Although it is a high-quality market with a volume of 2.7 billion euros, European strawberry production has declined by 13% over the past ten years, and the cultivation area has shrunk to 74,000 ha. Spain and the Benelux countries remain strong players in this market. read more

The Dominican Republic is once again establishing itself as one of the most attractive and reliable sources for organic bananas, thanks to its strong performance in 2025 and optimistic outlook for 2026. This assessment comes from Fresh Fruit Dominicana, a family-owned Belgian company that cultivates and exports bananas. read more

Sumitomo Chemical Australia has appointed agricultural executive and agronomist David Morey as national sales manager to take advantage of the growth driven by the rising demand for its biological and proprietary products. read more

"Domenico Citterio, co-owner of the eponymous [company], stated, 'At the beginning of September, I attended the Potato Europe fair in the Netherlands, where significant data was revealed. For instance, figures released by producing countries indicate that this year will be marked by plentiful production.'" read more

Eksport gruzińskich borówek gwałtownie wzrósł w pierwszych siedmiu miesiącach 2025 roku, zwiększając się o 59% w skali rocznej. Zgodnie z danymi Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego, kraj wyeksportował 6 319 ton o wartości 42,3 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 4 558 ton o wartości 26,6 miliona dolarów w tym samym okresie 2024 roku. Rosja read more

As anticipated at the end of August by our correspondent Paco Borrás (click here for more information), the official confirmation has arrived: Spain is preparing to face one of the most difficult citrus campaigns of the last decades as reported by the specialized Spanish website Fruittoday.com. read more

The lemon harvest has already begun in Murcia, the main producing region in Spain, with lower production expected compared to last season. Prices at the source are significantly higher than last year, and market prices are expected to reach very high levels starting from the end of the year. read more

"The demand for organic lemons abroad is significant," says Sergio Mazzara, managing partner of Campisi Italia. "In fact, we are growing year on year in terms of both volume and value." He explains that in Italy, the organic market is still mainly focused on specialized shops. read more

The 38th International Seminar on Blueberries, held in Tangiers on September 10 and 11, provided a detailed overview of the global berry market and highlighted Morocco's rise as the world's fourth-largest exporter of this fruit. The African nation has established itself as a reliable and competitive player in the blueberry market, attracting attention from industry experts and stakeholders worldwide. read more

In 2025, Reemoon Technology Co., Ltd. successfully delivered and installed a customized four-lane apple sorting line in Nelson, New Zealand. The equipment officially started operating during this year's fruit season, from February to June, greatly enhancing efficiency and ensuring quality. read more

In the Cherkasy region of Ukraine, the family farm "Yablunevyi Sad" is replacing its 20-year-old Dutch-style orchard with plantings established under Canadian technology, relying exclusively on feathered apple trees. Farm manager Mykola Oliinyk shared the update in his article. He explained that read more

Latvian growers are concerned about potato storage this year due to excessive humidity during the season, said Aiga Kraukle. Moisture created favorable conditions for bacteria, and problems are already visible with tubers that were harvested immature and not properly dried. According to Kraukle, read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has granted provisional approval for Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA. This Expo is planned to take place from May 1 to October 15, 2031 in Dakota County, and it will be the first A1 International Horticultural Expo to be held on American soil. read more

The Asian market, and particularly China, has become a crucial market for Ecuadorian bananas, driven by a combination of limited global supply, increasingly demanding consumers, and historically high prices. The trade agreement with China has resulted in reduced tariffs, allowing Ecuador to read more

The Russian agency Rosselkhoznadzor has banned the import of a 20.5-ton shipment of fresh apples from Moldova due to irregularities in accompanying documents. The shipment was inspected at the Burachki phytosanitary checkpoint on the Russian-Latvian border. read more

Polska zdecydowała się na czas nieokreślony utrzymać zamkniętą granicę z Białorusią po wspólnych manewrach wojskowych Rosji i Białorusi o nazwie "Zapad". To, co początkowo miało być tymczasową ostrożnością, teraz jest otwarte bez określonego terminu, a rząd powołuje się na "troskę o bezpieczeństwo obywateli polskich". Urzędnicy powiedzieli read more

Argos Packaging has been announced as the winner of the Rethink Award 2025 in the Reduce & Reuse category. The award was given for the APP Flowercrate, a reusable crate solution specially developed for the floriculture industry. The APP Flowercrate replaces single-use cardboard and outdated packaging methods. read more

William Westhoeve of the family-owned potato export company Westhoeve Potatoes in Ouddorp notes that despite low potato prices, exports are not thriving. "One would expect that with prices at this level, demand would increase, but that hasn't really been the case," he says. "Senegal is still..." read more

Europe's premium food markets are protected by tariffs and dominated by established brands. Macadamias Direct, based in Byron Bay, New South Wales, has developed a strategy to position Australian macadamias in these markets by partnering with distributors and investing in technology. read more

Croatia's eastern Pozega-Slavonia county has commissioned the construction of a €15.6 million (US$18 million) fruit and vegetable warehouse and distribution centre to support local producers. Hidroing has been contracted for construction works, Eptisa Adria will oversee supervision, and Forel. read more