Mexico has exported mamey to the United Kingdom for the first time, opening a European market for the fruit produced in southern Yucatán and other regions. The first shipment, around 2 tons from Huertas Magaña in Akil, Yucatán, follows more than two years of work to meet U.K. phytosanitary requirements. read more

The Dutch agtech startup OneThird has been awarded a €1 million innovation grant from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency RVO. The company plans to use the funding to develop a high-volume version of its non-destructive quality assessment tool – a spectral imaging solution that enables the assessment of full trays and crates. read more

French cauliflower production for the 2025-2026 season is estimated at 192,700 tons, which is a decrease of 10% compared to the previous year (-22,500 tons), according to Agreste. This reduction is coupled with a 5% decrease in cultivation area, totaling 12,140 hectares, with a more significant decline in the western region (-12%). Despite this trend, read more

Wzrastające taryfy za prąd i niestabilne dostawy energii zwiększają konieczność skupienia się na efektywności energetycznej w operacjach przechowywania warzyw na Ukrainie, zgodnie z informacjami przekazanymi przez branżę podczas konferencji "Rentowne Przedsiębiorstwo Rolnicze do 2026: Strategie. Innowacje. Inwestycje". Andriy Marushchak powiedział: read more

Very high prices for tomatoes: datterini tomatoes have exceeded €6.00/kg and piccadilly tomatoes €4.00/kg. The scarcity of Sicilian produce, due to weather damage, also affects zucchinis, which have seen price hikes. Similarly, fennel prices have also risen due to the climatic damages. read more

Poland has introduced new regulations regarding the supervision and use of plant varieties, following an amendment adopted on November 7, 2025, and published in the Journal of Laws shortly thereafter. Key provisions, such as sales controls on plant protection products, have become effective as of November 6th. read more

Uzbekistan and Italy have reached agreements on the employment of seasonal workers in the agricultural sector after a meeting held in Tashkent. The negotiations included representatives from migration and agricultural authorities, as well as industry stakeholders. A cooperation agreement was reached. read more

A €3 million investment has resulted in the establishment of 600 m² of new laboratories and 1,600 m² of next-generation greenhouses, selected as part of the France 2030 program to enhance food sovereignty. This facility will benefit the 1,500 vegetable growers from the four Northern Brittany regions. read more

The bad weather shows no signs of letting up. Following last week's disturbance, a new incursion of cold air over Italy has been confirmed, bringing widespread rain, locally heavy, and even snowfall in the mountains, along with a general drop in temperatures in the first part. read more

Wysoki koszt energii elektrycznej i niestabilne dostawy prądu sprawiają, że efektywność energetyczna staje się priorytetem przy wyborze urządzeń do przechowywania warzyw w instalacjach w Ukrainie. Taką opinię wyraził Andriy Marushchak, Dyrektor Handlowy Van Dijk Technics, podczas konferencji "OPŁACALNE". read more

Zespri®, a New Zealand company and world leader in the production and global marketing of kiwifruit, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the "Product of the Year" recognition in Italy. This award is based solely on the votes of over 12,000 consumers. read more

Czarna porzeczka pozostaje jedną z najbardziej niedocenianych niszowych upraw jagodowych na Ukrainie, chociaż jej potencjał komercyjny sięga daleko poza samą sprzedaż owoców. Takie uprawy mogą stać się skutecznym rozwiązaniem dla producentów z ograniczonymi zasobami ziemi, którzy szukają większych zysków z hektara. read more

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the increasing oil prices are exerting pressure on the packaging materials market, causing lead times for labels to stretch to four or five weeks in some instances. Nino Venezia, the founder of Dutch Graphic Group based in the Netherlands, stated that the situation is far from ideal. read more

An agricultural investment firm has expanded its kiwi project in northern Spain by acquiring two orchards, adding 32 hectares of productive land to its existing portfolio. These orchards will be integrated with 100 hectares of greenfield land that was previously acquired in the same region. read more

The Framework Agreement for the tomato processing campaign in the North Italy Basin has been signed. The agreement, which includes an average reference price of €137/ton including services and bonuses linked to harvest times, represents an important achievement. read more

Not just a new headquarters, but a statement of vision. Op Francescon has chosen to celebrate its first 25 years by inaugurating on Friday the new headquarters: a space designed not just for work, but to showcase a specific idea of ​​agricultural enterprise. A place that embodies. read more

Potato growers in Cyprus are facing higher export costs and logistical challenges, as shipping rates are increasing and impacting profit margins, said industry representative Andreas Karyos. "This is affecting us as the expenses related to exporting potatoes have gone up, leading to read more

At the end of March, at the 'Enrosadira' raspberry headquarters, we inaugurated another edition of our project - Raspberry Factory 2026. Dr. Paweł Krawiec announced a demanding season, but also an important one for the future of raspberry production under tunnels in Poland.

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Wholesale prices for fruit and vegetables showed mixed movement over the past week, according to data from the Commodity Exchange and Wholesale Markets State Commission. Vegetable prices recorded increases across several key products. Tomatoes rose from €2.37 to €2.60 per kg, marking a 9.7% increase. read more