The Assomela Marketing Committee met on December 9th to review the updated Italian apple production data and current market performance. The national output for December is reported to be 2,317,545 tons, a volume slightly below but broadly aligned with 2024 levels. Regional trends show mixed results. read more

W Maroku osiągnięto nowy rekord eksportu w sezonie cytrusowym 2024/25, a wysyłki mandarynek i klementynek do Niemiec osiągnęły rekordowe poziomy. EastFruit informuje, że ilość wzrosła na tyle, że Maroko zajęło czwarte miejsce wśród dostawców na niemieckim rynku. Od października 2024 do września 2025. read more

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Rijk Zwaan has celebrated the opening of its new greenhouse in De Lier, the Netherlands. read more

Morocco has reached a new milestone in its citrus trade by setting a seasonal record for mandarin and clementine exports to Germany. According to EastFruit, shipments increased significantly during the 2024/25 season, pushing Morocco to the fourth position among suppliers to the German market. read more

A niedawne śledztwo przeprowadzone przez szwajcarski program radiowy On en parle zwróciło uwagę na niską reprezentację promocji owoców i warzyw w głównych sieciach detalicznych. Przegląd listopadowej aktywności promocyjnej wykazał, że tylko 10% ofert koncentrowało się na owocach i warzywach, podczas gdy około 60% promowało... read more

In view of the TSW 2026, Anna Wize, author and conference moderator, recounts the main themes of the January 24th edition dedicated to greenhouse vegetable production in Poland. Among viruses, parasites, "zero residue" cultivation, and innovations such as cultivation. read more

The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland for 2025 is reported to be 95% complete, as stated by agronomist Richard Owens from Co. Down. He mentioned to Agriland that the very wet ground conditions will postpone the lifting of the remaining potatoes until January or February. Owens commented, "The 2025 growing season has been one of." read more

The temperatures still above the average have slowed down the demand for various seasonal fruit and vegetable productions, which is slowly growing. This is the case for artichokes and clementines. As for oranges, the demand is shifting towards Sicilian Tarocco variety, although the sizes are still... read more

Yuriy Falé, Executive Director of Moldova Fruct, provides an overview of the current status of apple production in Moldova, export patterns, and the implementation of high-density orchards. This year, despite two waves of April frosts severely affecting stone fruits and cherries, Moldova managed to harvest approximately 412,000. read more

The pepper thrips, Thrips parvispinus, is an invasive and highly polyphagous species that has recently established itself in Dutch greenhouses. It is now causing significant concern in ornamental plants and fruiting vegetables like sweet peppers. Just like many other thrips species, read more

"The agricultural war is brewing," declared Annie Genevard on December 8th at the inauguration of the Conferences on Food Sovereignty, urging for a "Great Awakening." The objective is to develop a 10-year production strategy for France to "regain its food sovereignty." The majority of farming unions are... read more

To Mr. Thanasis Liakopoulos, manager of the Greek packing company ALKA from Nevrokopi, Greece's most important potato-cultivating zone, it seems that it is not a good season underway for Greek potatoes. "Stocks are still very high at the end of the first third of December, more than 50%. Sales are." read more

Nearly 50 hectares of a new cherry orchard have been planted in Volyn, Ukraine, on the farm "Hayenka," which previously focused on grain and oilseed crops. Co-founder Taras Shcherbliuk noted that despite challenges caused by the war, higher fuel and fertilizer costs, disrupted supply chains, and... read more

FreshCap Farms, co-owned by Freddie Kirsten and Noud Visschers, is solidifying its position as one of South Africa's leading diversified exporters of fynbos cut flowers. With offices in South Africa and the Netherlands, the company exports to 39 countries, serving various markets. read more

Inoverde and Prodivec Swiss AG have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at expanding Prodivec's import activities in Switzerland through its location in CH-3232 Ins. Prodivec is a trusted supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced directly from producers in the Mediterranean. read more

Chiquita, in collaboration with M.eM. Fruit, distributor for Central and Southern Italy of the Chiquita brand and various fruit varieties, will be the Official Sponsor of the 3rd edition of "Run for Love", the charity run organized by A.s.d. Run For Love project Anna Cerbone. read more

For many Belarusians, tropical fruits are no longer a rarity. Avocados and mangoes, once considered exotic, are now everyday items in supermarkets. Yet the category "exotic fruit" remains broad, encompassing any fruit that doesn't grow locally. Local retailers explain that around 150 different types of exotic fruits are now available in the market. read more

The acting Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, announced during the 10th Raspberry Conference organized by the local Raspberry Producers Association that the raspberry cultivation area in Kosovo is currently around 1000 hectares.

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Moldova is developing a national strategy aimed at increasing the annual export value of table grapes by 60%, which is approximately US$38 million. This optimistic scenario is based on projections of total investments reaching around US$98 million by 2036. The information was reported by IPN, referencing discussions that took place. read more