In the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine, the first phase of a multifunctional training and production complex has been finished at the Agrarian College. The complex features seven cold storage chambers with a combined capacity of 1,275 tonnes, equipped with controlled atmosphere technology to prolong storage. read more

Po spokojnym początku, sezon cenowy we wrześniu zaczyna się powoli, ale pewnie rozluźniać. "Zbliżamy się do końca sezonu letniego. Wciąż mamy w asortymencie niektóre warzywa szklarniowe, ale przechodzimy do nowych porów, które tradycyjnie są naszym głównym produktem. Jednocześnie,

After a quiet start, the September pricing season is slowly but surely beginning to loosen up. "We are nearing the end of the summer season. We still have some greenhouse vegetables in the assortment, but we are moving on to new leeks, which are traditionally our main product. At the same time, read more

Clearing tills, rebranding, enhancing cold chain technology, and implementing robotics are just a few examples of innovation in the North American mushroom industry. According to Jose Cambon, CEO of Highline, "This innovation can be categorized into two areas: visible innovation and invisible innovation." read more

"What is certain is that we are facing a big onion crop this season. As things stand, we are going to average as much as 55 tons per hectare nationwide. The yields of the early onions were particularly good, while the later varieties are somewhat lower," says Machiel Boons of the Onion Commission. read more

UK's Sainsbury's has announced the end of discussions with China's JD.com regarding the potential sale of Argos, a general merchandise retailer. Discussions were confirmed just a day before this announcement. Source: reuters.com read more

Peru is enhancing its growth in key Asian markets by prioritizing new trade opportunities, diversifying destinations, and enhancing its competitiveness. The country aims to raise the value of its exports of grapes, blueberries, avocados, mangoes, pecans, and Brazil nuts, among other products. read more

Rynek cebuli w Południowej Afryce doświadcza zróżnicowanych warunków w swoich trzech głównych regionach produkcyjnych: Prowincji Północnej (NP), Prowincji Północnokapskiej (NC) i Prowincji Zachodniej (WC). Prowincja Północna boryka się z wyzwaniami, podczas gdy Prowincja Północnokapska i Prowincja Zachodnia spodziewają się stabilnych warunków. read more

The commercial campaign for PGI Romagna Peach and Nectarine in 2025 concluded with a consistent demand in Italy and Germany, the primary target markets. Despite facing weather difficulties at the beginning of the season, the fruits were able to meet the PGI quality criteria in terms of sweetness, firmness, and aroma. In Italy, the product enjoyed benefits from read more

Avocados are currently going through a volatile season, primarily due to high volumes and struggling prices. Consumption was high at the beginning of the 2025 season, but "Peru has returned with significantly larger volumes this year, 33% more than the previous season. read more

Westfalia Fruit will be showcasing various initiatives in varietal development, post-harvest sustainability, and market collaboration at Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, taking place from September 30 to October 2. The company's agenda features fresh research on avocado breeding, experiments in extending shelf-life, and... read more

By late August 2025, the average retail price of apples in Russia exceeded 140 RUB/kg (€1.42), up 14% year-on-year, as reported by Kommersant. According to Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews, the rise in prices is attributed not only to weather conditions but also to significantly increased production costs. read more

"Sezon handlowy dla pomidorów przemysłowych zawsze jest wyzwaniem" - mówi Umberto Todisco, prezydent Południowego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Owoców i Warzyw (A.P.O.M.). "Ze względu na niestabilne plony z pól, bieżący rok jest szczególnie niestabilny, zwłaszcza w środkowych i południowych Włoszech" - dodaje. read more

While the fruit market in the Gulf countries has been quieter than usual this summer, the period leading up to the end-of-year holidays, which also coincides with preparations for Ramadan, should boost demand and imports. This is according to Maysa Gebril, CEO of Hama Seas. read more

The harvesting and marketing of the Bouche de Betizac cultivar began a few days ago by chestnut specialist Mitica srl of Rioveggio (Bologna). According to Gionatan Elmi, the chestnut campaign is currently showing good production and quality prospects. Gionatan, Giancarlo, and Tommaso Elmi. read more

If we want to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, there must be a reevaluation of seasonal fruit. According to Jan Prinsen from the Belgian Fresh Food Institute, there has been a significant decrease in retail focus on European seasonal produce, especially grapes, in recent years. Jan is inspecting grapes. read more

As the international horticultural industry transitions towards more environmentally friendly and sustainable practices, Klasmann-Deilmann remains dedicated to developing advanced substrate solutions. One key area of focus is on peat-reduced growing media for young vegetable plants, with a particular emphasis on blocking substrates that combine. read more

A packing adjustment at Emery Soft Fruits in Hampshire has allowed surplus berries to be redirected for redistribution, in collaboration with BerryWorld UK and the food charity FareShare. Recovering soft fruit is difficult due to its short shelf life. At Emery Soft Fruits, lined crates are now used. read more

The pomegranate season started at the end of August in Spain with the harvesting of the earliest varieties, characterized by an abundance of small sizes due to the lack of water and high temperatures. The harvest of the first native Valenciana pomegranates will begin in week 37. read more

Wholesale prices of bananas in selected European markets exhibited varied changes between week 35 (ending August 31, 2025) and week 36 (ending September 7, 2025). Data presented in €/100kg showed divergent trends, as certain countries saw price increases while others experienced significant drops. read more

Prices for imported citrus and apples are on the rise this week due to reduced arrivals and high demand during the Mid-Autumn Festival. New Zealand Queen apples, which were selling for about ¥330 (US$46) per box last week, are now priced at around ¥350 (US$49) per box. This increase in prices has led to a rise in the read more