AGF Monitor compares the weekly price trends of different fruits and vegetables available online. The prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl, with the price survey conducted at the end of each week. For example, there was a 10-cent price increase for cucumbers at Albert Heijn, Jumbo, and DekaMarkt. read more

Origines Cévennes, the French cooperative known for its famous sweet Cévennes onion, also produces apples, including the rustic Reinette du Vigan. The cooperative discusses the production of this ancient apple and this year's organic apple campaign. "Reinette du Vigan is a rare variety, with read more

Morocco's growers and Europe's retailers are set to benefit from a dedicated, five-day sea route that reduces transit time, lowers CO₂ emissions, and ensures the safety of every punnet during transportation. DP World's Alfred Whitman, who is responsible for managing the perishables supply chains of the global logistics operator, discusses the advantages of the new Atlas route. read more

"Dużo więcej borówek dotarło z Peru w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem. Niemniej jednak, europejski rynek łatwo wchłonął te ilości, a ceny nie są pod żadnym presją. Poziomy cen są w rzeczywistości znacznie wyższe, niż początkowo się spodziewałem" - mówi Wilco Arts z North Bay Europe. W tym roku jest to oznaczone. read more

Obstgroßmarkt Mittelbaden eG (OGM) reflects on a challenging yet transformative fiscal year. The 860 fruit producers generated a total revenue of €26.6 million through the cooperative. Despite a 25% decrease in sales, the cooperative managed to achieve an annual surplus of EUR 153,276. "We sold less but... read more

Floriexpo has appointed two new leaders to its Advisory Board: Benita Krampelj, Head of Floral Category Management at Metro, and Tatiana Castro, VP of Floral Sales & Corporate Marketing, PPC Flex. Benita Krampelj brings a deep understanding of high-volume retail and wholesale flower procurement. read more

Moreno Intec del Pla, a company based in El Poal (Lleida), wowed participants at the fruit conference organized by the Institute of Food and Agricultural Research and Technology (IRTA) with an innovative apple-harvesting robot. This robot integrates eight drones, advanced vision technology, and artificial intelligence. read more

An innovation has recently been added to BILLA's produce section. Developed and grown entirely in Austria, the new "Da komm' ich her!" potato variety "Benjamin" is available for the first time this year in BILLA and BILLA PLUS stores. The initiator of this introduction is Johann Regner, Head of Fruit and Vegetables at REWE. read more

Serbia's Minister of Agriculture, Dragan Glamočić, has announced the establishment of a working group to create the country's first Hazelnut Excellence District in Western Bačka. This initiative aims to collaborate with producers, local authorities, and research institutions to develop a coordinated plan. read more

The Japanese peeler manufacturer Astra recently presented its newest solution for large-scale pineapple processing, the 'FAP-3000', at the IFPA show in October. This industrial-scale machine is capable of peeling and coring pineapples at the same time, assisting food processors in saving time and enhancing efficiency. read more

The Open Day titled "Productive Cultivars, Innovation and Research: Review of the 2025 season and research activities for 2026" organized by the Agricultural Center of Fondazione Agrion as part of the Green Cori OrtoFruit Project took place on October 17, 2025 in Cravanzana. read more

"This year, Valencia oranges have been somewhat disappointing towards the end of the season, not only in India or Bangladesh, but also in the Middle East, Russia, and Europe. Similarly, China did not perform as well as expected," said Ivan Crocker of CitrX, a citrus exporter. read more

Teraz, gdy dotarliśmy do 44 tygodnia, holenderski sezon warzyw szklarniowych szybko dobiega końca. Wiele umów handlowych dotyczących holenderskich warzyw szklarniowych kończy się między 40. a 44. tygodniem, po czym następuje przełączenie na import z Hiszpanii lub Maroka. "W rezultacie widzimy trochę więcej holenderskich" read more

A mega battery is being constructed in Bemmel, in the municipality of Lingewaard, Netherlands, to provide sustainable heating and power for fourteen horticultural companies and nearby households. "Such a battery costs several million euros," says Berno Schouten, director of energy company Lingezegen. read more

Managing fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal stage of ripeness at just the right time is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a natural plant hormone, plays a central role in this process. read more

KIKU is a brand that has been present on shelves around the world for over 20 years. Yet - or perhaps because of this - new plantings are still being made, especially in Germany. Rainer Wielatt from SalemFrucht, Lake Constance, declares: "It is a joy to receive requests." read more

"The world around us is changing rapidly. Royal FloraHolland aims to change with it. Whether you are a grower, buyer, member, or colleague, the company hopes to build a strong cooperative and a bright future." In this article, four Kenyan growers talk about their experience with Royal FloraHolland. read more

Khao Banthat Mon Thong durian has become Thailand's highest-earning Geographical Indication (GI) product, generating over 11 billion baht (about US$298 million) in revenue during the first nine months of 2025. The fruit's performance underscores durian's position as Thailand's leading agricultural product. read more

Rząd Meksyku opublikował w Dzienniku Oficjalnym Federacji Porozumienie ustanawiające działania mające na celu zapewnienie przestrzegania przepisów fitosanitarnych, antydeforestacyjnych i dotyczących godnej pracy we wszystkich ogniwach łańcucha eksportu awokado. Poprzez to działanie Rząd Meksyku potwierdza swoje... read more

Wczesne wskazania wskazują, że w tym sezonie w Wisconsin spodziewany jest mniejszy plon żurawiny. "Słyszałem, że jest o 20-25 procent mniejszy w porównaniu do różnych plantatorów" - mówi Kevin Tritz z Twin Lake Cranberry. "Jesteśmy jednak nadal na planie. Jesteśmy w połowie zbiorów, a ostatni raz... read more