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Potato prices in Ukraine are expected to rise sharply this winter, reaching 50–55 UAH (US$1.30–1.45) per kilogram in supermarkets, according to analyst Maxim Hopka of the Ukrainian Agrarian Business Club. Currently, wholesale prices range from 19–22 UAH (US$0.50–0.57), while retail prices are expected to follow suit. read more

This season, the popular American reality competition show The Amazing Race traveled through Europe and made a stop in the Netherlands. In the very first episode of Season 38, contestants faced a challenge at Van der Wilt Gerbera's in Mijdrecht, where they encountered a colorful and exciting task. read more

The possibility of rain during the upcoming weekend is motivating farmers in Ireland to quickly finish the maincrop potato harvest. Field operations are currently unaffected due to favorable ground conditions, according to FreshPlaza. read more

Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A. is among the winning companies of the 1st national themed edition of the Industria Felix ESG Award - Sustainable Italy competing, now in its 66th event, organized by Industria Felix Magazine in collaboration with Cerved Rating Agency. read more

A rumor that a farmer in the southern Polish village of Dąbrowica was giving away free potatoes caused locals to remove around 150 tons of crops in one day. The claim, spread through social media, turned out to be false. The potatoes, valued at around US$16,300, had been purchased by a distillery the day before. read more

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Greece have performed impressively in Egypt, but unfortunately, the market is now experiencing a downturn," said Mr. Elbahy. "The competition from other apple varieties, especially from countries like Poland and South Africa, has intensified, leading to a decrease in demand for Greek apples." He added that the current situation calls for strategic marketing efforts to boost the sales of Greek apples in Egypt. read more

Yesterday in Murcia, PROEXPORT, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters of the Region of Murcia, welcomed 21 Korean melon producers who are members of Korea's National Melon Union. This visit to Spain is part of an academic and agronomic program aimed at exploring some of. read more

The predominant batches were clearly from Germany, with only a few potato imports from France and the Netherlands in some cases. There was a wide variety of available varieties, and the quality was impressive. According to the BLE, availability increased and in some places exceeded storage capacity. read more

Merci bus: over 45,000 visitors at 100 stops. Migros reported: "After a successful journey covering 8,500 kilometers throughout Switzerland, Migros' Merci bus tour ends in Bussigny, canton of Vaud, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Highlights: A very special highlight was provided by former employees." read more

This time, the organizer, the Austrian consulting company gfa-consulting GmbH, has chosen the Hungarian capital Budapest as the event location. The conference, which will take place at Hotel FLOW around 30 kilometers from the airport, is said to be entirely dedicated to the organizers. read more

Fruit Logistica’s communications director for Spain and Latin America, Silvia de Juanes, discussed the role of innovation as a driver for competitiveness when she took part in a round table at this week’s Fruit and Vegetable Production and Distribution in Southern Spain 2025 conference. read more

According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, as reported by reefertrends, the head of the authority, Sergei Dankvert, held talks with representatives of the Indian Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, as well as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. read more

With the Greek kiwifruit harvest officially starting on 15 October, exporters are already sounding a note of caution. Frosty conditions during the spring ensured that Greek stone fruit suppliers experienced an especially challenging season in 2025, including the country's cherry growers, whose crops were particularly affected. read more

At a meeting in Rome attended by the Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida and the New Zealand Ambassador Jackie Frizelle, company representatives discussed technological advancements that promise a boost for a sector that is... read more

The persimmon season in Germany is short. Promotional offers in the grocery retail sector (LEH) last for a period of 15 weeks, from mid-September to the end of December. Throughout the rest of the year, there are sporadic individual promotions, but they are not significant. read more

For Netherlands-based TTA-ISO, automation represents the future of horticulture, empowering growers to boost productivity, yields, and sustainability through solutions such as its advanced robotics and AI-driven systems. read more

The Greek citrus season has only just begun, but quality, sizes, and demand are expected to be on a good level this year, says Spiros Tampakis, owner of Greek citrus exporter Tampakis Fresh. "The citrus season is just starting in Greece with the early clementine varieties, so volumes are still read more

Sales of the Dried Fruits and Vegetables category continue to grow year after year in the large-scale retail sector. Even in the first nine months of 2025, hypermarkets and supermarkets in Italy are recording very positive trends. read more

The looming rain threat this weekend is pushing farmers in Ireland to hasten the maincrop potato harvest. The current ground conditions are favorable, enabling field activities to proceed seamlessly. Most other crops, like maize and beet, have already been harvested. read more

At dawn on Tuesday, October 14th, a large operation was carried out by the carabinieri of the investigative unit of the Operational Department of Mantua, together with the military personnel of the Labor Inspectorate Unit, supported by the companies of Gonzaga, Cento, and Castelmassa, as well as the 2nd Unit. read more