Figs

The demand for pineapple juice and the expansion of markets in countries like Israel and Dubai are driving Costa Rican exports, despite production challenges caused by weather conditions. Álvaro Figueroa, president of Tropicales del Valle company, stated that heavy rains since September 2024 have led to... read more

With the fig, pomegranate, and avocado seasons approaching, Turkish agri-tech company FreshSens is encouraging producers to consider shelf-life not just as a means of preservation, but as a strategic asset, according to Sertan Yargovan, sales director at FreshSens: "When you can store avocados for 50+ read more

Simon Nanne Groot, a beloved father, friend, visionary, founder of the vegetable seed company East-West Seed, and former World Food Prize Laureate, passed away on July 6 in Enkhuizen at the age of 90. As a 6th generation seedsman, Simon Groot is seen as a figurehead and pioneer, recognized in the industry. read more

The International Bremia Evaluation Board Europe (IBEB-EU) announced that no new races of Bremia lactucae were designated in 2025. The most recent races - Bl:38EU, Bl:39EU, Bl:40EU, and Bl:41EU - continue to be the dominant strains in the field, with Bl:41EU now representing 41 percent. read more

On an average day, one in ten Belgians reaches for this fresh vegetable, probably also on 'Cucumber Day', which takes place today, July 1st. These figures come from the latest VLAM consumption tracker reported on by vilt.be. Most often, the cucumber is grabbed during read more

In 2025, the Netherlands cultivated over 83,000 hectares of ware potatoes, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year. This is the first time since 2000 that ware potato acreage has exceeded 80,000 hectares. According to provisional figures from the 2025 Agricultural Census by Statistics Netherlands. read more

Asda, Tesco, and Lidl are some of the top retailers supporting the British apple and pear season, based on figures from the first nine months of the current harvest year. read more

High temperatures continue to support the demand for summer fruits at the Ortomercato in Bergamo, with differentiated performances among the different categories. Providing an update is Andrea Chiodi, market director: "Watermelons are undoubtedly the current reference point. Prices are" read more

Ostatni sezon fig w Grecji był oznaczony znacznym spadkiem zbiorów, co pozostawiło greckich hodowców nieusatysfakcjonowanych. Nowy sezon fig potrzebuje jeszcze miesiąca, zanim rozpocznie się zbieranie, ale zgodnie z dotychczas zebranymi danymi, wydaje się, że przyniesie on normalną produkcję. "W zeszłym sezonie straciliśmy 70% plonów". read more

Weddings can be expensive, and now, couples have to figure out how to factor tariffs into their budgets. It's for that reason many of them are deciding to delay their big day. According to the Associated Press, almost everything in the wedding industry is getting more expensive, including. read more

The García Ballester group, one of the leading citrus operators in Castellón, has strengthened its recovery after the setback experienced two campaigns ago. Based in Burriana, the company closed the 2023-2024 financial year with a turnover of 38 million euros, 34% more than in the previous season. read more

Despite low export-quality stock levels, Moldova exported over 8,000 tonnes of apples in May 2025, exceeding earlier modest expectations. While this figure is nearly 5,000 tonnes less than April volumes, it is slightly higher than in May 2024, according to Moldova Fruct. Key export destinations. read more

The frozen food company Nomad Foods, known for brands such as Birds Eye, Ledo, Iglo, Findus, and Frikom, has declared a new commitment to disclose annual sales figures related to healthy products. read more

The UK's exports to the EU have dropped by 23% since 2017, while imports from the bloc have declined just 5%, according to business group Logistics UK. The figures were shared by the group's President, Phil Roe, during his speech at Multimodal 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham on 17 June 2025. read more

The "2025 Market Yearbook" published by iQonsulting provides valuable statistics on the production, imports, and exports of fresh blueberries from the Southern Hemisphere. The report highlights important growth figures and forecasts for the upcoming years, including the projected share of total exports. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) convened fresh produce and floral industry leaders this week for The Washington Conference, urging members to advocate for public health, economic prosperity, and global trade through the impact of fresh produce. read more

The data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on June 5th shows that in April 2025, U.S. pistachio exports amounted to 19.9k metric tons (mt). This volume was 0.9k mt lower than the figures in March 2025 (-4%), 5.1k mt less than in April 2024 (-21%), and 0.3k mt below the five-year average. read more

The severe thunderstorms with hail that occurred over the past weekend have resulted in significant damage to horticultural businesses, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia. Preliminary estimates suggest that the total losses amount to a seven-figure sum. In the aftermath of the hail, broken glass can be seen among the tomatoes in the greenhouse. read more

With his company specializing in Danish carts, Leo Schalkoort became a well-known figure across Europe. The newspaper AD published an in memoriam about the Dutch entrepreneur, featuring an interview with his brother Cees. In 1980, Leo founded a business focused on the export of plants and flowers, which eventually led to the introduction of Danish carts. read more

During GreenTech in Amsterdam, a group of prominent figures in the horticulture industry will introduce the manifesto titled "The First Sustainable Generation: A Plea for a New Sustainability Narrative." The collective aims to use this manifesto to spark a wider discussion about what is needed to achieve sustainable practices in the industry. read more