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The melon campaign continues, with demand remaining lively and good quality, but poor for watermelons. There is also strong demand for peaches and nectarines, but weak for eggplants and green beans. The quality of "salad" tomatoes is not optimal, as they have been penalized by a challenging summer. read more

Positive signals continue on fruit and vegetable consumption: according to the market observatory Cso Italy, in the first half of 2025, total volumes amount to 2.68 million tons, up by 4% compared to 2024, while total spending reaches 6.95 billion euros (+8%). read more

The apple harvest is currently in full swing in a large part of the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). The German apple harvest is expected to be successful, with an estimated yield of around 1 million tons (+15%), and there is a strong demand in the market. Favorable weather conditions and good fruit production have contributed to this positive outlook. read more

According to the National Statistics Committee, Uzbekistan exported 87.9 thousand tons of peaches, worth $80.5 million, to 15 foreign countries during the first seven months of 2025. The main export destinations were: Russia: 69,900 tons Kazakhstan: 13,100 tons Kyrgyzstan: 4,000 tons Belarus: read more

From October 6th to October 10th, an outgoing agricultural trade mission will be organized from the Netherlands to Angola. The mission will focus on key growth sectors, including sustainable agriculture (fruits, seeds, and horticulture) as well as logistics. Angola, one of Africa's largest countries, is. read more

McCormack Family Farms has released an update to Food Alert 2025.47 concerning the recall of spinach and mixed leaves products due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The newly identified batches subject to the recall include Fresh Choice Market Mixed Leaves, 100 g packs, with batch codes JD234 and JD238. read more

Apple harvesting in Trentino's Val di Non and Val di Sole, which is currently taking place, is about to create history. This achievement is thanks to a remarkable technological innovation that is poised to revolutionize the future of fruit farming in Italy and around the world. For the first time, newly harvested apples can be transported by cableway, marking a significant advancement in the industry. read more

Polish floral designer Tomasz "Max" Kuczyński has won the World Cup Floral Art, with the judges praising his creativity, technical skill, and unique artistic style. Hungary took second place, with France coming in close behind. Dutch competitor Franka Roenhorst also achieved success. read more

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Easier phytosanitary protocols concerning citrus black spot could boost South African orange exports to Russia. The Port of St. Petersburg has served as a key entry point for fruit exports from South Africa for the last 15 years. Export data indicates that as of September 1, the beginning of week 34, 5.1 million... read more

Starting in September, PENNY will start selling pineapples without crowns across Germany. The crowns will be removed during the harvesting process. This change offers several benefits, as the crown typically makes up about 25% of the fruit's volume, leading to reduced packaging and transportation costs. read more

Hungary is preparing for its weakest apple harvest in recorded history, as poor weather and a reduction in orchard area impact volumes, according to Világgazdaság. "This year is shaping up to bring the lowest apple yield ever recorded in Hungary," said Ferenc Apáti, president of FruitVeB. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has announced a ban on the import and transit of fruits, except table grapes, and vine seeds (partim Vitis L.) to the Canary Islands from countries where phylloxera is present. This measure is intended to safeguard the vineyards in the Canary Islands. read more

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotkał się z prezydentem Rosji Władimirem Putinem i prezydentem Chin Xi Jinpingiem podczas swojej pierwszej wizyty w Chinach od siedmiu lat. Spotkanie odbyło się podczas szczytu Organizacji Współpracy Szanghajskiej (SCO), gdzie trzej liderzy publicznie pojawili się, trzymając się za ręce. Xi...

During his first visit to China in seven years, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting took place at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where the three leaders appeared publicly holding hands. Xi... read more

Generations change, but the tradition of bringing flowers to school on 1 September remains the same. The rainy summer has also had a negative impact on local flower growers, and shops are replacing home-grown flowers with those grown abroad, Latvian Radio reports. "I can't imagine 1 September" read more

Generations change, but the tradition of bringing flowers to school on 1 September remains the same. The rainy summer has also had a negative impact on local flower growers, and shops are replacing home-grown flowers with those grown abroad, Latvian Radio reports. "I can't imagine 1 September without a bouquet of flowers," said one parent. read more

More than 110 participants from 16 different countries gathered in July in Kraków, Poland, for the 54th Fleuroselect Annual Convention. This event provides Fleuroselect members with a chance to reunite with industry colleagues, tour member facilities worldwide, and discover local... read more

Spain is ranked among the top five most competitive agri-food sectors in the European Union, according to the 2024 Agri-Food Observatory compiled by Cajamar in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture. The report highlights Spain's position as the world's seventh-largest exporter of agricultural products. read more

The grape production in Portugal had to endure heavy rainfall, causing the season to be delayed quite a bit, says Martim Cruz, Commercial Manager of Portuguese grape exporter Hey,Vita! "Every season has its challenges. This year was marked by heavy rainfall during the spring, which caused several setbacks." read more

Between January and July 2025, Ukraine exported 6,200 tons of frozen vegetables valued at $6.1 million, as reported by the State Customs Service. The primary importers were Germany (30.5%), Poland (24.1%), and Italy (10.6%). In the same timeframe, Ukraine imported 7,600 tons of frozen vegetables. read more