The planned changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from 2028 were a central topic at the 19th International Conference for Producer Organisations (ICOP). The event took place from 19 to 21 November 2025 near Budapest and was organised by gfa-consulting GmbH with FruitVeB. Around 170... read more

Ethiopia and the Netherlands are preparing to celebrate a century of trade relations in 2026, strengthened by a renewed emphasis on enhancing Ethiopia's agricultural sector and advancing sustainable development. Paula Schindeler, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Netherlands Embassy, made the announcement of this milestone. read more

The Darjeeling Mandarin Orange has been officially awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a designation formalized by the GI Registry on November 24, 2025, as confirmed by officials on Monday. The Darjeeling Organic Farmers Producer Organization (DOFPO) is the registered proprietor of the GI. read more

Italy ranks second in Europe for fruit and vegetable surfaces, accounting for 14% of the total, with Spain in first place with approximately 2.2 million hectares. Elisa Macchi from Cso Italia provides an overview of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, focusing specifically on Sicily. read more

The demand for blueberries, a true superfood, continues to grow. Dole Italia, which guarantees the product all year round, is recording a significant increase in volumes from Peru for the 2025 campaign, with exports expected to grow by 16% compared to the 2024-2025 season. read more

Can PDO and PGI really become the engine of the fruit and vegetable sector? Looking at the performance of the PDO Economy, the answer seems positive. The latest Qualivita Report highlights how the overall value has reached 20.7 billion euros, an increase compared to the 16 billion in 2020. read more

We had already discussed it in one of our articles (click here to learn more), and it seems we were right. read more

Abdul Kadir Memon, Director and Head of Business Development & Procurement at Abacate International, states that the current market situation for avocado imports is very different from previous years. "Historically, these months were characterized by strong demand and limited sources, but this year is." read more

Ethiopia is making a major change in its horticulture industry by transitioning avocado exports from costly air freight to a more efficient and sustainable sea freight method. This initiative is being spearheaded by the Ethiopian Agriculture Authority and the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters. read more

Sukces CEA zależy od precyzji, jednak jednym z najbardziej krytycznych elementów pozostaje skomplikowany i kosztowny dla wielu plantatorów: dawkowanie składników odżywczych. Ręczne obliczanie i dostosowywanie receptur odżywczych dla wysoko wartościowych upraw, zwłaszcza w złożonych zamkniętych systemach hydroponicznych, prowadzi do

The success of CEA depends on precision, yet one of the most critical elements remains complex and costly for many growers: nutrient dosing. Manually calculating and adjusting nutrient recipes for high-value crops, especially within intricate closed-loop hydroponic systems, leads to read more

Yesterday in Huelva, a conference on pests and diseases in berry crops for the 2024/2025 season was inaugurated. The event was attended by approximately 70 participants, including producers and technicians from the industry. Different trials conducted under the Ifapa project "Management of soil" were presented. read more

The sezon starts with high hopes in Lebanon, which is expected to recover after two seasons heavily impacted by the war in the region. Souad Fadel, export manager at Fadel Trading, reports a positive beginning to the export campaign, highlighting the promising avocado production. read more

Romania's retail shelves now feature more than 85 percent local products, according to Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu, who is urging consumers to choose goods processed within the country. He noted that despite an increase in imported vegetables during the colder months, domestic production is... read more

"Sustainability is a mandatory choice. Companies that are not sustainable will not have a future." Giovanni Arena, CEO of the Arena Group (VéGé) which manages Decò and SuperConveniente stores in Sicily, does not mince words on stage. read more

Filipińskie eksporty kontynuowały swoją silną dynamikę w październiku, utrzymując dwucyfrowy wzrost, gdy kraj odzyskiwał siłę po skutkach niedawnych polityk handlowych Stanów Zjednoczonych. Według danych opublikowanych przez Filipiński Urząd Statystyczny, eksport wzrósł o 19,4 procent rok do roku, osiągając wartość 7,30 mld dolarów.
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The grape supply is transitioning from the end of California's season to Peru. Tom Selfridge from Paramount Export Co. mentioned, "It's happening at about the same time it usually does. California does seem to be wrapping up pretty quickly." read more

From December 1, 2025 to January 15, 2026, fruit producers who have suffered significant losses due to frosts between April 1 and May 31, 2025, can apply for financial support. Applications are accepted through the Electronic Services Platform. read more

In the last live stream dedicated to pumpkins (for more in-depth information click here), we highlighted how the sector was growing, and apparently this trend has also been noticed abroad, as Egypt, according to EastFruit data, continues to push for the export of pumpkins. read more

The rapidly increasing food import bill in Africa, currently estimated at $70 billion per year and expected to reach $111 billion by 2025, highlights the critical importance of investing in agricultural biotechnology and climate-smart food systems, according to experts. This was emphasized in discussions with The New Times. read more

With the first edition of "The Fruit and Vegetable Cart - The Retail Atlas," the IFN event staged last week in Bologna, the focus also expanded beyond national borders to highlight a highly successful international retailing case. read more