Dutch exports of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines have seen an increase in sales in Germany and the UK this year. This information is based on export figures (volume) from January to September 2025, as reported by GroentenFruit Huis. Two-thirds of the total Dutch exports have contributed to this growth. read more

Banana workers in Costa Rica have received compensation payments as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam Germany and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP under the German Supply Chain Law. The complaint addressed alleged violations of labor rights at a banana supplier for Aldi in Costa Rica, including. read more

The tomato remains one of the main protagonists in the fruit and vegetable department, and the numbers confirm it: according to the data from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, the consumption of fresh tomatoes in Italy - considering all channels - remains stable from 2020 to 2024 around the... read more

Agrico Ukraine has successfully accomplished its objective of making Agrico potato varieties available to Ukrainian consumers, after starting efforts in 2018. The company's potato varieties Ranomi and Alouette are now sold in three of Ukraine's largest retail chains: Silpo, Novus, and Metro. read more

The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland is about 80% complete, but recent heavy rainfall has caused delays in operations in various growing regions. Stuart Meredith, agronomist at Wilson's Country, stated, "The progress made in this year's harvest so far is similar to that achieved in 2024. The recent" read more

The European pineapple markets are quiet at the beginning of November, as demand slows down and prices are under pressure. Consumption in Italy is low as they await an increase in December, while the oversupply of larger pineapples is affecting the Dutch market. In Germany, there is a trend towards crownless pineapples. read more

Na skutek skargi Oxfam i kostarykańskiego związku zawodowego SITRAP dotyczącej naruszeń prawa pracy u dostawcy bananów, dotknięci interesariusze w Kostaryce otrzymali płatności od producenta. Proces, rozpoczęty w 2023 roku, odbył się w ramach niemieckiego Łańcucha Dostaw.

Affected rightsholders in Costa Rica have received payments from the producer as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP regarding labor law violations at a banana supplier. The process, initiated in 2023, took place under the framework of Germany's Supply Chain. read more

Jingold, the kiwi specialist known for its innovative yellow, red, and green-fleshed varieties, has kicked off the new commercial season successfully. With 2,500 hectares of land, 2,000 of which are in Italy, and a network of 850 producers across the Northern and Southern hemispheres, read more

Wolumeny przetwarzania jabłek w Mołdawii znacząco przekroczyły tempo zeszłego roku. Do początku listopada w pięciu fabrykach koncentratu jabłkowego w kraju zostało już przetworzonych około 200 000 ton jabłek, według Logos Press. Sezon przetwarzania nadal trwa, a przemysł jest w dobrym stanie. read more

Rejestracja została otwarta na czwartą edycję Międzynarodowych Spotkań Biznesowych z Detalistami, zaplanowaną na 22 stycznia 2026 roku w Bergamo we Włoszech. Organizowane przez Fresh Food Leader, wydarzenie ma na celu ułatwienie bezpośrednich interakcji handlowych między dostawcami świeżych produktów a nabywcami. read more

Egipt znacząco zwiększył eksport czosnku do Hiszpanii, odzwierciedlając zmianę na europejskim rynku, gdzie producenci hiszpańscy borykają się z niższym plonem i rosnącymi kosztami. Według analityków EastFruit, Hiszpania, największy producent i eksporter czosnku w Europie, importowała ponad 3 000 ton egipskiego. read more

In the El Manzano area of the Andacollo commune, Maritza Cortes grows flowers. Despite the ongoing lack of rainfall in the area, she says she has managed to handle the situation. "I consider myself fortunate," she says. Her business is called Ferpas, a name that combines those of her daughters. read more

Murcia will host the sixth National Stone Fruit Congress at the Victor Villegas Auditorium on December 11, 2025, bringing together researchers, technicians, producers, and companies involved in the fruit and vegetable sector. The event, organized by Agromarketing España, has become a key gathering for discussing the latest developments and trends in the industry. read more

The current grape season in Brazil is progressing well, with good volumes and excellent quality, thanks to a stable and favorable climate during production, explains Daniel Eijsink, CEO of Kuará Frutas. "This year's harvest season has been normal, with good volume and quality. The weather has been" read more

The Ukrainian fruit producer FG "Gadz" has reported a yield of over 100 tonnes per hectare from one of its intensive apple orchards planted with the Red Delicious (Kingroot) variety group. This particular 8-hectare block, located in western Ukraine, is planted with 8,000 trees per hectare. read more

We recently launched BOB in France, a friendly and interactive robot designed by Fresh Del Monte to enhance the fruit and vegetable section of supermarkets. This initiative is currently taking place at Intermarché Gif-sur-Yvette and includes a vibrant setup with premium exotic fruits. read more

The winter vegetable season is now in full swing in Ireland, and wholesaler Barra Sweetnam at All Fresh in Co. Cork is making every effort to source locally. "We have tender stem broccoli, Castlefranco radicchio, Cavolo nero, and purple sprouting broccoli from our local grower Colm." read more

The Belarusian Ministry of Agriculture and Food has announced the completion of the 2025 potato harvest. According to ministry data, large agricultural enterprises produced 675,000 tons of potatoes, exceeding the 2024 target by 125,000 tons. The ministry reported that yields were higher than expected. read more

Produkcja migdałów w Portugalii spodziewa się spadku w tym roku ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe podczas okresu kwitnienia i zapylenia, zgodnie z informacjami Portugal Nuts association. W rozmowie z agencją informacyjną Lusa, dyrektor wykonawczy Nuno Russo powiedział, że "bardzo deszczowa i zimna pogoda, zwłaszcza w marcu, read more

Fresh Del Monte has launched Bob, a friendly and interactive robot designed to animate the fruit and vegetable department of the supermarket. The activation at the Intermarché store in Gif-sur-Yvette, France, is enjoying great success. The goal is to expand this initiative. read more