During TSW 2026 in Katowice, Dr. Dariusz Paszko presented an analysis of cost variability in industrial raspberry production in Poland compared to major competitors, with a specific focus on the 2023-2024 harvest and frozen export data. Mexico was the global leader in total raspberry harvest volumes, but production there is read more

Domestic varieties were the most popular in the market. Jonagold, Elstar, Boskoop, and Braeburn remained the principal options. Italy primarily provided Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith. France predominantly offered Pink Lady and Jazz apples. Smaller quantities from the Netherlands completed the selection. read more

Global onion markets are currently stable, but with a cautious tone. There is sufficient supply in many regions, steady retail demand, and some price pressure in specific markets. Trade dynamics are being influenced by quality issues, changing export patterns, and seasonal shifts in key producing areas. Italy has reported... read more

Fruit growers in the Biała Rawska region of Poland are facing serious concerns after prolonged frosts below -20°C swept through the country. Such extreme winter conditions have not been seen in the region for 12-14 years. Local orchardists report significant losses due to the low temperatures. read more

Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has warned Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk of possible legal action regarding the management of two ports in Panama. This comes after Panama authorities decided to cancel CK Hutchison's contract for the Balboa and Cristobal ports. read more

The demand for shallots is good and the market is stable. "We have likely just received our final shipment from Nevada," says Ian Zimmerman of Maurice A. Auerbach, Inc. "In addition to U.S. shallots, we have also been importing products from the Brittany region in France." read more

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, traditionally a time when the demand for strawberries skyrockets. However, due to severe weather in Spain and Portugal, prices for Belgian and Dutch strawberries are also rapidly increasing. "We always observe a significant price surge, but the inconsistent quality from read more

Italia Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale welcomes the temporary authorization granted by the Ministry of Health for the use of the phytosanitary product DORMEX on kiwi crops in the Southern regions of Italy. read more

The organic production sector in Spain states that it does not oppose imports from Mercosur countries as part of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, but emphasizes the importance of ensuring reciprocity in market access. Álvaro Barrera, president of Ecovalia, mentioned that organic products entering the European Union must adhere to certain standards. read more

The plantation operator Sipef, based in Schoten, Antwerp, achieved record financial results last year, driven by strong performance in its established plantations and advantageous sales prices. The company has a global presence, operating in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Ivory Coast. read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI expresses deep concern about the entry into the European market, and in particular the Italian market, of oranges from Egypt containing residues of pesticides banned in Italy. The news, reported by the Alert System, is causing alarm within the Consortium. read more

9 February 2026, the Omsk regional office of Russia's plant health authority detected western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in a consignment of 5,600 chrysanthemum cuttings imported from China via Kazakhstan. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of viable specimens. read more

Tomato growers in the Netherlands produce 80-100 kg of large vine tomatoes per square meter. After harvesting, an intensive packaging and quality control process takes place. At Schenkeveld, this process is increasingly being carried out using AI-driven quality control, with the GearStation from a technology company. read more

Po ostatnich burzach Agroseguro otrzymał zgłoszenia dotyczące 22 213 hektarów uszkodzonych terenów rolniczych, co w sumie daje szacowaną kwotę 35 milionów euro wypłat odszkodowań. Niemniej jednak, ta liczba jest wstępna i może się zwiększyć do około 40 000 hektarów, jak twierdzi Sergio de Andrés, dyrektor generalny. read more

Gijs Hoogendoorn was attracted to Portugal in 1999 due to the optimal climate for fruit production. Currently, he cultivates berries throughout the year in tunnels covering approximately 25 hectares in Odemira. Despite encountering sporadic heavy rainfall in the past few years, he had never encountered such extreme conditions before. "It has been an... read more

Cucumber prices are currently reaching record highs. Severe weather in southern Spain has almost completely halted supply from the country, leaving Belgian and Dutch traders facing an exceptional market situation. "Cucumber prices are reaching extremely high levels, the likes of which read more

Polskie sklepy sprzeciwiają się flagom z krajem pochodzenia dla owoców i warzyw Polska Organizacja Handlu i Dystrybucji (POHiD) wyraziła sprzeciw wobec propozycji Ministerstwa Rolnictwa dotyczącej obowiązkowych flag z krajem pochodzenia na wyświetlaczach owoców i warzyw. Źródło: esmmagazine.com. read more

Ceny warzyw uprawianych w szklarniach są obecnie bardzo wysokie. Notuje się rekordowe ceny od co najmniej ostatnich pięciu sezonów - zauważa EastFruit. read more

In Germany, they call it Kartoffel-Flut, the "potato flood": an unprecedented harvest in the last 25 years that is generating such a surplus that it is putting the entire supply chain in crisis. In a country where the average consumption is around 63 kg per capita annually, the domestic demand read more

In the Netherlands, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is funding the SPROUT project with a total budget of €5.6 million. The project aims to support the greenhouse sector in phasing out fossil fuels while contributing to the Dutch energy transition. The consortium is led by Francesco
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