"Moldovan apricots, cherries, and peaches – symbolic of the warm season – are becoming more and more popular among German consumers. Throughout the year, dried fruits and nuts from the Republic of Moldova are also highly sought after, sourced from producers certified to the highest standards." read more

The UK Government published its response to the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework on 16 December. The review, led by the Rt Hon Lord Murphy of Torfaen, assessed how the Framework is currently operating and recommended steps to improve its delivery. read more

At IPM 2026, Klasmann-Deilmann will showcase substrate solutions that target the main challenges encountered in professional horticulture: resource scarcity, growing sustainability demands, and the necessity to maintain high crop yields. The company anticipates that the upcoming horticultural season will be. read more

The International Blueberry Industry Association's most recent report emphasizes Southeast Asia and the Middle East as regions with significant short-term growth potential for blueberries and other berries. India is recognized as a market that "cannot be ignored" and has become a focal point for several stakeholders. read more

Four small producer cooperatives, Coobafrio, Asobanarcoop, Emprebancoop, and Coomulbanano, in the Zona Bananera municipality of the Magdalena department, have developed a production model that, despite sector challenges, remains active in European markets and seeks more recognition for bananas. read more

Kuehne+Nagel and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their cooperation on sustainability initiatives in aviation, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact. A central element of the agreement is collaboration. read more

The sweet potato, which originates from the sandy soils of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, has extended its presence across Spain as demand grows. Fresh consumption has risen from just over 4 kilograms per person per year to about 6 kilograms. This change is partly attributed to the fact that many consumers now prefer it over other vegetables. read more

The 2025 campaign for Italian table grapes is effectively coming to an end. There are still a couple of weeks left related to the holidays, but, as they say, the die is cast. After two years characterized by particularly high prices, the current campaign marks read more

After a participation in a seminar on raising awareness about the consumption of Sicilian blood oranges, held in the presence of students and teachers from the "Giovanni Verga" High School in Adrano (CT) with the contribution of nutritionist Enza Perdicaro and the Director of the Euroagrumi OP Consortium, Salvatore. read more

Greenfood AB has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Dole Nordic AB for the sale of its Fresh Produce business, the company announced. Greenfood currently operates across three business areas: Picadeli, Food Solutions, and Fresh Produce. The Fresh Produce division includes the group's fruit. read more

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has said that due to the ongoing increase in the cost of living, more people will start supplementing their weekly food shopping by growing their own vegetables and tomatoes on tabletops. read more

The province of Almería exported 375,000 tonnes of tomatoes worth €621 million in the 2024/25 season, which represented a 5.4% increase in volume and a 9.26% increase in value compared to the previous season. The average price also rose by 12% to €0.90 per kg, and the total returns paid to growers reached €730 million. read more

Ninety per cent of avocados exported from Mexico to the US are currently free from deforestation thanks to advances made in the roll out of the Pro Forest Avocado voluntary certification scheme. read more

Systematic investment and expanding production areas have the potential to significantly boost Vietnam's banana exports to over US$1 billion. read more

Supply challenges in Mexico opened up a window of opportunity for Moroccan avocado exporters in the Canadian market during the 2024/25 period. According to EastFruit, the North African country shipped 1,180 tonnes of avocados valued at US$3.7 million to Canada from July 2024 to May 2025. read more

Valencia-based Genesis Fresh has completed a tour of Spain's main citrus-growing areas to showcase the agronomic performance of its new premium mandarin varieties. During a series of multi-day guided visits, international retailers, growers, exporters, and technical specialists had the opportunity to learn about the new varieties and their potential. read more

T&G Global's 2025 New Zealand apple season has brought in higher profits for growers, as a result of strong global consumer demand and pricing for its premium Envy and Jazz apple brands, the company stated in a recent announcement. read more

The FDP Group, one of Canada's top fresh produce distributors, has acquired the UNFI Canada Produce division. read more

The campaign of 2025/2026 is considered a pivotal moment for the French potato industry, as stated in a press release by France's national interprofessional body for the fresh potato sector (CNIPT). The area dedicated to storing potatoes continues to see significant growth, with a 25% increase since 2023 and a 15% rise compared to 2024. read more

The Inter-branch Organization for Melon and Watermelon in Castilla-La Mancha has analyzed data on the cultivated area of these fruits in the region. In 2025, the cultivated area of melon and watermelon in Castilla-La Mancha, as reported in the Single Payment aid declaration, was approximately 10,574 hectares. read more