Plantations of summer varieties of raspberries in Bulgaria have suffered greatly during the recent spring frosts. As reported by Bozhidar Petkov, the chairman of the Bulgarian Raspberry Producers Association, the losses for summer raspberries are initially estimated to be significant. read more

The varietal innovation of the strawberry branded Nova Siri Genetics proves to be ready to face the increasingly complex challenges involving, on one hand, agricultural production, and on the other hand, the dynamics of an ever-evolving market. read more

The European fruit and vegetable sector introduced the new FreshProducePEFCR (Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules) at Freshfel Europe's annual event. This standardized approach for assessing environmental impact within the fruit and vegetable industry provides a solution to the increasing number of... read more

Główne rynki eksportu owoców i warzyw Hiszpanii rozpoczęły rok odnotowując wysoką dynamikę. W styczniu sprzedaż do Niemiec wzrosła o 14% w porównaniu do roku poprzedniego. Eksport do Francji wzrósł o 9%, do Wielkiej Brytanii o 8%, a do Holandii o 11%. Ogółem hiszpański eksport owoców i warzyw osiągnął read more

The new edition of Lemons for Research has ended with very positive results once again: almost two million fruits sold, which is over 430,000 retinas, allowing to raise 172,705.20 euros to finance high-profile scientific research. read more

The primary image commonly used to illustrate climate change is one of parched, drought-stricken land, a raging forest fire, or a polar bear stranded on melting ice - all of which are striking images of a planet experiencing warming temperatures. read more

"South Africa enjoys the reputation of being a reliable supplier of world-class quality grapes, and we believe that the growth in the US market over the past five seasons is evidence of this. Industry discussions held in 2024 have shown that stakeholders in the USA..." read more

The rainy March in the cultivation regions of the Mediterranean, especially in Spain, continues to affect the availability of tomatoes. Not only cluster tomatoes are missing, but especially loose tomatoes. The supply at the German wholesale markets is still high. read more

As reported by QS citing the BVL, the use of Quassia extract MD (active ingredient: Quassin) is permitted for combating sawflies on pome and stone fruit. The emergency authorization is limited to outdoor use and is valid from April 7th to August 4th, 2025. read more

Zespri Europe has announced that the initial ships carrying the 2025/26 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest are currently on their way to the ports of Zeebrugge, Tarragona, and Vado, with an estimated arrival in mid-April. read more

The value of Spanish fruit and vegetable exports increased by 11% in January compared to the same month in 2024, reaching €1.94bn. read more

The Murcian producers, who aim to diversify their markets and reduce their dependence on more unstable environments, see Canada as a potential partner due to its stability and commitment to trade agreements, despite the existing read more

The Technical Secretariat (TS) of the FreshProducePEFCR, responsible for developing the technical guidelines for assessing the environmental impact of fruits and vegetables under Freshfel's Environmental Footprint Initiative, recently hosted over 50 representatives from the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

The implementation of a 31% import tariff on South African exports to the US has raised significant concerns within the country's fresh produce export sector. read more

According to Muhammad Al-Aqad, the head of Syria's Wholesale Market Committee, Syria has exported 272,500 tonnes of fruits and vegetables to Gulf states in the past two months. read more

"Due to the cold weather and recent frosts in some regions of our country, the need to ensure a balance between supply and demand for agricultural products and food, and the price dynamics at the national and international level." read more

The current demand can still be met, however, more often bananas with a less pronounced degree of ripeness are being used. At the same time, heavy rainfall in the banana growing areas of Ecuador has affected the banana harvest. Particularly affected read more

According to Freshfel Europe, the event focused on the completion of the FreshProducePEFCR and the progress made in addressing the growing need for a standardized environmental footprint method for the European fresh produce sector. read more

Especially organic agriculture is setting important impulses here by avoiding chemical-synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and by conserving natural resources. Municipalities can play a key role by promoting this approach in their canteens, schools, and childcare facilities. read more

Apal, Australia's industry body for the apple and pear industries, has released its latest industry strategy for the years 2025-2030. read more