The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) recently published trade data for June 2025, showing that U.S. pistachio exports amounted to 27.7 thousand metric tons (mt) for that month. This figure was 1.4 thousand mt lower than in May 2025 (-6%), 2.2 thousand mt higher than in June 2024 (+11%), and 1.7 thousand mt greater than the five-year average… read more

Belgium: Albert Heijn returns to Leuven in September
Albert Heijn has confirmed the opening date of its new supermarket in the center of Leuven, signaling its return to the city after an eight-year absence. The store is set to open on September 24, General Manager Raf van den Heuvel. read more

This week, the first Brazilian melons for Carl Gottmann arrived at the port of Rotterdam. "With weekly arrivals of both watermelons and yellow melons, in several varieties, the season, which runs until week 10 of 2026, promises to be very good." "The outlook is excellent," says Patrick Walter. read more

In recent years, Enza Zaden's assortment of cauliflowers has constantly grown, offering products that meet the diverse needs of producers. The latter are always looking for innovative solutions to improve the yield and quality of their harvest. Herre van der read more

Ponad stu osób wzięło udział w "Dniu Lilibet" 12 sierpnia. Wydarzenie odbyło się we włoskim mieście Falicetto, w prowincji Cuneo, w regionie Piemont. Zgromadziło ono różnorodną grupę profesjonalistów, w tym producentów i specjalistów technicznych. Nowy wczesny odmiany jabłka. read more

After two overall positive months, the first half of August is challenging for two of the main summer fruits: watermelons and melons. Volumes are also decreasing for fruit overall, but unlike the others, the average price mix is dropping for watermelons and melons. read more

The 15% tariffs on European agri-food products have come into effect, without any exemptions for Italian excellences. The decision, resulting from the EU-USA agreement signed at the end of July in Scotland and now formalized, coincides with the reduction of tariffs. read more

In North America, Mastronardi Produce LTD is a well-known name, not only for its unique supermarket packaging but also for its strong emphasis on flavor and quality. "Everything at Mastronardi revolves around delivering the best taste experience," says Christopher Gill, Vice President of… read more

California is expecting a bountiful table grape harvest this season from the San Joaquin Valley. Jim Beagle from Grapery commented, "It's a beautiful crop this year. The weather has been exceptional. We haven't experienced the extreme heat of past summers, so the vines and the crop have not suffered." read more

On August 6 and 7, Marc Evrard from Belgian Fruit Valley participated in the IFPA in São Paulo, Brazil, to promote Belgian pears. "We are pleased with the outcome. There seem to be many opportunities in the country, with reduced competition from southern Europe. read more

Nigdy nie jest za wcześnie, aby zacząć planować na kolejny sezon. Dołącz do Katie Tamony i Georgia Clay w środę, 27 sierpnia o godzinie 12:00, czasu środkowego (CDT), na żywo, aby omówić, co przyniesie 2026 rok. Obie ekspertki podzielą się wynikami badań konsumenckich Monrovii, które ujawniają, jak będziemy uprawiać ogród w przyszłym roku. read more

Jak pomidory mogą być pakowane efektywnie, ergonomicznie i zajmując najmniej miejsca, jednocześnie zachowując wysoką produktywność i minimalizując straty? TopControl opracował niestandardowe rozwiązanie dla firmy przetwarzającej warzywa. "Opracowaliśmy spersonalizowaną, trzywarstwową linię pakowania, która" read more

Lidl Italia's social media campaign visible throughout the month of August focuses on the daily gestures we make to cook and consume fruits and vegetables, in a joyful context reminiscent of a summer hit. Not surprisingly, the main video features the iconic song "La Banana" by Michael. read more

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In the 2025 season, consumers in India may for the first time taste fresh blueberries from Poland. This is a historic moment for the berry industry and the result of many years of effort to open up a new export market.

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