On the occasion of the "European Organic Day," established in 2021 to celebrate and promote organic agriculture and food, raise awareness about its benefits, and monitor progress towards more sustainable farming, a presentation was made at the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

Romania's governing coalition has decided to extend the cap on commercial markups for basic products until the end of March 2026. The measure, first introduced in June 2023, limits the markup on 17 food categories to 5%. For fruit and vegetables, the cap applies to bulk tomatoes, onions, read more

Farmers in the Asante Akim North Municipality of Ghana's Ashanti Region have confirmed that government officials have started purchasing tomatoes and onions, following a recent directive by President John Mahama. On September 15, 2025, the president instructed that 1,000 boxes of tomatoes and onions be purchased directly from local farmers to support the agricultural sector. read more

Bengaluru is the Indian hotspot for horticulture this week. Today, the trade show HortiConnect India kicked off, but yesterday the Technology Vision 2030 conference took place, focusing on challenges and opportunities in the horticultural market. With over 600 growers present, a lot of knowledge was shared. read more

Po spadku eksportu w zeszłym sezonie, Egipt mocno wraca do wysyłek pomarańczy do Singapuru, według EastFruit. Między listopadem 2024 a sierpniem 2025 roku Egipt wyeksportował 13 200 ton pomarańczy do Singapuru, o wartości 7,8 miliona dolarów. Oznacza to wzrost o 20% w porównaniu z poprzednim. read more

CMA CGM has confirmed the continuation of its "Cherry Express" service, which is specifically tailored to transport Chilean cherries quickly to Asia during the peak export season. This service, based in San Antonio, provides fixed-day weekly sailings with direct links to Shanghai, ensuring delivery in 23 days. read more

Po kilku kolejnych sezonach dotkniętych suszą, obfite opady deszczu w ubiegłym roku okazały się bardzo korzystne dla subtropikalnych upraw w Maladze, takich jak mango i awokado. "Hiszpania przewiduje wzrost produkcji awokado o 20-25% w sezonie 2025/2026, dzięki zwiększonym opadom deszczu i dobrze..." read more

The fifth edition of the International Strawberry Congress took place in Antwerp, Belgium from September 17-20. This event, which gathers top producers, scientists, and trade representatives from around the world every three years, was organized by... read more

Spanish peaches and nectarines clearly dominated, with Italian products following closely in terms of importance. According to the German BLE, Turkish and French shipments only played a secondary role and were not readily available everywhere. Availability decreased, and the quality also left much to be desired. read more

Spanish economic reports, cited by journalist Francisco Miralles in the Spanish Huffpost on 22 September, highlighted a sharp rise in Spain's imports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco. The increase has triggered protests among Spanish farmers, who are calling on the European Union to ensure... read more

The new kiwi berry season has started at Coöperatie Hoogstraten in Belgium. This fruit, related to the kiwi, is still relatively unknown to many, though the cooperative has been marketing it in late summer for about ten years. This season's outlook is positive: harvesting should last eight weeks. read more

Rynek batatów wchodzi w swoje coroczne szczytowe okres. "Z perspektywy naszego uprawy, zauważamy, że podaż z Egiptu jest tradycyjnie wysoka w tych miesiącach, co wywiera presję na ceny. To niesie ze sobą nie tylko wyzwania, ale także możliwości" - mówi Bob Wissenburg z firmy Spot.

The sweet potato market is entering its annual peak period. "From our cultivation perspective, we see that supply from Egypt is traditionally high during these months, which puts downward pressure on prices. This brings not only challenges but also opportunities," says Bob Wissenburg of Spot. read more

The clementine season is already starting in the Spanish province of Castellon with the first harvests of the earliest varieties, although, for the time being, supply is still limited. Due to hailstorms in Castellon and Valencia, the main clementine and mandarin growing areas in Spain, supply is read more

South African fresh produce exporters to the US still hope that adjustments will be made to the trade tariffs imposed on their fruit before the new season begins. read more

Dla kenijskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Fawakih Import and Export, rosnące zapotrzebowanie Azji na awokado otwiera nowe możliwości, a dyrektor zarządzający El’miqdad Hassan Nandwa jest optymistyczny co do potencjału regionu. read more

The French apple exporter Blue Whale is increasing its growth in Asia at a faster pace, with a strong emphasis on high-quality varieties and a more tailored approach to meet the rapidly changing consumer preferences in the region. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC), a UK-based integrated berry supplier, will be announcing a new joint venture with Southern Cross Marketing & Management (Southern Group) at this month's Fruit Attraction event. Southern Group is a leader in grapes and dates in the Southern Hemisphere. read more

The independent seed company Tozer is showcasing its trial field this week at the Seed Meets Technology event in The Netherlands. From September 23-25, attendees from various sectors of the industry will have the opportunity to explore over a hundred innovative vegetable varieties on Tozer's 1,300m² plot. read more

Because the producers are under pressure: high import quantities, rising costs, and a lack of agricultural policy support make daily life difficult. Mushrooms are considered a primary agricultural product, but they play a minor role in agricultural policy. "We have no border protection, no read more

In August, the export volume from Peru increased by 56%, but the value only by 5%. The average price decreased by 33% to 1.71 US dollars per kilo. The market for Hass avocados in Spain and Italy experienced a significant decline. It is expected that prices will remain low until October. read more