The European Commission has approved a proposal to allocate approximately $54 million (€50 million) from the agricultural reserve to assist fruit, nut, and vegetable farmers in Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania. Farmers in these countries experienced production losses. read more

A new project focusing on enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the Kurdish vegetable sector has been initiated in Sulaymaniyah. This initiative is based on a comprehensive market analysis carried out last year and involves collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the value chain, including farmers. read more

The harvest of the famous Grenoble walnut began on September 23rd. Nathalie Gaillard, coordinator of CING, gives us the first details of the campaign. "This year will be neither exceptional nor catastrophic," According to Nathalie Gaillard. read more

SPAR Kosovo celebrates six year anniversaryAs part of its sixth anniversary celebrations, SPAR Kosovo organized a campaign to express gratitude to customers for their trust and support. The highlight of the campaign was the giveaway of a brand new car to one fortunate customer.Source: spar-international.com Australia: read more

Greek kiwi season has started, and although the harvest has just begun, volumes are similar to last season, according to Spiros Kontogiannis from Greek kiwi exporter K-fruits: "This year's kiwi cultivation period has produced better results than the previous one, despite the effects of climate." read more

With the change in weather, Pacbelimex's popular product range is also transitioning from summer to winter produce. Strawberries and red fruits are gradually disappearing, and products such as cabbage, leeks, celery, pumpkins, mushrooms, potatoes, and onions are taking their place. read more

The Iranian fruit export campaign started this fall with apple and kiwi programs. Despite a considerable increase in production costs, exporters are able to remain competitive due to the instability of the Iranian rial and its depreciation against the US dollar. Additionally, strong demand in several markets is boosting the export industry. read more

On October 8, 2025, experts from academia, government, and the agri-food sector gathered for the closing event of the Success4BioActives project, titled Unlocking the Power of Bioactive Compounds. During the event, discussions centered around how vegetables like broccoli, leeks, and cabbage can play a role in promoting a healthier diet and food choices. read more

W tym roku ukraińscy rolnicy odnotowali wysokie plony warzyw, jednak niskie ceny na rynku zmieniły priorytety. Utrzymywanie wysokiej jakości przechowalni stało się kluczowe dla zyskowności, priorytetem jest profesjonalny, energooszczędny sprzęt, który jest ważniejszy niż koszt. "Wielu ukraińskich plantatorów, zwłaszcza ziemniaków read more

Zbiory przyniosły duże plony w holenderskich owocach szlachetnych. Jednak Paul Peters z Gebr. Peters Fruithandel nie spodziewa się żadnych problemów z zbytem plonu. "Podczas targów Fruit Attraction w Madrycie rozmawiałem z tureckimi eksporterami jabłek, którzy borykają się z poważnymi szkodami spowodowanymi przez mróz w tym roku po. read more

Bananas continue to be one of the most affordable fruits on the global market, even as production costs rise. While prices have seen a slight increase in recent years, they have not risen at the same rate as other fruits, including those grown in Europe," said Marike de Peña, President of the Latin American and. read more

According to the German BLE, domestic cauliflower is the most popular in the market. It is followed by cauliflower from Belgium, Poland, and Austria. Overall, there was a slight increase in availability, and storage options have also improved. Demand was easily met without much effort, and traders rarely encountered any major difficulties. read more

When I first arrived in Suriname, I wanted to make a cold dish. However, I couldn't find a single good tomato. I managed to find a wilted piece of lettuce, which was all that was left. It was then like the chicken-and-egg question: Is it not grown because people don't eat it, or do... read more

The 16th Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair (TSW 2026) will take place in 2026 in Kielce, Poland. The event attracts growers, researchers, advisors, and industry representatives from across the continent. For the first time, the fair will be held on Friday and Saturday to allow broader participation. read more

Zaledwie trzy lata po pierwszych komercyjnych nasadzeniach, rok 2025 był ważnym kamieniem milowym dla Grupy Owocowej Australia dzięki debiutowi pierwszych wczesnych zbiorów jabłek Sunrise Magic®. Pomimo jednego z najtrudniejszych sezonów upraw w ostatnich latach, charakteryzującego się ekstremalnymi upałami i szeroko rozpowszechnionymi. read more

"When one door closes, another one opens," is how Wim Waterman of Waterman Onions describes the onion market. "In fact, we can see that some growers are shutting down, while others are starting up due to the need to move forward for different reasons. In previous years, those onions often went to..." read more

Zbieranie nowego zbioru żurawiny na Terschelling jest prawie zakończone. Po ubiegłorocznych ulewach, tegoroczny zbiór pokazuje pewne ożywienie, ale Arnoud Kramer z Terschellinger Cranberries podkreśla, że obecny sezon powinien być nadal głównie traktowany jako rok przejściowy. "My read more

The demand for fennel is high, primarily due to a shortage of the product rather than an actual increase in consumption. Gennaro and Ciro Paolillo, the founders of Paolillo, an Italian company specializing in fennel in the Campania region, explain that the current situation is a. read more

As the southern Hemisphere fruit export season begins, growers and exporters are exploring ways to enhance the freshness and ripeness of the fruit upon arrival in Northern Hemisphere markets. Rypen offers products that capture and regulate ethylene levels both during and after harvest. read more

A delegation of Ethiopian exporters led by the Ethiopian Horticultural Producers and Exporters Association visited Fruit Attraction for the first time. Tewodros Zewdie, executive director of the association, shares his impressions of this premiere and the prospects for Ethiopia's fruit export. read more