The Contact Group for apples and pears of the Joint Fruit and Vegetable Committee of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain has gathered in Saluzzo, Piedmont, to review the current campaign and discuss the prospects for the upcoming season. This meeting, as reported by the Spanish press, read more

Is Italy increasingly fond of Greek apricots? According to the data released by the specialized publication Froutonea.gr, it would seem so. From the data on commercial exchanges updated to the 24th week, referring to the period starting from the first of May, exports... read more

Sunny, hot, and still hot. This is how we could summarize the weather for the week, marked by the strengthening of the African Anticyclone and the arrival of a real heatwave over Italy. In the coming days, temperatures could reach 36°C, with values further increasing. read more

The pistachio sector is preparing to experience a two-speed season. As reported by Valenciafruits, Spain is getting ready to start the harvest next September with strong growth prospects, driven by the entry into production of new plants. This scenario fits into the trend. read more

The new Rijk Zwaan Open Field Trial Centre has been officially inaugurated in the Netherlands, an advanced facility designed to strengthen both applied research and the showcasing of field varieties to customers and partners worldwide. read more

The Apple and Pear Contact Group, consisting of representatives from production and marketing, industry associations like Fepex from France, Italy, and Spain, as well as government officials, gathered in Saluzzo (Piedmont) on June 10 and 11. During the meeting, they expressed strong opposition to the Council's Omnibus Regulation proposal. read more

La production de cerises en France est désormais estimée à 30 800 tonnes pour la saison 2026, soit une baisse de 4 % par rapport à 2025. Cette révision à la baisse, en date du 1er juin, est principalement due aux dommages causés par les tempêtes de grêle en mai en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, ainsi qu'à une réduction de la superficie cultivée (-3%) et... read more

The FlowerTrials 2026 have ended, and we can reflect on a successful, well-attended, and inspiring event. Breeders from across the Netherlands and Germany opened their doors to present the newest genetics, concepts, and innovations. With over 400 photos, we have once again read more

A weekend of World Cup matches has brought some significant changes to the FreshPublishers World Cup pool. Italy's Luigi Giacomello is currently leading with 735 points. He has successfully predicted the final score four times. In second place is France's Romain Delacroix from Soparco, who has... read more

Exports of peaches and nectarines from Greece are currently at significantly higher levels compared to last season, according to data from the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food. Specifically, from May 1st to June 12th, 2026, exports have reached 6,724 tonnes of products, up from 5,902 tonnes. read more