The sale of berry fruits in the last few days of August on German wholesale markets looked incredibly interesting. For example, the low supply of blueberries during this time caused prices to range from 25 to 37 euros/kg, depending on the wholesale market.

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"It's becoming harder to maintain our margins with the 5% increase in labor costs," a Japanese grower stresses. Even here, growers cannot escape the increasing numbers, and at the end of the day, the margin stays the same. Or does it? "Luckily, we're able to slightly increase prices in retail to." read more

The global potato market is currently experiencing changes, especially in the frozen potato products segment. Between 2019 and 2024, there was a significant increase in international trade of fries and other processed potato products. Markets like China and India, which are growing rapidly, have transitioned from being net importers to net exporters of frozen potato products. read more

Frozen foods are increasingly confirming their significant presence in the consumption habits of Italians, to the point of recording a positive and counter-trend result compared to the decrease in the total volume of food purchases in Italy (-1% in 2024). read more

The kiwifruit marketer Jingold stated that they still view Asia as a lucrative market with great business prospects, despite facing logistical hurdles in shipping fruit from Europe to the region. read more

Digital trade solutions provider and DP World company Community Network Services (CNS) has expanded its Customs Management services to The Netherlands. read more

In operational terms, blueberries were able to further strengthen their position as a year-round supplier, with production now extending to almost every month of the year. Mangos provided profitability under normalized conditions, while grapes achieved better yields and higher... read more

Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras frescas de España a la UE aumentaron un 1 por ciento a 5.7 millones de toneladas durante la primera mitad de 2025.

Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables from Spain to the EU increased by 1 percent to 5.7 million tonnes during the first half of 2025. read more

Total fruit exports to overseas amounted to 2.96 billion NZ dollars in the six months, representing a 27% increase compared to the previous year and accounting for 10.3% of the country's total export value. read more

The inventory reduction of the other varieties is less than 20 tons. 35 tons of premium apple varieties, 79 tons of other apple varieties, and 16 tons of robust and resistant varieties were sold. read more

Altroconsumo, the largest independent consumer organization in Italy and part of Euroconsumers, has published its annual survey on the affordability of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and discount stores in the country. The analysis shows that, by carefully choosing the brand and focusing on... read more

Nasioknute pomiędzy światowym dziedzictwem mokradeł estuarialnych oraz najstarszym rezerwatem dzikich zwierząt w Południowej Afryce, Bousaam Boerdery uprawia ananasy od 1978 roku. "Pośrodku raju," mówi Regardo Müller (na prawo, trzymający dużego ananasa królowej). Bousaam ('Budować razem') Boerdery to firma rodzinna. read more

Macfrut 2026 is presented to the press and operators. It will take place in Sicily, more precisely in Catania (Romano Palace Hotel), on Wednesday, September 17 at 3:30 PM, in an event that can be followed in two ways: in person and via live streaming (in Italian, English, and Spanish). Here is the link: [link] read more

Pakistan's vegetable exports increased by 43.2% to US$430 million in fiscal year 2024 compared to the previous year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The exports included fresh and processed vegetables such as onions, potatoes, brassica, tomatoes, and carrots. read more

Bangladesh currently produces nearly 12 million tons of potatoes, resulting in a surplus of around 4 million tons. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reported that potato production reached 11.57 million tons in the 2024/25 fiscal year, which was a 9.17% increase from the previous year's production of 10.60 million tons. read more

Pace Plant Health has announced the appointment of Paul Pilon as the National Sales Manager. In his new position, Pilon will collaborate with the sales teams in the United States and Canada to enhance and grow the Pace customer network, offer technical knowledge, and supervise sales operations in the US, Mexico, Guatemala, and Canada. read more

Wojna nadal kształtuje sektor rolny Ukrainy, zmuszając nawet doświadczonych producentów do dostosowania swoich strategii biznesowych. W regionie Dniepropetrowskim rolnik Yurii Tantsiura, szef LLC Akhimsa Ukraine, tymczasowo wstrzymał uprawę malin na 8 hektarach, pomimo posiadania read more

The in-house trade fair Heidelights by Gardengirls will be moving to a brand-new location in Geldern, Germany, offering more room for exhibitors and visitors alike. At Heidelights, Gardengirls will showcase fresh concepts and highlight the latest additions to their range, while also giving a read more

Raspberries are one of the most important berry fruits grown in Poland. As stated in a report prepared by the National Support Centre for Agriculture, our country remains the largest raspberry producer in the European Union and one of the most important in. read more

In the Chernivtsi region of Ukraine, apple growers are getting ready for the beginning of the harvest season, which is delayed by about two weeks this year due to prolonged spring frosts. Currently, only 3-5% of the total crop, mostly early varieties, has been harvested. The main harvest peak is expected to occur around. read more