Retailer Coop Sweden says it anticipates selling a higher quantity of Shine Muscat grapes from South Korea in the upcoming weeks, partly due to the fruit's popularity on the social media platform TikTok. read more

Representatives from Brazil's seed sector met with officials from the Embassy and Consulate of the Netherlands to discuss opportunities for regulatory and technical cooperation between the two countries. The meeting served to introduce sector representatives to Dutch officials Alf de Wit and Inge... read more

At Plant Nursery Ammerlaan-Sosef in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands, Luiten Greenhouses have started installing a second screening system, aiming for increased energy efficiency and climate control. They opted for a push-pull system to minimize stress on the gable ends. read more

S-Group in Finland has confirmed that it stopped buying products of Israeli origin in September. The decision was made public after discussions within HOK-Elanto's representative council and applies to fruits and vegetables that were previously sourced from Israel. Earlier shipments have already been processed. read more

European growers are expanding their participation in supplying kiwifruit as part of a larger production network to ensure year-round availability. Production in Italy, France, and Greece has increased from 500 hectares to 7,500 hectares, involving around 1,200 European growers. read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni ceny hurtowe dla krajowych jabłek jadalnych w Polsce znacząco spadły, zwłaszcza dla popularnych czerwonych odmian takich jak Red Jonaprince, Golden Delicious i pasiasta Gala. Jabłka Red Jonaprince o średnicy powyżej 70 mm obecnie są sprzedawane w przedziale 1,10–1,40 PLN/kg (około 0,22–0,28 USD/kg). read more

Poland's potato exports reached a record of 107,540 tonnes between January and August 2025, sold to 31 countries. Ukraine remained the main buyer at 57,110 tonnes, followed by Romania (11,900 t), Moldova (9,920 t), Belarus (6,520 t), Germany (5,630 t), Italy (5,010 t), Slovakia (2,780 t), Latvia. read more

The persimmon season, currently in the midst of its harvest in the Valencia Region, was unexpectedly hit by a hailstorm on the afternoon of Monday, the 17th. The storm affected municipalities in Ribera Alta, including Carlet, Massalavés, and l'Alcúdia, which are among Spain's key persimmon production areas. read more

France: SPAR opens new supermarket in Sanary-sur-Mer
SPAR France announced the opening of its latest next-generation supermarket in the coastal town of Sanary-sur-Mer, located in the Var area of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Key departments include a butcher, fish counter, and a vibrant. read more

Green Bargosa is currently in the process of relocating to a new site within the Mercovasa fruit and vegetable wholesale market in Valencia. This move is aimed at expanding its facilities and adding more sales outlets to accommodate the increasing customer demand. The new infrastructure of Green Bargosa will offer... read more

Sauerkraut has a long tradition, especially in southern and eastern Germany. Despite strong competition from numerous new products, this pickled vegetable remains an essential part of German cuisine today, as stated by Hans-Peter Rödel, managing director of the sauerkraut factory. read more

On the occasion of the International Student Day, the Conad ETS Foundation and the State Police promoted the event "Recognizing violence, choosing respect" at Roma Tre University, dedicated to students from all over Italy to understand how to. read more

Throughout his career as a crop advisor, Simon Voogt worked with crops grown under both glass and plastic. Now retired and back in the Netherlands, he shares what he has learned about one key factor in propagation: water. "Water, like sunlight, is essential for life," Simon says. read more

Caroline García, manager of the Dominican company Caribio Fresh Fruit, confirmed that the current season has been "very good," despite the challenges that the sector is facing. The company, which specializes in conventional and organic bananas, exports mainly to the United States, Spain. read more

With an imbalance between producer prices and international demand, the citrus season in Argolis, one of the main cultivation areas in Greece, has begun. Currently, packers are purchasing fruits from the region at truck prices ranging from €0.38–0.41 per kilo for Navelines. read more

Hydroponic cultivation is not very common in Greece. However, at Magic Garden, a hydroponic greenhouse in Boeotia, this method has achieved a high level of specialization, focusing exclusively on potted salad production. "Our facility started operating in 2020, and since then..." read more

Apples from the Venosta Valley in north-east Italy are currently touring the country this autumn as part of the Applepairing campaign. This initiative encourages consumers to pair different apple varieties with a variety of classic regional foods. read more

Volyn's favorable climate and soil conditions have made berry farming a rapidly growing sector. Since its founding in 2017, SAV Agro Partner has become a leading producer of organic berries and vegetables, working in partnership with Biofrozen LLC, responsible for freezing using modern IQF. read more

Łódź, Atlas Arena - The 35th anniversary of the BIO-GEN company has become an opportunity for one of the largest presentations of the potential of domestic agricultural biotechnology in Poland. The gala brought together trade partners, agronomic advisors, planters, scientists, and company representatives. read more

Morocco has set a new seasonal record in tomato exports to Ireland, doubling shipments compared to the previous year, as reported by EastFruit. read more