Moroccan avocado cultivation has seen remarkable growth over the past 15 years, as stated by Abdelkader Benchagra from Maroc Avocado, a company with operations in Morocco and the Netherlands. "In 2011/2012, we had to import Moroccan avocados through Spain or France. Local production was still in its early stages." read more

Peach prices in Spain have been on a downward trend since week 20 of the 2025 season, when they reached a peak of €216/100kg. This increase came after starting at €181 in week 19. Prices remained strong at €210 in week 21 but steadily declined in the following weeks, dropping to €181 in week 22. read more

Mimo powodzi w Polsce, produkcja w ogólnym rozrachunku nadal ma wzrosnąć, twierdzi Mohamed Marawan, właściciel polskiego eksportera jabłek Sarafruit: "Chociaż wystąpiły powodzie w niektórych regionach Polski, nie wszystkie obszary zostały dotknięte. Nie słyszałem o żadnych skutkach wpływających na" read more

British Columbia (B.C.) growers and shippers are pleased to see a bountiful supply of cherries from the province this season. "It's a complete turnaround from last year when we had no crop. This year, we have a full, abundant crop," says Gagan Grewal of HG Produce in Abbotsford, B.C. Cherries are currently being harvested. read more

Sezon arbuzów trwa obecnie pełną parą. Arbuz żółty i arbuz kanaryjski cieszą się szczególną popularnością ze względu na letnią pogodę. "Obecnie pozyskujemy arbuz żółty standardowej odmiany Dumara z Hiszpanii, Włoch i Turcji. Dostawy z tego ostatniego kraju zaczynają nabierać tempa. W zależności read more

Enzo Garnero, the co-founder of Nile Valley Srl, a company specializing in the marketing of Egyptian products, states that the Egyptian table grape campaign is currently underway. "We began shipping the first boxes in the third week of May, and we are now in the midst of the season." read more

"The domestic table grape season officially started for us on July 10th, almost two weeks later than the previous season, which kicked off earlier than usual," says Miriam Cutillas, Sales and Marketing Director of Uvasdoce Fresh. "We are beginning with some exports and, from next week onwards, read more

The cold and rainy summer in Estonia has affected strawberry growers, leading to a delayed picking season. Normally ripe by June, this year's crop only reached optimal picking conditions in mid-July. Local sellers report that the market in Estonia is still well supplied, with prices at around €6.90 per kilo, ... read more

W związku z obecną falach upałów w Wielkiej Brytanii, Tesco informuje o blisko 10% wzroście sprzedaży owoców w ciągu ostatnich trzech tygodni. Popyt dotyczy jagód, owoców pestkowych, kiwi, melonów, arbuza, ananasa, winogron oraz bananów. Według Simona Reevesa, menedżera ds. zakupu owoców w Tesco, "Dodatkowy popyt". read more

The sektor rolnictwa pionowego wchodzi w kluczową fazę. Kiedyś uważany za wysokowydajne, ale o ograniczonych możliwościach skalowania, teraz stopniowo rozwija się w praktyczny składnik zrównoważonych systemów żywnościowych i czynnik odporności na zmiany klimatu na skalę globalną. Tegoroczny Szczyt AVF odbywa się w Monachium.

The vertical farming sector is entering a critical phase. Once considered a high-tech niche with limited scalability, it is now steadily evolving into a practical component of sustainable food systems and a contributor to global climate resilience. This year's AVF Summit is taking place in Munich. read more

The 2025/26 season for Egyptian sweet potatoes is about to begin in a few days. The industry has experienced a consistent growth in production volume in the past few years, leading to concerns about the ability to meet demand while also preserving the value of the product. Price fluctuations have been a significant issue in the last two seasons, with several challenges arising. read more

Climate change and a shortage of skilled workers are affecting agricultural work. Early frosts are destroying stone fruit, while the limited availability of trained labor is raising costs for fruit and vegetable businesses. Engineers have already suggested solutions, but implementing them will require a gradual revolution. read more

Mitrofresh has not only opened new premises in Maasdijk but also in China. The exotic mushroom specialist proudly announces the opening of a new office in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. With this step, the company, active in the production, import, and export of Asian food, expands its presence in the Chinese market. read more

Eksport orzechów włoskich z Ukrainy prawie całkowicie zatrzymał się po wprowadzeniu nowych ograniczeń rządowych, określonych w rozporządzeniu Rady Ministrów, które weszło w życie 1 grudnia 2024 roku. Nowe przepisy mają na celu zaostrzenie kontroli nad eksportem i poważnie zakłóciły przepływy handlowe. Według Hennadija Judina, Prezydenta

The export of walnuts from Ukraine has nearly come to a halt following new government restrictions introduced under a Cabinet Resolution that took effect on December 1, 2024. The regulation, aimed at tightening export controls, has severely disrupted trade flows. According to Hennadii Yudin, President read more

The European seed potato industry has a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality products worldwide. Compliance with phytosanitary standards is a top priority, with EU production regulations being among the strictest in the world. Numerous European suppliers export seed potatoes, with Turkey ranking fourth among them. read more

Egyptian pomegranates arrive on the market in late July/early August, with an expected increase in volumes, according to Amr Kadah, export manager at Fruit.Farm. The exporter says, "We will start the season's harvest with the Early 116 variety, followed later by Manfaluti, Baladi in South Egypt." read more

The arrival of the first crates of red currants and blackberries heralds the start of the summer season at HANOS. "Seasonal products deserve more attention," begins Henk Verwoert, fruit and vegetable buyer at this Dutch hospitality wholesaler. "We're using these fruits to refocus the spotlight". read more

Egypt is increasing its presence in the international fresh strawberry market, with exports to Germany reaching their highest level in the past five marketing years. Data from the German Statistical Office and Global Trade Tracker, reported by EastFruit, shows that there was a shipment of 3.69 thousand metric tons between July 2024 and read more

"Summer is here," begins Jacco van Paasschen of Dutch company Fruit Freshi. "Now is the time when generally the softest fruit is eaten throughout Europe. However, we've long not referred to 'the season' having started, as we can offer high-quality, delicious soft fruit all year round." Jacco van... read more

Residues from plant protection products that are banned in the EU exceeded limits in strawberries of Polish origin. A total of 4,800 kilos of these strawberries reached Estonia, although a risk assessment indicated a very low threat to human health. Triinu Allika, head of the food department at the Agriculture and Food Board, stated this information. read more