March is expected to be a tense month for the Greek kiwi industry, according to Mr. Christos Paschalidis, owner of the reefer container service and handling company C. Paschalidis Co. "Each season, we take measures to always have some containers standing by in order to meet sudden needs that may arise." read more

Włochy i Grecja, kluczowi gracze w globalnej produkcji kiwi, borykają się z wyzwaniami związanymi z zmiennym klimatem. Klimat śródziemnomorski, kiedyś idealny do uprawy kiwi, teraz stwarza przeszkody. Według Europejskiej Agencji ds. Żywności, lokalni producenci zgłaszają spadek plonów przypisany niestabilności.

Italy and Greece, key players in global kiwi production, face challenges due to climate variability. The Mediterranean climate, once ideal for kiwi cultivation, now presents obstacles. According to European Food Agency News, local producers report a decline in yields attributed to unstable. read more

Kornelia Lewikowska, purchasing manager for Polish vegetable exporter Green Best, stated that the season for Polish winter vegetables has passed without any major disruptions, making it a stable season. "The winter vegetable season in Poland has just about been completed, thankfully, without any." read more

Poland recently blocked a shipment of Russian cucumbers and sent it back due to high pesticide levels. Latvian farmers now fear that Russian cucumbers could still enter Latvia through Poland, where imports from Russia are not banned. Latvia prohibits vegetable imports from Russia and Belarus, but... read more

Field cucumber prices in North America are starting to rise slightly as demand is anticipated to increase following a period of weaker market conditions lasting almost three months. Mexico is still sending out large quantities, Florida's season is just starting, and Honduras is finishing earlier than usual. The sunny weather at the beginning of the season is also contributing to the market dynamics. read more

At the Bronisze wholesale market in Warsaw, domestic potatoes are priced between EUR 0.24 and EUR 0.49 per kilogram. Imported potatoes are slightly more expensive, with prices ranging from EUR 0.37 to EUR 0.73 per kilogram. Prices for the IRGA and IRIS varieties range from EUR 0.39 to EUR 0.49 per kilogram. read more

For 30 years, TV host Dan Reighn has been connecting farmers with their customers, bringing the farm-to-table journey to life. Now, he takes viewers on an exciting ride through the world of modern agriculture with a new TV series. One of his stops is Leamington and Kingsville, Ontario—home to. read more

The total supply of goods in the EU increased significantly from 583.179 million euros in 2023 to 677.629 million euros in 2024, reflecting a rise of 94.450 million euros. Among EU countries, Spain showed the most significant increase, rising from 347.019 million euros in 2023 to 449.202 million euros in 2024. read more

Swapnil Aware, a board member of the Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, stated that the grape season in India has been positive and stable. He mentioned that the season started in December with low initial volumes and faced quality-related challenges. However, as the season advanced, both. read more

Xenia has been nominated in two categories at the upcoming World Food Innovation Awards: "Best Natural Product" and "Best Marketing Campaign." The brand's focus on fresh produce and consumer engagement has garnered recognition in an industry dominated by ultra-processed foods and exotic superfoods. read more

High-tech greenhouse growers in the UK are experiencing a disruption in the supply chain of bananas due to tropical storms affecting shipping routes in the Pacific. As a result, cargo ships are stranded at ports, affecting supermarket chains such as Tesco and M&S. Images on social media show empty shelves. read more

Bananas are a commonly purchased item found in most shopping bags, with 100 billion sold each year. They are one of the most significant categories in the fresh produce industry. The most popular variety is the Cavendish, which was first commercially produced in 1903 but did not become prominent until. read more

The delegations from Italy, France, and Spain of the tomato contact group met on March 4 at the headquarters of the Consorcio di Tudela Pomodoro di Pachino PGI in Sicily, Italy, to discuss the sector's developments and challenges. Overall, the tomato harvest in Italy and Spain was slightly... read more

Moyca, producent winogron stołowych, rozpoczął projekt na dwóch hektarach jednej ze swoich farm w Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia), w celu uprawy winogron odmiany Sweet Celebration bez śladów pestycydów ani fungicydów. Inicjatywa, która jest już aktywna i zakończy się w sierpniu, ma na celu stworzenie zdrowszych

In Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia), Moyca, a table grape producer, has started a project on two hectares of one of its farms to grow Sweet Celebration grapes without traces of pesticides or fungicides. The initiative, which is already active and will culminate in August, aims to offer a healthier alternative. read more

"Giovanni D'Agati, president of the 'Il Tardivo di Ciaculli' consortium (Ciaculli Late Season Mandarin), stated that the extremely adverse weather conditions have severely tested the production capacity of companies in many Sicilian citrus growing areas. In addition to a severe summer drought, our." read more

The blueberry industry is currently experiencing a remarkable period of change following the unprecedented growth it has seen in recent decades. This transformation is largely due to breeders like Fall Creek, who have not only enabled the fruit's widespread cultivation but have also advanced its genetics. read more

Mimo trudności związanych z pogodą w 2025 roku, podaż truskawek wygląda bardzo podobnie do tego samego okresu w zeszłym roku. "Wiosenny plon z Santa Marii przekroczył tygodniowe szacunki już od samego początku zbiorów na początku stycznia. Wynika to z korzystnych warunków wzrostu po zasadzeniu," mówi Tim... read more

Mali is the leading mango producer in Africa, producing approximately 800,000 tonnes, with only 11,000 tonnes being exported. The main obstacles preventing more exports are the distance from the refrigerated container ports (Abidjan or Dakar) and the lack of a reliable cold chain. read more

Spain has already experienced some severe weather this year, such as heavy rain and flooding in January caused by the DANA at the end of the month. The country is now facing further persistent heavy rain, which is expected to continue into next week. This will undoubtedly impact the supply of fresh... read more

The yield per hectare of asparagus is starting to increase in Kavala, the leading cultivation region for this vegetable in Greece. "The season had a slow start due to several days of cloudy weather and low temperatures, which hindered the growth of the plants. However, from the end of the first read more