"The Dutch and Belgian pear season has started. We are talking about Decana and Conference, which are currently being harvested and will be available until March," reports Stefano Pezzo, owner of Cherry Passion Verona. "We have been importing Decana and Conference from those areas for ten years." read more

"Gone are the days when Egyptian oranges were undervalued and marginalized in the market. We are now in an era of valuation and fair prices," says Mohamed Khamis, export manager at Sama Agro. According to Khamis, this is due to lower production in Egypt, better logistics conditions in the Red Sea region, and increased demand for high-quality produce. read more

The European fruit and vegetable campaign is currently characterized by contrasts. There is a low garlic harvest in Spain, potato overproduction in France, and unstable onion prices influencing the market for these products in Europe. Yohan Lanoë, the head of the Lanoë Group, has analyzed the situation. read more

W Jaiylgan village, Manas district, farmers are getting ready to harvest "Lastochka" sweet peppers. The crop is cultivated on 5 hectares of land, with each plant yielding 4-5 peppers. The anticipated harvest is approximately 120 tonnes. The seedlings were planted in February as part of the government-supported "3+2" program. read more

The production of cut flowers along the coast has been severely hampered by climate change and water scarcity, according to grower Selcuk Celebi from southwest Turkey. "Climate change is causing a significant loss in crops," Celebi stated. "At the moment, growers are going through the last stages of the harvest." read more

The West Coast of North America is a crucial area for the cultivation of fresh fruits and vegetables. However, growers in this region are experiencing challenges due to the effects of heat, rain, wind, and insects. For example, in Canada's Okanagan Valley, cherry growers did not have a full crop between 2018 and 2024. read more

Fall is approaching, and the first wild mushroom harvests are already underway in some areas of Spain. The weather has been favorable, and the outlook is good. Dried and fresh mushrooms have been losing ground to frozen mushrooms due to their ease of supply and long shelf life. read more

The Italian pear industry is currently going through a significant transformation. The traditional specialized regions in Northern Italy are facing a decrease in production due to urgent phytosanitary challenges. On the other hand, Southern Italy is becoming a new center for growth and innovation, drawing in new opportunities. read more

After years of decline, fruit and vegetable sales are once again growing in Italy. In the first half of the year, sales increased by 5.7% for vegetables and 4.3% for fruit compared to the same period in 2023. However, this is a recovery that is not yet fully complete. read more

Organic agriculture remains popular in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, with Spain being more of a producer than a consumer. Conventional production techniques are gradually aligning with organic practices due to the requirements of the Common Agricultural Policy and supermarkets. read more

The anniversary edition of the National Young Growers' Day took place last Friday at Edens Plants & Creations in Wezep, the Netherlands, and it turned out to be a real success. According to one of the organizers, Christiaan Rietberg, it was "a fantastic day" with a strong turnout and plenty of excitement. read more

181 firms and procurement delegations from 20 different countries will participate in the PSB Anatolia Fair, scheduled to be held in Sapanca Kirkpinar from September 10 to 13. The expo is expected to attract over 30,000 attendees and will showcase thousands of ornamental products. read more

Citronex is a family-owned company that already has ripening facilities in Poland, Romania, and Hungary, and is now expanding into Western markets. Marek Szulc, the COO of Citronex, has high ambitions for the new facility: "The new ripening facility is being built in Zele, Belgium. read more

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Belarus is looking to enhance its flower production industry with the assistance of Chinese investors. President Alexander Lukashenko extended an invitation to Chinese companies during his visit to Beijing to establish greenhouse complexes for growing roses, orchids, chrysanthemums, and various other flowers. read more

Namibia's grape export sector recorded a year-on-year growth of 16.7%, increasing from US$400,000 (N$7.7 million) in the final quarter of 2023 to US$66.9 million (N$1.29 billion) in the final quarter of 2024. Production is mainly focused in the Aussenkehr Valley on the Orange River. read more

Pure Flavor® is expanding its state-of-the-art Southern Flavor Farms greenhouse in Georgia by 25 acres. This expansion reinforces the company's dedication to growing sustainably and ensuring that families and retailers have reliable access to fresh, flavorful produce. read more

Uprawianie owoców w Chile przechodzi istotne zmiany. Z większości przesyłek kierowanych do Chin oraz globalnego rynku cechującego się nadmiernym nadwyżką, zmieniającymi się preferencjami konsumentów i rosnącą konkurencją, eksporterzy z Chile mają trudności z dostosowaniem się do nowych trendów oraz dywersyfikacją swoich rynków. Wiśnie, read more

Poland maintains its position as a leader in raspberry production in the European Union, but the situation for growers is not easy - especially for those focused on industrial raspberry production. When it comes to doing this in a profitable way, what... read more

W MY 2024/25, Maroko wyeksportowało 21 800 ton świeżej kukurydzy cukrowej, generując ponad 20 milionów dolarów przychodu, według EastFruit z danymi z Global Trade Tracker za pośrednictwem marokańskiego Office des Changes. Oznacza to wzrost o 28% w porównaniu z W MY 2023/24 i o 61% wzrost w stosunku do W MY 2022/23. To read more