The sale of berry fruits in the last few days of August on German wholesale markets looked incredibly interesting. For example, the low supply of blueberries during this time caused prices to range from 25 to 37 euros/kg, depending on the wholesale market.

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Frozen foods are increasingly confirming their significant presence in the consumption habits of Italians, to the point of recording a positive and counter-trend result compared to the decrease in the total volume of food purchases in Italy (-1% in 2024). read more

Digital trade solutions provider and DP World company Community Network Services (CNS) has expanded its Customs Management services to The Netherlands. read more

Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras frescas de España a la UE aumentaron un 1 por ciento a 5.7 millones de toneladas durante la primera mitad de 2025.

Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables from Spain to the EU increased by 1 percent to 5.7 million tonnes during the first half of 2025. read more

The inventory reduction of the other varieties is less than 20 tons. 35 tons of premium apple varieties, 79 tons of other apple varieties, and 16 tons of robust and resistant varieties were sold. read more

Altroconsumo, the largest independent consumer organization in Italy and part of Euroconsumers, has published its annual survey on the affordability of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and discount stores in the country. The analysis shows that, by carefully choosing the brand and focusing on... read more

Wojna nadal kształtuje sektor rolny Ukrainy, zmuszając nawet doświadczonych producentów do dostosowania swoich strategii biznesowych. W regionie Dniepropetrowskim rolnik Yurii Tantsiura, szef LLC Akhimsa Ukraine, tymczasowo wstrzymał uprawę malin na 8 hektarach, pomimo posiadania read more

The in-house trade fair Heidelights by Gardengirls will be moving to a brand-new location in Geldern, Germany, offering more room for exhibitors and visitors alike. At Heidelights, Gardengirls will showcase fresh concepts and highlight the latest additions to their range, while also giving a read more

Raspberries are one of the most important berry fruits grown in Poland. As stated in a report prepared by the National Support Centre for Agriculture, our country remains the largest raspberry producer in the European Union and one of the most important in. read more

In the Chernivtsi region of Ukraine, apple growers are getting ready for the beginning of the harvest season, which is delayed by about two weeks this year due to prolonged spring frosts. Currently, only 3-5% of the total crop, mostly early varieties, has been harvested. The main harvest peak is expected to occur around. read more

Spanish mango production is expected to recover this year compared to the last two seasons, with an estimated output of around 30,000-35,000 tons, similar to the 2022 campaign. In 2024, drought and low temperatures led to a harvest of only 19,860 tons, while in 2022, Spain's production reached similar levels. read more

From September 23rd to the 25th, 2025, Seed meets Technology will be held in Seed Valley, Netherlands. The event will focus on innovative seed and coating technology, breeding support, sustainable crop protection, cultivation systems, and variety choices. The final program will be announced soon. read more

Armenia's largest food exporter, Spayka, has confirmed that Russian authorities in recent days intercepted over 100 of its trucks loaded with fresh fruit and vegetables. Karen Baghdasarian, an executive at Spayka, informed RFE/RL's Armenian Service that the company has not yet received an official statement. read more

Europe leads the world in cut flower sales. In Germany, roses are especially popular, with one in five of them coming from Kenya. In order to promote sustainable cultivation at a Kenyan flower farm and assist a German company in entering the market, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale… read more

Arporha has inaugurated the largest automated refrigerated cell in southern Italy. The facility is designed to make the entire production process of the agricultural cooperative more efficient, safe, and sustainable. The new cell, presented this morning, completes the entire cycle. read more

Belarus and China are anticipating a successful collaboration on a joint project in greenhouse farming, focusing on flower cultivation. This information was obtained by BelTA from Dmitry Baskov, Deputy Chairman of the Standing Commission of the Council of the Republic and a businessman, during a meeting in Beijing on September 2nd. read more

For nearly 15 years, cherry growers in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of France have been fighting against Drosophila suzukii (the Asian fruit fly), which was accidentally introduced to Europe from South Asia. The larvae of this pest often cause extensive damage to orchards, sometimes completely destroying entire harvests. This is made more challenging by the fact that effective control measures are still being sought. read more

Jingold's season is just around the corner: the harvest of the first kiwis will start in the second half of September, with the first picks of red-fleshed fruits, while yellow kiwi will be available not before October 10, with the peak of harvesting in the second half of the month. From Italy. read more

This year once again, Heinje Baumschule (Heinje Nursery) in Germany will open its doors in Jeddeloh for the Oldenburg Winter Fair. From November 1, 2025, until January 15, 2026, trade visitors can look forward to a 6,000-square-meter exhibition featuring inspiring plant concepts and proven... read more

The study conducted in Switzerland found a low level of bacterial contamination in frozen berries. However, researchers cautioned that these products could still be risky if consumed without being heated or if not eaten immediately after thawing. Between November 2024 and January 2025, 100 frozen berry samples were collected for the study. read more