The demand for niche vegetable crops in Ukraine is increasing, especially for sweet potatoes and asparagus, as reported in a market review published in "Gardening in Ukrainian" by Ksenia Guseva, a fruit and vegetable market analyst at APK-Inform IA. Guseva points out that sweet potatoes, which were previously only available in the market, are now gaining popularity. read more

World Potato Markets estimates that the UK potato crop in 2025 will be 4.9 million tons. This figure is 300,000 tons less than Defra's estimate for 2024, although industry sources indicate that the actual output for last year was closer to 4.7 million tons. The current volume seems to be sufficient to meet market demand, even though it is slightly lower than previous years. read more

New Zealand: Woolworths Greenlane wraps itself up for Christmas

Woolworths NZ is giving Christmas a big Kiwi twist this year, quite literally, with a full festive wrap taking over its Greenlane store. This larger-than-life makeover officially marks the start of Woolworths' "Feels Like Christmas" campaign. read more

In Brazil, the Cavendish banana is widely known as the "nanica" banana, despite its long fruit shape. Researchers explain that the name reflects the height of the plant rather than the size of the fruit. Edson Perito Amorim of Embrapa Cassava and Fruit Crops says the term is a misconception. read more

Zarządzanie rzędami w winnicach, sadach i gajach oliwnych coraz bardziej wymaga elastycznych, wielofunkcyjnych technologii. W tym kontekście, wymienne przystawki międzyrzędowe BFM Italy stanowią praktyczne rozwiązanie. Jeden ramie międzyrzędowy może być skonfigurowany do koszenia trawy, uprawy, read more

Kale is not a primary crop for Anthony De Ieso at Thorndon Park Produce, but he does offer it year-round. "We only have about half a hectare planted throughout the year," said Anthony. Despite the growing demand, the amount of kale grown at Thorndon Park Produce has decreased. "The more..." read more

Ukraine imported 123,140 tons of potatoes in January-October 2025, which is 5.1 times higher than the amount imported during the same period in 2024, according to a report from the State Customs Service cited by Interfax Ukraine. In terms of value, imports increased 4.8 times to US$66.086 million, up from US$13.69 million. read more

Las naranjas españolas dominaban el mercado, principalmente las Navelina, que ahora estaban principalmente disponibles en cajas de 16 y 10 kg. También estaban disponibles tamaños de fruta más grandes. La disponibilidad de fruta española se expandió significativamente, lo que inevitablemente llevó a reducciones de precios en muchos lugares. La presencia continua de

Spanish oranges dominated the market, mostly Navelina, which were now mainly available in 16- and 10-kg boxes. Larger fruit sizes were also available. The availability of Spanish fruit expanded significantly, which inevitably led to price reductions in many places. The continued presence of read more

South Africa continues to send the majority of its fruit exports to regional markets within the Southern African Customs Union and the Southern African Development Community. According to Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz, about 90 cents of every dollar earned from agricultural exports go into these markets. read more

The peruvian fresh fruit and vegetable industry recently experienced one of its most dynamic periods. Data from PromPerú shows that from January to September 2025, Peru exported 2.1 million tons, representing a 35.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The export value reached $4.434 million. read more

"Jabłka są sprzedawane o około 20% wyżej niż zwykle" - mówi handlowiec na rynku miejskim w Tshwane. Jego reakcja na worek ekonomiczny (1,5 kg) jabłek Top Red sprzedawanych za 56 R (3,3 €)? "To całkowicie zgodne z aktualnymi cenami: zapłacili około 45 R za to na rynku." Wyjaśnia: "Farmerzy…" read more

Typically, towards the end of November, Italian garlic supplies start to decrease, making room for more imported products in the market. Currently, there has been a positive commercial trend, with production and distribution prices remaining reasonable. These weeks also signify the conclusion of the sowing season, especially in southern Italy. read more

The supply of Spanish products is clearly increasing, but demand is not yet sweeping goods out of importers' hands. "I had expected demand to pick up, but nothing could be further from the truth. It is not even that there is an enormous volume on the market, although we certainly are not facing. read more

Fresh fruit and vegetables entering the European Union through the Port of Rotterdam undergo mandatory food safety checks before being released into the market. These inspections can be time-consuming, leading to delays in reefer container movement and increased costs. An optimization project launched in late 2024 is now... read more

The import volumes of tomatoes and cucumbers in Ukraine increased from January to October 2025, as reported by the State Customs Service. Tomato imports saw a 4.3% rise to 81,820 tons, while cucumber imports grew by 13.6% to 109,560 tons compared to the same period in 2024. read more

The kiwifruit harvest in Greece was completed last week, with only a small quantity of low-quality fruits remaining unpicked. According to Mr. Dionysis Iliadis, owner of Elita S.A., a packing company located in Imathia, these fruits were unable to be harvested on time due to rain. read more

Hortifrut is launching Berry Christmas, a festive and seasonal blueberry product in 100% plastic-free packaging. It will be available simultaneously in Europe and Latin America, with a special focus on Chile, Colombia, and Brazil, through selected retailers. This new offering provides... read more

Trops, the Andalusian cooperative with 4,000 growers that produces over 55% of Spain's mango supply and 45% of the peninsula's avocado market, has formalized its acquisition of Frutos Subtropicales Micoma, Aguacates Mijas S. Coop. And. The transaction, approved by the general assemblies of both... read more

Uzbekistan has received the first shipment of premium seed potatoes imported from the Netherlands to enhance domestic production. The total import volume will reach 6,000 tons. This purchase was made in accordance with a presidential decree mandating the import of certified high-quality seeds from the Netherlands. read more

Nationwide Produce PLC has reported that they have supplied over 473 tons of surplus fruit and vegetables to FareShare over the last four years, benefiting charities and community groups throughout the UK. The organization stated that this amount of food redistributed is equivalent to providing 1 million meals. read more