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The dry rot of potatoes remains a persistent issue impacting storage and postharvest handling, leading to losses for farmers. Researchers at Colorado State University in the San Luis Valley, a major potato production area in the U.S., have identified numerous fungal species linked to this disease. By employing structural and... read more

"Though trading is in our blood, trading, in itself, is changing," says Mark Greeve of Anaco Greeve. From ABC Westland in Poeldijk, the company supplies fresh produce year-round to wholesalers, food service companies, retailers, and green grocers in Europe and beyond. In the fruit segment, the read more

Selex Gruppo Commerciale, a leading player in Retail in Italy, is launching a new integrated communication campaign that focuses on the quality of its Private Label Brand. The creative concept is encapsulated in the slogan "Either you think about it … or you trust in Selex Products". read more

During a knowledge event hosted by screen manufacturer Svensson in the Netherlands, growers and industry professionals met at the World Horti Center in Naaldwijk to discuss strategies for maintaining a balanced greenhouse climate with full-LED lighting. The event, backed by the Greenhouse as Energy initiative, brought together experts to share insights and best practices. read more

Eurosemillas, the company holding the rights to the late-maturing Tang Gold mandarin, announces the achievement in Italy of the authorized surface area planned for this protected variety. A strategic milestone that marks a key step in the consolidation and growth process of Tang Gold on. read more

The Dutch asparagus season began at German wholesale markets with limited quantities available. White asparagus in size AA was priced at 20 to 21 EUR per kg. In weeks 10-11, loose purple and white asparagus from Greece also became available. The Spanish season started with green asparagus priced at 4 EUR per 400-g bundle. read more

Azerbaijan significantly increased its persimmon exports in 2025, reaching 187,545 tonnes valued at $144.2 million, as reported by the State Statistics Committee. This marks a 22% increase in volume and a 27% rise in value compared to 2024. Russia continued to be the primary market, representing 141,867 tonnes of the total export. read more

This week, the fruit market prices remained mostly consistent with those observed after the Lantern Festival last week. Prices for imported grapes have decreased, whereas blueberry prices have gone up. Furthermore, Egyptian oranges have made their way into the market as the new Egyptian orange season has commenced. read more

Georgia's export potential in blueberries is rapidly growing, with industry experts predicting significant expansion in the upcoming years. The Blueberry Producers Association reports that current production is at approximately 7,000 tonnes, but it is anticipated to triple. read more

The Costa Rican melon season started this year on schedule, unlike in previous years, thanks to favorable and stable weather conditions. Rolf Weber from Global Producers stated, "Both the weather and the yield per hectare have been stable and of excellent quality so far." read more

From 2013 to 2025, Spain's tomato export volume nearly halved, decreasing by 445.39 million kilograms, according to data from Hortoinfo sourced from Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency) under code 0702 of the European Communities' Integrated Tariff (TARIC). Almeria, the leading exporting province, accounted for 67.49% of the total. read more

Morocco is expected to export nearly 550,000 tons of mandarins in the 2025/26 season, maintaining its position among global exporters, according to the Moroccan daily L'Economiste. The forecast comes as production encounters climate-related challenges and heightened competition. Mandarins and clementines read more

The planned acquisition of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services by Hapag-Lloyd is advancing, pending regulatory approval, as reported by Calcalist. The German carrier has agreed to purchase all publicly traded shares of ZIM at US$35 per share, valuing the deal at US$4.2 billion. read more

Sezon słodkich cebul peruwiańskich dobiega końca, gdy branża przygotowuje się do przejścia produkcji do Vidalia, w stanie Georgia, na sezon cebuli Vidalia. "Kończymy nasz sezon peruwiański i mamy odpowiednią ilość zapasów, aby obsłużyć klientów detalicznych i hurtowych. Spodziewamy się płynnego" read more

Over the last two days, over 50 representatives from the garlic production and marketing sectors in France, Italy, and Spain took part in the Garlic Contact Group meeting organized by the Joint Committee in Aceuchal. The meeting centered on analyzing the difficult situation of the garlic crop in Europe. read more

The tomato season in the Republic of North Macedonia starts from mid to late May when all the basic, plastic-made greenhouses and the first open-field farms begin harvesting. Until then, only products from heated greenhouses will be available. Tomatoes from heated greenhouses are the ones that are available before the open-field farms start harvesting. read more

With the arrival of March, the Sicilian climbing bean season reaches its peak. These beans are grown in greenhouses in one of Italy's most suitable regions for protected vegetable cultivation. At the Berdia Ortofrutticola greenhouses in Vittoria, Sicily, the daily harvest continues, supplying read more

In many export orchards, sunburn quietly reduces the share of fruit reaching premium grades. During hot summers, losses of 10–30% are not uncommon when fruit surface temperatures rise beyond safe levels. What begins as heat stress in the canopy can ultimately translate into thousands of lost fruits. read more

Norway's Avisomo has successfully launched its vertical farming technology into full commercial operation through a joint venture with Coop Norway called Himmelgrønt AS. Today, bagged baby leaf Crispy lettuce from the Reindyrka product line is available in Coop Mega stores nationwide. read more

Professionals in the soft fruit sector in Morocco are expressing serious concerns about significant delays impacting the movement of export trucks from the Port of Tanger-Med to the Port of Algeciras. These delays are having a detrimental effect on the supply chain in a sector that is strategic for Morocco. read more