Key figures on Europe - 2025 edition, published in July, provides an overview of recent developments in the EU, covering topics from people and society to economy, business, environment, and natural resources. Today, the focus is on the transport sector, highlighting the busiest short sea routes. read more

Białoruś wzmocniła swój system państwowych rezerw żywności, lokalnie znanych jako ''fundusze stabilizacyjne'' oraz wprowadziła bardziej restrykcyjne zasady dla sprzedawców detalicznych w celu zapewnienia całorocznego dostępu do warzyw i jabłek. Zgodnie z dekretem prezydenckim i uchwałą rządu przyjętymi w lipcu 2025 roku, rezerwy żywności zostały... read more

Wholesale prices for early apple varieties in Moldova have almost halved over the past six weeks, falling from 20 to 9 MDL/kg (€1.0-0.46/kg), according to Logos Press. A similar trend is observed in Ukraine and Poland, though the decline there is less pronounced, at 15–20%. Current reports from EastFruit confirm these trends. read more

JBT Marel has launched the ProDOSE™ Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine. This fully automated machine, which is a scalable replacement for outdated wax dosing methods, was awarded the title of Freshness Control Solution of the Year in the 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Awards, in advance of the product's launch. read more

Opuncja figowa to owoc, który zazwyczaj jest zbierany latem, ale są także firmy, takie jak Don Chumbito, w hiszpańskiej regionie Murcja, które potrafią go pozyskać także w pozostałej części roku i rozszerzą swoje dostawy, aby zaspokoić popyt rynku. "Wyróżniamy się produkcją" read more

According to Eurostat data on the 2024 harvests, Portugal was the third-largest tomato producer in the European Union, with 1.7 million tons. Italy was the top producer with six million tons, followed by Spain with 4.5 million tons. In total, the EU harvested 62.2 million tons of fresh vegetables, including melons. read more

Ukrainian vegetable farmers face significant challenges due to an inefficient logistics system, which decreases their income and hinders consumer access to affordable produce, as stated by market logistics expert Yuriy Shchuklin. Small-scale farmers, who cultivate plots ranging from 100 to 500 hectares, frequently read more

Fresh Del Monte has partnered with the CMA CGM Group to switch banana and pineapple shipments from traditional breakbulk vessels to containerized cold chain solutions. For years, bananas and pineapples destined for Japan and Korea have been transported on breakbulk vessels. read more

Kampania arbuzowa z 2025 roku napotkała poważne wyzwania, zmuszając niektórych rolników do przerwania zbiorów i sprzedaży o ponad miesiąc wcześniej. Daniele Martucci, rolnik z Massafra (Taranto) w Apulii, to jeden z takich rolników. On już zakończył swoją kampanię, powołując się na trudną sytuację w... read more

A new vegetable processing plant named Babusia Marusia has commenced operations at the West Ukrainian Industrial Hub near Ternopil. The factory specializes in producing canned vegetables, pickles (including cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, and peppers), and vacuum-packed vegetable semifinished products. In 2025, the plant aims to continue expanding its production and market presence. read more

While the Florida citrus crop is still being evaluated ahead of its start this fall, an early peek indicates the crop is looking good in a few ways. "We definitely have more fruit than last season," says Steven Callaham of the Dundee Citrus Growers, adding that last season, Hurricanes Helene and read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl tracks the prices. The price survey is conducted at the end of each week. In week 34, the price of cucumbers at Dirk returned to the previous level, while at other surveyed supermarkets, there were no changes. read more

W środę, hiszpańskie miasto Buñol będzie gościć 80. edycję walki pomidorowej "Tomatina", podczas której użytych zostanie 120 ton pomidorów podczas godzinnej imprezy. Festiwal przyciąga do 22 000 uczestników, z czego nie-miejscowi płacą 15 euro (17,50 USD) za bilet. Budynki będą pokryte. read more

The new season of Hebei pears from China arrived on the market in July. Huangguan pears have already been placed in cold storage, while Ya pears have just been introduced to the market and will start moving into warehouses in September. "This year looks promising for pear importers and exporters," said Mr. read more

Eksport bananów z Indii pozostaje odporny pomimo niedawnych intensywnych opadów deszczu zakłócających produkcję i logistykę. Rynek radzi sobie z fluktuacjami dostępności na farmach, jednocześnie utrzymując stabilne zapotrzebowanie na kluczowych rynkach - podzielił się Nagoor Shareef Shaik, Dyrektor handlowy świeżych produktów w firmie Sattvaa Owaiss. read more

According to data from Vietnam Customs, the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit) stated that in the first half of 2025, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to the EU exceeded US$233 million, marking a 44.1% increase compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Passion fruit was particularly highlighted in this growth trend. read more

In 2024, the EU harvested 62.2 million tons of fresh vegetables (including melons), a 6% increase from the 58.8 million tons harvested in 2023. Spain (14.8 million tons), Italy (13.9 million tons), and France (5.8 million tons) were the EU's top producers of fresh vegetables, together accounting for a significant portion. read more

Rapisarda, director of the Euroagrumi OP Consortium of Biancavilla, explained that the 2025 Etna prickly pear campaign started in the first week of August, which was about ten days later than usual. This delay was due to the fruit not receiving enough heat to ripen properly within the anticipated timeframe. read more

Potatoes are one of the most widely consumed vegetables, and the market is mostly controlled by some popular varieties, but there are many more available. The Spanish region of Galicia produces varieties such as Kennebec, known as Galician cachelo, Agria, or Fina de Carballo, among others. read more

The two brands, Viulèt and Gilda by the producers' organization OP Granfrutta Zani, are now available in various large-scale retail chains in Italy and abroad. These brands are dedicated to enhancing the quality of European plums and nectarines. "These are two top-quality products," explains the Italian. read more