The prices of bananas in the main supplying countries remained relatively stable this week, with only small adjustments being recorded in most origins. The average price for all supplying countries decreased slightly to £0.87 per kilogram, down from £0.88 last week. The ACP group had an average price of £0.84. read more

Chiquita, in collaboration with M.eM. Fruit, distributor for Central and Southern Italy of the Chiquita brand and various fruit varieties, will be the Official Sponsor of the 3rd edition of "Run for Love", the charity run organized by A.s.d. Run For Love project Anna Cerbone. read more

Georgia saw a rise in pear imports between January and October 2025, with prices increasing by 53% compared to the previous year, according to data from November. The country imported 1,503 tons of pears valued at US$1.1 million during this period, representing a 2% increase in volume and a 6.4% increase in value. read more

The usual appointment with "La Borsa della Spesa" is back, the service curated by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, which every week provides consumers with useful information to navigate the purchase of fresh agricultural products, highlighting seasonality. read more

For many Belarusians, tropical fruits are no longer a rarity. Avocados and mangoes, once considered exotic, are now everyday items in supermarkets. Yet the category "exotic fruit" remains broad, encompassing any fruit that doesn't grow locally. Local retailers explain that around 150 different types of exotic fruits are now available in the market. read more

The acting Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, announced during the 10th Raspberry Conference organized by the local Raspberry Producers Association that the raspberry cultivation area in Kosovo is currently around 1000 hectares.

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The supply of guava is currently slightly lower than anticipated, although the volume is gradually increasing. "It is lower than last year," says Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits. "The season in Aguascalientes, Mexico started later this year, partly due to the good amount of rain we had this summer." read more

Moldova is developing a national strategy aimed at increasing the annual export value of table grapes by 60%, which is approximately US$38 million. This optimistic scenario is based on projections of total investments reaching around US$98 million by 2036. The information was reported by IPN, referencing discussions that took place. read more

Sun World International's partnership with Salling Group has ignited a grape frenzy in Denmark this autumn. This is due to the debut of Autumncrisp® green seedless grapes to Danish consumers for the first time, which represents a significant achievement for branded produce in Europe. Since being introduced on store shelves, the grapes have garnered significant attention and popularity. read more

Apple prices across major EU producers have been decreasing in the early months of the 2025/26 season. Prices in Poland, Italy, France, and Germany for the months of August, September, and October (€/100 kg) have all fallen below their levels from the previous season. In Poland, the price in August started at 108 €/100 kg, and continued to decline. read more

In the 2025/26 season, Ventura and Sekoya Pop have emerged as the top blueberry varieties in Peru, surpassing Biloxi in terms of planted area. These two varieties now dominate the national acreage, followed by Biloxi, Magica, Rocio, and Emerald. This shift is in line with market demand for increased firmness. read more

How often does it happen that promising ideas get pushed aside? And just as often, you see those same good ideas reappear later, only this time as an innovation project that took the long way around. So how can this delay be avoided? During last week's Future Trends & Innovations event, Loet read more

The Piana del Sele Igp Cauliflower conquers the great stages. The two Michelin star chef, Davide Oldani, enhanced the vegetable by preparing a cream that accompanied the Artisia 3D spaghetti from Barilla, one of the dishes on the gala dinner menu for the Opening Night. read more

Belarus plans to use imported apples to make up for a lower domestic harvest when creating its state agricultural reserves. This decision comes after a new government resolution was issued, which amends the regulations for providing fruits and vegetables from stabilization funds through the state procurement system. The document provides clarity on how... read more

Liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) is a significant greenhouse weed that competes with ornamental plants for soil, nutrients, water, and space within greenhouse containers. When the growing substrate is infested with liverwort, it leads to a reduction in quality, aesthetics, and market value. read more

The comparison on the phytosanitary balance of citrus fruits, held at the Children and Teenagers Center in Corigliano Rossano, saw the participation of the Consortium for the protection of Calabria IGP clementines. Also present at the event was director Giovanni Mastrangelo. read more

In the social media landscape, brands adopt different languages ​​depending on the platform and the most suitable tone of voice for their identity. An unwritten rule, but increasingly evident, is that effectiveness comes from the ability to stand out in a continuous flow of content. read more

The fresh deciduous fruit sector in Turkey is projected to face major challenges in MY 2025/26 due to extreme weather events such as frost, drought, and hail. These events have led to a significant decrease in production levels for apples, pears, and table grapes. Apple production, for instance, is expected to decline by 60 percent to 1.8 read more

Widely renowned for its citrus fruit and grape production, Sicily could witness a transformation in its agricultural landscape. Faced with the impacts of climate change, many producers are shifting towards different crops. Specialized organic wholesaler ProNatura (Organic Alliance Group) has chosen to support its partner growers in this transition. read more

A field day was held at the Esteburg Fruit Growing Center in Jork, where growers and industry representatives reviewed orchard trials and technical updates on variety and rootstock development. The event, organized by Dalival and IFO, gathered more than thirty participants, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more