Summer fruit sales are currently facing challenges. Pieter de Ruiter from 4Fruit Company in Ridderkerk commented, "On Friday, when the sun was shining, there was still some momentum in the market. But now that the weather forecast has turned more negative, things have quieted down considerably." read more

Od czasu przystąpienia Chorwacji do Unii Europejskiej, obserwuje się stały spadek produkcji krajowych warzyw przy jednoczesnym wzroście importu. W ciągu ostatniej dekady wartość tych importów, w tym czosnku, wzrosła o ponad 150 procent. Niemniej jednak, nie wszystko jest przekreślone, o czym świadczą podejmowane wysiłki.

Since Croatia joined the European Union, there has been a steady decrease in domestic vegetable production with a rise in imports. Over the past decade, the value of these imports, including garlic, has increased by over 150 per cent. However, not all is deterred, as demonstrated by the efforts. read more

Apples originating from North Korea are now available in Russian supermarkets. This development in the market is part of efforts to boost North Korea's presence in the Russian economy. The growing availability of North Korean products is linked to a strategic agreement that was established a year ago, involving... read more

Rosia unexpectedly reduced its imports of Chinese potatoes in June, marking the first decline after eight consecutive months of growth, according to Chinese customs data reviewed by RIA Novosti. In June, Russian buyers purchased 31,200 tons of potatoes from China, 12.4% less than in May. read more

"Zeszłego tygodnia wybrano o milion tack więcej w porównaniu z tym samym tygodniem sprzed roku, a mimo to pozostajemy z kilkoma milionami tacek zaległości w bieżącym roku. Witajcie w kalifornijskim rolnictwie!" - mówi Dan Crowley, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w firmie Gem-Pack Berries, LLC., w kontekście obecnie trwającego sezonu truskawkowego. read more

This year, the fig harvest in Spain began one week earlier than usual in Elche and Albatera, in the province of Alicante, due to high temperatures. The season started with high demand, although supplies will be limited until next week. "The high temperatures accelerated the ripening process. read more

With over a month into the custard apple season in India, Maharashtra's dry region continues to play a significant role as a major hub for this crop, especially as harvesting intensifies. Farmer Abhijit Patil grows custard apples on his five-acre farm, targeting both domestic and select markets. read more

In 2025, the fruit processing sector in Moldova is encountering significant challenges, with many factories facing a shortage of raw materials due to high prices for fresh fruit and limited domestic availability. Stefan Golubciuc, the head of the fruit and vegetable processors' association "Speranța Con", has highlighted that the spring frost... read more

Po kilku trudnych sezonach dla wiśni z Kolumbii Brytyjskiej (B.C.), w tym roku plantatorzy z prowincji witają duże zbiory. "To duże zmiany w porównaniu do ostatnich kilku lat. Ten zbiór wygląda niemal jakby to były dwa zbiory w jednym sezonie" - mówi Sukhpaul Bal, plantator i prezes. read more

The fruit coloring process has already begun in the Gala apple orchards of the lowlands of Agia, Greece, as Mr. Giorgos Zeikos, president of the local cooperative Kissavos Agias, stated to FreshPlaza. "We are at the beginning of the coloring process. So far, the Gala and red apples have been growing." read more

Tomás Ferreira, Company Director for Portuguese fruit exporter Granfer, states that there will be a considerable decrease in the production of stone fruits in Portugal. He attributes this to the absence of optimal cold weather and hailstorms during the spring. Additionally, the humid spring conditions have caused delays in the development of stone fruits. read more

Rozwój produkcji owoców w celu spełnienia krajowych i eksportowych standardów był tematem forum w prowincji Phu Tho 18 lipca. Narodowe Centrum Rozwoju Rolnictwa informuje, że obszary upraw owoców w Wietnamie przekroczą 1,3 miliona hektarów do 2024 roku, z 21% zlokalizowanych w północnej części kraju... read more

Tegoroczne zbieranie dyni w Szwajcarii jest wyjątkowo wczesne. "Niektóre nasze uprawy są specjalnie przeznaczone do wczesnego zbioru i są uprawiane na organicznej folii mulczującej i pod potrójnym osłonem z agrowłókniną. Jednakże, bardzo nietypowe jest to, że udało nam się zebrać dynie typu butternut i Hokkaido już" read more

Dutch breeding company Axia Vegetable Seeds was recently acquired by the Japanese company Denso Corporation. Denso is already known in the Netherlands following its earlier acquisition of Certhon. The question now is: What are Denso's plans with the tomato breeding company? "Becoming a global leader in tomato breeding." read more

French pear production in 2025 is expected to be lower than the 2024 harvest, which was very good, but 8% higher than the five-year average. These forecasts are subject to change depending on the weather until the end of the harvest. Production in 2025 is expected to fall by 7% from last year. read more

In the past three seasons, potato cultivation in Poland, with a primary focus on processing and seed potatoes, has faced challenges. The high prices in neighboring regions have limited imports, leading to market instability and putting pressure on buyers to accept lower-quality tubers. read more

From special items like mini zucchinis and okra imported from their home country of Syria, to seasonal fruits and selected herbs, since November last year a new cash & carry market called Alamir Grosshandel GmbH has been located on Herzogstraße in Gelsenkirchen. The young company's customers... read more

SPAR Slovenia encourages sustainable shoppingIn July, SPAR Slovenia joins the International Plastic-Free Month celebrations. SPAR Slovenia sells over 65% of its fruit and vegetables without packaging and further reduces plastic packaging by using more eco-friendly and recycled materials. Source:... read more

The blueberry season is in full swing at the Schrijnwerkers family farm in Oudsbergen, Flanders. So far, the season has been satisfactory for grower Frans, although he notes that market pressure from abroad is gradually increasing. "We'll now have to see what consumers are truly willing to pay." read more

The dynamic landscape of potato cultivation has undergone significant changes due to climate variations, evolving trade practices within Europe, and shifting consumer preferences towards processed potatoes. These shifts will be discussed at the professional conference "Current Issues and Practices of Seed Potato Propagation." read more