On the 12th of November, there was no commercial activity in the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki as the administrative council of the Union of Merchants of the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki decided to keep the stores closed on Wednesday. read more

The Association of Producers (AOP) Cénaldi is reviewing the 2025 season for peas, beans, and flageolets. Despite the very hot weather in June and storms with torrential rain at the end of August, the season for processing vegetables has yielded positive results overall. Yields have remained decent. read more

The tomato processing season for 2025 has ended in the Northern Italy basin, a significant production area, with a total processed volume of 3.1 million metric tons, marking a 27.6% increase compared to the previous year. The product quality is reported to be high, with elevated Brix levels. The national production for tomatoes reached a total of 5.8 million metric tons. read more

DP World handled 60 per cent of Peru's avocado exports through the Port of Callao during the 2025 season, strengthening the port's role as the country's primary gateway for fresh produce. Between January and September, the company's South Pier Terminal moved 22,600 TEUs of avocados, setting a record. read more

The past two South African grape seasons began positively, but this year there is a more cautious outlook. There is still a significant amount of Spanish, Greek, and Italian fruit being exported to Europe, with reports indicating that Italy may continue selling grapes until December. read more

Wim Roosen reports that an increasing number of growers in Morocco are transitioning to hydroponic (substrate) cultivation. Moreover, existing companies are expanding their acreage, contributing to the rapidly growing market for quality coco substrates. Wim Roosen made these remarks while attending the Berry Conference. read more

The outlook for India's upcoming grape export season is cautious, says Harish More, Vice President of Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company. "The country's prime grape growing belt of Nashik is experiencing prolonged rainfall since early May, which has resulted in roughly 70 percent crop loss. read more

A Brussels-based start-up that produces packaging made from mushrooms has inaugurated a new facility as part of its efforts to expand beyond its current niche market. Permafungi, which has been in operation for a decade using coffee grounds as a substrate to cultivate edible mushrooms, now plans to utilize its mycelium-based material for packaging purposes... read more

EastFruit analysts have reported a significant rise in Moroccan lemon exports to the United Kingdom from November 2024 to August 2025. During this period, Morocco exported 1,200 tons of lemons to the UK, with a total value of US$920,000. This export volume was 40 times greater than the previous marketing year. read more

The average wholesale prices for bananas in the EU showed slight decreases in some markets in week 45 (ending 09-11-25) compared to week 44 (ending 02-11-25). Greece increased from €109 to €110 per 100 kg, while Spain decreased from €111 to €106. France saw a slight increase from €110 to €112. read more

"During the Chinese apple season, the actual apple yield from Luochuan, Shaanxi Province is becoming more evident. Guo Lei, the head of Shaanxi Meirun Fruit Industry, explained that due to drought and low rainfall during the early growth stages, the industry initially predicted a 20%-30% reduction. read more

The cucumber campaign in Sicily is currently underway, with production expected to continue until June. The seasonal trend seems to be normal, and no specific issues have been encountered. Overall volumes are expected to be similar to previous years. read more

Russia has begun constructing its first greenhouse for banana cultivation, announced Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut at the Bioprom forum. The interest in domestic banana production started in 2024 and has now progressed to the implementation stage. This initiative follows the government's July 2025... read more

Rain has brought the walnut harvest in California to a halt. The majority of nuts were harvested on time before last week's heavy rainfall. "We are very pleased with the quality this year," says Bill Carriere of Carriere Family Farms. The first 30 percent of the crop was harvested before the rain. read more

TSW 2026, the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair, will be held at Targi Kielce on January 23 and 24, 2026. Organizers anticipate the participation of over 500 exhibitors from approximately 20 countries. The fair will feature technologies, machinery, plant protection products, fertilizers, and more. read more

From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan exported 5,384 tons of pears worth US$3.45 million. This marked year-on-year increases of 26% in volume and 34% in value, as reported by the State Statistical Committee. Azerbaijan's pear exports during this period were mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Qatar. read more

Ukraińscy producenci cebuli obniżyli ceny hurtowe o około 15 procent, ponieważ na rynku dominują średniej i niskiej jakości cebule. Analitycy rynkowi informują, że rosnące ilości cebuli niskiej jakości nadal wywierają presję na ceny. Według producentów, udział warzyw niespełniających norm jakościowych wynosi około. read more

Enhancing the value of an exceptional product, such as the mountain cherry, through collaboration in the supply chain between two well-established agricultural cooperatives benefits all members. This is the goal of the agreement announced by the Melinda Consortium and the Val Venosta. read more

"Klienci azjatyccy ewoluowali znacząco w ostatnich latach," zauważa Stefaan Marais, dyrektor generalny Crownfruit, azjatyckiej części importowej i handlowej południowoafrykańskiego eksportera Fruitworks. "Historycznie popyt kierował się ku mniejszym lub bardziej przystępnym cenowo rozmiarom owoców, odzwierciedlając bardziej wrażliwe na cenę zakupy... read more

The province of Ontario has the largest concentration of greenhouse-grown cucumbers in all of North America. According to Richard Lee from the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, Ontario grows 1,177 acres of greenhouse cucumbers, which is equal to 71 percent of Canada's total greenhouse cucumber production of 1,700 acres. read more