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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We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

The National Trust has announced that there have been higher-than-expected harvest volumes of fruit and vegetables in its historic gardens in Devon. Warmer spring temperatures, followed by a wet June, have resulted in increased yields of apples, pears, plums, squash, and pumpkins. These crops are ripening earlier than usual. read more

The pumpkin harvest is currently in full swing at the organic De Terp Squashpackers in Erichem. Rinke Robbers stated, "We are busy harvesting. We started in mid-August and will continue for another week or two. We have had a good growing season with strong yields and high quality." read more

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As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

With sweet long peppers, spicy Cornetto chili peppers, Friggitello peppers, squash blossoms, and sweet corn, Sipo's summer harvest is marked by both time-honored favorites and fresh additions to the range. "The sweet long pepper is a new item that was just added and is already in high demand," read more

The area dedicated to butternut squash cultivation in the Iberian Peninsula has decreased by 18% this year as a result of the prolonged rainfall in the months of February and March, which is the main period for planting the crop. The reduction in acreage is particularly significant in Portugal and Spain. read more

As QS reports, based on information from the BVL, the fungicide Orondis Evo (active ingredients: Azoxystrobin + Oxathiapiprolin) is allowed beyond its existing approval to be used on bottle gourd, garden squash, butternut squash, pattypan squash, giant pumpkin, and zucchini outdoors for the control of downy mildew. read more

De Terp Squashpackers is also fully convinced that convenience products provide added value. "By offering soup cubes and slices for the oven or barbecue, we are prepared to provide consumers with a touch of convenience in the pumpkin segment. While fresh pumpkin sales remain relatively stable, there is potential for growth." read more

Levantia Seedinnova is entering the butternut squash segment with Hambra F1, an ideal solution for the fresh-cut market, capable of meeting various market demands. This is explained in detail by Samuele Pellegrini, the general manager of the Venetian seed company, which has extensive expertise in the field. read more

The Terp Squashpackers is expanding its production and trade of organic bulk pumpkins. The first tender for producing and supplying 600 tonnes of Amoro will be issued in March. Participation in Fruit Logistica in Berlin confirmed that more and more organic growers in the EU are switching to organic farming. read more

Vitafresh is eagerly anticipating the first shipments of South African butternut squash this season. "We will be receiving butternut squash in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia this season. This has become possible as we have ramped up our exports from South Africa and expanded our import operations." read more

To celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, Voltz Maraîchage presented a special edition at SIVAL. During the event last week, the company was honored with a Silver SIVAL award for its Orionit F1 butternut squash, a product developed in partnership with Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S. "This is a new. read more

FRUIT LOGISTICA is the perfect stage to present innovative varieties, says Sakata: Orionit F1 is the first butternut squash with resistance to Didymella (IR); Kai F1 is a dark zucchini with resistance to the New Delhi virus; Txeco F1 is a large, blocky bell pepper with. read more

Mało znany fakt to, że barwniki karotenoidowe luteina i zeaksantyna, które zawierają, są zdrowe i dobre dla wzroku. Oprócz miąższu, skórka nadaje czerwonym dyniom ich charakterystyczny smak. De Terp Squashpackers przetwarza je bezpośrednio u źródła. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Apricus Seeds have announced the signing of a global licensing agreement that will give Syngenta exclusive access to Apricus’ germplasm and breeding pipeline in watermelon, melon, and squash. read more

UK grower Barfoots is increasing its commercial production of British-grown butternut squash due to the successful development of a new variety by its seed partner Sakata. read more