The UK's exports to the EU have dropped by 23% since 2017, while imports from the bloc have declined just 5%, according to business group Logistics UK. The figures were shared by the group's President, Phil Roe, during his speech at Multimodal 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham on 17 June 2025. read more

Bakłażan, known as aubergine in the Netherlands, is quickly becoming more popular. Market data from Circana reveals that sales of aubergines increased by 33% in 2024 compared to 2019. Previously mostly utilized by professional chefs, aubergines are now being purchased more frequently by home cooks as well. read more

The Interpera 2025 International Pear Congress is scheduled to take place on 25 and 26 June in Hasselt, Belgium. The event will be held at the Corda Campus and is co-organised by AREFLH (Assembly of European Horticultural Regions) and VBT (Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). read more

Ukrainian plant breeders are in the final stages of registering the country's first domestically developed variety of edible burdock. The variety is currently undergoing testing by researchers at the Mayak Experimental Station of the Institute of Vegetable and Melon Growing (NAAS) in the Chernihiv region. read more

The Kenyan Fuerte avocado season is ending earlier than expected, as stocks have been depleted due to high demand. "Fuerte avocados are becoming scarce, and their prices are now even higher than those of Hass avocados, which is unprecedented as far as I know," says Noor Yasin. read more

The 2024/2025 Egyptian onion season has been rather disappointing for both producers and exporters, as it did not meet the high expectations set by the previous exceptionally successful season. Mohamed Hassan, export manager at Al Gamal, has noted this decline in performance within the sector. read more

Sezon zbioru wiśni i innych małych owoców w pełni trwa we Włoszech. Precyzyjna, a jednocześnie nie destrukcyjna metoda jest niezbędna do określenia jakości owoców. "Nasze podejście" - mówi Enrico Turoni z firmy TR Turoni w włoskiej prowincji Forlì w regionie Emilia-Romania - "to… read more

The "2025 Market Yearbook" published by iQonsulting provides valuable statistics on the production, imports, and exports of fresh blueberries from the Southern Hemisphere. The report highlights important growth figures and forecasts for the upcoming years, including the projected share of total exports. read more

Początkowo deszczowa pogoda na początku wiosny miała znaczący wpływ na plony melonów i arbuzów w pierwszej części sezonu; jednak w ciągu następnych kilku tygodni oczekuje się stopniowego osiągnięcia przewidywanych poziomów produkcji. "Sezon był szczególnie trudny z powodu opóźnień. read more

Moldova's National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has implemented stricter phytosanitary measures for citrus imports in order to prevent the entry of harmful pests. The updated regulations bring national legislation in line with EU standards. According to the new rules, imports of lemons and oranges from Argentina, Brazil, read more

Seeka Limited has issued its first earnings guidance for the 2025 financial year, forecasting a profit before tax of between $33.0 million and $37.0 million. This represents an increase from the $29.7 million recorded in 2024. The projected improvement in earnings is attributed to strong performance in the kiwifruit sector. read more

New Jersey is currently entering its blueberry season with great momentum. Joshua Minton from Frank Donio Inc. mentioned, "It's gotten underway pretty quickly here. We are looking at a really ample supply to go all the way past the 4th of July," he also noted that there is more organic acreage available this season. read more

The campaign for the netted melon, cultivated in the lands of the Mundial Consortium in Sicily along the coastal strip between Licata, Palma di Montechiaro, Ispica, and Pachino, is coming to an end. It has been a successful year in terms of both quality and sales, as confirmed by the. read more

The 7th edition of Fruit Day, a specialized exhibition on horticultural technology and innovation organized by the Moldova Fruct Association, was held on June 6 and expanded its international participation this year. Over 70 horticultural professionals from Ukraine and Romania joined local participants. read more

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The sweet and crunchy Skylar Rae® cherry variety is back. This season promises a high-quality, flavorful crop that's firm, crisp, and naturally sweet. Thanks to ideal growing conditions, the volume is significantly higher than last year. Known for their golden-red blush skin and caramel glow. read more

"The greatest growth opportunity for the supermarket channel lies in encouraging people to consume more herbs," says Marco de Jager, Director of Vitacress Real. "One way to further expand is by innovating packaging concepts for traditional herbs such as mint, parsley, coriander, basil, chives, and dill, rather than focusing solely on flavor..." read more

The Verdello is a green lemon variety that is not very juicy. Despite being cultivated in the summer months, it is often misunderstood by many Italian consumers. However, the Verdello remains a valuable resource for producers such as the Italian cooperative Pasam Agrumi, which has year-round production. read more

Konsumpcja pomarańczy spadła niepokojąco w Europie, zwłaszcza wśród młodszych konsumentów, podczas gdy konsumpcja mandarynek jest tylko nieznacznie niższa, a konsumpcja cytryn utrzymuje się na stałym poziomie. Jak można odwrócić tę sytuację? To jeden z tematów, który budzi największe zaniepokojenie w hiszpańskim sektorze cytrusowym. read more

In a move that could directly affect regional fruit and vegetable trade, Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Thailand to reopen all border checkpoints. If Thailand fails to comply, Cambodia will close its side of the border and block all entries. read more