Last week, the last batch of onions from the previous season was shipped out from Dacomex in Sint-Maartensdijk. "We had a successful season with steady demand and robust exports, reaching record levels in some markets. It was a busy season with two price increases, one towards the end of the season." read more

During the recent IFN live broadcast dedicated to peaches and nectarines (click here to watch it), the current campaign was discussed. After a slow start, the season is finally picking up pace (click here for more information). A significant part of the broadcast was dedicated to this topic. read more

If you want to conquer the young people, fruit and vegetable products must become trendy, speak their slang, meet their "no hassle" needs, and fit into their favorite consumption occasions, preferably in contemporary and unusual forms. Like the "liquid" aperitif created by Saf - read more

Camposol has announced that the first ocean shipment of fresh Peruvian blueberries for the 2025/26 season has successfully arrived at Kaohsiung Port in Asia on June 23, marking the beginning of the season in the Asian market. This is made possible by the new shipping routes from Chancay Port in Peru. read more

Zbiory hiszpańskich winogron z regionu Murcji rozpoczynają się około dwóch tygodni później niż zwykle i w tle zwiększonego spożycia. "Zaczynamy zbiory winogron na wybrzeżu, prawie dwa tygodnie później niż zwykle", powiedział José Velasco, dyrektor generalny Grupo El Ciruelo. read more

Niektórzy eksporterzy mango z Peru poszerzyli swoje okna wysyłkowe, aby uniknąć nasycenia rynku w szczycie sezonu i osiągnąć lepsze ceny. Mi Paisana eksportuje gotowe do jedzenia mango z Peru do Hiszpanii, Francji i Holandii przez niemal dziesięć miesięcy. "Zdecydowanie zerwaliśmy z tradycyjną" read more

Popyt na ontaryjskie jabłka nadal pozostaje wysoki. "Poziom zapasów jest niezwykle niski" – mówi Chris Hedges, przewodniczący Ontario Apple Growers. "Na pewno, gdy wiosną zaczęła się retoryka dotycząca ceł ze strony USA, krajowy popyt na jabłka zaczął rosnąć, a od tego czasu zauważyliśmy zwiększone przemieszczenie owoców". read more

It is time to assess the aftermath of the violent storms that struck much of France last week. A total of 57 departments were placed under an orange weather alert on Wednesday. In many areas, the thunderstorms were accompanied by strong winds, with gusts exceeding 100 km/h recorded in some departments. read more

Russet Burbank remains the preferred potato variety among Canadian agronomists and consumers. McCain Foods, based in Chin, Alberta, is now collaborating with the Farming Smarter Association to evaluate alternative varieties for potential use in food processing. A research trial on a commercial scale is currently underway. read more

Egypt is quickly consolidating its position in the global citrus market, showing impressive growth in orange exports to Argentina, as reported by EastFruit. According to data from Global Trade Tracker by the National Institute of Statistics and Census of Argentina, Egypt supplied 4,800 tons. read more

With the intense raspberry harvesting season, for example with the 'Glen Carron' variety, producers are facing challenges related to high fruit load, fruit quality, and preparing the plantation for the next season. Dr. Paweł Krawiec from Horti Team and Agata Kawecka from Yara

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Solinda, the seedless mini watermelon loved by both adults and children, distributed by Peviani S.p.A, is ready to make a comeback as the star of the new 2025 campaign. The campaign aims to strengthen the brand's recognition and to promote a supply chain that is committed to sustainability and agricultural innovation. read more

According to the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, the country exported 98,695.48 tonnes of tomatoes between January and May 2025, marking a 14.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In monetary terms, the export value rose by 4.8%, reaching $113.81 million. Tomato exports accounted for 1.03% of the total exports. read more

In Italy, sweet corn is experiencing a phase of renewed interest, thanks to the push of genetic innovation and the growing appreciation from both the supply chain and consumers. Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, a leader in the seed sector, is at the forefront of this change, investing... read more

At Enjoy Trade Holland in Venlo, the Albanian watermelon season has begun. Furkan Karaca stated, "We've been in contact with these growers in Albania for some time, visited them a few times, and that led to this cooperation." We're receiving good volumes, allowing us to supply both supermarkets." read more

Cucumber cultivation in Estonia is facing challenges this season due to higher rainfall and nighttime frosts. Expectations for good yields across different crops are low. The stable temperatures during summer are also contributing to agricultural difficulties. read more

The O.P. Joinfruit of Verzuolo (CN) announces a new milestone in its growth and strengthening path: the Valdostan cooperative Cofruits has joined the Piedmontese organization, with the goal of consolidating a path of aggregation that creates value. read more

Despite the geographical distance, certain Chinese fresh produce products easily make their way to European markets. Ginger, garlic, and pomelos are among the most well-known examples. Chinese exporter Onedayone has maintained a sales office and storage facility in the Netherlands for several years to better serve their customers. read more

The market for lemons in the area of Catania and neighboring municipalities had fallen under the control of a mafia organization, capable of heavily influencing every stage of the supply chain: from production to transportation, all the way to commercialization. This was revealed by the operation "Lumia". read more

"Ze względu na obfite opady deszczu i słońce, plony kalafiora są dobre, nieco wyższe niż oczekiwano, i jesteśmy przed harmonogramem zbiory. To spowodowało większą ilość ściętego kalafiora. Jednakże zauważamy, że dostępne jest więcej niż wystarczająca ilość kalafiora w całej Europie, więc" read more