The global potato industry is currently going through a process of consolidation, with mergers, acquisitions, and regional expansion leading to changes in control over breeding, processing, and exports. One example of this trend is the acquisition of Ireland's IPM Potato Group, a significant exporter of certified potatoes, by the Dutch company HZPC. read more

"The pumpkin season is going very well so far," says Jeroen De Ridder of the eponymous farm in Sint-Gillis-Waas. Even though bottle pumpkins are now available on shelves year-round, the grey October weather and the upcoming holidays always trigger a surge in demand. "Demand has really doubled." read more

Between 1 and 15 October 2025, the wholesale agricultural market in Montenegro experienced significant price fluctuations, with a majority of vegetables witnessing a decrease in prices, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management. Cabbage prices, in particular, plummeted by up to 60% compared to the previous period. read more

The Polish soft fruit season is coming to an end at Limax. "Last weekend we had frost at night, which led to an early conclusion of the strawberry season. Most raspberries made it through the frost, but the blueberry season had already finished some time ago," says general manager Leo Klaassen, who has lived and read more

In 2016, Jozua Scheepers and his brother Gerrie almost lost their farm in Nsoko, Eswatini: by that time, half their fields had perished in seven years of drought, and they were taking off a crop on 5% of their sugar cane, which was covering the entire farm back then. Today, Canterbury Estates'
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For the 2025 season, VIP predicts a 10% increase in collection volumes compared to the previous year, reaching for the first time over 50,000 tons of organic table apples. This is an important milestone that confirms the steady growth of the organic sector in the Val. read more

Elwell Fruit Farm in Waytown, near Bridport, has reported its largest apple and pear harvest in over 70 years. Pickers collected over 600 tons of fruit this season, with the majority set to be distributed to supermarkets throughout the United Kingdom, as well as farm shops and markets in West Dorset. read more

The Protected Designation of Origin Peras de Rincón de Soto concluded its harvest season this year with "exceptional quality," as reported by the Denomination of Origin. The total harvest amounted to 19,305,313 kilograms. The PDO's technical services provided a positive assessment of the season. read more

Colombia has not successfully implemented the recommendations of a World Trade Organization (WTO) arbitration panel in a dispute with the European Union concerning frozen fries from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, as outlined in a WTO compliance report that was circulated this week. read more

Dutch and Spanish peppers were the main suppliers, with a significant presence of Turkish pointed peppers. Polish and Belgian shipments also contributed to the assortment in this category. In Munich, customers could still find locally grown peppers in all three colors, while in Frankfurt, products from... read more

W packhouse Colo Fresh – najbliższym pakowalni wzdłuż autostrady N1 do portu w Kapsztadzie – sezon cytrusowy dobiegł końca. Przez dwa miesiące pracowali jak w ukropie, pakując w dzień i w nocy, mówi Erik de Wet, marketer firmy Refresh. Cieszą się teraz z odpoczynku przed rozpoczęciem. read more

The Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture and the Sea has concluded discussions with China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) to establish the conditions for exporting Portuguese pears to the Chinese market, as announced in a statement from the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary. read more

The German retailer Edeka has announced that it will be selling Iberian almonds instead of Californian ones in its stores. read more

Przemysł jagodowy na Ukrainie otrzymał kilka ciężkich ciosów, ale jak dotąd wydaje się, że branża wyjdzie obronną. Iryna Kukhtina, prezes Stowarzyszenia Jagód Ukrainy, twierdzi, że mimo że nadal istnieje wiele wyzwań stojących przed producentami i eksporterami jagód, niektóre segmenty mają read more