The Polish potato sector has undergone changes, with many farmers setting up new plantations due to relatively high prices seen in previous seasons. The increase in potato cultivation was motivated by difficulties in cultivating grains and corn, which were considered less profitable. read more

As of mid-July 2025, Ukraine has imported over 7,260 tons of watermelons, primarily due to an unusually cold spring and a reduction in domestic production caused by the war and loss of fertile farmland. This year, local watermelons are expected to arrive on the market later than usual. read more

The frozen raspberry market is experiencing dynamic changes. According to analysts at EastFruit, raw material prices for processing rose sharply in early July in both Ukraine and Serbia - two key countries exporting frozen raspberries in Europe. read more

Ze względu na rosnący niedobór siły roboczej, rosyjskie regiony ponownie zezwalają na zatrudnianie pracowników z zagranicy w sektorach, w których lokalna ludność niechętnie podejmuje nisko płatne, fizycznie wymagające prace. Migranci ponownie znajdują zatrudnienie w rolnictwie, usługach spożywczych, logistyce, usługach komunalnych i handlu detalicznym. Sektor rolniczy jest... read more

W Soczi Subtropikalne Centrum Naukowe Rosyjskiej Akademii Nauk (SSC RAS) uruchomiło projekt mający na celu utworzenie pierwszego w kraju centrum hodowli i produkcji nasion roślin subtropikalnych. Inicjatywa ma na celu wzmocnienie krajowej bezpieczeństwa żywnościowego i wsparcie rozwoju. read more

Although there were finally a few days of rain in the Netherlands last week, most greenhouse horticulture businesses have already been depending on irrigation water from alternative sources for some time. This alternative water often contains some sodium, and when drain water is reused, sodium concentrations can gradually... read more

Boise, ID and Nieuwkerke, BE - The J.R. Simplot Company, a privately held food and agriculture business based in Boise, Idaho, has announced its intention to acquire the operating business of Clarebout Potatoes, a Belgium-based potato processing company. The planned acquisition brings together two prominent companies in the potato industry. read more

Sodexo UK & Ireland has been named Sustainable Business of the Year at the prestigious hospitality awards, the Cateys. read more

About a year ago, De Groot sold the international retail division of the company to the German supermarket chain Edeka. With the acquisition of Van Aarle, De Groot is pursuing a new strategy and taking the first step to operate as a wholesale distributor for fruits and vegetables. read more

However, there is concern in the fields, as indicated in a report from the online agricultural service vilt.be. "There can be no talk of record yields, mainly due to the persistent dryness." There are also worries on the sales side, after the free market price at the beginning of the year. read more

Nevertheless, a sufficiently good supply is available for the domestically quiet demand due to holidays, according to the Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria. Exports continue to run in manageable quantities. Producer prices have slightly decreased last week - for onions. read more

A recall has been announced for melons sold at French Carrefour stores due to high levels of pesticide residue. The product recall site in France, Rappel Conso, identified melons from the Provence region under the Reflets de France brand. The affected melons were sold loose between June 21 and July. read more

Według EastFruit, pomimo oczekiwanego spadku obszaru uprawy melonów w Uzbekistanie do 2025 roku, eksport tego owocu nadal rośnie. Ostatnio firma FERGANA EXIM AGRO z powodzeniem wysłała świeże melony do Szwecji, dokonując dwóch dostaw odmian „Torpedo” i „Obi-Navvot”. Co istotne, pierwsza dostawa. read more

read more

Whitehouse Farm Cherries, formerly located in Somerset, is repurposing materials for Ukraine after shutting down. The materials, in response to a plea from Somerset Aid for Ukraine, are being used to protect buildings from drone threats. Sue Tyler-Moore from the charity explained the use of netting: read more

The Italyfruit News Stock Exchange, produced every week in collaboration with Italmercati, made a stop this time at the Agroalimentare Center in Verona. read more

The fruit setting in Greek Jingold orchards is developing in a promising way, creating positive expectations for the new season, according to Mr. Konstantinos Chondroudis, General Manager of Jingold Greece. As he says, "So far, the production season has been moving according to plan, although there is still a lot of work to be done." read more

1980 was a year of many milestones for the Netherlands: the new municipality of Lelystad was established, Queen Juliana passed the crown to her daughter Beatrix, Gerard Nijboer won the Amsterdam Marathon, and Joop Zoetemelk claimed victory in the Tour de France. But there was more good news that year. read more

The 2025 stone fruit season across key global regions is marked by contrasting trends in production, pricing, and market dynamics. Weather impacts, shifting acreage, and strong demand continue to shape outcomes for producers and exporters alike. Italy reports stable overall production but
read more

Moroccan avocado cultivation has seen remarkable growth over the past 15 years, as stated by Abdelkader Benchagra from Maroc Avocado, a company with operations in Morocco and the Netherlands. "In 2011/2012, we had to import Moroccan avocados through Spain or France. Local production was still in its early stages." read more