Stephan van Marrewijk, Vicasol:
Sector | Market Information
Greenhouses must become a central part of Jamaica’s approach to agriculture says JSIF head
Prices have been affected
"The supply of Spanish strawberries is recovering and is even higher than usual at this time of year"
China increases fruit and vegetable exports via Khorgos crossing
Australia: Regulatory concerns rise over rapidly expanding blueberry industry
Ali Capper appointed chair of British Berry Growers
Fellini Patrizio
Sales of agretti grown in Northern Italy have started
Label manufacturer switches to daily pricing amid raw material volatility
Growers warn soaring energy charges could hit UK food production
Japan's premium greenhouse melons hits Australian market
Demand jumps in 2026 for fresh herbs
Malaysia considers import controls as vegetable prices fall
Ángel García Izquierdo, Soltir:
"High quality and elevated prices suggest it will be a positive pepper season in Murcia"
Vincent Chaban, Fruits Rouges du Confluent:
"The market is fluid, but we do not want lower prices"
German strawberry cultivation in a changing landscape:
Cultivated areas have declined by more than a fifth since 2021
Mexican vegetable exports face pressure from peso volatility
Exporters hope for a return to pre-war normalcy
"West Asia conflicts disrupted India’s perishable cargo worth up to $1.5 billion”
UK Growers warn of energy cost shock as Easter recess begins
Syngenta Group looks back on 2025 developments
Horticulture New Zealand welcomes lifting of fruit fly movement controls
Dutch Graphic Group ready for new season
"Despite scarcity in the market, we have restored our inventory levels"
Herb merchant Ahmed Bouklata on the current market situation:
"Year after year, we offer more cut herbs of Italian origin"
Arjen Bouma, Gilad Produce:
"Dutch chilies offer relief in tight market"
From the perspective of an Italian wholesaler
Wholesale prices of peppers and tomatoes are skyrocketing
Spain: Looking at a greenhouse cluster that is "visible from space"
More greenhouse-grown fruit and vegetables at AH in 2025
Young growers drive greenhouse expansion in the Netherlands despite energy uncertainty
Global market overview peppers
Weather-related disruptions, seasonal transitions, and shifting supply patterns across key pepper regions
"We will discontinue this strawberry variety"
Daniel - S&A Produce:
"Volumes are increasing, April will see a tenfold increase in volume compared to March"
Tomato prices in Mexico increase due to frost, insecurity, and higher agricultural costs
Local eyes and ears in Spain
Bom Group and HX Agriculture sign:
Long-term partnership for HX AGF high-tech greenhouse projects across China
Australia: Growing food safety standards for professionals
Jan Pieter de Jong:
The true effect of the war in Iran on fertilizer prices
Berry group partners with padel player Delfi Brea as 2026 ambassador
U.S. launches antidumping investigation into Mexican strawberry exports
Perishable products weekly update - 25 March:
Firm prices across produce as supply remains limited in key categories
Finland cucumber output hits record levels
Vincenzo Marrali of the Cooperativa Agricola San Tommaso di Licata in Sicily:
"A two-speed season for peppers: Rebounding in greenhouses but closing early in April"
Souss Massa growers yet to recover from February storm
Peak blueberry harvest in Larache is expected in the first week of April
Riaan Boshoff - Grow BothaRoodt
South Africa: Pepper market needs the magic of Easter weekend
Belgium:
"Production to increase in following week, with higher volumes expected in time for Easter"
Demographic tidal wave widens performance gap between fruits and vegetables
"Risk surcharges are suffocating us"
BelOrta reports slight acreage decline and increased specialisation in 2026
Production returns to seasonal norms with quality fruit
Strong price pressure on Greek strawberries
VBT figures week 12:
Tomato prices continue to peak
Israeli fertiliser and packaging costs surge due to supply disruptions
Tomatoes New Zealand:
"Refined industry structure will build on existing organisations to represent the vegetable industry better"
Hong Chew Kwek - Kwek Global
"Super Jumbo blueberries are popular among the young generation, commanding premium pricing at retail level"
Broader change in how CEA is viewed
"New UK Land Use Framework puts greenhouse sector on the map"
Cucumbers now lead Almería's fruit and vegetable exports, surpassing peppers
Middle East disruption drives up costs for UK berry growers
Checking out the Al Waha Farm in Qatar
Round table at Macfrut 2026 to address challenges and opportunities in Italian greenhouse cultivation
UK: Industry pushes for government to back local biofertilizers
Getting the most out of greenhouse seedlings
Gutter for pepper cultivation gaining ground in Canada
Exporters call for response to Burkina Faso tomato ban
Central African importers brace for price hikes and shortages
New Zealand establishes unified vegetable industry body NZVeg
National retail report - Specialty crops 20 March:
Produce ads decline as spring items dominate promotions
Morocco banks on export aid to sell tomatoes outside of Europe
India: IAS Probationers visit CPRI Shimla, exploring role of agricultural research in policy and development
Hard times for Greek cucumbers
FAO recognizes growing innovations in Europe and Central Asia
Digital villages initiative: Greenhouse innovation takes root in rural communities
Ukraine's greenhouse cucumber production adapts to energy shortages and severe winter conditions
German BLE Week 11:
'Italian cauliflower dominated the market, followed by French shipments'
Maria Cyprus, CO.SER
Agriculture under pressure as "greenhouses become strategic assets"
CAN: UFV hosts agriculture leaders to strengthen sector partnerships
UK announces new seasonal worker regulations
Strawberry producers discuss when first Latvian berries will appear in 2026
High-tech farm hoping to help UK take back control of food supply
€10,000 to Child Focus at auction of Coöperatie Hoogstraten’s first strawberries
Dutch strawberry season festively opened: “From now on, volumes will double weekly”
John Grootscholten, Daily Fresh Radish:
“Easter is becoming increasingly important for radish sales each year”
"We have tripled our export volumes to Europe compared to last season"
Philip van Geest (VGI) on complex transition from southern European to Dutch greenhouse vegetable season
“Everyone is trying to figure out how to meet their obligations”
UK: Surrey council endorses 2026 agritech strategy
High demand and prices for the scarce tomato supply in North Macedonia
Francois Fourie – CAPCU Farming:
“We’ve never seen such cucumber prices, pity we have so few”
Morocco sets US$75 per ton subsidy for tomato exports
In 2025, Spanish aubergine had its biggest price gap in a decade
Annual import and export figures: EU vs. global markets
Iran bans fruit and vegetable exports
Anove discusses the future of the EU's varietal protection system
High tomato arrivals push prices down in India’s Tiruchi market
Spanish tomato exports have decreased by 43% over the past thirteen years
Jordan halts tomato and cucumber exports to protect domestic supply
Pests lead to the loss of 6,100 hectares of vegetables in Murcia
US seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Cucumber and bell pepper prices rise, strawberries and tomatoes fall
Tomato prices rise sharply in Lagos as fuel costs climb
Belarus cucumber prices shaped by market competition, minister says
Dutch Horticulture mission explores South Korea’s growing Smart Farming sector
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce:
"We lost coriander for two months and parsley and dill for two weeks"
Spain still exports most of its fruits and vegetables by road
US (KC): Mitzvah Garden KC announces new farm manager
UN-backed greenhouse initiative to boost food security and grower income in Southern Afghanistan
Start of the fruit vegetable harvest in Knoblauchsland:
"Growing appreciation for regional eggplants"
outcomes could result in import duties
USITC: "Reasonable indication that U.S. strawberry industry is injured by Mexican import"
Global market overview cucumbers
Gulf states play major role in global fruit and vegetable trade
Japan moves to tighten protection of plant varieties and curb overseas leaks
Burgenland:
Late start to harvest for local greenhouse vegetables
Bulgarian pepper prices rise 58% as citrus prices fall
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 6 March
U.S. retail ads highlight spring produce, grapes rise, oranges fall
Cucumber prices have plummeted by 269% at Almeria auctions over the past month
Jamaica: "Vegetable oversupply not caused by importation"
IGD warns UK food system at risk without urgent action
Roberto Arnal, producer of Plus Berries:
"We started the 2026 blueberry season in a particularly challenging climatic context"
Ethiopian horticulture exports hit US$288.48 million in seven months
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Cucumber and tomato prices rise as supplies tighten
CAN: Fruit and vegetable growers elect new leadership
Breedx strengthens global connections around Fruit Logistica
“The market is ready for specialties and innovation, with snack vegetables a major theme during the show”
Alexander Wunderlich on the increased demand for organic young plants:
"Order volume about a quarter higher than last year"
UAE says tomato and onion price increases are temporary
Luis Ramos, MG Fruit:
"Tomato and pepper prices extremely high"
"Saudi Arabia is emerging as the main logistics corridor for GCC countries in wartime"
ZVG warns of consequences of the Iran war:
"Price increases for operating expenses are weighing on horticulture"
U.S. study links wild blueberries to vascular and metabolic health
US: California Bill would boost H-2A worker wages
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom assembly supports climate-smart greenhouse agriculture initiative
CAN: New minimum wage to come into effect on April 1
Asian specialty mushrooms are gaining popularity in the European market
Rhineland-Palatinate
Fewer vegetable farming businesses and smaller cultivation areas
Mirco Zoffoli of Mi.Frutta
Strawberries: Things are starting to get serious
"Less risk-sensitive partners will help us maintain continuity of supply"
