Rząd Niemiec i Nigerii, wspólnie z Unią Europejską (UE), uruchomiły projekt Transformative Agricultural Systems for Rural Economic Development (TARED) Agriculture Value Chain Facility (EU-VACE). Inicjatywa o wartości 18,3 miliona euro (19,7 miliona dolarów) będzie skupiała się na sektorze pomidorowym. read more

Albania's State Police announced that three individuals have been arrested in Berat after Croatian authorities blocked and destroyed approximately 8 tons of tomatoes. The shipment, originating from Albania, was discovered to have elevated levels of the pesticide chlorfenapyr. read more

W kontekście spektakularnego wzrostu obszaru upraw truskawek w Egipcie na następny sezon, rosną obawy wśród ugruntowanych producentów i eksporterów w sektorze dotyczące cen oraz pewnego nadmiaru truskawek z Egiptu. Emad Mahdy, właściciel szkółek Fayrouz, mówi, że nadchodzi. read more

"The Dutch and Belgian pear season has started. We are talking about Decana and Conference, which are currently being harvested and will be available until March," reports Stefano Pezzo, owner of Cherry Passion Verona. "We have been importing Decana and Conference from those areas for ten years." read more

W drugim kwartale 2025 r. średnia cena produkcji rolnej w UE wzrosła o 5,6% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2024 r., potwierdzając tendencję wzrostową po okresie spadku. Średnia cena towarów i usług wykorzystywanych w rolnictwie, niezwiązanych z inwestycjami, takimi jak... read more

"Gone are the days when Egyptian oranges were undervalued and marginalized in the market. We are now in an era of valuation and fair prices," says Mohamed Khamis, export manager at Sama Agro. According to Khamis, this is due to lower production in Egypt, better logistics conditions in the Red Sea region, and increased demand for high-quality produce. read more

In Taquaritinga, in the countryside of the state of São Paulo, lemon orchards play a significant role in the local agriculture industry by supplying both domestic and export markets. To keep up with demand, producers are employing technology to monitor the quality of the fruits. Machines are used to assess lemons based on their appearance, weight, and read more

The European fruit and vegetable campaign is currently characterized by contrasts. There is a low garlic harvest in Spain, potato overproduction in France, and unstable onion prices influencing the market for these products in Europe. Yohan Lanoë, the head of the Lanoë Group, has analyzed the situation. read more

Blueberries have gained a larger share of the UK fruit market, with some retailers reporting higher sales than apples and pears. The trend reflects long-term investment in berry development and shifts in consumer demand. BerryWorld, a company active in the berry sector for over three decades, has played a significant role in this growth. read more

W Jaiylgan village, Manas district, farmers are getting ready to harvest "Lastochka" sweet peppers. The crop is cultivated on 5 hectares of land, with each plant yielding 4-5 peppers. The anticipated harvest is approximately 120 tonnes. The seedlings were planted in February as part of the government-supported "3+2" program. read more

"One year is never the same as the next. For example, last year we sold ginger for 30 euros per box, and now it's half that. And we see more products that were very expensive last year but now show the opposite picture," says Patrick Stoffels of Stoffels Foods. "For example, lime prices are very read more

The West Coast of North America is a crucial area for the cultivation of fresh fruits and vegetables. However, growers in this region are experiencing challenges due to the effects of heat, rain, wind, and insects. For example, in Canada's Okanagan Valley, cherry growers did not have a full crop between 2018 and 2024. read more

Fall is approaching, and the first wild mushroom harvests are already underway in some areas of Spain. The weather has been favorable, and the outlook is good. Dried and fresh mushrooms have been losing ground to frozen mushrooms due to their ease of supply and long shelf life. read more

The Madrid branch of Banco de la Nación Argentina has organized an exclusive networking and international cooperation event that will showcase some of Argentina's most important exporting companies. The event will also include European importing companies in the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Lovita®, the heart-shaped red-fleshed plum, entered its 6th marketing season on September 1st, 2025, with particularly favorable market conditions. Positioned in the late market, Lovita benefits from an ideal window of opportunity this year, as production in other European countries was read more

The Italian pear industry is currently going through a significant transformation. The traditional specialized regions in Northern Italy are facing a decrease in production due to urgent phytosanitary challenges. On the other hand, Southern Italy is becoming a new center for growth and innovation, drawing in new opportunities. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc. has reported financial results for the third fiscal quarter and nine-month period ended July 31, 2025. The company, listed on Nasdaq as CVGW, operates in fresh produce, including avocados, tomatoes, and papayas, as well as prepared avocado products. Third-quarter net sales amounted to ... read more

The trading of Tsechelidis' variety fruits, which started in mid-August, is sparking strong reactions among Greek kiwi businesses. According to Mr. Nikos Tsiakidis, the director of the Episkopi Agricultural Cooperative in Macedonia, these fruits do not meet any of the necessary quality standards. "The... read more

Argentina's blueberry season has started, with a focus on Tucumán and Concordia, and is projected to last until December. Nevertheless, the industry is encountering a major challenge this season: competing with countries that have access to advanced genetics and higher levels of investment. According to Alejandro... read more

Since last week, demand in the mushroom market has started to rise again. "It was a quiet summer," explains Michel Lesage of Lesage Champignons. "During the summer, it's always a bit slower. People are on vacation and, despite my disagreement, mushrooms are still too often perceived as a winter product. read more