Europe

Yesterday we wrote about the prospects for the 2025 melon campaign in Italy and Europe, and to better understand the expectations of national producers, we collected the impressions of some key figures in the sector. (click here). read more

This year, the area dedicated to vegetable and melon crops in the Kherson region of Ukraine will double, thanks to land demining and the partial restoration of irrigation systems on the right bank of the region. Dmitry Yunusov, the head of the Department of Agriculture in the... read more

Egzotic fruits, such as oranges, mandarins, mangoes, and avocados, are still expensive in Serbian markets and stores. According to reports from Belgrade, bananas are priced at around 250 dinars ($2.30) per kilogram in markets, while in stores, they can range from 140 to 190 dinars ($1.29–$1.75). Market vendors claim that... read more

It was a historic event. During the 13th International Blueberry Conference, the first sand painting show of its kind took place. The history of blueberry cultivation in Poland was "narrated" by Magdalena Suszek-Bąk. It was an extraordinary performance.

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Egipt has obserwed a significant increase in the export of fresh grapes to Finland, as reported by EastFruit. By the end of 2024, the country delivered 3.8 thousand tons of grapes to the Finnish market, with a total value exceeding $14 million. This marks almost three times the export volume of 2023 and establishes a new trend. read more

In January, Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables are off to a good start: exports increased by 7% in volume, reaching 1.2 million tons, and by 11% in value, resulting in a turnover of 1.9 billion euros. These are the statistics on the Spanish trade of fruits and vegetables. read more

Ostatnio ukraińscy producenci jagód zjednoczyli się pod szyldem Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Borówek – ważny krok w kierunku rozszerzenia eksportu ukraińskich borówek na rynek UE i światowy. read more

With over 5000 visitors from more than 80 countries last year, FlowerTrials has become an event where attendees can explore the newest plant innovations and connect with colleagues from around the world. In week 24, a total of 56 breeders will open their doors in The Netherlands and Germany to showcase the future. read more

Yesterday, in Bologna, at the celebratory event of the 30th anniversary of Apo Conerpo, entitled "Italian Fruit and Vegetables between productive crises, global challenges, and cooperative resilience", one of the most appreciated moments was the presentation by Ersilia Di Tullio, Strategic Advisory Manager of... read more

Ciężkie i przerywane deszcze w regionie Emilia-Romania we Włoszech spowodowały problemy z sadzeniem ziemniaków. "Jesteśmy opóźnieni w niektórych miejscach" - powiedział Massimo Cristiani, przewodniczący Selenella. "Pogoda była bardziej zmienna niż zazwyczaj w tym roku. Mieliśmy dni deszczowe i bardzo mało. read more

Egyptian potato exports continue to follow an upward trend observed over the last three years, especially with a notable increase in exports to Russia and other countries. Despite the high demand, prices are decreasing, as reported by Amr Kadah, the export manager at Fruit.Farm. Kadah stated, "We have seen a consistent read more

Według analityków EastFruit, w 2024 roku osiągnięto historyczny kamień milowy: Ukraina, kraj który ledwie eksportował mrożone maliny dziesięć lat temu, wybiła się na czołową pozycję na świecie w eksporcie netto mrożonych malin. Po raz pierwszy przewyższyła nie tylko Polskę, ale także Serbię, read more

The multinational fruit brand Chiquita claims to have transformed Cologne into Germany's "most trendy" city by launching its first immersive art installation as part of its latest consumer marketing campaign, Pop by Nature 2.0. read more

Sun World has announced the addition of five fresh produce companies from Italy to its roster of authorized marketers, marking the further expansion of the Autumncrisp grape network. read more

The 2025 melon campaign opens under the sign of stability. This is what emerges from the analyses shared by Italian and European stakeholders, outlining a scenario in continuity with the previous year. For Italy, this is an encouraging sign: after years of progressive decline. read more

The Technical Director of Jingold Greece, Mr. Athanasios Pisalidis, advises maintaining calmness, patience, optimism, and avoiding quick judgments regarding the impact of the recent frost on Greek kiwi crops. He stated, "Over the past few days, I have received numerous phone calls, photos, and videos." read more

At the moment, the majority of limes on the French market come from Brazil, the largest exporter to France. "We also see limes from Panama and Mexico, which is the second largest exporter to France," explains David Besnard of ABCD de l'Exotique, a company located at the Rungis market. read more

Last summer, the consequences of climate change were visible on almost all fields across Serbia. Although not as apparent, extremely high temperatures also caused significant problems in covered production. Due to the extremely high outside temperatures, plants needed to be regularly cooled. Diseases and read more

Although at this time of year the strawberry harvest in Southern Europe is usually at its peak, this year growers from this region are not satisfied. Quantities of strawberries from Greece or Italy on the market are low, and yields are also below the long-term average. read more

Ostatnie poranne przymrozki wpłynęły na uprawę owoców w Serbii, szczególnie dotykając wcześnie dojrzewające odmiany owoców pestkowych. Zachodnia część Serbii doświadczyła znacznego uszkodzenia. Raporty wskazują, że morele zostały poważnie dotknięte, aż do 95% plonu zostało zniszczone, jak zauważono przez. read more