Europe

This week, the prices of imported durians have increased significantly due to a decrease in supply. Additionally, high-quality imported oranges are selling quickly, and there is a steady arrival of stone fruit from the United States and Spain in the market. Traders have noted that South African Cambria oranges are particularly popular among imported oranges. read more

Within just a little over a week, PotatoEurope 2025 will commence in Lelystad, the Netherlands. The preparations are currently underway, with the necessary infrastructure set up throughout the 25-hectare event area. Jacob de Jong, the manager at WUR Field Crops in Lelystad, has recently conducted a trial harvest of the Alegria variety. read more

Onion growers around Lake Peipus, one of Estonia's main production areas, are reporting a relatively good crop this year, despite smaller bulb sizes than usual. The summer rainfall has not had a negative impact on yields, and in some areas, the conditions have even been supportive of production. read more

Belgium: Albert Heijn returns to Leuven in September
Albert Heijn has confirmed the opening date of its new supermarket in the center of Leuven, signaling its return to the city after an eight-year absence. The store is set to open on September 24, General Manager Raf van den Heuvel. read more

In the 2025 season, consumers in India may for the first time taste fresh blueberries from Poland. This is a historic moment for the berry industry and the result of many years of effort to open up a new export market.

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Asda has introduced a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance program in collaboration with Lloyds. read more

According to "fruitveb.hu," the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Center for Fruit Production Research at the MATE Institute of Horticulture believe that Hungary will be divided into two parts this year in terms of plum yield: "In the northeast of the country, which barely... read more

The campaign for mangoes in 2025 has already begun in the Spanish province of Malaga with the harvesting of early varieties such as Tommy Atkins and Irwin. By the end of week 35, the Osteen variety, which accounts for 70 to 80% of Spain's mango production, will also begin. Mango production in Spain is... read more

As in previous years, imported potatoes are directly competing with locally produced ones in the Canary Islands during the summer harvest. This season, the imported tubers are coming from Israel, departing from the usual sources such as Egypt, Cyprus, or the United Kingdom that have traditionally supplied the market. read more

Domestic farmers involved in onion production are anticipating a successful season this year, with projections indicating a high-quality harvest in Hungary. The forecast was highlighted during a professional event in Murony, organized by the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Association. read more

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The season for the Corina pear, an early selection of the Conference variety, has already ended. This pear, which is sold by five distributors in Belgium and the Netherlands, signifies the beginning of the new season. "And I believe it has been a good indication of how the upcoming Conference season will unfold," says Louis De. read more

Contracting company KDR Venlo has gone bankrupt. Local media in Limburg report that creditors initiated the bankruptcy of the company, which had two employees. The company was engaged in greenhouse roof cleaning services, both in the Netherlands and internationally. KDR Venlo B.V. has been operating under this name. read more

Ukraine is experiencing a long-awaited increase in the construction of vegetable storage facilities, with farmers actively investing in new capacities. According to Andrii Marushchak, the commercial director of Van Dijk Technics, this initiative is mainly driven by small and medium-sized producers. read more

Belarus will introduce export licensing for apples from September 1, 2025, for a period of six months, as announced by the government. The decision was signed by the Prime Minister and published by the state news agency BelTA. Apples' exports, regardless of their country of origin, will only be allowed with a valid license. read more

A 3.48% increase in the import of fresh fruit and vegetables into Greece from January to July 2025 has been reported by the Association of Greek Enterprises for the Export and Distribution of Fruits, Vegetables and Juices, Incofruit Hellas, as stated by its Special Adviser, Mr. Giorgos... read more

The summer weeks traditionally bring a somewhat quieter period in the greenhouse vegetable market. "We are certainly not finished with the season yet, but it is relatively calm in the export markets where we are active. Especially in Germany, people are on holiday at the moment, and the market is quietest. read more

It is a spontaneous mutation of the Oronules discovered on one of his estates in Burriana. Based on its exceptional caliber and the initial letter of the name of its mother variety, it was given the trade name XLO. The new Clementine, which will be available in June 2024. read more

During the "Onion Breakfast" on National Onion Day (August 21st), in Colijnsplaat, the organizations jointly presented the revised General Terms and Conditions for seed and planting onions. The revision includes less legal language and shorter deadlines. read more