Since its establishment in 1949, the UNECE Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards (WP.7) has developed over 120 commercial quality standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, dried fruit and nuts, and seed potatoes. These standards serve as a universal trading language that enables producers to communicate effectively. read more

Uzbekistan imported 6,476 tonnes of lemons valued at around USD 2.2 million from January to September 2025, as reported by the National Statistics Committee. This marks a significant decline of 8,360 tonnes, or 2.3 times, compared to the same period last year. Tajikistan continued to be the primary supplier,... read more

European growers are expanding their participation in supplying kiwifruit as part of a larger production network to ensure year-round availability. Production in Italy, France, and Greece has increased from 500 hectares to 7,500 hectares, involving around 1,200 European growers. read more

In the last decade, tomato producers have had to deal with the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). In 2020, resistant varieties made their entry into the market, with Syngenta Vegetable Seeds as a pioneer. However, five years later, how can the... read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni ceny hurtowe dla krajowych jabłek jadalnych w Polsce znacząco spadły, zwłaszcza dla popularnych czerwonych odmian takich jak Red Jonaprince, Golden Delicious i pasiasta Gala. Jabłka Red Jonaprince o średnicy powyżej 70 mm obecnie są sprzedawane w przedziale 1,10–1,40 PLN/kg (około 0,22–0,28 USD/kg). read more

Okan Imancer, co-founder and export manager of Turkish apple exporter The Fresh Apple, states that it is a very challenging season for Turkish apple exporters. Along with lower production, prices have increased, which has eliminated the competitive edge of Turkish apples. read more

The winter cycle of early vegetable production in the Souss Massa region continues to suffer from the effects of this summer's adverse weather conditions, which have led to a shortage of resistant plants and an overall decline in volumes. According to Amine Amanatoullah, a producer based in. read more

Based in the Chilean city of San Francisco de Mostazal, Green Pack Services is a cherry packing plant that has been gradually expanding its capacity and technological level in recent years. Founded in 2012, the family business run by Pedro Pablo Budinich and Jean Louis Hierard has evolved from read more

Poland's potato exports reached a record of 107,540 tonnes between January and August 2025, sold to 31 countries. Ukraine remained the main buyer at 57,110 tonnes, followed by Romania (11,900 t), Moldova (9,920 t), Belarus (6,520 t), Germany (5,630 t), Italy (5,010 t), Slovakia (2,780 t), Latvia. read more

The agriculture committee of the European Parliament will interrogate European Commission officials this week about the Commission's proposal to revise the EU-Morocco Association Agreement, which includes modifications impacting the status of Western Sahara. The debate comes in response to opposition from several Members of the European Parliament. read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the distribution of high-quality fresh fruits, is excited to announce the start of a new partnership with Pallacanestro Montecatini, a men's basketball team competing in the Serie B Nazionale championship. Starting from this season, Dole will be the Gold Sponsor of the team. read more

Today, the presentation of Gin Tabar with Peach and Nectarine from Romagna IGP, created by Casoni Liquori, took place at the Covered Market in Ravenna, in Piazza Andrea Costa. This initiative represents a significant step in the process of enhancing one of the fruit excellence products. read more

Carby Label, a company specializing in labeling and packaging for fruits and vegetables, will be present from November 27th to 29th in Misterbianco (Catania) at a technical event dedicated to the supply chain: Frutech. This participation is part of a broader growth strategy. read more

Vog Products is expanding its offering for the private label market, where it is already recognized for its juices and purees packaged in glass, and is launching a new fully recyclable pouch. Sustainability, functionality, and flexibility are at the core of Vog Products production phase. read more

Just a few months ago, everything seemed to be perfect. The production was planned, tunnels were prepared, and containers with soil were ready for the plants. However, something went wrong! To this day, some of these objects are referred to as "ghost tunnels" - ready, read more

Tomra Food and Masgcor-CSESA have been cooperating for 15 years in South Africa and various neighboring African countries such as Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Angola. The partnership began in 2011, with Masgcor serving as Tomra's partner. read more

According to the latest projections by MarketsandMarkets, the agricultural robotics market is expected to experience unprecedented growth. Within five years, the sector is projected to triple in size. Currently estimated at 17.73 billion dollars, read more

The persimmon season, currently in the midst of its harvest in the Valencia Region, was unexpectedly hit by a hailstorm on the afternoon of Monday, the 17th. The storm affected municipalities in Ribera Alta, including Carlet, Massalavés, and l'Alcúdia, which are among Spain's key persimmon production areas. read more

France: SPAR opens new supermarket in Sanary-sur-Mer
SPAR France announced the opening of its latest next-generation supermarket in the coastal town of Sanary-sur-Mer, located in the Var area of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Key departments include a butcher, fish counter, and a vibrant. read more

Florida will have a higher tangerine supply this year, but there will be a different mix of varieties. "We are observing a decrease in traditional varieties, but the volume of proprietary varieties such as Juicy Crunch and Autumn Honey is on the rise, compensating for the reduction and even exceeding it," says. read more