Poland supplies every fourth raspberry in the world and almost every second one to the EU market. Although our leading position is well established, the industry faces various challenges: from pressure for zero residues, through labor shortages, to the need to reshape the supply chain. read more

Jabłka są powszechnie spożywane w Irlandii, ale ponad 90 procent jabłek dostępnych na krajowym rynku jest importowanych ze względu na ograniczoną produkcję komercyjną. Obecnie importowane są głównie z Francji, Niemiec, RPA, Chile i Wielkiej Brytanii. Teagasc założył badania stosowane dotyczące jabłek. read more

Tropical fruits will be the main highlight of the upcoming Macfrut event in Rimini, Italy, taking place from 21-23 April 2026. The focus will be on the international trade segment this year. The fair will feature the participation of Florissima&Fruit, a company from Ecuador specializing in tropical fruits. read more

Storm Nils has swept through the south of France. The Pyrénées-Orientales department, along with four other French departments (Savoie, Aude, Gironde, and Lot-et-Garonne), was placed on red alert on February 12th by Météo France due to the risk of avalanches, strong winds, and flooding. read more

On Tuesday, February 10th, a conference on "Biological Intelligence of Plants and Soil" took place in Opalenica (Greater Poland Voivodeship), organized by Andermatt Polska company. The event focused on modern technologies in agriculture, including the Vivent system. read more

Swiss importers and retailers are increasingly interested in Moldovan stone fruit, especially plums, cherries, and apricots, as an additional sourcing option after the Swiss local season ends, according to Tatiana Burca, Export Programs Coordinator at the Export Agency in Moldova. "This was confirmed" read more

Dolce Passione is now depending on the new Dark Star variety. The Consortium recently confirmed the selection of this new watermelon variety by the international seed company Known-You Seeds, as it possesses the qualities that have established Dolce Passione as a renowned brand in Italy and Europe: a size of read more

W Portugalii bawełna jest testowana w warunkach zwykle przeznaczonych dla warzyw liściastych i młodych roślin. Agromethod Labs, we współpracy z CITEVE, Centrum Technologiczne dla Przemysłu Tekstylnego i Odzieżowego Portugalii, bada, czy uprawa tej rośliny jest możliwa w kontrolowanych, bezglebowych warunkach. read more

Rosja podjęła pierwszy formalny krok w kierunku zwiększenia kwoty importu pomidorów z Turcji, zgodnie z doniesieniami rosyjskich mediów. Ministerstwo Rolnictwa Rosji przygotowało projekt rozporządzenia w celu zwiększenia kwoty importu pomidorów o 100 000 ton, co zwiększy łączny dozwolony wolumen do 600 000 ton. read more

W dniu 9 lutego 2026 roku biuro regionalne odpowiedzialne za zdrowie roślin w Omsku w Rosji wykryło zachodniego wciornastka kwiatowego (Frankliniella occidentalis) w przesyłce 5600 sadzonek chryzantem importowanych z Chin przez Kazachstan. Testy laboratoryjne potwierdziły obecność żywych osobników. read more

The Greek white asparagus cultivation season in Almopia, one of the key zones for this crop in Greece, is finally entering its final phase under favorable weather conditions, following initial challenges due to adverse weather that delayed the timely covering of the crops. Mr. Christos Tripkos, general manager read more

Avocado remains a key element in the trade and diplomatic relations between Colombia and the Netherlands. The Netherlands serves as Colombia's primary European market for Hass avocado exports, purchasing over 60% of Colombia's Hass shipments. In 2024, more than 60,000 tons of Hass avocados were exported. read more

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