"In Niemczech w szczególności obserwujemy szybki trend wzmożonej automatyzacji" - relacjonuje Torben Ellerbrock, Kierownik Sprzedaży w firmie AFFELDT Maschinenbau GmbH. Północnienie niemieckie przedsiębiorstwo ponownie weźmie udział w targach Fruit Logistica w tym roku, gdzie będzie prezentować fragment. read more

Sumit Bhujbal, business development manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises, says that this year has not been easy for Indian grapes. He explains, "The Indian grape export season has presented multiple challenges this year, testing the resilience of exporters across the country." read more

In 2025, the Netherlands solidified its important position in the global fruit and vegetable industry. By leveraging a mix of locally grown produce and a significant re-export market for fruits, European consumers are able to access fresh fruits and vegetables year-round through supermarkets. read more

Jabłka uprawiane i wysyłane przez producentów z północno-wschodniej części Stanów Zjednoczonych notują wysokie ceny przetwórstwa. "Obecnie obserwujemy bardzo aktywny rynek przetwórstwa i soków na lokalnym rynku. Firmy zajmujące się produkcją soków i przetworów dzwonią do pakowalni, starając się zdobyć więcej produktów ubocznych" - mówi Brett Baker z firmy United Apple Sales. Jest to trudne... read more

Despite a strong start to the season, 2026 has brought some challenges to the Egyptian spring onion season, says Nora Mohamed, CEO of Egyptian spring onion exporter Happy Land For Agricultural Development: "This season's spring onion volumes started strong, with ample supply through the end of." read more

Since August 2025, Georgia has exported 11,700 tonnes of hazelnuts worth $117.4 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia. Compared with the same period last year, export volume increased slightly by 171 tonnes, while revenue grew by $48.8 million, a 71% rise. read more

Egipt has achieved a significant success in the global carrot market amidst the energy crisis resulting from the conflict in Eastern Europe, which has reduced carrot production in Europe. However, Abdelkader Habony noted that the demand for Egyptian carrots in Europe seems to be declining. read more

After previously allowing the first trucks carrying Egyptian strawberries from Tulpin Group to pass on Tuesday, the blockade by protesting farmers from the Algemeen Boerensyndicaat (ABS) (General Farmers Syndicate) at Oostende airport has now been completely lifted, following the self-proclaimed… read more

Rok po początkowym wprowadzeniu na rynek azjatyckiego jackfruit, firma HLB Tropical Food GmbH jest zadowolona z wyników tymczasowych. "Obecnie oferujemy produkt w wielu krajach europejskich - od Hiszpanii przez region DACH po Rumunię" - informuje Lorenz Hartmann de Barros, dyrektor zarządzający. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has secured £200,000 in funding for two applied research projects through the ADOPT programme. The projects are aimed at addressing fertiliser use, soil management, and establishment practices in commercial UK apple orchards. The funding supplements. read more

In 2025, Rosselkhoznadzor inspected around 430 tonnes of mushrooms imported from China through the Zabaykalsk international road checkpoint, as reported by the agency's office for Zabaykalsky Krai. The volume of mushroom imports increased significantly compared to the previous year. read more

The production of cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers in the main greenhouse-growing region of Ierapetra, in Crete, is currently at its peak. Growers have successfully overcome the initial challenges posed by poor water quality, which was characterized by high salinity levels. Many growers experienced root-related issues, such as softening, read more

Actually, there is currently a decent supply of everything. We have been cutting cauliflower ourselves up until the holidays, and all of it has been sold to consumers. Unfortunately, it hasn't always been at the price we would have preferred. As for rhubarb, we are still observing reasonable prices, but that may not last for long. read more

Jabłka stanowiły największy udział w dziennej podaży cukru w Korei Południowej, przewyższając napoje gazowane, zgodnie z danymi opublikowanymi wcześniej w styczniu przez Koreańską Agencję Kontroli i Zapobiegania Chorób. Agencja poinformowała, że mieszkańcy Korei Południowej spożywają średnio 3,93 g cukru dziennie z jabłek. read more

Egyptian blueberries are introduced to the market for an exporting season that lasts until May, with the peak harvests anticipated from February to March. This seasonal pattern provides Egyptian blueberries with an early and favorable commercial opportunity, as stated by Muhammad Ashraf, Operations Director for the Egyptian. read more

The Senegalese sweetcorn season has started at Hermans Suikermais. "We source Senegalese maize from December, and it stays on the market for almost six months. I increasingly see Senegal as the vegetable garden of Western Europe during the winter," says Giel Hermans. read more

The European blueberry market begins the season with the Netherlands receiving high volumes of Chilean blueberries after a successful transition from Peru. However, there is increasing price pressure in the spot market due to lingering stocks. In Italy, winter supply is dominated by imports, with Peruvian blueberries leading in both volumes and prices... read more

Peru's extended production capacity is one of its main advantages. While in many countries the season only lasts a few weeks or months, in Peru it can span five, six, or even seven months, with the duration increasing each year. This prolonged season allows for improved volume distribution and helps prevent issues such as fluctuations in supply. read more

Kenya's horticulture sector continues to depend on export markets for the sale of flowers, vegetables, and fruits. From July to September 2025, the total value of horticultural exports amounted to approximately US$195.6 million, based on a reported value of Sh31.3 billion for the three-month period. read more

Cyprus will maintain a 0% value-added tax rate on essential goods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, throughout 2026. This decision was announced by the Tax Department following a decree issued on 21st November 2025, and will be in effect from 1st January to 31st December 2026. read more