Aetolia-Acarnania is the most dynamic citrus-growing area in Greece, primarily due to its larger orchards in comparison to Argolis and its abundant water resources. The cultivation season is advancing smoothly and nearing its conclusion, but oranges and mandarins are showing slightly different outcomes. read more

Manter has expanded its international operations with the launch of Manter Nordic, a new branch serving Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland. The branch, operational since October 1, aims to strengthen the company's position in the Scandinavian market and improve local service and support. read more

On November 12th and 13th, Forum Retail will return to Superstudio Più in Milan, the key event for the Italian and international retail community. Celebrating its 25th edition, the event organized by IKN Italy marks a significant milestone, reaffirming its position as the largest. read more

Jan Nowakowski, manager of the Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh, mentioned that despite the reduced apple yield in Poland this year because of weather conditions, the quality of the apples is exceptional. He explained, "The Polish apple season has started, and although the total harvest is slightly smaller than last year, this is due to. read more

The greenhouse vegetable market in Ukraine is expected to face another challenging winter due to unstable electricity supply and rising energy costs. According to Oleksandr Khorev, an agricultural market analyst, domestic production of tomatoes, cucumbers, leafy greens, and cabbage could drop significantly. read more

Saga Robotics has completed its largest operational season to date in the United States and the United Kingdom, marking an expansion of its autonomous Thorvald platform. The company reported increased deployment, higher uptime, and expanded services across key crops, including grapes and
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Kornelia Lewikowska, the purchasing manager for Polish vegetable exporter Green Best, stated that the season for Polish cauliflowers has been very smooth and stable. She mentioned that this year's cauliflower production in Poland was similar to last year's production, and they had no complaints. read more

Maroko is steadily strengthening its position in the German avocado market, significantly increasing export volumes, according to EastFruit.

Maroko is steadily strengthening its position in the German avocado market, significantly increasing export volumes, according to EastFruit. read more

The Bucha community received a gift from the Netherlands - 100,000 tulip bulbs. The announcement was made by Bucha's mayor, Anatoliy Fedoruk. Municipal workers will plant the tulips in Bucha City Park, and by spring they will bloom across large meadows. The initiative was carried out by Smit Flowers. read more

Despar Italy's 65th birthday was the highlight of Despar Italy's Press Day 2025, the consortium company that brings together six distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand. The event took place today, Tuesday, October 28, in Milan at an exclusive location. read more

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has announced a call for applications for a new grant program in the State Agrarian Registry (SAR) to assist small-scale farmers and winemakers in the Odesa region, as reported by EastFruit. This initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the... read more

"The Dutch mushroom season started on September 1, and demand is on the rise," says Bert Spronk from Spronk Champignons, a mushroom farm and wholesaler in the Netherlands. "During the fall, the demand for chestnut and shiitake mushrooms typically increases. These products are becoming increasingly popular." read more

Morocco has significantly expanded its participation in the German avocado market, surpassing the export volumes during the 2024/25 season, as reported by EastFruit data. Between November 2024 and August 2025, Moroccan exporters delivered 19,600 metric tons of avocados to Germany, valued at nearly US$80 million. read more

Belgium exported nearly 500,000 tonnes of potatoes to the UK last year, mainly in frozen forms. As the leading potato exporter in Europe, Belgium now provides more than half of all imported processed potatoes in the UK, amounting to €820 million in 2024 alone. read more

An innovation has recently been added to BILLA's produce section. Developed and grown entirely in Austria, the new "Da komm' ich her!" potato variety "Benjamin" is available for the first time this year in BILLA and BILLA PLUS stores. The initiator of this introduction is Johann Regner, Head of Fruit and Vegetables at REWE. read more

Serbia's Minister of Agriculture, Dragan Glamočić, has announced the establishment of a working group to create the country's first Hazelnut Excellence District in Western Bačka. This initiative aims to collaborate with producers, local authorities, and research institutions to develop a coordinated plan. read more

"This year, Valencia oranges have been somewhat disappointing towards the end of the season, not only in India or Bangladesh, but also in the Middle East, Russia, and Europe. Similarly, China did not perform as well as expected," said Ivan Crocker of CitrX, a citrus exporter. read more

A mega battery is being constructed in Bemmel, in the municipality of Lingewaard, Netherlands, to provide sustainable heating and power for fourteen horticultural companies and nearby households. "Such a battery costs several million euros," says Berno Schouten, director of energy company Lingezegen. read more

KIKU is a brand that has been present on shelves around the world for over 20 years. Yet - or perhaps because of this - new plantings are still being made, especially in Germany. Rainer Wielatt from SalemFrucht, Lake Constance, declares: "It is a joy to receive requests." read more

When we talk about small citrus fruits, we are referring to a group that is essential to our market. However, examining the numbers in Italy (2025 data) reveals the clear frontrunner: the clementine. It accounts for an impressive 74.7% of the total production of small citrus fruits, amounting to... read more