Morocco is consistently increasing its sweet pepper export program, achieving a new record for the fifth consecutive marketing year, as reported by EastFruit. In the marketing year 2024/25, which spans from October to September, sweet pepper exports reached 189.2 thousand tons, resulting in export revenue of US$240 million. read more

The prices of cucumbers have increased significantly over the past week. By the end of week 49, auctions organized by the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives, VBT, reported an average price of over €1.27 per cucumber. This is an unprecedented level, matching the record previously set in week. read more

Over the past decade, cherries have become Chile's leading crop, with exports increasing from $12 million to over $1.8 billion by 2025. This expansion is driven by favorable climate conditions, advances in agricultural technology, and robust Asian demand, particularly from China, which holds the. read more

To Mr. Thanasis Liakopoulos, manager of the Greek packing company ALKA from Nevrokopi, Greece's most important potato-cultivating zone, it seems that it is not a good season underway for Greek potatoes. "Stocks are still very high at the end of the first third of December, more than 50%. Sales are." read more

Ceny słodkich ziemniaków z Karoliny Północnej są nieco niższe w porównaniu do tego samego czasu zeszłego roku. "Ceny są nieco niższe, ponieważ w tym roku jest większe dostępne zaopatrzenie. Będzie również więcej dostępnych ziemniaków, gdyż zbiorów będą lepsze i większe zapasy podczas lata" - mówi Matt Solana, wiceprezes. read more

Nearly 50 hectares of a new cherry orchard have been planted in Volyn, Ukraine, on the farm "Hayenka," which previously focused on grain and oilseed crops. Co-founder Taras Shcherbliuk noted that despite challenges caused by the war, higher fuel and fertilizer costs, disrupted supply chains, and... read more

Egyptian exporters of cauliflower and broccoli have been steadily increasing their market presence in the UK for the fourth season in a row, as reported by EastFruit. In the 2024/25 marketing year, which runs from October to September, the export volume hit a record 879 tons. The export value surpassed US$3 million. read more

The artichoke harvesting season is now in full swing in Sardinia, with the Spinoso, Tema, and Romanesco varieties being currently harvested. Salvatore Lotta, sales manager at OP Agricola Campidanese, provides a very positive evaluation of the progress of the 2025/26 artichoke season. read more

The agroservice provider Niadagi Group is evaluating the potential for blueberry cultivation in Eastern Georgia. Founder Nikoloz Didebashvili discussed the opportunities presented by modern production systems, such as potted blueberry cultivation, on the Business Morning program. Georgia currently has read more

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) of Almeria announced that starting today, Tuesday, December 9, farmers can apply for compensation aid for greenhouse pepper farms severely impacted by the Thrips parvispinus pest, one of the most damaging pests in the region. read more

The Peruvian mango sector is currently experiencing one of its most challenging seasons in recent years. According to an anonymous Peruvian exporter, the situation is marked by domestic prices not aligning with international market conditions, issues with fruit maturity, and tense social... read more

Sektor winogron stołowych rozwija się dynamicznie, a branża poszukuje genetyki, która upraszcza prace polowe, redukuje ryzyko i dostarcza wyjątkowe doświadczenie smakowe. "Nasza globalna strategia hodowlana pozwoliła nam zweryfikować istotne cechy i opracować odmiany spełniające te wymagania" - mówi. read more

"It is a challenging potato season. There are a lot of potatoes, and the quality is worse than last year," says Michiel Meijering of potato wholesaler Landjuweel. "I therefore expect many growers will be eager to get their product out of the sheds, because during storage the quality will not" read more

Inoverde and Prodivec Swiss AG have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at expanding Prodivec's import activities in Switzerland through its location in CH-3232 Ins. Prodivec is a trusted supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced directly from producers in the Mediterranean. read more

The prices of bananas in the main supplying countries remained relatively stable this week, with only small adjustments being recorded in most origins. The average price for all supplying countries decreased slightly to £0.87 per kilogram, down from £0.88 last week. The ACP group had an average price of £0.84. read more

Georgia saw a rise in pear imports between January and October 2025, with prices increasing by 53% compared to the previous year, according to data from November. The country imported 1,503 tons of pears valued at US$1.1 million during this period, representing a 2% increase in volume and a 6.4% increase in value. read more

For many Belarusians, tropical fruits are no longer a rarity. Avocados and mangoes, once considered exotic, are now everyday items in supermarkets. Yet the category "exotic fruit" remains broad, encompassing any fruit that doesn't grow locally. Local retailers explain that around 150 different types of exotic fruits are now available in the market. read more

The supply of guava is currently slightly lower than anticipated, although the volume is gradually increasing. "It is lower than last year," says Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits. "The season in Aguascalientes, Mexico started later this year, partly due to the good amount of rain we had this summer." read more

Moldova is developing a national strategy aimed at increasing the annual export value of table grapes by 60%, which is approximately US$38 million. This optimistic scenario is based on projections of total investments reaching around US$98 million by 2036. The information was reported by IPN, referencing discussions that took place. read more

Sun World International's partnership with Salling Group has ignited a grape frenzy in Denmark this autumn. This is due to the debut of Autumncrisp® green seedless grapes to Danish consumers for the first time, which represents a significant achievement for branded produce in Europe. Since being introduced on store shelves, the grapes have garnered significant attention and popularity. read more