The autumn propagation of greenhouse strawberries has been smooth thus far. Volumes are meeting or falling below expectations, and prices have remained steady. A recent period of warm weather, with temperatures reaching 18 degrees in Limburg, has led to an increase in supply this week. Consequently, auction volumes in Belgium and the Netherlands have risen. read more

The Trump administration has announced new tariff exemptions for various products, including tomatoes and bananas. Other agricultural products like beef and coffee are also covered under the new regulation. This decision exempts these products from the reciprocal tariffs imposed by Trump. read more

The Dominican Republic will be present at Macfrut 2026 with a larger exhibition area, more companies, and activities at the fair. This is the result of Macfrut's mission in the Central American country, which saw the participation of Enrico Turoni, advisor of Cesena Fiera with responsibilities for markets. read more

The Chilean cherry campaign is currently underway with the situation under better control than last year, despite facing a decrease in production of between 15% and 40% in some plantations, as reported by Nicolás Yavar from UPAC Fruit. Nevertheless, the entry into production of new plantations could... read more

Cena cebuli rośnie obecnie szybciej na poziomie farmy niż można to osiągnąć w eksporcie. "Nagle wszyscy zaczęli płacić 20 centów uprawiającemu, ale teraz ludzie zdają sobie sprawę, że nie można tego odzyskać z eksportu. Ceny balotów obecnie wahają się od potrójnych do grubych cebul." read more

Bananas, hot pies, and Christmas Eve madness: Pāpāmoa's newest supermarket turns one. Foodstuffs North Island reported: "It's been one year since New World The Sands opened its doors, bringing a much-needed full-service supermarket to the fast-growing community of Pāpāmoa East, and the numbers." read more

The Turkish pomegranate season, like many other fruits, has been impacted by the spring frosts earlier this year, according to Yigit Gokyigit, a board member of the Uludag Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association (UYMSIB): "The 2025 pomegranate season has been significantly affected by the frost." read more

Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. spearheaded the opening of the first local government-owned and managed tissue culture laboratory for ornamental plants in Guiguinto, known as the Garden Capital of Bulacan in the Philippines. The new facility, iLAB Guiguinto, is situated next to the Tabang. read more

According to Deputy Minister of Agriculture Yanislav Yanchev, nearly 300,000 decares (30,000 hectares) of fruit orchards in Bulgaria have been affected by frost, drought, or hail this year. He shared this information during the Danube Fruit Growers' exhibition in Ruse. A total of 5,000 fruit growers have been impacted. read more

Intermarché, Mercadona, and Lidl UK are the retailers that have gained the most market share in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to an analysis by NielsenIQ. The study, which focused on the five largest European markets - Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain - identifies these three retailers as the top performers. read more

According to Fruitnet, last week's heavy rainfall in Piura and other parts of northern Peru is not believed to have damaged the grape crop, despite initial concerns among producers. read more

Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Alisher Shukurov, met with Holger Kray, Practice Manager for Agriculture and Food at the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia, to review ongoing cooperation and outline new areas of partnership. During the meeting, the parties discussed: Further read more

Egyptian exporters are hoping for a "calm and normal" season for oranges, despite a number of challenges ahead. According to Mostafa Ali, CEO of Premium Sourcing, the main challenge for the upcoming season is the continued predominance of small and medium-sized oranges. The exporter says, "Last read more

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has welcomed the restart of discussions on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Australia and the European Union. However, the NFF insists that any new proposal must offer better agricultural access compared to previous negotiations. This was highlighted by the Trade Minister. read more

Obecnie trwa szczytowy sezon eksportu świątecznych przesyłek czosnku, a rynek ogólnie działa płynnie, informuje FreshPlaza. read more

The raspberry season of 2025 is coming to an end. Although on some farms the final raspberry harvest in tunnels is still ongoing, it is already the culmination of this year's production. Raspberry cultivation in tunnels is developing exceptionally intensively in Poland - new facilities are appearing, the industry is growing. read more

RaboResearch's most recent blueberry market report shows ongoing growth in global demand, with US per capita consumption surpassing 1.3kg per year and robust EU demand despite price fluctuations. read more