The Netherlands is currently facing an oversupply of raspberries caused by delayed shipments from Spain and Morocco coinciding with the local harvest, leading to a drop in prices and putting additional strain on growers, especially those selling directly on the market. In Germany, autumn raspberries are more popular. read more

Kenyan avocado growers are getting ready to start the second cycle of the season, which is set to begin in two to three weeks. After a slow and challenging first cycle, they are encouraged by the higher demand and prices compared to last season. Paul Kyalo, CEO of Konza, is optimistic about the upcoming cycle. read more

On the morning of Thursday, August 14, the CEO of the Kenya Flower Council (KFC), Clement Tulezi, along with the Council's management, met with the Kenyan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Mohamed Ruwange, to discuss potential opportunities for increasing the direct export of Kenyan flowers to the Saudi market. read more

Difficulties in supplying oranges for the export market in Egypt, largely attributed to the expansion of the processing industry, have resulted in the withdrawal of between 600,000 and 1 million tons of oranges this season, according to preliminary estimates (which are still pending official confirmation). read more

At the height of the summer season, French raspberry production is at its peak. "The season started at the beginning of May. Production peaks in the summer and continues until the end of August. Volumes should then decrease until week 48 for the latest producing regions, which will mark the end." read more

With the California table grape season well underway, the supply is good with particularly strong quality this year. "We've had a really mild summer in the San Joaquin Valley. We've not seen that many days over 100°F since May," says Keith Wilson, owner of King Fresh Produce LLC. "So grapes, read more

Dümmen Orange has released its 2026 Welcome to the Jungle catalog to showcase its current program for the upcoming year. Welcome to the Jungle is an indoor succulent and foliage houseplant program that features over 80 varieties across popular categories. read more

The aster, a vibrant flower that was very popular in the Victorian era, has made a comeback as one of the UK's fastest-growing gifting bouquets. With the UK aster season already in full swing, Tesco reports a nearly 350% increase in demand over the last two sales years. Now, to cater to this demand. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in various European markets decreased in week 32 compared to week 31, with drops ranging from slight adjustments to more significant decreases. In Latvia, the average wholesale price dropped from €85/100 kg in week 31 to €76/100 kg in week 32. read more

As of August 7, 2025, the European Union has added seven new plant species to the Union list. The terrestrial plants now included are Acacia mearnsii (black wattle), Broussonetia papyrifera (paper mulberry), Delairea odorata (Cape ivy), Fallopia japonica (synonym Reynoutria japonica, Japanese knotweed), etc. read more

Osman Goksan, marketing manager of Turkish fruit exporter Osman Akça Tarim, states that the Turkish fig season is looking promising. "The season started off well with positive signs. The April rains were very beneficial for the trees, providing a healthy beginning for fruit development. The progress in the orchards has been consistent overall." read more

The fig season in the Northern Hemisphere is now gradually gaining momentum. The first shipments arrived from Italy in mid-July, slightly later than usual. We have also been receiving weekly shipments from Turkey for two to three weeks, including the popular Bursa figs. read more

Between November 2024 and June 2025, Egypt exported 610 tons of mandarins to Estonia, valued at US$717,000, according to EastFruit. This volume is three times higher than the total exports in the previous marketing year and eight times greater than in MY 2021/22. read more

Canim Fruit & Veg has acquired Sunnyfield Veg, another trader at New Spitalfields Market, after the retirement of Sunnyfield's owner, Ronny Liu. read more

The Watercress Company (TWC) is assisting hospitals in achieving their net-zero food goals by providing nutritious and sustainable meals to patients. read more

The Western Cape Government's Department of Mobility has confirmed that it is actively taking steps to address limitations at the port of Cape Town. read more

On a floating platform in a 3,000 m² pool, as much leek grows as on 1.5 to 2 hectares of outdoor land. With the support of the Flemish government, the project partners Inagro, REO, Hydromasters, and Indurra aim to investigate whether this cultivation method is feasible. read more

In search of innovations in the tomato segment, the Dutch seed company came across Mondicia - a new cluster tomato. The company, based in De Lier, is one of the world's leading breeders of vegetable varieties and operates in more than 100 countries. read more

The Department of Mobility of the Western Cape Government has confirmed that it is actively working on implementing measures to alleviate constraints at the port of Cape Town. read more

A Yorkshire potato farmer converted a warehouse into a Padel court, a fast-growing racket sport, after not making enough profit from the crops. read more