As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains the linchpin of the European fresh produce supply chain, yet the strategic landscape is defined by a widening chasm between domestic price stabilization and export-driven growth. read more

The date of Fresh Market 2026 has been officially confirmed. read more

"Working with radishes at the moment is quite enjoyable," says John Grootscholten from Daily Fresh Radish in Naaldwijk. "The spring weather has arrived outside, and it's evident in the greenhouse too. Radishes are growing rapidly, and luckily, there is a strong demand for them." read more

The vegetable harvest in Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland is now gradually gaining momentum. "Just like in previous years, we are already harvesting mini cucumbers, regular cucumbers, and radishes in our greenhouse. We are also starting to harvest chives in the tunnel, and in a few days, the first... read more

ROP Ltd. has announced the development of a new modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) solution for radishes that significantly reduces plastic usage while meeting the high-performance standards necessary for fresh produce distribution. The newly introduced packaging replaces the traditional 60-micron plastic film. read more

The Carottes de France producers' association has been renamed as the Association Carottes et Radis de France (ACRF). French radish producers have joined the association that was established in 2009. The inclusion of radish in the association was officially recognized through a decree issued on December 18th, sanctioned by Annie Genevard, French. read more

Ten years ago, Erik de Jong from Jongfresh noticed a remarkable speckled variety lying next to a container during radish trials. For years, he had been providing a couple of meters in his greenhouse to the breeding company Hazera. When he asked the head breeder about it, he... read more

BASF | Nunhems has agreed to acquire Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd., a well-known company in the vegetable seed sector in India. With this acquisition, BASF | Nunhems will include two new crops, cauliflower and radish, to its current portfolio, which will complement the existing crops such as hot peppers, watermelons, gourds, and tomatoes. read more

King Winter has returned, and for wholesalers, that means a shift to traditional winter products. This is also the case at Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit. "It's nice and hectic at the moment. There are also some colleagues on leave, so then you realise how hard everyone is working. Especially now. read more

Północna Korea zwolniła kilku leśników po tym, jak dochodzenie rządowe ujawniło, że wykorzystywali szkółki drzew do uprawy warzyw takich jak kapusta, rzodkiewki i papryka chili dla własnego użytku. Inspektorzy odkryli również, że leśnicy zbierali orzechy piniowe z niedojrzałych drzew i sprzedawali je prywatnie.

The North Korea has dismissed several forest rangers after a government probe revealed they were using tree nurseries to grow vegetables like cabbage, radishes, and chili peppers for personal use. Inspectors also found rangers harvesting pine nuts from immature trees and selling them privately. read more

The global fresh-produce industry is constantly looking for high-quality, unique vegetables that can help meet supply shortages or introduce new products to the market. "At Qualipac, we are excited to announce our long-term contract production and supply program for Watermelon Radish (Raphanus sativus). read more

Sprzedaż rzodkiewki jest obecnie na niskim poziomie. "Nie ma w tym jednak nic niezwykłego, to zjawisko ma miejsce każdego roku o tej porze" - zauważa John Grootscholten z Daily Fresh Radish w Naaldwijk. "Mieliśmy dobry lato, a dużo światła i ładnej pogody zazwyczaj idzie w parze z dobrą konsumpcją rzodkiewki. read more

Harvest Moon participated in this year's Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, showcasing their Snackables: convenient snack packs containing carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes. Apart from promoting the product, the event served as a research opportunity to directly observe Asian consumer preferences. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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