"After our current forecast, the apple harvest in Serbia is expected to be about 20% to 25% lower than last year, which was also not particularly successful," said Gojko Zagorac, chairman of the Serbia Does Apples Association and sales manager of the production company. read more

The topics of the Berry Technology Forum include choosing the right cultural substrate for successful berry fruit production, AI-controlled drainage monitoring, selecting the appropriate greenhouse for optimal crop management, and the effect of sunlight on plants as a production factor in polytunnels. read more

By clicking on the images, you will enter the galleries of this year's German Fruit & Vegetable Congress - enjoy! read more

According to the commission, the agreement for the agricultural sectors of both sides is largely balanced. There will be no liberalization for sensitive agricultural products such as rice, sugar, and eggs. The same applies to fresh bananas, ethanol, modified starches, and proteins. "Limited trade quotas" will be in place. read more

Sufficient quantities of tomatoes are still available for harvesting from Central European productions. However, with shorter days and lower night temperatures, the harvest tends to decrease or the ripening process in the crops slows down. Nonetheless, the demand is still high. read more

Avocado production in Turkey has nearly increased tenfold in the past five years – from 5,923 tons in 2020 to 64,500 tons in 2024. Antalya led the statistics with 35,694 tons of production last year, while Alanya expanded its cultivation area in the last 13. read more

According to Tesco, one of the largest buyers, the trade expects a demand increase of around ten percent compared to last year. Already in the summer, the supermarket chain recorded a sales increase of ten percent for local berries and even 35 percent for cherries. Now it is expected that... read more

Because the producers are under pressure: high import quantities, rising costs, and a lack of agricultural policy support make daily life difficult. Mushrooms are considered a primary agricultural product, but they play a minor role in agricultural policy. "We have no border protection, no read more

In August, the export volume from Peru increased by 56%, but the value only by 5%. The average price decreased by 33% to 1.71 US dollars per kilo. The market for Hass avocados in Spain and Italy experienced a significant decline. It is expected that prices will remain low until October. read more

The harvest quantity of Shiitake mushrooms increased significantly in 2024. In total, six farms harvested around 251 tons of Shiitake on an area of 2.2 hectares. In 2023, also six farms harvested around 161 tons on 2 hectares. This represents an increase of nearly 56%. read more

Of this, 79% (37,300 t) were sweet cherries and 21% (9,800 t) were sour cherries. Compared to the ten-year average of 45,200 tons from 2015 to 2024, the cherry harvest in 2025 was 4.2% higher. read more

While Pfalzmarkt eG reported a surplus of 403,000 euros for the fiscal year 2023, the group, taking into account the investment result as well as interest and taxes, recorded a profit of 2.3 million euros. Compared to the previous year, the increase in profit amounted to read more

The State Statistical Office will invite guests and families to participate in a regional quiz and a historical quiz with facts about the Southwest on Apple Day, September 21, 2025. This event will showcase the unique features of the region. The Southwest is also known as the read more

In this context, wooden packaging would provide a natural, safe, and adaptable solution that meets the new regulatory requirements. read more

The review follows a formal request from the Philippines to review the existing biosafety measures for the pathogens Moko, Black Sigatoka, and Banana Freckle. read more

The new and large-scale research project "POMORROW - Potatoes for tomorrow" pursues no less a goal than the accelerated breeding of climate-resilient, robust, and high-performance potato varieties. This project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space Travel (BMFTR). read more

"With a special focus on Chinese purple garlic, this Andean region stands out not only for its geographical location but also for the high yield of its crops, which exceeded 10 tons per hectare in the last season," he says. read more

After the record year of 2019 with 430 tons, the harvest of parsley root has increased again in the last three years, as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID). According to the Swiss Central Office for Vegetable Growing and Special Crops (SZG), the quantity has doubled since then. read more

The need for modernization has never been as evident as it is today. In the shelves of supermarkets or at the stands of traditional markets, origin labels with names of foreign countries are more the rule than the exception. Carrots come from the Netherlands, read more

In recent months, the banana sector has been under significant pressure due to global climate change, geopolitical tensions, and strikes in Panama. Fyffes has proactively responded to these developments by leveraging its agricultural expertise and reliable network. read more