Europe

"apple fruit quality are excellent, especially for Gala apples," commented Joao Juma, export manager for Portuguese apple exporter United Growers, regarding this year's apple harvest in Portugal. read more

IFCO, a global provider of reusable packaging for fresh food, has expanded its logistics operations in Southern Italy with new hubs in Puglia, Lazio, and Sicily. The expansion aims to improve the availability of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for local growers and strengthen the supply chain. read more

Its heart is in Italy, but its eyes are firmly on the world - Futura srl is a company that designs, builds, and implements fruit sorting and packaging technologies, and it is continuing on the road to innovation. CEO Omar Papi is speaking about this. Omar Papi and his father Leonardo have been involved in the business in the past. read more

The global potato industry is currently going through a process of consolidation, with mergers, acquisitions, and regional expansion leading to changes in control over breeding, processing, and exports. One example of this trend is the acquisition of Ireland's IPM Potato Group, a significant exporter of certified potatoes, by the Dutch company HZPC. read more

"The pumpkin season is going very well so far," says Jeroen De Ridder of the eponymous farm in Sint-Gillis-Waas. Even though bottle pumpkins are now available on shelves year-round, the grey October weather and the upcoming holidays always trigger a surge in demand. "Demand has really doubled." read more

Between 1 and 15 October 2025, the wholesale agricultural market in Montenegro experienced significant price fluctuations, with a majority of vegetables witnessing a decrease in prices, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management. Cabbage prices, in particular, plummeted by up to 60% compared to the previous period. read more

Elwell Fruit Farm in Waytown, near Bridport, has reported its largest apple and pear harvest in over 70 years. Pickers collected over 600 tons of fruit this season, with the majority set to be distributed to supermarkets throughout the United Kingdom, as well as farm shops and markets in West Dorset. read more

Colombia has not successfully implemented the recommendations of a World Trade Organization (WTO) arbitration panel in a dispute with the European Union concerning frozen fries from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, as outlined in a WTO compliance report that was circulated this week. read more

The Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture and the Sea has concluded discussions with China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) to establish the conditions for exporting Portuguese pears to the Chinese market, as announced in a statement from the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary. read more

The German retailer Edeka has announced that it will be selling Iberian almonds instead of Californian ones in its stores. read more

Persimmons grown in Italy are becoming increasingly popular among younger consumers in the country and are also experiencing a higher demand in export markets across Europe. read more

The kiwifruit industry in Greece and Italy has reached a critical juncture. While production volumes are increasing, this growth may lose significance without a well-defined, ethical, and coordinated strategy throughout the supply chain. read more

Eksport bananów z Indii utrzymuje się stabilnie, ale zmieniające się wzorce pogodowe i brak wsparcia instytucjonalnego pozostają ciągłym zmartwieniem dla rolników. W dystrykcie Solapur w stanie Maharashtra, jednym z głównych regionów uprawy bananów w Indiach, rolnicy obserwują zarówno korzyści z silnego zagranicznego. read more

An audit conducted in Norway has found that the country has a functional official control system for fruit and vegetable production, but several weaknesses still exist. The assessment, conducted by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), reviewed Norway's implementation of the European Economic Area regulations. read more

The Balearic peony, known scientifically as Paeonia cambessedesii, is the endemic flower of the Balearic Islands and will be representing Spain in the EUROMED 2025 stamp competition organized by the Union for the Mediterranean Postal Services (PUMed). This annual event allows member countries to compete in designing stamps. read more

Morocco is on track to achieve a new seasonal record for pumpkin exports to France, marking its third consecutive year of growth, as reported by EastFruit. From November 2024 to August 2025, Moroccan exporters sent out close to 1,700 metric tons of pumpkins worth US$1.75 million. read more

Sunglasses, a well-groomed mustache, neat hair, and an air more of a curious tourist than an international star. Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gökçe, the Turkish butcher who went viral for his famous "salt sprinkling" move, was spotted among the stalls of the Milan Wholesale Market. read more

From success in national markets to international ones: in 2025, the production of Leonforte Igp Peaches has increased, and demand has exceeded supply. There are also exports to Germany and Spain. President Di Stefano. read more

Since the beginning of this week, wholesale prices for onions have been on the rise in Ukraine's domestic market, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Farmers have indicated that a portion of the onion crop is still left unharvested in the fields, and its quality is deteriorating. read more

Not only do the Valencian citrus farmers have to deal with fluctuating prices and weather challenges, but now they also have to defend their orchards from two increasingly fierce enemies — wild boars and orange thieves. read more