The Russian government has reduced its federal support for potato and vegetable production in 2025 by 13%, allocating 3.7 billion rubles, down from 4.24 billion rubles used in 2024, according to the Ministry of Agriculture's national report on agricultural development. The budget cut is significant and may impact the agricultural sector. read more

Tajikistan continues to solidify its position as a top dried fruit exporter in Central Asia. In the first quarter of 2025, the country exported over 26,500 tons of dried fruits valued at more than $9.4 million. This expansion reflects a positive trend seen in earlier years, such as 2023 when the country exported 81,800 tons of dried fruits. read more

In the 2025 citrus season, Argentina will produce traditional varieties such as Salustiana, Navel, Midknight, and Valencia. Additionally, it will conduct trials with blood oranges to diversify its supply. However, the sector faces challenges well before the fruit reaches the market. High internal read more

Qatar-based startup VFarms has successfully grown iceberg lettuce heads weighing over 600 grams, nearly four times the standard weight typically achieved in vertical farms globally. This achievement was made even more significant as it was accomplished under some of the most challenging growing conditions on earth, with external temperatures exceeding. read more

In a significant development for India's fresh produce industry, Mr. Dinesh Shinde, CEO and founder of Anusaya Fresh India Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Bilal Issa, Trade Director of SanLucar, a globally renowned brand in fruits and vegetables, have announced a strategic partnership between Anusaya Fresh and SanLucar. read more

Wiosna to sezon ziół, potwierdza Ahmed Bouklata, specjalista ds. dostaw ziół na hurtowym rynku w Kolonii. "Już teraz możemy zaoferować pewne odmiany ziół, takie jak pietruszka kręcona i szczypiorek z lokalnej uprawy. W przypadku większości produktów wciąż jednak jesteśmy zależni od importu ze Hiszpanii i Włoch lub dostaw powietrznych. read more

Bako Sweet is entering the West Coast Produce Show with strong momentum, surpassing others in the category in terms of both dollar and volume growth, as reported by Circana data. As the top sweet potato brand in the U.S. in terms of dollar sales, Bako Sweet is assisting retail partners in achieving Thanksgiving-level success. read more

The agricultural organization COAG in Malaga has expressed concerns about an alleged fraud committed by the company La Unión in Almeria, which is affecting greenhouse and subtropical vegetable growers. The suspected non-payment amounts to over 400,000 euros and impacts 16 families who specialize in crops such as. read more

A Market Orientation Mission to the Netherlands for Ukrainian companies in the (organic) frozen berry industry has been announced. The main products for this mission are strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, and blueberries. The mission will take place from Tuesday, the 20th to... read more

Honeybear Brands has announced the arrival of its freshly picked 2025 apple crop from Chile. Popular varieties such as Honeycrisp and the exclusive Pazazz® are now available at U.S. retailers, allowing consumers to enjoy flavorful, fresh apples throughout the spring and summer seasons. This year's imported produce is now on the market. read more

Chociaż powszechne są maszyny do zbioru szparagów nieselektywnych, rynek pracuje także nad maszynami do selektywnego zbioru szparagów. Tak twierdzi Hans Kalter, Kierownik Sprzedaży w firmie Christiaens Agro Systems, holenderskim przedsiębiorstwie specjalizującym się w projektowaniu i produkcji maszyn do przetwarzania wydłużonych warzyw, w tym szparagów. read more

The British berry industry is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with total grower revenue reaching an estimated £577 million in 2023. This figure represents the farmgate value of UK-grown berries, excluding imports and retail margins. The sector supports 16,317 full-time equivalent jobs. read more

Turkish authorities have revised their hazelnut production forecast for the 2025/26 season. Due to unfavorable weather conditions in April, the Black Sea Exporters' Association (KiB) has issued an updated estimate, projecting a total crop size of 609,400 tons. This figure includes 370,400 tons from the eastern Black Sea region. read more

"The French Hazelnut Producers' Association (ANPN) and the Unicoque cooperative are urging action to stop unfair competition and distortions that could lead to the disappearance of this small sector of 300 French producers. Following the apple sector, it is now the turn of..." read more

Aby odpowiedzieć na zmieniające się potrzeby rynku, Battistini Vivai przyjął strategię patrzenia w przyszłość skupioną na innowacji i eksperymentach. "Jesteśmy podekscytowani wprowadzeniem naszej pierwszej odmiany, Blueberica Nordica (A81) do testów pilotażowych - opracowanej we współpracy z Commercial Alfa (Chile), Caliplant." read more

Simon Hopkins began his career in the fresh produce industry by working in a market making deliveries and managing stalls. Over the years, he has gained experience as a lorry driver, depot manager, and finally, he has recently started his own fruit and vegetable box delivery service called Spuds Fresh. read more

W maju 2025 roku Rosja importowała 432,200 ton ziemniaków, co stanowi 3.5-krotnie więcej niż w tym samym okresie w 2024 roku (124,800 ton), według Rosselkhoznadzor, powołując się na dane z systemu Argus-Fito. Największe ilości pochodziły z Egiptu, 274,500 ton (wzrost o 4.5-krotny z 59,300 ton), Chin. read more

Today, during the High Level Meeting in Beijing, Vice Minister Marten van den Berg of the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture and Vice Minister Zhang Baofeng of Chinese Customs signed the Apple protocol to grant market access for apples from the Netherlands into China. The apple protocol, together read more

Jest bardzo klarowny rynek dla hiszpańskich pomarańczy stołowych w miarę zbliżania się końca sezonu. "Koncentrujemy się na naszym letnim gatunku Summer Navel Extra Sweet LLUSAR, który został uznany za Smak Roku, ze względu na jego wyjątkową jakość smaku nawet pod koniec sezonu, z charakterystycznym aromatem i słodyczą." read more

The Agroseguro consortium has reported that the storms at the start of May affected 80,000 hectares of agricultural land in Spain. The most affected regions are the Ebro valley (Aragon, Navarra, and La Rioja), Castilla-La Mancha, and Murcia. However, these are preliminary figures, as farmers are still assessing the full extent of the damage. read more