Apple prices across major EU producers have been decreasing in the early months of the 2025/26 season. Prices in Poland, Italy, France, and Germany for the months of August, September, and October (€/100 kg) have all fallen below their levels from the previous season. In Poland, the price in August started at 108 €/100 kg, and continued to decline. read more

In the 2025/26 season, Ventura and Sekoya Pop have emerged as the top blueberry varieties in Peru, surpassing Biloxi in terms of planted area. These two varieties now dominate the national acreage, followed by Biloxi, Magica, Rocio, and Emerald. This shift is in line with market demand for increased firmness. read more

Belarus plans to use imported apples to make up for a lower domestic harvest when creating its state agricultural reserves. This decision comes after a new government resolution was issued, which amends the regulations for providing fruits and vegetables from stabilization funds through the state procurement system. The document provides clarity on how... read more

The fresh deciduous fruit sector in Turkey is projected to face major challenges in MY 2025/26 due to extreme weather events such as frost, drought, and hail. These events have led to a significant decrease in production levels for apples, pears, and table grapes. Apple production, for instance, is expected to decline by 60 percent to 1.8 read more

Widely renowned for its citrus fruit and grape production, Sicily could witness a transformation in its agricultural landscape. Faced with the impacts of climate change, many producers are shifting towards different crops. Specialized organic wholesaler ProNatura (Organic Alliance Group) has chosen to support its partner growers in this transition. read more

The General Assembly took place on November 28 at the Milan headquarters of the Kiwi Passion Consortium and also online. It was very well attended with 109 out of 142 members present, which is 76% of the total. This high level of participation indicates a strong commitment to the organization. read more

Po trzeciej burzy gradu z rzędu niszczącej pola sałaty Eldorado Fresh w 2010 roku, założyciel Ivo Rugani wiedział, że gospodarstwo potrzebuje nowego kierunku. To, co wydawało się być miażdżącym ciosem, stało się punktem zwrotnym, który przekształcił biznes w jedno z najlepszych w Republice Południowej Afryki. read more

Bolthouse Fresh Foods prezentuje swoją inicjatywę świąteczną na rok 2025, kampanię Reindeer Ready. W tym roku program obejmuje wprowadzenie limitowanych, przyjaznych dla rodzin przekąsek marchewkowych dla reniferów. Festive opakowania świąteczne zostały zaprojektowane, aby przynieść chwile radości, kreatywności i wspólnego spędzania czasu. read more

Rynek mango currently presents a somewhat uncertain picture - powiedział Henk van der Meij z Hars & Hagebauer. "Scenariusz zdecydowanie nie jest niekorzystny. Dostawy z Brazylii stopniowo się wyczerpują, a Peru wchodzi na rynek bardzo stopniowo, więc praktycznie nie ma żadnych nakładających się dostaw. read more

For the third year consecutively, BASF | Nunhems organized a new edition of its mini lettuce demonstrations, showcasing the company's innovations in iceberg and romaine lettuce. In just two days, BASF-Nunhems gathered industry professionals in Lorca and Campo de Cartagena. Attendees had the opportunity to... read more

The first Greek strawberry harvest in the Ilia region is currently progressing exceptionally well. Despite the tractor blockades that have spread across Greece and potential delays at customs on the country's northern borders, exports are not being hindered. Shipments are continuing as usual. read more

With a small team and many years of experience, GreenFruit based in Barendrecht has made some significant strides in the right direction this year. "We primarily focus on importing fruit from overseas. Our largest volumes come from Latin America and India, with additional sourcing from other regions." read more

The LAN team at the embassy in Amman has been collaborating with government and private-sector stakeholders for the past two years to analyze price formation in Jordan's food system. In order to establish a solid foundation for policy discussions, the team investigated tomato and lemon value chains using recently published data. read more

Apple prices showed mixed movements this week across key varieties, with several seeing modest increases while others recorded slight declines. Egremont Russet posted the strongest rise, with the average price moving from £1.41 to £1.48 per kilogram, a 5 percent increase. Doyenne du Comice. read more

Agriculture Victoria has released new biosecurity guidelines for the transportation of vegetable crops that are hosts or carriers of Tomato potato psyllid (TPP) to other states in Australia. These guidelines have been updated in response to evolving interstate quarantine regulations and accreditation processes. read more

India's pear market has experienced an exceptionally slow season this year, despite adequate supply from primary sources, according to Yogesh Rathod, Director of fresh produce importer NovaFresco. "The market has remained sluggish, primarily due to Chinese pears capturing a significant portion of the local demand. As a result, Controlled… read more

South African stonefruit exporters are waiting for the final details to be sorted out before they can start shipping to China for the first time. This is particularly important for prunes, as the orchards for prunes have been decreasing due to the decrease in drying and juicing opportunities. Developing a market for fresh fruit in China could be a game-changer for them. read more

The world's heaviest mango was discovered in Colombia, and Guinness World Records officially confirmed the record. The remarkable fruit was found at San Martín farm in Guayatá, Boyacá, owned by growers Germán Orlando Novoa Barrera and Reina María Marroquín. read more

Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, has reported an increase in strawberry export volumes for the 2025 season. Deliveries to Russia have surged by 150 per cent compared to the previous year, as per information provided by MENA. The total production and export volumes of strawberries from Egypt have... read more

Według BASF | Nunhems, papryka czerwona Abakos F1 wyróżnia się wczesnym dojrzewaniem, wysokim plonem i owocami wysokiej jakości. Jest przeznaczona do sadzenia w pierwszym tygodniu sierpnia w Almerii i jest częścią serii OlimpΩ, która obejmuje odmiany odporne na mączniaka prawdziwego. Aby przedstawić hodowcom tę odmianę, read more