Armenia has sent the initial shipments of roses to new markets.
The Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the first shipment of roses and vegetables from Armenia has already been sent to new markets. Pashinyan made this statement while on an

Armenia will assist fruit and vegetable exporters following import restrictions imposed by Russia.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the government will support exporters affected by Russia's recent restrictions on imports of Armenian produce and will focus on export diversification.

Armenia is considering increasing exports to the EU following restrictions on Russian produce.
Armenia is considering measures to redirect fruit and vegetable exports to European markets following Russian import restrictions on several Armenian fresh produce categories. Armenian Economy

Irish government introduces subsidy program for fruit and vegetable producers
Irish Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced a €2 million (US$2.3 million) fuel support scheme for specialist fruit and vegetable growers. The scheme will benefit growers producing

Sri Lanka requires SLGAP certification for exporting produce to the EU.
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a decision mandating that all fresh vegetables and fruits exported to the European Union must come only from farms certified under the Sri Lankan

Ceny polskich ziemniaków spadły o 43% w miarę wzrostu importu z Niemiec.
The government in Poland has initiated a campaign urging consumers to purchase local potatoes as growers are being impacted by lower prices and increasing imports. The country's agriculture

Hungary plans to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on fruits and vegetables to 5%.
The incoming Agriculture Minister of Hungary, Szabolcs Bóna, has presented a reform program that includes policies on the food market, agriculture, drought management, and land ownership

Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports are expected to reach $10 billion in 2026.
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export sector has experienced consistent growth over the last 15 years, with export turnover increasing from approximately US$500 million in 2010 to US$8.5 billion in

CSQA designated as the control body for Voghiera DOP Garlic
The Central Inspectorate for the Protection of Quality and Fraud Repression (Icqrf) of Masaf has entrusted Csqa, through a ministerial decree, with the task of carrying out inspections on the PDO

Belarus sets the schedule for off-season fruit and vegetable supply for 2026/2027.
The Belarusian government has specified the quantities of fruit and vegetable products to be provided from stabilization funds for the state's needs during the off-season period of 2026/2027. The

Spain is requesting more stringent quotas for Moroccan tomatoes.
Ramon Fernandez-Pacheco, Andalusia's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, has urged for a "serious" approach to the implementation of trade agreements with third

Andalucía's exports are increasing as shipments of fruits and vegetables grow.
Eksport z Andaluzji wzrósł o 11,4 procent w lutym w porównaniu z tym samym miesiącem w 2025 roku, osiągając 3,829 miliarda euro (4,13 miliarda dolarów) - wynika z danych

Macfrut 2026: Spotlight on Mango, Avocado, and Foreign Markets
Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, started off on the first day (Tuesday, April 21) under the best auspices. Inaugurated by the Minister of Agriculture and

Macfrut 2026 kicks off today in Rimini: it opens the 43rd edition of the international fruit and vegetable trade show.
Everything is ready for Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, starting today until Thursday 23rd. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 am

Macfrut 2026: Minister Lollobrigida will cut the ribbon at the 43rd edition.
Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida will inaugurate the 43rd edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, scheduled

Fruitimprese raises the alarm: without manpower, the future of Italian fruit growing is at risk
In the extensive report with which Marco Salvi, president of Fruitimprese, opened the proceedings of the 77th annual assembly of the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Enterprises - in the

Latvia is considering importing tomatoes from Azerbaijan.
Latvia is considering importing tomatoes from Azerbaijan as part of efforts to expand agricultural trade. Latvian Agriculture Minister Armands Krauze brought up the topic during the 9th meeting of

Market Intelligence Report: Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Sector (Morocco, Egypt, Turkey) – April 2026
1. Regional Executive Context As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains

Kyrgyzstan has refused to accept 22 tonnes of potatoes from Kazakhstan due to incorrect labelling.
On April 7, 2026, 22 tonnes of potatoes from Kazakhstan were denied entry through the Ak-Tilek phytosanitary control post. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry

Taiwanese biodegradable films can increase sweet potato yields by up to 3 times.
The Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, a part of the Ministry of Agriculture, has conducted tests on biodegradable plastic films for sweet potato cultivation in order to tackle yield

At Tuttofood 2026, fruits and vegetables take center stage with TuttoFruit&Veg.
The 2026 edition of Tuttofood was presented at the Masaf (Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests), which will take place from May 11th to 14th at Rho Fieramilano. Fruits and

Belarusian cucumber prices are influenced by market competition, according to the minister.
Cucumber prices in Belarus are currently influenced by market competition, according to Artur Karpovich, Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, speaking on News.by. Karpovich said

Morocco holds a 70.6% share of EU tomato imports from non-EU suppliers.
Morocco remained the main non-EU supplier of tomatoes to the European Union at the end of 2025, accounting for 70.6 per cent of EU tomato imports from third countries. These figures were reported

Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports have increased by 67.2% year on year.
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports increased by 67.2% year-on-year to reach US$875.33 million by February 15. This growth was driven by increased demand and a significant rise in pistachio

AgroBelgrade 2026 connects Europe in Serbia.
The 7th International Fruit Growing, Viticulture, and Vegetable Growing Fair, AgroBelgrade 2026, opened with Agriculture Minister Dragan Glamočić announcing that Serbia is entering 2026 with a