Once again in red is the Italian fruit and vegetable trade balance: in the first seven months of the year, the balance between exports and imports is negative, with a loss of 17 million euros, despite the recovery observed in June. read more

Aldi UK has introduced a unique "Jacket Potato Jacket" to align with the onset of cooler autumn weather and the increasing demand for jacket potatoes during the season. Created in partnership with Agro Studio, a London-based fashion house recognized for designing clothing for artists like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, read more

The possibility of rain during the upcoming weekend is motivating farmers in Ireland to quickly finish the maincrop potato harvest. Field operations are currently unaffected due to favorable ground conditions, according to FreshPlaza. read more

JBT Marel launched the Fresh'n Squeeze® 1800 Citrus Juicer at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce and Floral Show. The juicer incorporates the same whole fruit extraction technology found in the larger free-standing models within the Fresh'n Squeeze® product range. read more

Noordpoel Nursery is taking a major step towards the future. At its new-build site, the company is choosing a fully automated logistics system from WPS. This includes a world-first: the installation of the first two Floormanagers in a production environment. Innovation for the next generation. read more

Coöperatie Hoogstraten expects the peak weeks of autumn strawberry production to take place over the next fortnight. The cooperative is still very much in the middle of the autumn season but is already keeping an eye on the upcoming winter season. "These two weeks will be the peak weeks of our autumn strawberry production," says the cooperative. read more

Senda, międzynarodowa platforma produkcji i marketingu jagód z siedzibą w Hiszpanii, wzmacnia swoje strategiczne cele dotyczące sprzedaży truskawek, jeżyn, borówek i malin przez cały rok, dzięki znacznemu postępowi w swojej globalnej ekspansji. Ten nacisk na wzrost pozwala firmie uniknąć read more

The produkcja jagód w Ukrainie się stabilizuje pomimo spadku ogólnej produkcji, ponieważ eksport nadal rośnie. Według Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Jagód, produkcja malin zmniejszyła się o 2,700 ton (–7.5%) w 2024 roku. Jednak eksport mrożonych malin nadal rośnie stabilnie, dodając 10,000. read more

Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A. is among the winning companies of the 1st national themed edition of the Industria Felix ESG Award - Sustainable Italy competing, now in its 66th event, organized by Industria Felix Magazine in collaboration with Cerved Rating Agency. read more

Tania Luz e Silva from Rush Group and Rush Farms fresh produce player says that the sweet potato market in Europe has been influenced by various producing countries, even those outside of Europe. She mentions that there has been an interesting beginning to the sweet potato campaign in Egypt, with high demand. read more

Belgian exporter Demargro recently made a significant achievement. The company, established in 1975 and rebranded as Demargro in 1994, has become a recognized entity in the industry. Over the years, Demargro has primarily concentrated on trading five key products: pears, leeks, tomatoes, strawberries, and cauliflower, targeting various markets. read more

A rumor that a farmer in the southern Polish village of Dąbrowica was giving away free potatoes caused locals to remove around 150 tons of crops in one day. The claim, spread through social media, turned out to be false. The potatoes, valued at around US$16,300, had been purchased by a distillery the day before. read more

Albaugh has joined the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative (N.C. PSI) Innovation Hub, located in the NC State University Plant Sciences Building on Centennial Campus in Raleigh. The Innovation Hub serves as a collaborative space where industry leaders, researchers, and students work together. read more

The family business began in the mid-1890s. Sarah Gillespie's great-great-great Aunt Clara and Uncle Al Grande operated the John Grande Greenhouse on Grande Avenue in Indianapolis. Soon, the Grandes expanded into a full-service florist shop and changed their name to John Grande and Sons. read more

Italians are reconsidering their diet in terms of health and are starting to fill their shopping carts with fruits and vegetables again. After years of declining consumption, fruits and vegetables are regaining space in daily expenses, supported by a growing need for trust in brands that can guarantee quality. read more

In week 40, sales volume of fruit and vegetables by imposed weight remain declining, but the negative trend is slowing down compared to previous weeks, while the average mix price remains nearly stable. Among physical channels, only supermarkets show a slight growth. read more

Lazzeri has unveiled its new Poinsettia Collection 2026, a catalogue that reflects the company's passion, innovation, and long-term vision for poinsettia breeding. "This year, we're proud to introduce our new flagship variety, Superba Galaxy, featured on the cover of the catalogue," says the. read more

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Greece have performed impressively in Egypt, but unfortunately, the market is now experiencing a downturn," said Mr. Elbahy. "The competition from other apple varieties, especially from countries like Poland and South Africa, has intensified, leading to a decrease in demand for Greek apples." He added that the current situation calls for strategic marketing efforts to boost the sales of Greek apples in Egypt. read more

During the period from July to September 2025, Brazil experienced a 4.4% year-on-year decrease in orange juice exports, as reported by CitrusBR, the Brazilian industry association. This decline was attributed to a reduced harvest and lower consumer demand in key markets. Despite these challenges, Brazil still holds the position of being the world's largest exporter of orange juice. read more

Yesterday in Murcia, PROEXPORT, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters of the Region of Murcia, welcomed 21 Korean melon producers who are members of Korea's National Melon Union. This visit to Spain is part of an academic and agronomic program aimed at exploring some of. read more