Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers increased in value by 9.2% between January and June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching over €1.288 billion (US$1.41 billion). According to data from INE, export volumes also rose, totaling over 837 million kilos. read more

"The potato market is currently on hold," says Jan Van Luchene of Bruwier Potatoes, as he reflects on the current situation. The market has been volatile for several months, and with the new harvest on the horizon, there doesn't seem to be much improvement in sight. "Honestly, I don't see a way out of this." read more

Kalyna-Buhrin LLC, based in Ukraine's Rivne region, has developed a modern vegetable production operation spanning 300 hectares, including its own greenhouses and long-term storage facilities. These innovations have enabled the company to enter international markets and export produce. read more

At a fruits and vegetables store in Shuwaikh, customers are discovering products like candy-flavored grapes, baby mangoes that can be consumed whole, and fruit hybrids with various flavor and texture combinations. Vendor Nabil Adel, who has been at the store for 10 years, imports fruits from Europe. read more

The cherry harvest at McIntyre Fruit in Perthshire, Scotland, has started two weeks early this season due to the unusually warm weather over the past month. "The hot weather accelerated the fruit's growth more than we expected," said Matthew McIntyre. "It has presented some challenges." read more

Rolnicy szacują, że czosnek może być nawet czterokrotnie bardziej opłacalny niż ziemniaki, co czyni go jednym z najbardziej dochodowych upraw na Ukrainie. Witalij Kuleba, weteran walki i rolnik z regionu Poltawa, uprawia dwa hektary odmiany Liubasha i planuje zwiększyć produkcję. Kuleba read more

The 50th edition of Prognosfruit took place from August 6-8, 2025, in Angers. Organized by the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) in collaboration with WAPA (World Apple Pear Association), the conference gathered around 250 attendees from 23 different countries. Sandrine, an attendee, mentioned that... read more

"Food for thought," a family-run company from Poltava, Ukraine, grows organic walnuts with a full farm-to-table approach. Founded in 2015, it combines sustainable cultivation with modern processing to ensure high-quality, eco-friendly products. The first walnut saplings were planted in 2016. read more

A 3,000 m² production basin that yields as many leeks annually as 1.5 to 2 hectares in an open field? What until recently seemed like a vision of the future has now become reality. On the Boudry family farm in Ypres this spring, the first large-scale open-air cultivation of hydro leeks was read more

With the cherry season in Jammu and Kashmir coming to an end, demand for imported cherries in India has risen sharply, says Shivjit Zende, Founder of Gurudatt IMPEX Pvt. Ltd. "The market is now entirely dependent on overseas supply, with air shipments arriving from the United States, Turkey, and other countries." read more

Jeśli chodzi o ceny, tegoroczny sezon kalafiorów nie był niczym godnym uwagi, aż do ostatnich tygodni. "Przez cały rok sprzedaż była bardzo trudna, zaczynając od sezonu kalafiorów zimą, ale teraz sytuacja ta się całkowicie zmieniła. Obecnie kalafiory sprzedają się za ponad 2 euro. read more

The apple industry in Australia is currently evaluating growth opportunities with the introduction of a new variety called the Dazzle apple. Industry stakeholders view this variety as a potential option for expanding both domestic and export markets, providing an alternative to well-known varieties like Pink Lady and Gala. read more

The geothermally heated greenhouse project in Neudau-Burgau is entering its next phase: Frutura, Austria's leading company in sustainable fruit and vegetable production, has now been selected as the operator for the entire facility. The first vegetable plants will be grown in 2027 and brought to full production. read more

The harvest of fresh fruits for the 2025/2026 season in Rio Grande do Norte has begun with the goal of processing up to 300,000 tons through the Port of Natal, which is a doubling of exports compared to the previous season. The first shipment departed on August 10, signifying the operational commencement of the season. read more

The bankrupt canned fruit producer Del Monte Foods has received court approval to conduct an auction of its assets after extending deadlines to provide more time for potential bidders to submit offers. During an August 12 court hearing, company attorney Rachael Ringer confirmed that auction rules were in place. read more

Spanish peaches and nectarines used to have a strong presence in the market but have since decreased in importance. According to the German BLE, there were also some limitations on Italian deliveries. Shipments from Turkey and France helped to fill the market gap. Greek and domestic supplies were only minor contributors. The season is now reaching its end. read more

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has fined a company for abusing its dominant position in the market for collecting, distributing, and commercializing Madeira bananas. The company cooperated with the AdC through a settlement procedure, giving up its right to challenge the... read more

Industrial Auctions offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs in the fruit and vegetable sector who want to expand or modernize their processing capacity. In Yerseke (NL), the complete, operational apple processing and packaging line of Smiley Apple is being auctioned online. The line is for sale. read more

Northwest cherries from the U.S. are scheduled to arrive in India by sea, marking the beginning of a new phase for imports, according to Sumit Saran, the India representative for the Northwest Cherry Growers. "The first sea containers of Northwest cherries are expected soon, following a 300% increase in shipment volumes this year. read more

The 2nd International Table Grape Congress (CIUM 2025) took place this week at the ESAN University Convention Center, with opening remarks delivered by Manuel Yzaga, President of Provid and CEO of Vanguard Group International. The event, held on August 13 and 14, brought together over 2,000 participants. read more