The fruit and vegetable brand SanLucar has started a new partnership with the Bundesliga team Borussia Mönchengladbach. read more

Bloom Fresh has won a significant legal battle against individuals who repeatedly violated its intellectual property rights, in an extended case in Italy. read more

The commercialization of Malaika raspberries is now a reality in Portugal, where The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has started industrial-scale production. This variety was developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB) - as reported on Portafruticola.com - and is already considered one of the finest. read more

W tym roku ukraińscy rolnicy odnotowali wysokie plony warzyw, jednak niskie ceny na rynku zmieniły priorytety. Utrzymywanie wysokiej jakości przechowalni stało się kluczowe dla zyskowności, priorytetem jest profesjonalny, energooszczędny sprzęt, który jest ważniejszy niż koszt. "Wielu ukraińskich plantatorów, zwłaszcza ziemniaków read more

According to the German BLE, domestic cauliflower is the most popular in the market. It is followed by cauliflower from Belgium, Poland, and Austria. Overall, there was a slight increase in availability, and storage options have also improved. Demand was easily met without much effort, and traders rarely encountered any major difficulties. read more

The 16th Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair (TSW 2026) will take place in 2026 in Kielce, Poland. The event attracts growers, researchers, advisors, and industry representatives from across the continent. For the first time, the fair will be held on Friday and Saturday to allow broader participation. read more

With a successful season behind and optimistic forecasts for the future, Pink Lady Europe is gearing up for a significant evolution in its communication strategy, aiming to strengthen the emotional bond with consumers. The past season ended with a growth of read more

Pumpkin continues to gain space in the fruit and vegetable departments and shopping carts, conquering new consumers even in areas of Italy where it was not traditionally present. A trend that is constantly growing, also confirmed at the European level, which can be explained by the combination of... read more

Piotr Zieliński, Vice President and Production Director of the Polish organic apple producer and exporter Gruppa Organic, stated that the declared volume of organic apple production in Poland has decreased year-on-year from 2022 to 2024. According to IJARS data, organic apple production amounted to 129,684 tons. read more

The debate among the individuals in charge of the document "Mapping the agrotech ecosystem in Spain" was the highlight of the Biotech Congress, organized by Biovegen, during the most recent edition of Fruit Attraction. Approximately 300 researchers and entrepreneurs gathered at the Fruit Forum, where some of the... read more

Blueberry markets exhibit different trends in different regions. In the Netherlands, machine-harvested blueberries continue to be profitable, but there is increasing tension as retailers are lowering prices despite limited supply. Italian growers concluded their season two weeks ago with prices remaining stable and above the levels seen in 2024. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that the recent cool weather in most regions of Ukraine has caused a substantial decrease in the supply of cucumbers. This has consequently resulted in a significant rise in prices. The situation is further exacerbated by the lack of import competition and high demand for cucumbers. read more

SPAR Austria has opened a new EUROSPAR supermarket in Ebenthal, Carinthia. The fresh food sections, especially the delicatessen, fruit, and vegetable sections, have a lively, market-like atmosphere. read more

The prices of white cabbage in Ukraine have dropped this week due to an increase in market supply, as reported by analysts at EastFruit. Producers note that a significant portion of the current crop comprises mid-late varieties that are not ideal for prolonged storage, leading to a need to sell quickly. As of now, prices vary... read more

The 2025 stone fruit harvest in Spain, which began with a delay of ten to fifteen days in the earliest regions and continued like this throughout the season in all producing areas, has been affected by hailstorms and faced reduced competition from third countries, resulting in a lower yield. read more

"Autumn has already begun, but here we haven't noticed it yet. In southern Spain, temperatures are still above 27 degrees, and nighttime temperatures remain around 20 degrees. This means that everything is still growing rapidly," says Kees Havenaar from Frutas Luna in Almería. "But that also..." read more

Egypt has significantly expanded its share in Spain's sweet potato market, with exports almost quadrupling during the 2024/25 marketing year (MY), as reported by EastFruit. From July 2024 to June 2025, Egypt exported 18,600 metric tons of sweet potatoes to Spain, amounting to approximately US$12.4 million. read more

India enjoys a year-round availability of imported kiwifruit, primarily the Hayward variety, which is sourced from Chile, Iran, and New Zealand, with smaller quantities also coming from Greece and Italy, according to Jatin Bajaj of Gyan Fruit Company, a fresh produce importer. "The positive development is that the supply from Iran has read more

The Aspastore asparagus harvesting robot from Neubauer Automation was used for the first time by customers in Germany and the Netherlands in the 2025 season, with impressive results. The automation solution not only enables more efficient processing but also provides relief in an increasingly. read more

As the poinsettia season approaches, Lazzeri Società Agricola is pleased to invite you to two events—one in Italy and one in the Netherlands—where professionals, growers, and industry experts will come together to explore the future of poinsettias. Open Day – Sabaudia, ItalyMark your calendar. read more