Europe

The new organic produce season has started again in Belgium in recent weeks. "We started at the end of July or beginning of August. We always aim to have the first leeks ready around this time, as demand from retailers increases and we can begin our programs," says organic grower Pieter. read more

Sweet, fragrant, and unique: the Pescabivona IGP is not just a peach, but the result of a valorization process that has transformed a local product into an ambassador of Sicilian excellence throughout Italy. Thanks to the commitment of producers and the strategy of companies like Parlapiano. read more

In the 2025/2026 season, Spain anticipates a decrease in Spring garlic production as a result of the impact of spring rains. Similarly, Morado garlic production is also expected to decline due to the intense heat experienced since mid-May. "Due to the spring rains, I believe our Spring garlic production per hectare will be lower." read more

On Tuesday, August 26, the Agrion Foundation organized a meeting dedicated to Glomerella of apple trees, an emerging disease recently detected in Piedmont and in all apple-growing areas of Northern Italy. The event was organized as part of the SERIA Project, an initiative funded by read more

Irish shoppers take 37 minutes to do the "big shop" - new research reveals

New research has revealed that Irish shoppers spend an average of 37 minutes doing their "big shop" every week. The research, conducted by Bounce Insights on behalf of ALDI Ireland, surveyed more than 1,000 people. read more

Field-scale vegetable production is commonly linked to the eastern part of Ireland, but in County Cork, Castlecor Potatoes in Mallow cultivates a significant amount of onions alongside its primary potato crop. The company grows both winter and autumn crops, with the latter currently being harvested. read more

The school holidays, both in the Netherlands and abroad, are just about over, and everyday life is slowly getting back to normal. In the trade, we like to call this period "The Rentree." With the return to routine, demand at the auction clocks is rising again, and prices are looking much read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in several European countries displayed varied trends between week 33 (ending 17th August 2025) and week 34 (ending 24th August 2025) based on the most recent market data. In Bulgaria, prices saw a minor decrease from €139/100kg in week 33 to €137/100kg. read more

Fruit growers on Lake Constance, Germany, expect this year's apple harvest to yield around 227,000 tons, which is slightly down on last year but still around 9,000 tons more than in 2023. The quality is very good, with a balanced sugar-acid ratio and good firmness. read more

Proposing custom, technologically advanced, and truly sustainable packaging solutions that can protect products. This is the mission that has always guided the Guillin Group, founded in Ornans, France in 1972. Within the Fresh Produce business unit, the companies Ciesse read more

The marketing campaign for Dolce Passione watermelons will run until the last week of September or the first week of October. This is a lengthy campaign showcasing watermelons exclusively grown in Italy, which commenced in the first week of May. The aim is to mitigate fluctuations in the market. read more

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has confirmed the first case of pea bruchid in a UK-grown commercial pea crop. The pest was detected in a single sample from a farm in Cambridgeshire. Long established across continental Europe and common in northern France, pea bruchid had… read more

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The marketing of the winter onion harvest is completed. So far, the yields and qualities of summer onions have been quite satisfactory. However, there is still a lack of impulses on the sales side. The demand in the local retail sector is quiet, but it should pick up with the end of the summer holidays. read more

Farmers in Chendipada of Odisha's Angul district have exported lemons to the United Kingdom for the first time. Around 500 acres (202 hectares) in the region are under lemon cultivation, where the crop is considered an agricultural lifeline. Until now, farmers faced difficulties due to the read more

The Netherlands Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) has signed its first cooperation agreement in Asia's fruit processing and export sector, allocating $20 million to Vietnam's Nafoods for the period of 2025-2030. The investment will support the expansion of production capacity, product. read more

Market sources indicate that there is an excess supply of potatoes in the European market, which is causing prices to decrease due to limited demand for free-buy trading. In 2025, potato plantings in the EU-4 countries (Belgium, Germany, France, and the Netherlands) increased by 7.5% compared to the previous year. read more

At times, organic and conventional prices can become very similar; nevertheless, Spain continues to prioritize the cultivation of organic vegetables for markets where price is not the primary concern. Sometimes, the scarcity of conventional produce can lead to its prices rising above. read more

In Maasmechelen, tuist across the border in Belgium, Stefan Schiffer runs the wholesale business Schiffer Food Trading together with his brother Youri and their parents. Every day, they supply fresh fruit and vegetables to a diverse range of customers, including market traders, shops, and German read more

W Polsce ceny hurtowe śliwek systematycznie spadają od końca sierpnia, podczas gdy ceny detaliczne pozostają na poziomie zeszłorocznym. Według Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego (GUS), tegoroczne zbiory szacowane są na 127 000 ton, w porównaniu do 95 000 ton w 2024 roku. Mimo że nie są one wyjątkowe. read more