Greek garlic and onions are currently the predominant products in the Greek market at this time of the season. According to Mr. Nikos Tsimplidis, owner of Golden Gaia, a wholesaler located in the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki, the presence of imported products is almost non-existent. "When it comes to garlic, read more

Macfrut 2026 was presented in Moldova. This happened at the 11th edition of the Fruit Business Conference, organized by Moldova Fruct, a professional event hosted in Chisinau. An international meeting aimed at fruit importers and exporters in the Eastern European markets, the event had read more

The orchards in Wanshan District, Tongren City, Guizhou Province, are busy as the annual pomelo harvest reaches its peak. Covering over 1,333 hectares and projected to produce around 13,000 tons, this crop has become a significant source of rural income, showcasing the vibrant, aromatic fruit. read more

Change at the helm of VOG, Consortium of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of South Tyrol: Harald Weis takes over the presidency of the historic South Tyrolean apple-growing entity, succeeding Georg Kössler who, after 17 years in office dedicated to strengthening the role of the Consortium, has chosen not to run for re-election. read more

Newheat and Les Tomates d'Auïtou, located in the Corrèze department, have recently inaugurated the largest solar thermal power plant ever dedicated to heating greenhouses for vegetable production in France. This groundbreaking facility ushers in a new era for a sector that is becoming more self-sufficient. read more

The North Island of New Zealand experienced a cool and wet winter, which, as usual, posed challenges for planting seed onions. "Planting began in June and was completed by the end of August," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "Our production team made use of any dry periods to sow the seeds, and..." read more

During the mid-September launch of the garlic season organized by ANIAIL (French Interprofessional Garlic Association), it was announced that Drôme garlic would be produced in slightly smaller quantities this year, but to a high standard. "Drôme is the French department with the most..." read more

The planned changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from 2028 were a central topic at the 19th International Conference for Producer Organisations (ICOP). The event took place from 19 to 21 November 2025 near Budapest and was organised by gfa-consulting GmbH with FruitVeB. Around 170... read more

The Darjeeling Mandarin Orange has been officially awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a designation formalized by the GI Registry on November 24, 2025, as confirmed by officials on Monday. The Darjeeling Organic Farmers Producer Organization (DOFPO) is the registered proprietor of the GI. read more

Italy ranks second in Europe for fruit and vegetable surfaces, accounting for 14% of the total, with Spain in first place with approximately 2.2 million hectares. Elisa Macchi from Cso Italia provides an overview of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, focusing specifically on Sicily. read more

The demand for blueberries, a true superfood, continues to grow. Dole Italia, which guarantees the product all year round, is recording a significant increase in volumes from Peru for the 2025 campaign, with exports expected to grow by 16% compared to the 2024-2025 season. read more

Can PDO and PGI really become the engine of the fruit and vegetable sector? Looking at the performance of the PDO Economy, the answer seems positive. The latest Qualivita Report highlights how the overall value has reached 20.7 billion euros, an increase compared to the 16 billion in 2020. read more

Abdul Kadir Memon, Director and Head of Business Development & Procurement at Abacate International, states that the current market situation for avocado imports is very different from previous years. "Historically, these months were characterized by strong demand and limited sources, but this year is." read more

Ethiopia is making a major change in its horticulture industry by transitioning avocado exports from costly air freight to a more efficient and sustainable sea freight method. This initiative is being spearheaded by the Ethiopian Agriculture Authority and the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters. read more

Sukces CEA zależy od precyzji, jednak jednym z najbardziej krytycznych elementów pozostaje skomplikowany i kosztowny dla wielu plantatorów: dawkowanie składników odżywczych. Ręczne obliczanie i dostosowywanie receptur odżywczych dla wysoko wartościowych upraw, zwłaszcza w złożonych zamkniętych systemach hydroponicznych, prowadzi do

The success of CEA depends on precision, yet one of the most critical elements remains complex and costly for many growers: nutrient dosing. Manually calculating and adjusting nutrient recipes for high-value crops, especially within intricate closed-loop hydroponic systems, leads to read more

Yesterday in Huelva, a conference on pests and diseases in berry crops for the 2024/2025 season was inaugurated. The event was attended by approximately 70 participants, including producers and technicians from the industry. Different trials conducted under the Ifapa project "Management of soil" were presented. read more

The sezon starts with high hopes in Lebanon, which is expected to recover after two seasons heavily impacted by the war in the region. Souad Fadel, export manager at Fadel Trading, reports a positive beginning to the export campaign, highlighting the promising avocado production. read more

Romania's retail shelves now feature more than 85 percent local products, according to Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu, who is urging consumers to choose goods processed within the country. He noted that despite an increase in imported vegetables during the colder months, domestic production is... read more

Filipińskie eksporty kontynuowały swoją silną dynamikę w październiku, utrzymując dwucyfrowy wzrost, gdy kraj odzyskiwał siłę po skutkach niedawnych polityk handlowych Stanów Zjednoczonych. Według danych opublikowanych przez Filipiński Urząd Statystyczny, eksport wzrósł o 19,4 procent rok do roku, osiągając wartość 7,30 mld dolarów.
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The grape supply is transitioning from the end of California's season to Peru. Tom Selfridge from Paramount Export Co. mentioned, "It's happening at about the same time it usually does. California does seem to be wrapping up pretty quickly." read more