The summer of 2025 will be remembered as a season with two faces: a scorching start, with record temperatures in June and the first weeks of July, followed by early rains and extreme weather events that impacted the Italian fruit and vegetable crops. This is told by Pietro Ciardiello. read more

The European Commission has given the green light to the agreement between the EU and Mercosur, which will now be presented to the 27 member countries and the European Parliament. The agreement was approved along with the update of the agreement between the EU and Mexico. "These historic agreements are a fundamental part of... read more

Sakata Seed Corporation is organizing a series of events in different regions to highlight their variety of agricultural products designed for different climates and growing conditions. On September 24 and 25, 2025, the company will be taking part in the West Africa Agri Show at the Grand Arena. read more

Del Monte® branded oranges harvested and packed in the Salto region (Uruguay) are now ready to be distributed to key European markets. This launch represents a major milestone in Fresh Del Monte's long-term strategy to provide high-quality and diverse fresh fruit offerings throughout the year. read more

Schoneveld Breeding maintains short communication lines, both with customers and within the company. Plant breeder Marleen Kusters and Area Manager for North America Kathy McKay elaborate on the practical implementation of this approach. "The direct connection between breeding and real-world practice is what sets us apart." read more

"The commercial campaign for table grapes is ongoing," say owners Mimmo and Sammy Fisicaro. "The market is showing signs of recovery. After a quiet early August because of the holidays, fruit consumption is picking up as families return." Colleroni is an Italian family-owned company that was read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has launched BlueCareers, a new recruitment platform developed specifically for the global blueberry industry. Designed to bring together employers and professionals, BlueCareers serves as a centralized hub for career opportunities and job postings. read more

Intercargo Scandinavia A/S (hereinafter Intercargo) has signed an agreement to acquire Angvik Auto Holland B.V. from the Norwegian company Angvik Auto AS. This acquisition also encompasses the haulage subsidiaries located in the Netherlands and Lithuania. Intercargo is enhancing its robust infrastructure with this acquisition. read more

The autumn and winter greenhouse vegetable planting season has recently started in Tympaki, the earliest vegetable-growing region in Crete. Mr. Manolis Mperkakis, the general manager of the local cooperative AC Tympaki, stated that the current planting cycle began on August 10. read more

Supply chains in North America are still being disrupted by tariffs, port congestion, and changes in cargo movements. Some manufacturers are placing orders earlier in anticipation of tariff changes, while others are changing their sourcing strategies. Logistics strategies are being updated to prioritize data visibility and efficiency. read more

The home consumption and retail sales of potatoes are improving as households return to their normal routines following the reopening of schools. Early Rooster potatoes are still being introduced to the market. However, there have been reports of some quality issues, including cracking, which may be attributed to dry weather conditions. read more

Domestic plums were clearly the market leaders, with a variety of top varieties such as Cacaks, Hauszwetschge, and Fellenberg being the most popular. The new additions to the range included Presenta and Ortenauer. According to the BLE, Hanita decreased in importance. Lepotica and Stanley were the main varieties. read more

Horticultural products exported to the EU, including the UK, have been the main driver of South Africa's agricultural growth for the past 15 years. Over the last decade, exports have expanded into Asia, the Americas, and Africa. However, current unilateral US trade agreements have created. read more

The sale of berry fruits in the last few days of August on German wholesale markets looked incredibly interesting. For example, the low supply of blueberries during this time caused prices to range from 25 to 37 euros/kg, depending on the wholesale market.

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"It's becoming harder to maintain our margins with the 5% increase in labor costs," a Japanese grower stresses. Even here, growers cannot escape the increasing numbers, and at the end of the day, the margin stays the same. Or does it? "Luckily, we're able to slightly increase prices in retail to." read more

The global potato market is currently experiencing changes, especially in the frozen potato products segment. Between 2019 and 2024, there was a significant increase in international trade of fries and other processed potato products. Markets like China and India, which are growing rapidly, have transitioned from being net importers to net exporters of frozen potato products. read more

Frozen foods are increasingly confirming their significant presence in the consumption habits of Italians, to the point of recording a positive and counter-trend result compared to the decrease in the total volume of food purchases in Italy (-1% in 2024). read more