The 2024 vegetable production report showcases notable changes in crop yields, planted and harvested areas, and market values in various categories. Several major vegetable crops saw a decrease in production, with asparagus down by 14%, snap beans by 21%, and sweet corn by 14% compared to the previous year. read more

All operators of fruit and vegetable markets are hereby alerted that unidentified individuals have been making purchases in Spain using the name of the Italian company 'La Nuovissima Ortofrutta Palladino Srl', located in San Tammaro (province of Caserta, region of Campania). The company has already read more

At Fruit Logistica, a panel organized by ProFood and Freshfel Europe discussed the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and its impact on the European single market. The main topic was the ban on plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables weighing less than 1.5 kg, raising concerns about potential... read more

In Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, there was a record-breaking snowfall from late December 2024 to January 2025. The total snowfall was more than three times the average level, reaching 314 cm during December and January. Particularly during the New Year period, heavy snowfalls were recorded. read more

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, a time when strawberries become the star of the fruit section in European supermarkets. The demand for strawberries remains high, while the supply, mainly coming from Spain at the moment, is still limited due to the impact of the cold weather. read more

The Egyptian Valencia orange campaign is making progress in a highly competitive market and is experiencing strong demand. However, exporters are facing challenges this season due to sizing issues, and the ongoing Red Sea crisis is also affecting them. Mohamed Mzayen, CEO of Al-Omar, provides an update on the situation. read more

Biosecurity New Zealand has lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe after no additional evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was discovered. This decision comes after more than a month of rigorous trapping and inspections of hundreds of kilograms of fruit. read more

Stany Zjednoczone ustanowiły silną pozycję w sektorze suszonych owoców w Indiach, podobną do roli Chin w globalnej elektronice. Amerykańskie migdały stanowią niemal 93% importu do Indii, przekraczając wartość 1 miliarda USD w zeszłym roku. Podobnie, 84% importu pistacji do Indii pochodzi z USA. read more

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) welcomes Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, for successfully reopening South Africa's access to the Thai market for fresh apple exports. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years, from January 2008 to December 2024, due to... read more

New York, the nation's third-largest wine producer, grows more than 134 grape varieties on nearly 16,000 acres of land. The increasing demand for New York grapes is accompanied by challenges from invasive species, plant diseases, and climate fluctuations, leading to a concentration on research and management strategies. read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia[1] z sezonu 2023/24, udostępnione przez Światową Organizację Awokado, ujawniają, że niektóre europejskie rynki są jednymi z największych konsumentów awokado, przy czym kraje takie jak Francja, Niemcy, Wielka Brytania i Włochy wszystkie odnotowały znaczne wzrosty spożycia na osobę.

[1] - The latest consumption data - najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia read more

At the recent Fruit Logistica 2025, Ecuador and Colombia reaffirmed their commitment to the sustainability and security of the banana trade at the "Banana Connect: growing sustainability, exporting quality, and a safe product" event. The meeting, which was organized by their embassies and read more

Once again this year, the very early asparagus produced by ASPA2 is kicking off the French asparagus season. "We started harvesting and selling on January 13th." This campaign date is always unaffected by the weather thanks to an underground hot water system that ensures high-quality produce. read more

Podaż batatów jest bardzo ograniczona. "Zrobimy wszystko, co w naszej mocy, aby przedłużyć zbioru w tym roku tak długo, jak to możliwe" - mówi Robin Narron z Nash Produce. To wynika nie tylko z mniejszego zbioru jesienią 2024 roku, ale również z mniej imponujących batatów o mniejszym rozmiarze i mniejszej liczbie dużych batatów. read more

This February, Growy officially launched its first own-label produce in Dutch supermarkets. Consumers will now have access to salad mixes, herbs, and microgreens grown in Amsterdam, primarily found in the Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Amersfoort areas. The products are available at a price range of €1.29 to read more

Although the kiwi season in Greece has mostly ended, the previous season was positive compared to previous ones, according to Dimitris Tzounopoulos, sales manager for Greek kiwi exporter A.C. Meliki. "The Greek kiwi season has been very good for the producers." read more

The early onion sowing in Spain was completed about a month ago. In this instance, the acreage has been reduced by 10 to 12%, with a significant drop of over 30% in Andalusia, the main early onion growing region in Spain. However, the acreage dedicated to mid-season and late onions is still being planted. read more

The harvested potatoes from the NEPG zone (EU-04, i.e. BE, DE, FR, and NL) in 2024 amount to 24.7 million tons, a 6.9% increase compared to the 2023 harvest. Despite the rise in supply, the market remains active. Producer prices have increased from 12.50 €/100 kg in October-November 2024 to 30.00. read more

During an evening that blended gastronomy, diplomacy, and business, the Embassy of Ecuador in Germany and the country's Banana Cluster organized the "Delights from the Middle of the World" dinner at the H10 Berlin Ku'damm Hotel on February 6. The event was attended by authorities and ... read more

"This year, the Sicilian strawberry season started in November 2024 and will end around May 2025. The production is proceeding well and no particular difficulties or plant diseases have been reported," says Alessandro Arini, Sales Manager of the company 'I frutti del Sole,' located in Marsala. read more