The cucumber market in major producing regions is characterized by stable production, changing acreage, weather-related fluctuations, and ongoing price pressure. Each country faces its unique combination of supply, demand, and seasonal challenges. Italy, for example, reports stable cucumber production, but... read more

Kiedy Finlandia dołączyła do UE, wielu producentów z Wysp Alandzkich spodziewało się zmniejszonej konkurencyjności lokalnych jabłek. Zamiast tego produkcja nadal się rozwijała, a jabłka były najwartościowszym produktem rolnym regionu w ubiegłym roku. W sadzie Grannasa na północnych Wyspach Alandzkich zbliża się zakończenie zbiorów. read more

Nowe wykrycia zachowujących kwiatów zachodnich zalotników (Frankliniella occidentalis) zostały zgłoszone w dostarczonych do regionów Amur i Chabarowsk w połowie listopada importowanych kwiatów ciętych. W regionie Amur inspekcje dwóch partii kwiatów ciętych z Chin ujawniły zachodnie zalotniki w stanie niemożliwym do przeżycia. read more

Ukraine has expanded its national horticulture support program to include funding for the establishment of almond orchards in seven regions. This decision was made in response to petitions from the Ukrainian Nut Association and scientific recommendations from the Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Sciences. read more

Slovenia's domestic production of fruit and vegetables increased significantly in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to newly released data. Domestic fruit production reached 91,000 tons, a 93% increase from the previous year's 47,000 tons. Vegetable production also rose. read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress was held in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, bringing together over 200 professionals from various sectors of the tomato industry and from more than 20 countries. The event aimed to facilitate networking and to discuss the future of fresh tomatoes. read more

The demand for fresh-cut potatoes, carrots, onions, and pumpkins in Italy is being driven by the hospitality and catering sectors, as well as the food processing industry, according to one of the largest fresh produce suppliers in the country. read more

Trapview Group has announced a strategic partnership in automated pest monitoring and forecasting with Doktar, a Netherlands-headquartered ag-tech and agri-intelligence company providing digital solutions that advance sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and biodiversity. read more

Russian Railways has extended its discount program for transporting fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to Russia, according to the company's press service. Following a board decision, the 50 per cent discount on imported rail shipments of fruit and vegetable products has been extended. read more

Dzisiaj odbywa się jego pierwsza podróż między miejscem uprawy Tomato Masters a obiektem sortowania i pakowania Tomeco w Hoogstraten. Rankiem 12 listopada Tomeco, Tomato Masters i Coöperatie Hoogstraten zaprezentowały swój nowy całkowicie elektryczny Mercedes-Benz E-Actros. "Ten samochód ciężarowy jest. read more

Egipt has recorded a significant increase in fresh grape exports to Italy this year, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Citrus groves in Argolida, one of the most important citrus-growing regions in Greece, were severely affected by a short but extremely intense hailstorm on Monday, November 10. Mr. Giorgos Stavropoulos, a merchant whose packing house is located in Koutsopodi, the epicenter of the hailstorm, emphasizes: "Ten read more

Nexture, an Italian company that develops and produces food ingredients, has acquired Portugal's Frulact for an undisclosed amount, according to a company statement. Frulact produces fruit-based specialty ingredients, liquid flavorings, and plant-based components for a wide range of end products. read more

A lower income of 1,800 euros per year, regardless of age, citizenship, education level, and place of residence: this is the wage gap experienced by female agricultural workers in Italy, who earn 5,400 euros gross annually compared to 7,200 euros. read more

The tomato processing season for 2025 has ended in the Northern Italy basin, a significant production area, with a total processed volume of 3.1 million metric tons, marking a 27.6% increase compared to the previous year. The product quality is reported to be high, with elevated Brix levels. The national production for tomatoes reached a total of 5.8 million metric tons. read more

The past two South African grape seasons began positively, but this year there is a more cautious outlook. There is still a significant amount of Spanish, Greek, and Italian fruit being exported to Europe, with reports indicating that Italy may continue selling grapes until December. read more

EastFruit analysts have reported a significant rise in Moroccan lemon exports to the United Kingdom from November 2024 to August 2025. During this period, Morocco exported 1,200 tons of lemons to the UK, with a total value of US$920,000. This export volume was 40 times greater than the previous marketing year. read more

The Floral Express Wholesale team recently attended the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) 2025 in the Netherlands, where they gained fresh inspiration and valuable insights into the global floral market. The team was impressed by the wide range of new floral varieties on display. read more

The average wholesale prices for bananas in the EU showed slight decreases in some markets in week 45 (ending 09-11-25) compared to week 44 (ending 02-11-25). Greece increased from €109 to €110 per 100 kg, while Spain decreased from €111 to €106. France saw a slight increase from €110 to €112. read more

The cucumber campaign in Sicily is currently underway, with production expected to continue until June. The seasonal trend seems to be normal, and no specific issues have been encountered. Overall volumes are expected to be similar to previous years. read more