Inoverde and Prodivec Swiss AG have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at expanding Prodivec's import activities in Switzerland through its location in CH-3232 Ins. Prodivec is a trusted supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced directly from producers in the Mediterranean. read more

The prices of bananas in the main supplying countries remained relatively stable this week, with only small adjustments being recorded in most origins. The average price for all supplying countries decreased slightly to £0.87 per kilogram, down from £0.88 last week. The ACP group had an average price of £0.84. read more

Chiquita, in collaboration with M.eM. Fruit, distributor for Central and Southern Italy of the Chiquita brand and various fruit varieties, will be the Official Sponsor of the 3rd edition of "Run for Love", the charity run organized by A.s.d. Run For Love project Anna Cerbone. read more

Georgia saw a rise in pear imports between January and October 2025, with prices increasing by 53% compared to the previous year, according to data from November. The country imported 1,503 tons of pears valued at US$1.1 million during this period, representing a 2% increase in volume and a 6.4% increase in value. read more

UK shoppers are reducing Christmas expenses by shopping early and opting to dine at home, according to Aldi. British consumers who are trying to save money are spreading out their Christmas shopping and choosing to cook meals at home instead of dining out, shared the CEO of Aldi UK. "From what we're observing... read more

The usual appointment with "La Borsa della Spesa" is back, the service curated by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, which every week provides consumers with useful information to navigate the purchase of fresh agricultural products, highlighting seasonality. read more

For many Belarusians, tropical fruits are no longer a rarity. Avocados and mangoes, once considered exotic, are now everyday items in supermarkets. Yet the category "exotic fruit" remains broad, encompassing any fruit that doesn't grow locally. Local retailers explain that around 150 different types of exotic fruits are now available in the market. read more

The acting Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, announced during the 10th Raspberry Conference organized by the local Raspberry Producers Association that the raspberry cultivation area in Kosovo is currently around 1000 hectares.

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The supply of guava is currently slightly lower than anticipated, although the volume is gradually increasing. "It is lower than last year," says Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits. "The season in Aguascalientes, Mexico started later this year, partly due to the good amount of rain we had this summer." read more

With the first issue dedicated to the current leading retailer - Mercadona - we told the story of the entrepreneurial child of Juan Roig, its rapid rise, and the brilliant performances that are causing concern to European competitors (click here to learn more). But what is really read more

Moldova is developing a national strategy aimed at increasing the annual export value of table grapes by 60%, which is approximately US$38 million. This optimistic scenario is based on projections of total investments reaching around US$98 million by 2036. The information was reported by IPN, referencing discussions that took place. read more

Sun World International's partnership with Salling Group has ignited a grape frenzy in Denmark this autumn. This is due to the debut of Autumncrisp® green seedless grapes to Danish consumers for the first time, which represents a significant achievement for branded produce in Europe. Since being introduced on store shelves, the grapes have garnered significant attention and popularity. read more

Izrael i Kostaryka podpisały umowę o obszarze wolnego handlu (FTA) w Ministerstwie Gospodarki i Przemysłu w Jerozolimie. Oczekuje się, że umowa ta rozszerzy handel dwustronny, wpłynie na wzrost eksportu Izraela oraz obniży koszty importu dla szeregu produktów, w tym towarów ogrodniczych. Ministrowi. read more

Apple prices across major EU producers have been decreasing in the early months of the 2025/26 season. Prices in Poland, Italy, France, and Germany for the months of August, September, and October (€/100 kg) have all fallen below their levels from the previous season. In Poland, the price in August started at 108 €/100 kg, and continued to decline. read more

In the 2025/26 season, Ventura and Sekoya Pop have emerged as the top blueberry varieties in Peru, surpassing Biloxi in terms of planted area. These two varieties now dominate the national acreage, followed by Biloxi, Magica, Rocio, and Emerald. This shift is in line with market demand for increased firmness. read more

How often does it happen that promising ideas get pushed aside? And just as often, you see those same good ideas reappear later, only this time as an innovation project that took the long way around. So how can this delay be avoided? During last week's Future Trends & Innovations event, Loet read more

The Piana del Sele Igp Cauliflower conquers the great stages. The two Michelin star chef, Davide Oldani, enhanced the vegetable by preparing a cream that accompanied the Artisia 3D spaghetti from Barilla, one of the dishes on the gala dinner menu for the Opening Night. read more

Belarus plans to use imported apples to make up for a lower domestic harvest when creating its state agricultural reserves. This decision comes after a new government resolution was issued, which amends the regulations for providing fruits and vegetables from stabilization funds through the state procurement system. The document provides clarity on how... read more