The apple harvest in Estonia this year has been impacted by cold spring conditions and a rainy summer. The islands have experienced a poor crop, while in Southeast Estonia, yields are closer to average. Variability has also been observed between different apple varieties grown in the same area, with some being more affected than others. read more

Sezon jabłek w Iranie przebiega stabilnie, z silnym popytem ze strony krajów Zatoki Perskiej oraz Pakistanu, który zaczyna się wyłaniać jako dynamiczny rynek. Takie informacje pochodzą od Payama Mohammadi Aghdama, irańskiego eksportera i dyrektora generalnego firmy Holden Harvest. Sezon rozpoczął się pod koniec sierpnia z niższymi wolumenami produkcji. read more

The EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aims to enhance access to the Indonesian market for European farmers and food producers. The agreement involves the elimination of high tariffs and cumbersome procedures for EU agri-food exports, although certain sensitive products are excluded from this liberalization. EU agri-food exports to... read more

W pierwszej połowie 2025 roku produkcja awokado w Meksyku wykazuje pozytywny trend w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Salvador Miranda Aguilar, dyrektor generalny Grupo Sanell, twierdzi, że deszcze miały korzystny wpływ, co przekłada się na większe ilości i lepsze dostawy dużych. read more

Banana biomass, a by-product of banana cultivation, is currently being repurposed into a horticultural substrate by Southeastern Fiber Corporation, a biotechnology company located in North Carolina, USA. CEO Christopher Curzon discusses the company's efforts and the unique qualities of their banana-based product. read more

"Potato prices have been high in recent years, which has impacted [the Netherlands'] competitive position. With prices ranging between €0.35 and €0.50, you price yourself out of the export market," says Wim Tuinstra of the Dutch company, Jan Tuinstra BV, commenting on the collapse of the potato market. read more

This summer, a new model of leek planter was unveiled in the Ain region of France. The demonstration was arranged by Agrivaloire, a company that focuses on selling leek plants, asparagus shoots, and equipment. The new machine is specifically created to cater to the requirements of farmers who prepare beds for growing leeks. read more

Tanzania's horticulture industry is exploring a promising opportunity as China trials a newly developed type of small tomatoes designed for fresh consumption. This move may allow Tanzanian farmers to embrace the technology, grow the crop, and access China's extensive market. read more

The European Union and Ukraine have agreed to extend the validity of their current road transport agreement until 31 March 2027. The agreement, initially signed on 29 June 2022, aims to facilitate Ukraine's access to global markets by simplifying road transit through EU countries. read more

Del Monte Italia and Spreafico have announced a strategic partnership where Spreafico will take the lead in commercial development of Del Monte branded products in the Italian market. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that increased trading activity is causing carrot prices to rise in Ukrainian farms. The primary factor behind this price increase is the decreased supply of carrots on the market due to seasonal factors. read more

Cape Town, South Africa - The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) gathered industry leaders, growers, retailers, decision-makers, and scientists for four days of intense discussions and strategic meetings during the 2025 Summit. In Cape Town, various topics were discussed, including... read more

Equifruit, the market leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas in North America, has been recognized as one of Canada's top growing companies by The Globe and Mail for the fourth consecutive year. With a growth rate of 195 percent, the company has secured the 174th spot on the list, marking its highest position to date. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has announced expectations for a high-quality harvest of a sufficient size to meet market demands throughout the season. read more

Equifruit, the market leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas in North America, has been recognized as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies by The Globe and Mail for the fourth consecutive year. With a growth rate of 195 percent, Equifruit is ranked 174th on the list, marking its highest position to date. read more

Avocado production in Turkey has nearly increased tenfold in the past five years – from 5,923 tons in 2020 to 64,500 tons in 2024. Antalya led the statistics with 35,694 tons of production last year, while Alanya expanded its cultivation area in the last 13. read more

For this purpose, Uniban has developed a Go-to-Market model that is more focused on retailers and consumers in the EU and the United Kingdom. In the new business division Uniban Logistics, port services, logistics, and ... read more

The goal is to promote both a product – the Clementine – that significantly contributes to the local economy, and a region that is the leading Clementine growing area in Italy and one of the most important in Europe. At the same time, a country should be highlighted. read more

On around 25,000 m2, the 29th expoSE - Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production - and the 14th expoDirekt - Germany's largest trade fair for agricultural direct marketing - will present numerous innovations and proven products. The range includes read more

As often is the case, Freshfel Europe states that the benefits for the export of fruit and vegetables from the EU would remain uncertain and dependent on unresolved SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary measures) issues. Therefore, the question is: Is the EU-Indonesia CEPA good news for... read more