Ukrainian consumers may face a sharp increase in cabbage prices this winter due to a shortage of proper storage facilities, as mentioned by economist and publicist Oleksandr Okhrimenko. Currently, cabbage is available in the market, but the main issue lies in long-term storage. Okhrimenko emphasized that suitable storage solutions are crucial in addressing this challenge. read more

The harvest of Acco pomegranates in Greece is progressing slowly with small volumes being picked so far due to a delayed season. "Up to now, there has only been a limited picking of the few pomegranates that were ripe, just enough to be sold in the market. We are still waiting for the fruits to gain color." read more

Candine's commercial campaign is about to start, the brand of the club apple (RegalYou variety) produced exclusively by Apofruit in Italy. The estimates are very positive, with high quality, optimal size, and increasing hectares and volumes. Marketing materials will be distributed in large retail stores. read more

Saga Robotics, a Norwegian company that develops the Thorvald robotic platform for grapevines and strawberries, has successfully raised $11.2 million in equity funding to enhance its commercial activities in the U.K. and U.S. markets. The funding round was completed in two parts and aligns with Thorvald's relocation from read more

Also this year Italy Ortofrutta - National Union will be a protagonist at Fruit Attraction 2025, the international fruit and vegetable fair that will take place in Madrid from September 30th to October 2nd, 2025. The Union, faithful to its role of coordination and promotion, will accompany the 12. read more

In September, almost 30 Dutch horticultural companies will participate in the Kunming International Flower Expo 2025, with a Netherlands Pavilion highlighting Dutch innovation and excellence in horticulture. The Plant Variety Protection Seminar is scheduled for September 19, from 13:30 to 17:00. read more

On the domestic potato market, harvesting continued at a steady pace last week in mostly good late summer weather. The supply of potatoes is quite large, and in some areas, crates are starting to run low. Yields for storage varieties differ significantly from region to region. In the dry eastern areas... read more

In Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, the company Kontynent is developing one of the country's largest hazelnut orchards, covering 460 hectares. The orchard was planted between 2017 and 2019 and now counts about 250,000 bushes, mostly Italian varieties grown from in vitro planting material. read more

The sweet onion market is undergoing a phase of consolidation in Spain and across Europe. Peru continues to be the primary supplier of this unique product within the onion sector, which is expected to experience new advancements in the near future, as reported by Yummy Fresh. "Over the past decade, sweet onions have" read more

The European ginger market is facing challenges due to an oversupply situation, caused by global factors and rising quantities of competitively priced Brazilian ginger. Export prices of Chinese ginger in storage have fallen, and as the new harvest approaches, supply-demand imbalances are anticipated to persist. read more

With the regional fruit auctions beginning and the harvest in progress, the 25/26 apple season in South Tyrol, Italy, is gaining momentum. Current forecasts indicate promising quantities and quality, as confirmed by Michael Sparer (right), fruit broker and managing director of the agency. read more

Albania's State Police announced that three individuals have been arrested in Berat after Croatian authorities blocked and destroyed approximately 8 tons of tomatoes. The shipment, originating from Albania, was discovered to have elevated levels of the pesticide chlorfenapyr. read more

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has announced that Dan Lawton from Moss & Moor has been appointed as the Area Co-Chair for the North, which includes Scotland and Northern Ireland, on its Executive Committee. Dan Lawton, who currently serves as the General Manager at Moss & Moor in Ilkley, will be joining Justin, the Chair of the North region. read more

Sormac, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of advanced processing machinery, has experienced robust and consistent demand for both individual machines and complete turnkey production lines for new factories since the opening of its UK office in 2023, according to Sean Martin, managing director at Sormac Ltd. read more

The apple is the most consumed domestic fruit in Switzerland. The Apple Day is intended to raise awareness of the importance of the national fruit in nutrition and agriculture. Therefore, the Swiss Fruit Association, in cooperation with various partners, distributes apples. read more

Polish watchdog says Jeronimo Martins' Polish unit misled customers

Poland's consumer watchdog has stated that the Polish division of the Portuguese retailer Jeronimo Martins, which owns the Biedronka supermarket chain, deceived customers with its pricing and promotional campaigns. The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection... read more

"The Dutch and Belgian pear season has started. We are talking about Decana and Conference, which are currently being harvested and will be available until March," reports Stefano Pezzo, owner of Cherry Passion Verona. "We have been importing Decana and Conference from those areas for ten years." read more

The European fruit and vegetable campaign is currently characterized by contrasts. There is a low garlic harvest in Spain, potato overproduction in France, and unstable onion prices influencing the market for these products in Europe. Yohan Lanoë, the head of the Lanoë Group, has analyzed the situation. read more

W Jaiylgan village, Manas district, farmers are getting ready to harvest "Lastochka" sweet peppers. The crop is cultivated on 5 hectares of land, with each plant yielding 4-5 peppers. The anticipated harvest is approximately 120 tonnes. The seedlings were planted in February as part of the government-supported "3+2" program. read more

Fall is approaching, and the first wild mushroom harvests are already underway in some areas of Spain. The weather has been favorable, and the outlook is good. Dried and fresh mushrooms have been losing ground to frozen mushrooms due to their ease of supply and long shelf life. read more