Fruit grower Mieczysław Socha from the village of Głazów in Poland has reported harvesting what is believed to be the largest apple ever grown in the country. The fruit, of the Mutsu variety, weighed more than 1.5 kilograms immediately after being picked, but later measured 1.327 kilograms. read more

Lidl Italy has launched the fourth edition of Lidl 2 your career, a dual training program developed in collaboration with AHK Italy, the Italian-German Chamber of Commerce, and a network of national Higher Technical Institutes (ITS). Started in 2022, the initiative has recorded significant read more

Provisional crop yield estimates from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) indicate that gross yields for ware potatoes and seed onions in the Netherlands have reached their highest levels in 25 years in 2025. The gross yield for ware potatoes is expected to be almost 37% higher than in 2024. read more

The campaigns for leeks and radicchio from the Veneto region are gaining momentum. With the push of Halloween, pumpkin is the undisputed star of the week. The still warm weather is slowing down the demand for different products such as chestnuts and clementines. Prices are also up by as much as 10% compared to last year for these. read more

The Tatort episode "Letzte Ernte" addresses the issues that many fruit-growing businesses in Germany face on a daily basis: economic pressure in production, challenges in plant protection, the shortage of seasonal workers, and the lack of prospects for farm successors. The film thus touches on key issues. read more

Ukrainian fruit producer Sady Dnipra has exported fresh pears to Saudi Arabia for the first time, marking Ukraine's entry into the Middle Eastern pear market. The shipment was made by sea through Ukrainian ports despite the ongoing conflict, according to company representatives. read more

Coop Norway and BerryWorld have introduced a special Halloween blueberry pack, targeting parents who are looking for a fun and healthy option instead of traditional Halloween treats. read more

Pierwsza trzecia sezonu persymon w Hiszpanii jest już prawie zakończona, a do tej pory produkcja spadła o ponad 20% w porównaniu z pierwotnymi prognozami zbiorów, które wskazywały na około 340 000 ton. "Zakończywszy już pierwszą część sezonu, widzimy, że całkowita produkcja persymonów w Hiszpanii read more

Shipments of fruit with leaves still attached started on October 22. The produce was intended for local warehouses in southern Italy. Gianni Martucci from Martucci Srl in Massafra, Apulia, is getting ready for the upcoming citrus fruit season in the Ionian coastal area. "The first crates of common... read more

The project "Time for Polish superfruits!" is one of the most effective examples of a joint, integrated promotion of the entire category of agricultural and food products in Poland. Suspending its implementation threatens to fragment communication, decrease consumption, and lead to the loss of achievements. read more

UK: Podwyżka podatku może prowadzić do wyższych cen żywności, ostrzegają supermarkety

The UK's largest supermarkets are calling on the chancellor to exclude stores from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher prices. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Morrisons read more

The Ukrainian company Sady Dnipra has achieved a historic milestone by exporting fresh pears to the Middle East for the first time – specifically to the premium market of Saudi Arabia, representatives of the company told the EastFruit project. This is a significant achievement for Ukrainian agriculture. read more

Starting on November 16, 2025, Alex Andersen will be the logistics service provider for Floréac, a Belgian family-owned company with strong ties to Lochristi. Floréac supplies garden center chains, independent garden centers, and DIY stores in Belgium and throughout Europe, including France. read more

Europe still holds the top position as the main export market for French fresh fruits and vegetables, but the sales of apples are steadily increasing in international markets, especially in Asia. Daniel Soares, the International Director of Interfel, shared an update during the Fruit Attraction 2025 Asia event at the Interfel booth. read more

The vegetable season is starting in eastern Spain, and temperatures are still hovering around 30 °C. This is also a time of heavy rains, and this usual combination of factors is worsened by uncertainty. Although agriculture has always been like this, in recent years, there has been a lot of uncertainty. read more

In Italy, apples are the most exported horticultural product, and in just a few years Brazil has become one of the main non-EU markets in terms of importance, absorbing over 42,000 tons of Italian products. However, there are challenges, such as the issue of recognition. read more

A week ago, Niederösterreichische Saatzucht (NOES) presented its new potato varieties in the Waldviertel region of Austria. As Austria's only potato breeder and Europe's southernmost breeding company, the cooperative highlighted its ongoing breeding work and research focus. read more

The pomegranate harvest is coming to a close in the most significant cultivation area for this fruit in Greece, Thessaly. Mr. Thanasis Nastos, the vice president of the local Pomegranate Agricultural Cooperative Afroditi, which farms 75 hectares of pomegranates in the Larissa region, stated: "The season is about to end." read more

"In Italy, land consumption shows no signs of slowing down and represents a concrete danger for our future," said Barbara Nappini, president of Slow Food Italy, commenting on the punctual and precise Report on Land Consumption, Territorial Dynamics, and Ecosystem Services by Ispra and Snpa. read more

Producing cauliflower year-round, utilizing automation, and cultivating reliable varieties are the core elements of Dutch grower Teun Laan's cauliflower business. Operating cultivation sites in both the Netherlands and Spain, along with his own sales organization, Laan strives to ensure a steady supply and adapt to changes in the fresh produce market. read more