The 2025/26 Spanish orange season has started, with the retailer sourcing fruit from growers in the Valencian Community, Andalusia, the Region of Murcia, and Catalonia. By collaborating with 13 suppliers who work with over 2,000 farmers, the company anticipates commercializing 131,000 tons of oranges. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable sector is getting ready to welcome the second commercial season of a hybrid vegetable with renewed energy. This vegetable promises to bring added value to the brassica category in large-scale retail trade (GDO). Despite Italy still lagging behind in distribution and. read more

Flowpack Systems, the Southern African distributor and agents for Elifab Solutions, installed the first Elifab blueberry sorter with Ellips True-AI in the North West Province earlier this year. The key feature of True-AI is its ability to recognize both the calyx and the stem. read more

The sudden suspension of operations at Plantenkwekerij Jongerius has sparked a lot of discussion in the horticultural industry. Several companies have already come forward to address the shortage and provide the necessary volumes, not only in the Netherlands but also in Germany, as reported recently. read more

The continuous rainfall in the Peloponnese in recent weeks has prevented the harvest of Greek sweet potatoes from being completed. "We should have finished by October 15, but with the repeated rain, which forecasts say will continue for quite some time, we might not finish until December. read more

Flowpack Systems, the Southern African distributor and agent of Elifab Solutions, installed the country's first TrueAI blueberry sorter in the North West Province earlier this year. According to a company representative, "The main difference with the TrueAI is that it can recognize the calyx and the stem with 100% accuracy." read more

Ecuadorian researchers have developed an in vitro gene-editing strategy with the goal of weakening the fungus that causes Fusarium wilt in bananas. The disease, which is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc), affects the plant's vascular system and has been a persistent challenge for banana producers. read more

Obecnie trwa szczytowy sezon eksportowy dla przesyłek czosnku na Boże Narodzenie, a ogólny rynek działa sprawnie. Wendy Qin z Shandong Xiangsheng Import and Export Co., Ltd. wyjaśniła: "W ostatnich tygodniach zamówienia eksportowe były stabilne i częste, a ceny pozostawały stabilne. W porównaniu z read more

With the first shipment from the source in week 45, the Greek strawberry season has officially begun. "The produce is of excellent quality and also has a convincing taste. Further shipments with increasing volumes will take place in week 46, enabling the first programs with German food retailers. read more

Uzbekistan is preparing for a significant expansion of orchard plantings as it seeks to enhance its position in the global fruit supply. Ugiloy Boltaboyeva, Head of the Press Service of the Agency for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex, stated that the country currently ranks second worldwide in this endeavor. read more

Belarus has implemented mandatory size regulations for apples sold to state-run retail chains. Government officials stated that this decision was made in response to consumer grievances regarding undersized fruits and vegetables in the previous season. Additionally, they have set a minimum diameter requirement for potatoes supplied under state contracts. read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction featuring a wide variety of vegetable processing and packaging machines from Hessing in Belfeld, the Netherlands. Hessing has been a leader in the vegetable processing industry for many years, specializing in fruit and vegetable convenience packs and meal salads. read more

Global demand for blueberries is on the rise, with North America and Europe being the main consumption markets. In the United States, annual per capita consumption has exceeded 1.3 kg and is still increasing. The European Union also has steady demand for blueberries, although the market is facing price pressures. read more

The potato harvest in Scotland was very straightforward this year, according to Robert Doig at Caledonian Potatoes. "Unlike some other growers, we cut back on the acres planted." "The seed export market is frankly a bit of a mess at the moment. Egypt is difficult, as import licences were not." read more

Naranjasyfrutas.com, an online platform for advertising crops, shared search trends among wholesalers purchasing from growers. The accompanying graph displays the most sought-after varieties in September and October by retailers. Navelina, Clemenules, Oronules, Clemenvilla, and Salustiana were the most searched for. read more

The prices of potatoes in Ukraine have started to decrease this week as growers try to sell products that are not suitable for long-term storage. According to EastFruit, as reported by 24 Kanal, last week producers were able to keep wholesale prices steady, but it became evident at the beginning of this week that selling... read more

Egipt's fresh grape exports to Italy saw a significant increase in 2025, with volumes exceeding 7,000 tons between January and July, as reported by EastFruit. During this period, exporters made nearly US$20 million in revenue. The shipments were three times higher compared to the same period last year. read more

Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports to China in the first eight months of 2025 have decreased by 63% in volume and value compared to the same period in 2024, totaling 1,380 tons and 2.3 million euros, representing 0.02% of total exports. Over the past five years, shipments have declined by read more

The winter season is now in full swing for organic outdoor vegetables. Grower Pieter Vandooren has already completed most of the work. "In terms of demand, it could be a bit better, because almost all products are available in abundance. Fortunately, much of our volume is sold through planned. read more

"The weather is still too mild for any real upturn in demand for field vegetables," says Mike Glas of Glas Groenten from Broek op Langedijk. "Sales are moving, but nothing spectacular. You quickly lose a pallet a day per item." "Most of our sales are under contract, but on the day, trade prices." read more