Autumn is also entering full swing in the wholesale markets in Tuscany, and the seasonal change is clearly reflected in the available products and purchasing dynamics. Italiafruit News, in collaboration with Italmercati, has directly surveyed the prices of the main products on site. read more

Produkcja migdałów w Portugalii spodziewa się spadku w tym roku ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe podczas okresu kwitnienia i zapylenia, zgodnie z informacjami Portugal Nuts association. W rozmowie z agencją informacyjną Lusa, dyrektor wykonawczy Nuno Russo powiedział, że "bardzo deszczowa i zimna pogoda, zwłaszcza w marcu, read more

Fresh Del Monte has launched Bob, a friendly and interactive robot designed to animate the fruit and vegetable department of the supermarket. The activation at the Intermarché store in Gif-sur-Yvette, France, is enjoying great success. The goal is to expand this initiative. read more

The international presentations of Macfrut 2026 are moving forward at full speed, confirming a trade fair that is increasingly global in spirit. The month of November, in particular, will see the fruit and vegetable fair presented in Central and South America, targeting important markets that will be. read more

A significant surplus of grapes in storage in the United States has caused a delay in Peru's grape exports (which are subjected to a 10% duty when entering the US), despite growing interest in Peruvian grapes among American consumers. Brazil, which imposes a 50% duty on US imports, is now shipping larger quantities to Europe and the UK compared to previous years, as noted. read more

The UK supermarket chain Asda is being sued for infringing on plant breeders' rights (PBR) due to the sale of its Tang Gold (also known as Tango) mandarin variety. Nador Cott Protection SAS alleges that this variety is derived from its protected Nadorcott variety. The lawsuit revolves around the genetic relationship between the two varieties. read more

"Cherry growing in South Africa is in full swing, and we at Fruit Freshi notice this all too well," says sourcing manager Daniela Aguirre. "Whereas cherries used to grow only in the cooler areas of the country, we are now seeing more and more growers venture into new regions. The sector is read more

A proposal to ban retailers in Wales from selling fruit and vegetables wrapped in plastic has prompted warnings that the move could lead to higher food waste and household costs. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies responded to a call from independent Senedd member Rhys ab Owen, who urged read more

Hansen Orchards grow cherries in the Derwent Valley and Huon Valley in Southern Tasmania. Currently, the season seems to be running about a week late overall. "We believe our first block of cherries will still be ready on time in mid-December, although we usually sell all of those to the people." read more

In the Tuscia region, chestnut production is increasing in the 2025 season, but prices are decreasing with lower quotes compared to last year and smaller sizes due to the weather. In this context, Viterbo is still confirmed as the center of regional chestnut cultivation, with the Chestnut of [name]. read more

Italian grapes were the most popular in the market, with a wide selection including Italia and Red Globe varieties, as well as some Arra and IFG varieties. In Frankfurt, the quality had significantly improved from the previous week, leading to an increase in prices. Customers in Hamburg also had to search a bit. read more

Week 43 ends with an increase in volumes for Lcc fruits and vegetables, while sales in value remain essentially stable due to a decrease in the average mix price. All channels are experiencing positive results, except for hypermarkets, which continue to show a decline. read more

Not just salad. The HoReCa and food processing industry are also driving the demand for fourth-range potatoes, carrots, onions, and sugar. A segment that Naturitalia is developing thanks to synergy with the associated cooperative Patfrut and investments. read more

In the Official Journal of the European Union dated 05/11/2025, the name "Fragola della Basilicata IGP" was registered. According to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, the food sector made in Italy includes 331 PDO and PGI designations, of which 128 are for fruits and vegetables. read more

Winter covering of raspberries is not only a way to protect plants from frost, but also an investment in their condition and growth rate in spring. At Rafał Podstawka's farm in Klementowice, experiments have been conducted for several years using a large-area non-woven fabric. read more

The 2025 Costa Rican pineapple season has been affected by difficult weather conditions, with persistent rainfall causing disruptions to planting activities and decreasing export volumes. Jordy Cruz from Agricrumo mentioned that national productivity is still low, and the outlook for 2026 indicates a continuation of this trend. "If it..." read more

In Poltava, Ukraine, municipal greenhouses are being restored after being damaged by shelling on the night of October 2-3. The heating systems are being reconfigured to provide warm conditions for the growth of flowers, as reported by agronews.ua, according to the company's director, Ihor Liashko. read more

Akin Soyleyen, the marketing manager for Turkish fruit exporter Aksun, mentioned that the Turkish weather has caused significant losses in the citrus production in the country. He stated, "Compared to last season, overall Turkish citrus production is noticeably lower, due to the impact of the weather." read more

With 944 hectares of broccoli and 694 hectares of Brussels sprouts, these vegetables represent about two-thirds of Oxin Growers' outdoor vegetable acreage. The broccoli season has now ended and was successful. However, the situation is different for Brussels sprouts: several hectares are currently being... read more

In Poltava, Ukraine, municipal greenhouses are being restored after being damaged by shelling on the night of October 2–3. Heating systems are being reconfigured to provide warm conditions for the growth of flowers, according to the company's director, Ihor Liashko, as reported by agronews.ua. read more