Bejo is expanding its greenhouse area in the Netherlands in response to increasing demand for seed production. In Velden, in the province of Limburg, the company has acquired a greenhouse complex previously operated by a hydrangea grower. The greenhouse was purchased from Queens Flower. read more

In March 2026, Vogha presented its wide range of segmented grape varieties, where the added value is also the continuous offer for 12 months a year to meet the demand of every consumer. "Apple consumption is doing well and we are growing in both volume and value," says Hannes. read more

BASF Nunhems has organized two new mini demos to showcase the adaptability of its iceberg and romaine lettuce varieties in Campo de Cartagena and Lorca, while also presenting its latest developments in both segments. "These are areas with different climates, and therefore varieties." read more

Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) is strengthening its Research & Development department with the addition of Juan Carlos Gutierrez Ruiz as the new breeder for strawberry varieties intended for the southern markets. He joined the team in August 2025 as a strawberry technician at the strategic hub. read more

Wholesale banana prices in the UK increased this week from various sources, with price increases reported in the Dollar zone and the ACP group, as per the most recent DEFRA market data. Bananas from Colombia saw the most significant price increase, with the average price rising to £1.00 per kg from £0.78 previously. read more

Salix Fruits has announced the beginning of the winter citrus season with a diverse portfolio that links growers from both hemispheres with retail, foodservice, and wholesale customers globally. The company's objective is to guarantee consistency and dependability by sourcing from various regions in order to. read more

"We received Peruvian, South African, and Zimbabwean blueberries in mid-November," says Horacio Ozer Ami Gimenez, co-owner of ByBlue, a Dutch company solely focused on that fruit. "Last year, we received about 40% more blueberries from Peru than in 2024, but demand is good, and export prices are." read more

The month of January is proving to be challenging for greenhouse horticulture, as it is being negatively affected by unfavorable weather conditions that are directly impacting volumes and prices. In Spain, the low temperatures and poor solar radiation in the first weeks of the year have read more

"Z powodu niskich temperatur, zbiory spowolniły, a ceny wzrosły" - mówi Francesco Marangio, dyrektor sprzedaży w firmie Marangio Farm w Vittorii, w prowincji Ragusa. Sycylijska firma posiada około trzech hektarów ziemi, z których wszystkie są wykorzystywane do uprawy chronionych roślin. read more

Po okresie, w którym popyt na winogrona przewyższał podaż, tygodnie 50 i 51 przyniosły eksport stołowych winogron z Ameryki Południowej do Stanów Zjednoczonych przekraczający cztery miliony skrzynek. Oczekiwano, że w pierwszym tygodniu 2026 roku zostanie wysłanych jeszcze większe ilości. "3,5 do 4 milionów skrzynek tygodniowo to to, na co rynek amerykański może być gotowy". read more

The price of Crispy Honey Kumquats from Rong'an, Guangxi, China, have been highly popular in recent years and have enjoyed strong sales. This season, weather conditions in the production area have been favorable, resulting in stable fruit quality; however, sales are currently under pressure. read more

Spreafico has appeared at Marca Fresh 2026 for the third consecutive year, as explained by the marketing director, Stefano Aiello. “We are showcasing our flagship product lines, our main strengths that are recognized by the market and will see development in the coming years. read more

The Carottes de France producers' association has been renamed as the Association Carottes et Radis de France (ACRF). French radish producers have joined the association that was established in 2009. The inclusion of radish in the association was officially recognized through a decree issued on December 18th, sanctioned by Annie Genevard, French. read more

On Thursday, January 15, the third edition of the Berry Con conference took place in Nałęczów, organized by Szałas Agro, 4Berries, i-Grow, and Agronom Plants. The event gathered over 160 berry growers and industry experts. The presentations of the invited speakers were featured. read more

Brussels sprouts continue to be a niche crop in Ukrainian vegetable production, despite their considerable market potential and high added value. Recent scientific findings also suggest that profitability is not only influenced by the variety of Brussels sprouts but is crucially dependent on the specific planting scheme used, according to a report from EastFruit. read more

As planned, the first Chilean blueberries were delivered to food retailers shortly before the turn of the year. "Demand has been very good so far, and price developments in this segment are typically strongly driven by supply," summarizes Malte Storjohann, Head of Procurement Overseas at Port… read more

The first trial shipment of avocados from Angola has arrived in the Netherlands, meeting European Union customs, phytosanitary, and quality requirements. The container reached Rotterdam this week and passed all required EU inspections. read more

UK wholesale fruit prices this week showed mixed movements, with apples and pears displaying different trends across varieties, as reported by the latest DEFRA market data. Bramley's Seedling apples averaged £1.18 per kg, a decrease from £1.26 the previous week by £0.08. read more

How much does private label products weigh in the total production of the main Italian fruit and vegetable companies? And above all: when a company produces private label products for a retail chain, are their own branded products also present in that same chain or not? A question with a solution yet to be found. read more

In a world where other fruits like avocados and mangoes, as well as more heavily marketed snack foods, seem to capture more consumer attention, simply placing apples and pears on the shelf and expecting them to sell is no longer sufficient. read more