Not just a new headquarters, but a statement of vision. Op Francescon has chosen to celebrate its first 25 years by inaugurating on Friday the new headquarters: a space designed not just for work, but to showcase a specific idea of ​​agricultural enterprise. A place that embodies. read more

Cameroon exported 225,345 metric tons of bananas in 2025, up 7 per cent from 210,686 metric tons in 2024, according to data from Assobacam, the country's banana industry association. The increase was mainly driven by two producers. Compagnie des bananes de Mondoni, the second largest banana producer in Cameroon, played a significant role in this growth. read more

Winter has dealt a final blow just at the most delicate moment for Italian fruit growing. The arctic intrusion coming from Scandinavia, awaited in recent days, brought intense cold, widespread bad weather, and in some areas of the. read more

Exporters in Vietnam are adapting their production and compliance systems in response to the tightening of European Union regulations on maximum residue levels (MRLs) for imported agricultural products. Recent regulatory changes have included lower permissible residue levels for active ingredients and expanded requirements. read more

Potato growers in Cyprus are facing higher export costs and logistical challenges, as shipping rates are increasing and impacting profit margins, said industry representative Andreas Karyos. "This is affecting us as the expenses related to exporting potatoes have gone up, leading to read more

The new framework contract for fresh potato consumption has been signed, valid for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 campaigns. The agreement involves producer organizations Agripat, ApoFruit Italia, and Patfrut along with private commercial operators represented by Fruitimpresee from various. read more

At the end of March, at the 'Enrosadira' raspberry headquarters, we inaugurated another edition of our project - Raspberry Factory 2026. Dr. Paweł Krawiec announced a demanding season, but also an important one for the future of raspberry production under tunnels in Poland.

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Wholesale prices for fruit and vegetables showed mixed movement over the past week, according to data from the Commodity Exchange and Wholesale Markets State Commission. Vegetable prices recorded increases across several key products. Tomatoes rose from €2.37 to €2.60 per kg, marking a 9.7% increase. read more

Zbiory najwcześniejszych odmian arbuza na Florydzie mają ruszyć w tym tygodniu. "Według wstępnych prognoz, początkowa objętość będzie bardzo ograniczona z powodu przymrozków podczas wczesnej części okresu wzrostu" - mówi Adam Chernow z Schmieding Produce. Firma sprowadza arbuzy. read more

Horticulture growers in Queensland have been facing increasing input costs for years. Currently, the situation is being exacerbated by skyrocketing fuel prices and critical input shortages, putting additional pressure on farms. This is pushing them to the brink, jeopardizing jobs and the long-term availability of fresh fruits and vegetables in the state. read more

The Russian phytosanitary authorities have prohibited the release of several fruit shipments after discovering a quarantine disease and labeling violations. Inspectors at the Port of St. Petersburg found signs of infection in five shipments of fresh plums and one shipment of. read more

On March 30, 2026, the third edition of the brand and marketing projects review in the berry industry - Branding Ovation took place in Warsaw. The event confirmed that contemporary success in the berry sector is no longer based solely on production. read more

The increasing spread of Glomerella Leaf Spot (GLS) represents one of the main phytosanitary challenges for the pome fruit sector. To assess the current situation and defense prospects, Agri 2000 Net is organizing an international technical conference scheduled for the near future. read more

Biota Nutri has recently partnered with STORL, a Dutch foundation that oversees the collection and environmentally friendly processing of agricultural packaging and product residues. STORL plays a key role in the Netherlands' implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), guaranteeing that materials such... read more

River Onions' operations have traditionally been based on three main pillars: supplying Class I onions in large bags to Italy, exporting peeled onions from Poland to Belgian processing plants, and selling lower-grade onion batches to the Polish market. In order to enhance the visibility of this third activity, the Dutch company has decided to... read more

Oleg Tirsina, President of the Walnuts Association of Moldova, states that the Moldovan walnut industry is expanding its orchards and improving its post-harvest infrastructure. He adds, "Moldova is solidifying its position as a trustworthy provider of premium-quality walnut kernels to the European market, aided by a growing foundation." read more

This week, the fruit market as a whole remained stable, with most fruit prices staying the same or slightly decreasing. However, avocado prices have significantly increased in the past two weeks. As for imported apples, prices from New Zealand have mostly stayed steady, with the approaching Qingming Festival not impacting them yet. read more

Sole365, for the fifth consecutive year, has won the prestigious title of "Best Fruit and Vegetable Department" in Italy at the 2026 CX Store Awards. During the exclusive award ceremony held this morning at the Hotel Excelsior Gallia in Milan, the brand also reaffirmed its read more

According to the report published last week by Agreste, French leek production is expected to decrease by 2,000 tons compared to the 2024-2025 season. Above-seasonal temperatures in the market are reducing consumption, and with oversupply, prices are dropping (they were down by 31% in February). read more

Mr. Mattheos Antonakis, Technical Director of Sintagi Green Progress based in Ierapetra, Crete, describes the commercial performance of Greek winter hydroponic tomatoes as satisfactory. "This season was generally good, but there were notable fluctuations in prices." read more