria. According to Mutfwang,…...
"Watermelon market slowing down, but the brand continues to drive sales"
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (287+ words) After several weeks of extremely high demand, the watermelon market has slowed down slightly due to an abundance of produce. Luciano Trentini, director of the Dolce Passione Consortium, and Cristiano Lorenzini, a consortium member and owner of Lorenzini Naturamica, discuss…...
Myanmar fruit exports hit 64% of target in 2025-26
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (145+ words) FreshPlaza Myanmar's fruit exports in the 2025-2026 financial year reached approximately 400,000 tonnes, generating US$220.53 million, well below the target of nearly 800,000 tonnes and an expected export value of $344.63 million, according to data from the Myanmar Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Producers and…...
French strawberries weathered a record-breaking spring before being hit by the heatwave
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (316+ words) © AOPn Fraises Framboises de France The real challenge, however, arose in the spring with production peaks rarely seen before. "In week 15, we experienced a record peak for the Gariguette, followed by further peaks in weeks 17 and 18. The alternation between mild…...
Kyrgyzstan cuts potato imports in January-May by 4.5%
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (160+ words) FreshPlaza Kyrgyzstan imported 24,200 tonnes of potatoes in January-May 2026, down 4.5% from the same period a year earlier, according to data from the National Statistics Committee. In value terms, imports totalled $10.2 million, a decline of 1.2%. In January-May 2025, the country imported 25,400 tonnes worth…...