Europe

The Dutch cooperative The Greenery and Belgium's BelOrta have officially finalized an agreement, initially proposed in June 2024, to collaborate more closely through a Transnational Union of Producer Organizations (TUPO). read more

Corinne Jud Khan has been a member of the management team at Agroscope since 2017, where she heads the Methods Development and Analytics department. Prior to that, the native of Eastern Switzerland led the Feed Analysis department at predecessor institutions of Agroscope. She was also a member of the. read more

The new season for organic top fruit has also started in Belgium. "We harvested the first Qtee pears at the end of July, and last week we began picking Conference pears as well. It's all much earlier than in previous years, but this seems to be a trend in recent years due to the changing climate," says. read more

In the first four months of 2025, Morocco exported fresh fruits and vegetables worth US$729 million (€672 million) to Spain, marking a 28 percent increase from the same period in 2024. Currently, Spain receives approximately 33 percent of its fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco. read more

After joining the Fortenova Group, Enna Fruit, based in Croatia, has rebranded with a new name and visual identity. The company will now operate as Arivera Fruit, introducing a new trademark, colors, and logo, alongside the launch of its new website www.ariverafruit.hr. The name Arivera Fruit read more

Ceny hurtowe arbuzów w Polsce pozostają niezmienione od pierwszego tygodnia sierpnia, co wpisuje się w sezonowe wzorce. Zazwyczaj ceny zaczynają rosnąć pod koniec sierpnia lub na początku września, gdy podaż się kurczy. Wydaniem dla polskich plantatorów jest to, że ceny utknęły na znacznie niższym poziomie. read more

The Walnut Growers Association of Moldova forecasts that the walnut harvest in 2025 will be 15-20% lower than last year. This decline is attributed to late spring frosts and weak pollination, which led to reduced fruit set in many orchards. However, growers point out that in well-managed… read more

Marian Petalas, sales manager for the Greek fresh produce exporter Petalas Fruits, stated that the weather in Greece has led to a decreased yield of oranges this season. "Compared to previous years, the orange production this year is significantly lower. The main reason for this is the lack of..." read more

Od stycznia do sierpnia 2025 roku Armenia wyeksportowała 73 500 ton owoców i warzyw do Rosji. Z tej ilości tylko 998 ton (1,36%) zostało zwróconych, jak powiedział minister gospodarki Armenii Gevorg Papoyan. Tylko w sierpniu, 762 ciężarówki przewożące armeńskie produkty wjechały do Rosji, a tylko cztery z nich... read more

Seedless grapes have become increasingly popular, but there are still growers who specialize in grapes with seeds, particularly in the Vinalopó region of the Spanish province of Alicante. These traditional grape productions are highly valued in Spain, France, and Italy. The outlook for this season is positive. read more

Last week, Bulgaria reported a decrease in prices of seasonal fruits and vegetables, as stated by the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The cost of the overall food basket decreased due to the availability of local seasonal produce. Commission chairman Vladimir Ivanov mentioned that this trend was anticipated. read more

Zucchini is among the most consumed vegetables in Italy, right after tomatoes and potatoes. Its versatility in the kitchen and constant availability throughout the year have made it an essential ingredient for many families in the Bel Paese. read more

Germany has been one of the key markets for Polish berries for years. The significance of this direction has been clearly growing in recent years. This is confirmed by the latest price report (Markt- und Preisbericht KW 33) concerning strawberries on the German market. read more

Rząd węgierski ogłosił wsparcie finansowe dla producentów winogron i owoców dotkniętych tegorocznymi silnymi wiosennymi przymrozkami. Łącznie rozdzielonych zostanie 1,44 mld HUF (około 3,62 mln euro) dla uprawnionych producentów, aby pomóc w utrzymaniu płynności finansowej i pokryciu strat. Zgodnie z informacją przekazaną przez Ministerstwo read more

In western Ukraine, the cooperative "Faina Polyana", based in Horodyshche, Ternopil region, demonstrates that the cooperative model can remain profitable and resilient even during wartime. Founded in 2015, the group unites 153 producers and operates Ukraine's first cooperative freezing facility. read more

At 7:00 this morning, the doors opened to the Plantarium|Groen-Direkt trade show in the Netherlands. The fair hosts 230 stands, thousands of directly available sample lots, and shines a spotlight on new product introductions to kick off the autumn season. read more

North Macedonia currently has a large supply of pineapples imported from Costa Rica, which is over 10,500 km away. Retail prices range from 80 to 160 MKD per piece (€1.30–€2.60), making them up to seven times cheaper than domestic fruits. One pineapple costs less than a kilogram of peaches. read more

The Greek cooperative ASEPOP Naoussa has 450 members and sells its peaches and nectarines under the Vermina brand. Production has already bounced back from the low initial productivity at the start of the season, and the packing house is operating at full capacity. However, read more

Spain (14.8 million tonnes), Italy (13.9 million tonnes), and France (5.8 million tonnes) were the largest producers of fresh vegetables in the EU, accounting for 55% of the total harvest. In 2024, the EU's harvest production increased for several key vegetable types compared to 2023. The tomato production was read more

Out of the total quantity, vegetables accounted for 3.2 million tonnes (-2.75%) and 4.981 billion Euros (+5.44%). The most exported product was lettuce with 456,000 tonnes, closely followed by peppers with 456,000 tonnes. In terms of revenue, peppers generated 1.062 billion Euros during this period, while tomatoes brought in 677.5 million Euros. read more