Typically, towards the end of November, Italian garlic supplies start to decrease, making room for more imported products in the market. Currently, there has been a positive commercial trend, with production and distribution prices remaining reasonable. These weeks also signify the conclusion of the sowing season, especially in southern Italy. read more

The supply of Spanish products is clearly increasing, but demand is not yet sweeping goods out of importers' hands. "I had expected demand to pick up, but nothing could be further from the truth. It is not even that there is an enormous volume on the market, although we certainly are not facing. read more

Fresh fruit and vegetables entering the European Union through the Port of Rotterdam undergo mandatory food safety checks before being released into the market. These inspections can be time-consuming, leading to delays in reefer container movement and increased costs. An optimization project launched in late 2024 is now... read more

The import volumes of tomatoes and cucumbers in Ukraine increased from January to October 2025, as reported by the State Customs Service. Tomato imports saw a 4.3% rise to 81,820 tons, while cucumber imports grew by 13.6% to 109,560 tons compared to the same period in 2024. read more

The kiwifruit harvest in Greece was completed last week, with only a small quantity of low-quality fruits remaining unpicked. According to Mr. Dionysis Iliadis, owner of Elita S.A., a packing company located in Imathia, these fruits were unable to be harvested on time due to rain. read more

Hortifrut is launching Berry Christmas, a festive and seasonal blueberry product in 100% plastic-free packaging. It will be available simultaneously in Europe and Latin America, with a special focus on Chile, Colombia, and Brazil, through selected retailers. This new offering provides... read more

Trops, the Andalusian cooperative with 4,000 growers that produces over 55% of Spain's mango supply and 45% of the peninsula's avocado market, has formalized its acquisition of Frutos Subtropicales Micoma, Aguacates Mijas S. Coop. And. The transaction, approved by the general assemblies of both... read more

Uzbekistan has received the first shipment of premium seed potatoes imported from the Netherlands to enhance domestic production. The total import volume will reach 6,000 tons. This purchase was made in accordance with a presidential decree mandating the import of certified high-quality seeds from the Netherlands. read more

Nationwide Produce PLC has reported that they have supplied over 473 tons of surplus fruit and vegetables to FareShare over the last four years, benefiting charities and community groups throughout the UK. The organization stated that this amount of food redistributed is equivalent to providing 1 million meals. read more

With winter approaching, the strawberry season for unexposed crops is also coming to an end, but at grower Demedts - De Mey, the volumes are still holding steady. "It is decreasing gradually. The current focus is on winding down, closely monitoring heating costs, and deciding how long it is still profitable." read more

Global garlic-producing regions are currently facing a season that is influenced by fluctuating supply, changing trade patterns, and pricing challenges. Italy is experiencing stable garlic prices due to consistent supply, whereas Spain is grappling with decreased production, rising costs, and growing competition from low-cost alternatives. read more

The watermelon supply from Sonora, Mexico is expected to finish earlier this season. According to Scott Vandervoet of Vandervoet & Associates, this is due to the majority of the crop ripening ahead of schedule because of the above-average temperatures in October. read more

Zespri's counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) program is currently in progress, with approximately 33 million trays, or 118,800 tons, expected this year from orchards in France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan. This includes nearly 26 million trays of Zespri SunGold kiwifruit (93,600 tons), which represents an increase of 30 per read more

The Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Committee of the Spanish Senate approved a proposal by Senator Javier Armas of AHI to amend the Penal Code, making it a criminal offense to illegally import tropical fruits, particularly pineapples, into the Canary Islands. The objective of this decision is to increase the penalties for such illicit activities. read more

"In a year marked by climatic challenges, Ionex Trans has managed to strengthen its position as one of Moldova's most consistent suppliers of high-quality table grapes," says Lidia Ionaș, export manager at Ionex Trans SRL. "This year was full of climatic challenges, but we managed to save the." read more

European fruit and vegetable producer organizations have shown concern regarding the European Commission's proposed changes to the EU-Morocco Association Agreement and a new delegated act on origin labeling. Copa and Cogeca, ArefLH, and Eucofel have outlined their stance in a joint letter to the authorities. read more

In Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard (Vendée department), Abderrahim Oufaquir, manager of SCEA Les Petites Métairies, has undertaken a strategic change of direction for his farm. As a greenhouse tomato grower for many years, he was seeking a crop that could provide a solid foundation and future. read more

Sezon wiśni chilijskich postępuje, z niższymi szacunkami wolumenu oraz wcześniejszym zbiorami i wysyłkami. Według Nicolása Michelini, menedżera handlowego w firmie Quelen Fruit, pierwotna prognoza Komitetu Wiśni o 131 milionach skrzynek nie jest już realistyczna. Aktualne prognozy wahają się teraz read more

Abundant outdoor vegetable harvests, not only in the Netherlands but across Europe, are creating difficult sales conditions for many products. For example, the leek trade has been challenging for a long time. This summer, several growers stopped after summer leeks remained low-priced for. read more

Morocco has continued to increase its exports of fresh sweet corn to Germany for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. In the first nine months of 2025, Moroccan exporters sent over 2,000 tons of fresh sweet corn to Germany, with a total value of USD 3.83 million. read more