Endives will soon be back in season, with both volume and quality meeting expectations. After an increase in sales compared to the previous season, the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF) aims to "continue winning back consumers lost during the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons." read more

"The 2025 harvest has got off to a flying start," says Cyril Kointz, Technical and Project Manager for the Syndicat d'Appellation and Quality Manager of the Copsolfruit cooperative, a producer organization with 70 members. This year's fig season started earlier than usual and promises to be. read more

Over the past fifteen years, Koena Moradu has expanded the mango orchards on his farm to forty hectares, which are currently in beautiful bloom. "If we receive early rain, we will have a good crop," he says. "It's already very hot here in Letsitele, and that's something we can't control." read more

Farmers in Chendipada of Odisha's Angul district have exported lemons to the United Kingdom for the first time. Around 500 acres (202 hectares) in the region are under lemon cultivation, where the crop is considered an agricultural lifeline. Until now, farmers faced difficulties due to the read more

The significant entry of Egypt into the international sweet potato market in recent years has brought about a drastic change in the competitive environment, displacing several other suppliers from the European market. In the last two seasons, Egyptian sweet potatoes have dominated the market, resulting in a surplus. read more

Jako zbliża się sezon daktyli w Tunezji z znacznymi ilościami w porównaniu do ubiegłego sezonu, eksporterzy nadal borykają się z trudnościami w dostarczaniu produktów na rynek azjatycki. Problem nie wynika już z niewystarczających ilości, ale z kryzysu w Morzu Czerwonym, który wydłuża czasy tranzytu do tego stopnia, że... read more

The Netherlands Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) has signed its first cooperation agreement in Asia's fruit processing and export sector, allocating $20 million to Vietnam's Nafoods for the period of 2025-2030. The investment will support the expansion of production capacity, product. read more

In the heart of Tuscany, nestled between the hills of Lucca and the coast of Bolgheri, there are two companies: Cooperativa Calafata and Azienda Agricola Campo al Noce. Both companies are part of the H2Coop project, which aims to transfer innovative technologies that facilitate orchard and vineyard management. read more

The situation of Piedmont hazelnut groves is dramatic. The agricultural companies that have been cultivating hazelnuts in our hills for generations are experiencing yet another season marked by serious losses, with production decreases in some areas exceeding 70%. It is necessary to declare a state... read more

Zgodnie z wstępną prognozą Lemon and Grapefruit Inter-branch Association (Ailimpo), Hiszpania wyprodukuje 780 000 ton Fino lemonów w sezonie 2025/2026, co oznacza spadek o 10% w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Prognoza zostanie skorygowana we wrześniu na podstawie wielkości owoców. read more

Market sources indicate that there is an excess supply of potatoes in the European market, which is causing prices to decrease due to limited demand for free-buy trading. In 2025, potato plantings in the EU-4 countries (Belgium, Germany, France, and the Netherlands) increased by 7.5% compared to the previous year. read more

Nordetect has announced the commercial availability of Nora, a portable analyzer that delivers lab-quality macronutrient testing in just three minutes, replacing the traditional 5-day wait for laboratory results that has long hampered precision nutrient management in greenhouses and vertical farming. read more

At times, organic and conventional prices can become very similar; nevertheless, Spain continues to prioritize the cultivation of organic vegetables for markets where price is not the primary concern. Sometimes, the scarcity of conventional produce can lead to its prices rising above. read more

While the apricots are in full harvest and the plums have just begun, the persimmons are waiting for their turn in the fall. And let's not forget about the new plantings and other novelties. For the Italian company Società Agricola Guidi, these are weeks of intense work. "We are still in the read more

The latest fruit export season in Peru has been characterized by a significant oversupply in the international market, leading to price pressure and logistical hurdles for companies. As a response, businesses are adapting their strategies and in the upcoming weeks, prices are anticipated to rebound as exporters concentrate on expanding into new markets and exploring alternative distribution channels. read more

In mid-August, the busiest stores at the Central Fruit and Vegetable Market of Athens are those supplying the HO.RE.CA. sector. This is the case for Menelaos Fresh, one of the largest stores in the Athenian Market. Despite the lively atmosphere and constant movement of pallets, there are very... read more

With the August closing, it is natural to take stock of the summer fruit categories with the widest and deepest assortments: peaches and nectarines. This is a sector that from one year to the next shows strong fluctuations, often influenced by the weather and product availability. read more

In Maasmechelen, tuist across the border in Belgium, Stefan Schiffer runs the wholesale business Schiffer Food Trading together with his brother Youri and their parents. Every day, they supply fresh fruit and vegetables to a diverse range of customers, including market traders, shops, and German read more

W tym odcinku programu Slow Flowers, prowadzący rozmawiają z Dianne Reitan z firmy Dianne's Dahlias. W Dianne's Dahlias w Colorado Springs, Kolorado, założycielka Dianne Reitan jest motywowana własną pasją do dalii. Uprawianie dalii w suchych, wysokogórskich warunkach na wysokości 7000 stóp może wydawać się read more

The Sicilian table grape sector has seen a positive trend in the production of the Victoria seeded variety. Attention is now shifting towards the harvesting of Italia grapes. "The season for Victoria seeded grapes is coming to an end with highly positive outcomes. The quality of the product was excellent, as was its commercialization." read more