Colombia has not successfully implemented the recommendations of a World Trade Organization (WTO) arbitration panel in a dispute with the European Union concerning frozen fries from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, as outlined in a WTO compliance report that was circulated this week. read more

The Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture and the Sea has concluded discussions with China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) to establish the conditions for exporting Portuguese pears to the Chinese market, as announced in a statement from the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary. read more

The German retailer Edeka has announced that it will be selling Iberian almonds instead of Californian ones in its stores. read more

Persimmons grown in Italy are becoming increasingly popular among younger consumers in the country and are also experiencing a higher demand in export markets across Europe. read more

The kiwifruit industry in Greece and Italy has reached a critical juncture. While production volumes are increasing, this growth may lose significance without a well-defined, ethical, and coordinated strategy throughout the supply chain. read more

Eksport bananów z Indii utrzymuje się stabilnie, ale zmieniające się wzorce pogodowe i brak wsparcia instytucjonalnego pozostają ciągłym zmartwieniem dla rolników. W dystrykcie Solapur w stanie Maharashtra, jednym z głównych regionów uprawy bananów w Indiach, rolnicy obserwują zarówno korzyści z silnego zagranicznego. read more

An audit conducted in Norway has found that the country has a functional official control system for fruit and vegetable production, but several weaknesses still exist. The assessment, conducted by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), reviewed Norway's implementation of the European Economic Area regulations. read more

The Balearic peony, known scientifically as Paeonia cambessedesii, is the endemic flower of the Balearic Islands and will be representing Spain in the EUROMED 2025 stamp competition organized by the Union for the Mediterranean Postal Services (PUMed). This annual event allows member countries to compete in designing stamps. read more

Morocco is on track to achieve a new seasonal record for pumpkin exports to France, marking its third consecutive year of growth, as reported by EastFruit. From November 2024 to August 2025, Moroccan exporters sent out close to 1,700 metric tons of pumpkins worth US$1.75 million. read more

Sunglasses, a well-groomed mustache, neat hair, and an air more of a curious tourist than an international star. Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gökçe, the Turkish butcher who went viral for his famous "salt sprinkling" move, was spotted among the stalls of the Milan Wholesale Market. read more

From success in national markets to international ones: in 2025, the production of Leonforte Igp Peaches has increased, and demand has exceeded supply. There are also exports to Germany and Spain. President Di Stefano. read more

Since the beginning of this week, wholesale prices for onions have been on the rise in Ukraine's domestic market, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Farmers have indicated that a portion of the onion crop is still left unharvested in the fields, and its quality is deteriorating. read more

Not only do the Valencian citrus farmers have to deal with fluctuating prices and weather challenges, but now they also have to defend their orchards from two increasingly fierce enemies — wild boars and orange thieves. read more

The production of dessert strawberries and raspberries in foil tunnels is experiencing a real boom in Poland. Currently, dessert fruit cultivation under cover occupies about 1,200 hectares for strawberries and about 1,400 hectares for raspberries (estimated data). The area of fruit cultivation under cover is increasing every year. read more

After the successful first edition in Milan in March 2025, which gathered more than 120 blueberry growers from various countries such as Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Serbia, Romania, Belgium, Georgia, Morocco, Guatemala, and Chile, the second edition of the blueberry conference will once again be held in Milan. The event is... read more

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Around two-thirds of Italy's clementine production, and more than 60% of its cultivated area, are located in Calabria. The province of Cosenza alone accounts for 46% of national output, with the Sibari Plain and Corigliano-Rossano as key production areas. read more

Entrepreneur Stijn Martens, a speaker at RetailDetail Night, continues to believe in the potential of online supermarkets. He hoped to make his Belgian online supermarket, Hopr, successful through an innovative marketplace model. At the event, he will explain why he still believes in this vision. read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress will be held in Malaga on 11-12 November, bringing together the key players and decision-makers in the European tomato industry for discussions and networking in southern Spain. read more

Robbert Biemans, the business development manager for high-tech tomatoes at Hazera Seeds in the Netherlands, believes that real tomato innovation begins by involving every participant in the supply chain - and that now, more than ever, includes retailers. read more

An initiative by Edeka to sell almonds grown in Spain and Portugal instead of Californian almonds in its stores has been welcomed by the sector. The retailer said the move comes in response to consumer demand for more sustainable products. read more