Does it sound unbelievable? And yet - on modern tunnel farms, such yields are already a reality. This was confirmed by Ireneusz Wypasek, one of the most experienced experts in the industry, during a webinar organized by Jagodnik.pl on November 13th. As he emphasized,
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Egypt has secured the largest portion of Italy's grape imports.
2025-11-14 00:00
Egipt's fresh grape exports to Italy saw a significant increase in 2025, with volumes exceeding 7,000 tons between January and July, as reported by EastFruit. During this period, exporters made nearly US$20 million in revenue. The shipments were three times higher compared to the same period last year.
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Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras españolas a China disminuyen.
2025-11-14 00:00
Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports to China in the first eight months of 2025 have decreased by 63% in volume and value compared to the same period in 2024, totaling 1,380 tons and 2.3 million euros, representing 0.02% of total exports. Over the past five years, shipments have declined by
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The winter season is now in full swing for organic outdoor vegetables. Grower Pieter Vandooren has already completed most of the work. "In terms of demand, it could be a bit better, because almost all products are available in abundance. Fortunately, much of our volume is sold through planned.
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"Demand for field vegetables decreases during mild weather."
2025-11-14 00:00
"The weather is still too mild for any real upturn in demand for field vegetables," says Mike Glas of Glas Groenten from Broek op Langedijk. "Sales are moving, but nothing spectacular. You quickly lose a pallet a day per item." "Most of our sales are under contract, but on the day, trade prices."
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"We need to wait in line to sell our cucumbers, but it's normal for this time of the season."
2025-11-14 00:00
November is a crucial month for the cultivation of the long Cretan cucumber. "Cucumbers are the only crop our company is currently trading. They are currently the only greenhouse product in Crete that can be effectively exported. The harvest for the current crop started around October 15th, and will continue until...
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Anthura acquires Bromelia assets from Corn. Bak
2025-11-14 00:00
Anthura and Corn. Bak have entered into a binding agreement for the acquisition of Corn. Bak's Bromelia breeding and propagation assets. With this move, Anthura is expanding its Bromelia portfolio and expertise, while Corn. Bak is repositioning itself. Corn. Bak has made a deliberate decision to focus on this.
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Stagnant market for vegetables: hot autumn causes prices to plummet
2025-11-14 00:00
The situation in the vegetable sector is not the best and the abnormal weather is certainly not helping. Eugenio Celeste, co-owner of the Verde Sud company operating within the fruit and vegetable market of Vittoria (Ragusa), one of the most important hubs, shared this with IFN.
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Pink Lady® Day: students from the University of Ferrara in the Pink Lady apple chain.
2025-11-14 00:00
A day of open doors during which authorized distributors who are members of the Pink Lady® Europe Association have the opportunity to showcase activities related to the Pink Lady® apple supply chain to stakeholders and citizens of the local area: that is the meaning.
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"Bangladeshi onion importers are waiting for government approval before they can resume supplies from India."
2025-11-14 00:00
India's onion exports are crucial for international trade, but exporters are still grappling with challenges such as unpredictable weather and restrictive trade policies, according to Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. "The current red onion season began much later than usual. Typically, we
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Italy will start planting new RubyRed kiwifruit from 2026.
2025-11-14 00:00
A three-year planting program for Zespri's RubyRed kiwifruit will commence next year in orchards located south of Rome. In February, the Zespri board approved the commercial release of RubyRed in Italy, paving the way for the planting of 170 hectares from 2026 to 2028. This program will utilize a portion of the 1,000-hectare land.
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Uneven prices for small citrus fruits
2025-11-14 00:00
Clementines from Spain were the most popular, with smaller amounts from Italy also available. The first batch of Greek products debuted in Frankfurt, selling for EUR 17.50 per 9.5 kg crate. Spanish satsumas were the top choice, with Italian satsumas following closely behind in terms of significance. Additionally, there were
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CUCUMBERS
2025-11-14 00:00
The cucumber market in major producing regions is characterized by stable production, changing acreage, weather-related fluctuations, and ongoing price pressure. Each country faces its unique combination of supply, demand, and seasonal challenges. Italy, for example, reports stable cucumber production, but...
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"Trudny sezon na krajowe żurawiny, oczekiwane nadwyżki bławatków peruwiańskich się nie pojawiły"
2025-11-14 00:00
Over the past decade, fresh cranberries have become an integral part of the autumn product range in food retail. Nordgemüse, based in Buchholz/Aller, also offers domestically grown cranberries from an exclusive contract producer from mid-September to the end of October. "Depending on the weather and...
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Limoneira Company has announced the sale of its two Chilean ranches, Pan de Azúcar and San Pablo. The properties include approximately 500 acres (202 hectares) of lemons, 100 acres (40 hectares) of oranges, and additional unplanted land. The transaction closed on November 7, 2025, with a total sale.
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Kalifornia rozpoczyna zbieranie cytryn Meyer.
2025-11-14 00:00
Zbiory cytryn Meyer w Kalifornii właśnie się rozpoczęły. „Zaczęliśmy z nimi w zeszłym tygodniu i choć to dopiero początek sezonu, jesteśmy zadowoleni z ruchu” - mówi Sandra Bertelli z Fruition Sales- Ripe to you®, która dystrybuuje te cytryny na terenie kraju. „Spodziewamy się, że sprzedaż będzie się zwiększać”
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Authorities have approved the exceptional use of garlic extract as a nematicide on strawberry plants in Huelva.
2025-11-14 00:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food has granted special approval for the sale and use of plant protection products containing 100% [SC] P/V garlic extract as a nematicide in strawberry farming in Huelva. This decision aims to meet the soil disinfection requirements in the region.
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"Tanzania is ensuring consistent supply of avocados as the supply tightens in East Africa."
2025-11-14 00:00
According to Jai Kabra, co-founder of Kenyan trading company Truport Transcontinental Limited, the avocado supply in East Africa is currently low, with most seasons winding down except for a few exceptions. "Only limited quantities continue to reach markets. The Kenyan Hass avocado season has ended."
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Kiedy Finlandia dołączyła do UE, wielu producentów z Wysp Alandzkich spodziewało się zmniejszonej konkurencyjności lokalnych jabłek. Zamiast tego produkcja nadal się rozwijała, a jabłka były najwartościowszym produktem rolnym regionu w ubiegłym roku. W sadzie Grannasa na północnych Wyspach Alandzkich zbliża się zakończenie zbiorów.
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Natural Grocers is expanding its range of organic frozen vegetables.
2025-11-14 00:00
Natural Grocers has expanded its private-label assortment with 10 new organic frozen vegetable products, now available across its 168 stores in the United States. The family-operated retailer, based in Lakewood, Colorado, said the additions are intended to complement its existing offer.
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