"Domenico Citterio, co-owner of the eponymous [company], stated, 'At the beginning of September, I attended the Potato Europe fair in the Netherlands, where significant data was revealed. For instance, figures released by producing countries indicate that this year will be marked by plentiful production.'" read more

The largest Spanish and Italian citrus growers, major private and cooperative exporters, European importers, and representatives from leading national and continental distribution chains have confirmed their attendance at the field days organized by Agrícola Bagu to showcase its new XLO. read more

Eksport gruzińskich borówek gwałtownie wzrósł w pierwszych siedmiu miesiącach 2025 roku, zwiększając się o 59% w skali rocznej. Zgodnie z danymi Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego, kraj wyeksportował 6 319 ton o wartości 42,3 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 4 558 ton o wartości 26,6 miliona dolarów w tym samym okresie 2024 roku. Rosja read more

The lemon harvest has already begun in Murcia, the main producing region in Spain, with lower production expected compared to last season. Prices at the source are significantly higher than last year, and market prices are expected to reach very high levels starting from the end of the year. read more

"The demand for organic lemons abroad is significant," says Sergio Mazzara, managing partner of Campisi Italia. "In fact, we are growing year on year in terms of both volume and value." He explains that in Italy, the organic market is still mainly focused on specialized shops. read more

Podaż importowanych borówek jest nadal ograniczona i wygląda na to, że będzie jeszcze bardziej ograniczona przez resztę tego miesiąca. „Mam wrażenie, że Peru wysłało wcześniej niż zwykle, gdy na rynku nadal było dużo krajowych produktów” - mówi Ricky Armata z firmy C&J Brothers, zauważając, że ostatnie krajowe borówki. read more

The 38th International Seminar on Blueberries, held in Tangiers on September 10 and 11, provided a detailed overview of the global berry market and highlighted Morocco's rise as the world's fourth-largest exporter of this fruit. The African nation has established itself as a reliable and competitive player in the blueberry market, attracting attention from industry experts and stakeholders worldwide. read more

In 2025, Reemoon Technology Co., Ltd. successfully delivered and installed a customized four-lane apple sorting line in Nelson, New Zealand. The equipment officially started operating during this year's fruit season, from February to June, greatly enhancing efficiency and ensuring quality. read more

This year's bean harvest is slowly coming to a close. Fresh green beans from local farms will still be available for about another month, says Michael Schmidt, a producer from Lampertheim in southern Hesse. Reflecting on the season, he describes it as mixed. "At the beginning of the harvest... read more

In the first half of 2025, Andalusia exported €5.052 billion [5.981 billion USD] worth of fruit and vegetables, setting a record since 1995 with an increase of 11.6% in one year, which is higher than the national average (+9.5%). The region now represents 41% of Spanish exports in this sector, totaling €12.286 billion. read more

How baby wipes, toilet paper, eggs, and cucumbers became some of Amazon's most frequently purchased items in the UKAmazon reported: "Groceries - from household essentials and kitchen cupboard staples to fresh produce, dairy, and meat - are among the items most frequently purchased on Amazon's. read more

In the Cherkasy region of Ukraine, the family farm "Yablunevyi Sad" is replacing its 20-year-old Dutch-style orchard with plantings established under Canadian technology, relying exclusively on feathered apple trees. Farm manager Mykola Oliinyk shared the update in his article. He explained that read more

The Asian market, and particularly China, has become a crucial market for Ecuadorian bananas, driven by a combination of limited global supply, increasingly demanding consumers, and historically high prices. The trade agreement with China has resulted in reduced tariffs, allowing Ecuador to read more

The Russian agency Rosselkhoznadzor has banned the import of a 20.5-ton shipment of fresh apples from Moldova due to irregularities in accompanying documents. The shipment was inspected at the Burachki phytosanitary checkpoint on the Russian-Latvian border. read more

Global Women Fresh (GWF), a global community for women in the fruit and vegetable industry, is excited to announce the First Global Networking Panel at Fruit Attraction 2025, one of the most significant and influential international trade fairs for the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Adrian Scripps, one of England's largest apple growers and packers and a main supplier to the supermarket chain Tesco, has fully automated its packing line using UniPAKer technology from the Dutch company Brillopak. According to both companies, this has tripled productivity per. read more

The last avocado and grape season in Peru produced positive results in terms of volume, but also revealed challenges facing the sector. These challenges include higher domestic production, saturated markets, new regulatory requirements, and the need to explore alternative markets. Despite these challenges, efforts are being made to address them. read more

A concept design for a LEGO fruit basket has been submitted to the LEGO Ideas platform by builder Jagamax. The set, titled Fruits Basket, contains 1,257 pieces and replicates a range of fruit types within a stylized bowl. The proposed kit is positioned as an extension of LEGO's existing product line. read more

William Westhoeve of the family-owned potato export company Westhoeve Potatoes in Ouddorp notes that despite low potato prices, exports are not thriving. "One would expect that with prices at this level, demand would increase, but that hasn't really been the case," he says. "Senegal is still..." read more

"Podaż i popyt na rynku marchwi są obecnie dość dobrze zrównoważone, a tak właściwie było przez całe lato" - mówi Caroline Louwerse z Louwerse Wortelen w Emmeloord. "Zbiory przebiegają sprawnie przez całe lato. Ceny są w porządku, choć nie są szczególnie wysokie. Produkty klasy B. read more