Geerlofs, a Dutch company specializing in industrial refrigeration and HVAC engineering, based in Rotterdam and also established in Nairobi (Kenya), has joined Syclef, an international group focused on commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning. Syclef employs more than 3,000 people. read more

The Verkhovna Rada's agricultural committee anticipates a rise in projects for constructing vegetable storage facilities as the government allocates funding for their development. Despite many farmers expanding vegetable cultivation this year, the storage capacity in Ukraine is still insufficient to meet the demand. read more

Kenyan avocado season has been somewhat of a mixed bag, as uncertainties prevented it from reaching its full potential, according to David Mulwa, director of Kenyan avocado exporter Kandia FPS LTD. "The avocado season began with some lack of clarity, as the transit time from Kenya was still." read more

The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland is approximately 80% complete, but heavy rainfall in recent days has caused delays in some areas. Stuart Meredith, an agronomist at Wilson's Country, stated that the progress made so far in this year's harvest is comparable to that of 2024. read more

Morocco has significantly increased its presence in the Canadian citrus market, with its grapefruit exports doubling and achieving a new record in the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Lidl has introduced a new mobile shop format in Hungary to help bring basic products to small towns without supermarkets. Running from October 17 to November 6, the initiative features a specially adapted minibus that acts as a grocery store and travels through rural areas for a few hours each. read more

Kyrgyzstan is aiming to enhance the processing of agricultural products and is looking to exchange experiences with Hungary, stated Temir Sariev, President of the Kyrgyz Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This announcement was made during the Kyrgyz-Hungarian Forum on Food Industry Development. read more

W tym sezonie, czereśnie słodkie, a zwłaszcza czereśnie kwaśne, osiągnęły niezwykłe ceny na Ukrainie, według Ksenii Gusevej, ekspertki rynku owocowo-warzywnego w APK-Inform. Ceny na farmach dla czereśni słodkich zamknęły się w przedziale 150-220 UAH/kg (€4-5), podczas gdy czereśnie kwaśne osiągnęły read more

China's exports of fresh produce increased by 20 per cent, with Spain and the Netherlands also showing strong growth. read more

The Bacon avocado harvest in southern Spain has halted due to low demand caused by pressure from third countries. The Hass campaign is set to begin in approximately two weeks. "We began harvesting Bacon avocados about 20 days ago, but due to strong demand and sales,..." read more

Invest International, the Dutch development finance institution, has provided a loan of €15 million (US$16.2 million) to Namibia Berries to aid in the expansion of its blueberry farm located along the Kavango River in north-eastern Namibia. Namibia Berries successfully exported its initial harvest last year. read more

W prawie wszystkich produktach spożywczych przebadanych we wrześniu zgodnie z obowiązującymi normami dotyczącymi pestycydów, wynika z cotygodniowego raportu opublikowanego przez greckie Ministerstwo Rozwoju Wsi i Żywności. W najnowszym raporcie Dyrekcja Ochrony Roślin Ministerstwa donosi, że 97% spośród 313 próbek żywności pochodzenia roślinnego spełniało wymogi. read more

At Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in Suriname, travelers can stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables at Uw Fruittuintje just before departure. "It's often the last thing people buy before flying back to the Netherlands," explains owner Wikash Algoe. "A bag of yardlong beans for grandma." read more

The latest analysis by Fepex on United Nations data shows an expanding market: in 2024, global exports of fresh fruit and vegetables reached 148 million tonnes, a 2% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Mr. Pravin Changdevrao Wankhade of fresh produce exporter Universe Exports mentioned that India has a strong availability of onions in key growing regions such as Nashik, Ahmednagar, Pune, Jalgaon in Maharashtra, as well as Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka. According to him, there is consistent harvesting and smooth supply of onions in these regions. read more

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has stated that the bio-potential of India's Northeast region offers significant promise for the country's economic development. He made these remarks during the "Stakeholder-cum-Awareness Meet" where Quality Planting Materials were distributed under the CSIR–Aroma Mission and CSIR–Floriculture initiatives. read more

Valencia oranges imported from Egypt and South Africa had a tough season in India this year, according to Shakeel Ahmed of Mahira International. "The number of imports increased significantly, with nearly 500 to 600 extra containers arriving compared to the previous year. However, the fruit did not sell as expected. read more

As Moldova nears the end of its late table grape harvest, growers are grappling with the lingering effects of prolonged autumn rains, which have pushed a significant portion of the crop toward winemaking rather than fresh sales. In several regions, up to 50% of the "Moldova" grape crop has been affected. read more

The lychee harvest in Madagascar is showing much more promise this year, after experiencing a 60% decrease in production in 2024 due to the impacts of climate change. Forecasts indicate that volumes will increase in most production areas, potentially leading to a decrease in the purchase price at collection stations. read more

Morocco has increased its presence in the Canadian citrus market during the 2024/25 marketing year, doubling grapefruit exports and achieving a new record volume, as reported by EastFruit. From November 2024 to August 2025, Morocco exported 1,500 metric tons of grapefruit to Canada, valued at read more