Spanish mango production is expected to recover this year compared to the last two seasons, with an estimated output of around 30,000-35,000 tons, similar to the 2022 campaign. In 2024, drought and low temperatures led to a harvest of only 19,860 tons, while in 2022, Spain's production reached similar levels. read more

From September 23rd to the 25th, 2025, Seed meets Technology will be held in Seed Valley, Netherlands. The event will focus on innovative seed and coating technology, breeding support, sustainable crop protection, cultivation systems, and variety choices. The final program will be announced soon. read more

Armenia's largest food exporter, Spayka, has confirmed that Russian authorities in recent days intercepted over 100 of its trucks loaded with fresh fruit and vegetables. Karen Baghdasarian, an executive at Spayka, informed RFE/RL's Armenian Service that the company has not yet received an official statement. read more

Europe leads the world in cut flower sales. In Germany, roses are especially popular, with one in five of them coming from Kenya. In order to promote sustainable cultivation at a Kenyan flower farm and assist a German company in entering the market, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale… read more

Arporha has inaugurated the largest automated refrigerated cell in southern Italy. The facility is designed to make the entire production process of the agricultural cooperative more efficient, safe, and sustainable. The new cell, presented this morning, completes the entire cycle. read more

Belarus and China are anticipating a successful collaboration on a joint project in greenhouse farming, focusing on flower cultivation. This information was obtained by BelTA from Dmitry Baskov, Deputy Chairman of the Standing Commission of the Council of the Republic and a businessman, during a meeting in Beijing on September 2nd. read more

For nearly 15 years, cherry growers in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of France have been fighting against Drosophila suzukii (the Asian fruit fly), which was accidentally introduced to Europe from South Asia. The larvae of this pest often cause extensive damage to orchards, sometimes completely destroying entire harvests. This is made more challenging by the fact that effective control measures are still being sought. read more

Jingold's season is just around the corner: the harvest of the first kiwis will start in the second half of September, with the first picks of red-fleshed fruits, while yellow kiwi will be available not before October 10, with the peak of harvesting in the second half of the month. From Italy. read more

This year once again, Heinje Baumschule (Heinje Nursery) in Germany will open its doors in Jeddeloh for the Oldenburg Winter Fair. From November 1, 2025, until January 15, 2026, trade visitors can look forward to a 6,000-square-meter exhibition featuring inspiring plant concepts and proven... read more

The study conducted in Switzerland found a low level of bacterial contamination in frozen berries. However, researchers cautioned that these products could still be risky if consumed without being heated or if not eaten immediately after thawing. Between November 2024 and January 2025, 100 frozen berry samples were collected for the study. read more

In the hilly areas of Italy, as well as in Spain, France, and Eastern Europe, there are orchards and vineyards cultivated on soils with more or less steep slopes. Weeding in these situations is not easy, especially when trying to avoid chemical herbicides. That is why Calderoni designed read more

According to the association, Spanish fruit and vegetable exports outside the EU decreased by 5%. Within the EU, Germany and France were the markets with the strongest growth, with a volume increase of 2% and 3% respectively, and a value increase of 13% and 10% respectively. Spanish fruit and vegetable exports to Germany read more

"The new labor market numbers are dramatic. We urgently need reforms that will strengthen the location: lower social security contributions, reduce unnecessary reporting requirements, and provide relief in energy costs. If we don't take action now, further threats loom." read more

The melon campaign continues, with demand remaining lively and good quality, but poor for watermelons. There is also strong demand for peaches and nectarines, but weak for eggplants and green beans. The quality of "salad" tomatoes is not optimal, as they have been penalized by a challenging summer. read more

Positive signals continue on fruit and vegetable consumption: according to the market observatory Cso Italy, in the first half of 2025, total volumes amount to 2.68 million tons, up by 4% compared to 2024, while total spending reaches 6.95 billion euros (+8%). read more

The apple harvest is currently in full swing in a large part of the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). The German apple harvest is expected to be successful, with an estimated yield of around 1 million tons (+15%), and there is a strong demand in the market. Favorable weather conditions and good fruit production have contributed to this positive outlook. read more

According to the National Statistics Committee, Uzbekistan exported 87.9 thousand tons of peaches, worth $80.5 million, to 15 foreign countries during the first seven months of 2025. The main export destinations were: Russia: 69,900 tons Kazakhstan: 13,100 tons Kyrgyzstan: 4,000 tons Belarus: read more

From October 6th to October 10th, an outgoing agricultural trade mission will be organized from the Netherlands to Angola. The mission will focus on key growth sectors, including sustainable agriculture (fruits, seeds, and horticulture) as well as logistics. Angola, one of Africa's largest countries, is. read more

McCormack Family Farms has released an update to Food Alert 2025.47 concerning the recall of spinach and mixed leaves products due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The newly identified batches subject to the recall include Fresh Choice Market Mixed Leaves, 100 g packs, with batch codes JD234 and JD238. read more

Apple harvesting in Trentino's Val di Non and Val di Sole, which is currently taking place, is about to create history. This achievement is thanks to a remarkable technological innovation that is poised to revolutionize the future of fruit farming in Italy and around the world. For the first time, newly harvested apples can be transported by cableway, marking a significant advancement in the industry. read more