On the occasion of the "European Organic Day," established in 2021 to celebrate and promote organic agriculture and food, raise awareness about its benefits, and monitor progress towards more sustainable farming, a presentation was made at the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

Romania's governing coalition has decided to extend the cap on commercial markups for basic products until the end of March 2026. The measure, first introduced in June 2023, limits the markup on 17 food categories to 5%. For fruit and vegetables, the cap applies to bulk tomatoes, onions, read more

Po kilku kolejnych sezonach dotkniętych suszą, obfite opady deszczu w ubiegłym roku okazały się bardzo korzystne dla subtropikalnych upraw w Maladze, takich jak mango i awokado. "Hiszpania przewiduje wzrost produkcji awokado o 20-25% w sezonie 2025/2026, dzięki zwiększonym opadom deszczu i dobrze..." read more

The fifth edition of the International Strawberry Congress took place in Antwerp, Belgium from September 17-20. This event, which gathers top producers, scientists, and trade representatives from around the world every three years, was organized by... read more

Spanish peaches and nectarines clearly dominated, with Italian products following closely in terms of importance. According to the German BLE, Turkish and French shipments only played a secondary role and were not readily available everywhere. Availability decreased, and the quality also left much to be desired. read more

Spanish economic reports, cited by journalist Francisco Miralles in the Spanish Huffpost on 22 September, highlighted a sharp rise in Spain's imports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco. The increase has triggered protests among Spanish farmers, who are calling on the European Union to ensure... read more

The new kiwi berry season has started at Coöperatie Hoogstraten in Belgium. This fruit, related to the kiwi, is still relatively unknown to many, though the cooperative has been marketing it in late summer for about ten years. This season's outlook is positive: harvesting should last eight weeks. read more

The clementine season is already starting in the Spanish province of Castellon with the first harvests of the earliest varieties, although, for the time being, supply is still limited. Due to hailstorms in Castellon and Valencia, the main clementine and mandarin growing areas in Spain, supply is read more

The independent seed company Tozer is showcasing its trial field this week at the Seed Meets Technology event in The Netherlands. From September 23-25, attendees from various sectors of the industry will have the opportunity to explore over a hundred innovative vegetable varieties on Tozer's 1,300m² plot. read more

Because the producers are under pressure: high import quantities, rising costs, and a lack of agricultural policy support make daily life difficult. Mushrooms are considered a primary agricultural product, but they play a minor role in agricultural policy. "We have no border protection, no read more

In August, the export volume from Peru increased by 56%, but the value only by 5%. The average price decreased by 33% to 1.71 US dollars per kilo. The market for Hass avocados in Spain and Italy experienced a significant decline. It is expected that prices will remain low until October. read more

Morocco has reached a significant achievement in the growth of its cucumber exports, as shipments to Spain surpassed $20 million in a single season for the first time. According to EastFruit, Morocco exported 18,200 tonnes of cucumbers to Spain between July 2024 and June 2025, generating $21.1 million. read more

The revision of the apple protocol for Vietnam has been successfully concluded. This was announced by CSO Italy on behalf of the other organizations that contributed to achieving this result, namely the Alliance of Italian Cooperatives, Assomela, and Fruitimprese, who worked together on this. read more

From January to July 2025, Azerbaijan exported 70,830 tonnes of potatoes, valued at USD 28.1 million, according to the State Statistics Committee. Compared to the same period in 2024, exports grew by 47% in volume and 37% in value. The main export destination was Russia, receiving 59,376 tonnes valued at USD 22.7 million, which represents a 40% increase. read more

The season for prickly pears in the province of Malaga, Spain, particularly in Coín in the Guadalhorce valley, has been longer and more productive this year. According to José Miguel Guzmán, owner of the El Tío Lo Chumbo estate, abundant rainfall has helped increase both yields and fruit sweetness, prolonging the season. read more

Po ponad wieku działalności, kurtyna zamyka się na bogatej historii firmy Degenhardt Blumenzwiebeln, jednej z wiodących niemieckich firm zajmujących się cebulami kwiatów. Wraz z zakończeniem działalności firmy, cały asortyment - od maszyn do uprawy i przetwarzania, po traktory i urządzenia handlowe - będzie dostępny do sprzedaży. read more

The owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, Apostolos Tsinoglou, noted that lower kiwi production in Greece is due to the frosty weather and water issues. He mentioned that early kiwi varieties such as Tsechelidis and Greenlight have been affected by these conditions, leading to reduced harvests. read more

W ramach tygodnia Seed Meets Technology, odbywają się badania polowe w Holandii od 23 do 25 września. Badania obejmują 1,300 m² działek warzywnych, prezentując ponad stu odmian w wielu kulturach. Seler jest kluczowym elementem, z nowymi odmianami dwufunkcyjnymi na wystawie. Mendel read more

The Mazzonisi Group is getting ready to participate in Fruit Attraction 2025 with its wide range of premium fruits and vegetables (Italy collective, stand 8C12). The upcoming campaigns will be led by Matteo Mazzoni. read more

AgroFresh will showcase its postharvest technology range at Fruit Attraction 2025. The company will present solutions such as SmartFresh, Harvista, FreshCloud Inspection, and Rubens. Moreover, Rubens has been submitted for the Fruit Attraction Innovation Hub Awards in the digital category. read more