Expanded business opportunities with Greek enterprises are being offered this year at Fruit Attraction through the collective participation of Freskon Greece. As the project manager of the mission, Mrs. Tonia Nikolaidou, points out, "This year's Freskon Greece mission to Fruit Attraction 2025 is" read more

During the 77th AIPH Annual Congress in Ghent, Belgium, members of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) re-elected Mr. Leonardo Capitanio as President and elected Mr. Jack Goossens as its new Vice-President. Leonardo Capitanio, an Italian ornamental plant grower, has read more

The review of the protocol for the export of Italian apples to Vietnam has been successfully completed. This was announced by Cso Italy, on behalf of the other organizations that worked towards achieving this result, including the Alliance of Italian Cooperatives, Assomela, and Fruitimprese. Together, they have accomplished this achievement. read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has proposed expanding the program "Granting Grants for the Creation or Development of Business" to include support for building vegetable storehouses. The plan foresees annual spending of UAH200 million (US$4.9 million). The draft... read more

Sorma Group will be showcasing its new P&P-800 pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction 2025 (30 September – 2 October, Hall 03, Stand 3D22). This system has been developed to enhance efficiency and consistency in fruit packaging. The automated packaging system, P&P-800, has been carefully designed to meet these needs. read more

The current situation in the Brazilian lime market is a result of a season characterized by fluctuations in production and significant supply and demand tension in Europe. Sergio Negrão, from Jagrão Brazil, stated: "Very few containers have been shipped since week 34. Prices have already" read more

The Registrar-General of Ghana has encouraged local entrepreneurs to develop the country's small-scale horticulture industry into a billion-euro export hub, pointing to successful examples from Kenya and the Netherlands as evidence of the sector's significant economic opportunities. Speaking at the inauguration of read more

Temperatures are decreasing across the entire Peninsula, both compared to last year and to the previous week. The drop will be more pronounced in the north-western side, while in the Central-South the climate will remain relatively milder. read more

Lidl has revealed its new global brand campaign: 'Lidl. More to Value.' The discount retailer has introduced this campaign across all 31 of its markets. In Germany, the campaign is known by the slogan 'Lidl lohnt sich.' read more

The global lemon market is currently facing limited supply, increased prices, and uncertainty. In Spain, specifically in the Murcia region which is the primary lemon-producing area in Europe, harvesting has begun with predictions indicating a smaller crop compared to the previous season. Estimates suggest a reduction of around 15-20%. read more

Kantar (Worldpanel by Numerator) ogłosił ranking ulubionych owoców i warzyw we Francji na lato 2025 roku. Jakie są wyniki? Melony i pomidory koronowani mistrzami lataWedług danych Kantar, melon jest ulubionym owocem, z zakupem ponad 96 000 ton. read more

Thanks to the agreement with the Italian Mercantile Exchange (Bmti) and Italmercati, we publish the prices of fruit and vegetables at wholesale markets on September 22, 2025. Below is a summary of the main types of fruits and vegetables available. In the attached pdf. read more

To the Altamura Producers' Organization, based in Pontecagnano Faiano, Salerno, in the Campania region of Italy, the summer of 2025 proved to be successful. The organization achieved promising outcomes in horticulture and fruit production by the end of the campaign. Vice President Fabio Altamura evaluated the results positively. read more

The Ukrainian raspberry market in the 2025 season behaved completely differently than usual – according to data from the Ukrainian Berry Association. Normally, prices stabilize between June and July. However, this year the market experienced a sharp decline

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Autumn did not start in the best way: since yesterday, an Atlantic disturbance coming from France hit Northern Italy, particularly affecting Lombardy, Liguria, and Tuscany, as reported by several local newspapers, confirming the forecasts of a. read more

The vineyards of the Orion company in the Odessa region are facing drought stress this year, as reported by Pivden. Agronomist Mykola Atmazhov stated that the farm cultivates over 10 grape varieties, including table grapes Levii, Preobrazhenie, Roshformish, Veles, Anyuta, and Souvenir. read more

Anyone who has ever been to Iceland knows Fridheimar: a unique geothermal greenhouse where tomatoes are grown and visitors can enjoy a culinary lunch among the plants. Their famous tomato soup with fresh bread is a household name. But behind the welcoming experience is also a highly professional... read more

North Bay Produce has announced that its premium blackberry variety, Erandy®, has been honored with the Superior Taste Award in Brussels, Belgium. This prestigious recognition is awarded by the International Taste Institute, which is renowned for its thorough evaluation process involving more than 200 professional taste experts. read more

"The 2025 watermelon season started off strong thanks to optimal weather conditions and solid demand. However, the inclement weather that occurred during the second half of the month - with lower temperatures and rain across Central and Northern Europe - negatively impacted consumption. read more

In a representative survey conducted by the leading German market research institute GfK Consumer Panels, consumers in Germany have chosen their favorite fruit and vegetable departments. More than 7,012 households included in the panel were asked to indicate which retail group they believe to be the best. read more