Można śmiało powiedzieć, że pierwsza połowa sezonu warzywnego w Wielkiej Brytanii w 2025 roku była godna zapomnienia. Większość Anglii była dotknięta suszą, a temperatury sięgały nawet 30 stopni przez długi czas. "W końcu nadeszła zmiana pogody i trochę deszczu" - powiedział Nigel Clare z firmy Peloton Produce.

It is safe to say that the first half of the UK vegetable season in 2025 was one to forget. Most of England was in drought conditions with temperatures around 30 degrees for extended periods. "We eventually got a change in the weather and some rain," said Nigel Clare from Peloton Produce. read more

"Sprzedaż była dobra przez całe lato, ale gdy szkoły zaczęły się ponownie, popyt był zauważalnie bardzo wysoki" - mówi Noud van den Broek, Dyrektor Handlowy holenderskiej firmy Banken Champignons, opisując sytuację na rynku. "Popyt na białe pieczarki jest stabilny, podczas gdy na pieczarki kasztanowe wzrasta" read more

The issue of pesticide residues in organic products remains one of the most delicate and debated topics in the sector. This is not only due to technical and regulatory aspects, but also because of the commercial and trust implications along the supply chain. This was discussed in the webinar organized by CCPB. read more

W kraju, gdzie trzy czwarte świeżych owoców jest importowanych, nowa firma agritech pracuje nad zmianą sposobu produkcji i konsumpcji jagód w Kanadzie. Zlokalizowana w Chilliwack, Kolumbia Brytyjska, BeriTech rozwija systemy środowisk kontrolowanych do uprawy wysokiej jakości borówek, malin oraz. read more

The 18th edition of the Godavari (Chrysanthemum) Flower Exhibition started in Lalitpur on October 15. The flower fair, organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal (FAN), showcases a total of 90 stalls. Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the exhibition. read more

The 18th edition of the Godavari (Chrysanthemum) Flower Exhibition started in Lalitpur on October 15. The exhibition, organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal (FAN), includes a total of 90 stalls. Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the exhibition. read more

The President of Cesena Fiera, Patrizio Neri, met with the Minister of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic, Limber Cruz López, along with the Vice Minister of Industry and Commerce of the same Central American country, Joaquín Antonio González Ramírez, at FAO headquarters in Rome. read more

The 2025-2026 Peruvian mango season is expected to start nearly one month later than in previous years. This delay is mainly due to the physiological stress on the plants caused by two factors from the previous season: The residual effects of water scarcity in the Piura valleys and the natural... read more

Cranberries remain the most consumed berry in Latvia due to their long shelf life, according to the Latvian Fruit Growers Association (LAA). This season, the harvest at Latgale Cranberries, based in Ludza municipality near the Latvian-Russian border, has been notably high, with 50 tons harvested. read more

The global fresh produce industry has a significant opportunity to drive the health agenda by promoting fruits and vegetables as central components of modern diets. read more

The Myanmar Avocado Producers and Exporters Association (MAVO) anticipates surpassing 10,000 tons of avocado exports in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with intentions to venture into new markets such as India and Russia. In the 2023-2024 season, Myanmar exported approximately 7,600 tons of avocados. read more

Potato prices in Ukraine are expected to rise sharply this winter, reaching 50–55 UAH (US$1.30–1.45) per kilogram in supermarkets, according to analyst Maxim Hopka of the Ukrainian Agrarian Business Club. Currently, wholesale prices range from 19–22 UAH (US$0.50–0.57), while retail prices are expected to follow suit. read more

"Vietnam continues to be a major supplier of dragon fruit to India, with exports maintaining steady volumes over the past few years," says Vivek Aggarwal, Business Head at Angel Fine Foods Company Ltd., based in Vietnam. "We have been consistently exporting dragon fruit to India for two years now." read more

Saudi Arabia's involvement in major international trade fairs is heavily centered around, if not entirely focused on, dates. The most recent edition of Fruit Attraction in Madrid was no different. Mohammed Aldubaykhi, from the Saudi company Atayeb Altomor, shared his impressions after participating in the event. read more

This season, the popular American reality competition show The Amazing Race traveled through Europe and made a stop in the Netherlands. In the very first episode of Season 38, contestants faced a challenge at Van der Wilt Gerbera's in Mijdrecht, where they encountered a colorful and exciting task. read more

The family business was established in the mid-1890s. Sarah Gillespie's great-great-great Aunt Clara and Uncle Al Grande operated the John Grande Greenhouse on Grande Avenue in Indianapolis. Eventually, the Grandes expanded into a full-service florist shop, renaming it John Grande and Sons. read more

Hwasun County in South Jeolla Province is expected to set a new milestone for the Korean floriculture industry by exporting Korean spring orchids (Chunlan) to China for the first time in history. According to the county on October 16, this export was made possible through the collaboration of. read more

Once again in red is the Italian fruit and vegetable trade balance: in the first seven months of the year, the balance between exports and imports is negative, with a loss of 17 million euros, despite the recovery observed in June. read more

Aldi UK has introduced a unique "Jacket Potato Jacket" to align with the onset of cooler autumn weather and the increasing demand for jacket potatoes during the season. Created in partnership with Agro Studio, a London-based fashion house recognized for designing clothing for artists like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, read more

The possibility of rain during the upcoming weekend is motivating farmers in Ireland to quickly finish the maincrop potato harvest. Field operations are currently unaffected due to favorable ground conditions, according to FreshPlaza. read more