The wholesale prices of bananas in several European countries displayed varied trends between week 33 (ending 17th August 2025) and week 34 (ending 24th August 2025) based on the most recent market data. In Bulgaria, prices saw a minor decrease from €139/100kg in week 33 to €137/100kg. read more

Fruit growers on Lake Constance, Germany, expect this year's apple harvest to yield around 227,000 tons, which is slightly down on last year but still around 9,000 tons more than in 2023. The quality is very good, with a balanced sugar-acid ratio and good firmness. read more

Proposing custom, technologically advanced, and truly sustainable packaging solutions that can protect products. This is the mission that has always guided the Guillin Group, founded in Ornans, France in 1972. Within the Fresh Produce business unit, the companies Ciesse read more

The marketing campaign for Dolce Passione watermelons will run until the last week of September or the first week of October. This is a lengthy campaign showcasing watermelons exclusively grown in Italy, which commenced in the first week of May. The aim is to mitigate fluctuations in the market. read more

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has confirmed the first case of pea bruchid in a UK-grown commercial pea crop. The pest was detected in a single sample from a farm in Cambridgeshire. Long established across continental Europe and common in northern France, pea bruchid had… read more

read more

The marketing of the winter onion harvest is completed. So far, the yields and qualities of summer onions have been quite satisfactory. However, there is still a lack of impulses on the sales side. The demand in the local retail sector is quiet, but it should pick up with the end of the summer holidays. read more

Farmers in Chendipada of Odisha's Angul district have exported lemons to the United Kingdom for the first time. Around 500 acres (202 hectares) in the region are under lemon cultivation, where the crop is considered an agricultural lifeline. Until now, farmers faced difficulties due to the read more

The Netherlands Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) has signed its first cooperation agreement in Asia's fruit processing and export sector, allocating $20 million to Vietnam's Nafoods for the period of 2025-2030. The investment will support the expansion of production capacity, product. read more

Market sources indicate that there is an excess supply of potatoes in the European market, which is causing prices to decrease due to limited demand for free-buy trading. In 2025, potato plantings in the EU-4 countries (Belgium, Germany, France, and the Netherlands) increased by 7.5% compared to the previous year. read more

At times, organic and conventional prices can become very similar; nevertheless, Spain continues to prioritize the cultivation of organic vegetables for markets where price is not the primary concern. Sometimes, the scarcity of conventional produce can lead to its prices rising above. read more

In Maasmechelen, tuist across the border in Belgium, Stefan Schiffer runs the wholesale business Schiffer Food Trading together with his brother Youri and their parents. Every day, they supply fresh fruit and vegetables to a diverse range of customers, including market traders, shops, and German read more

W Polsce ceny hurtowe śliwek systematycznie spadają od końca sierpnia, podczas gdy ceny detaliczne pozostają na poziomie zeszłorocznym. Według Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego (GUS), tegoroczne zbiory szacowane są na 127 000 ton, w porównaniu do 95 000 ton w 2024 roku. Mimo że nie są one wyjątkowe. read more

Exports of Ukrainian cucumbers and tomatoes have dropped to their lowest levels since before the war, as reported by market analysts. The primary destinations for cucumbers continue to be Estonia, Poland, and Moldova, with shipments concentrated between May and July, when Ukraine is able to meet seasonal demand. read more

Italy's season displays contrasting dynamics, with Sicily finishing strongly with Victoria and seedless varieties, while Apulia is experiencing price pressure despite demand for Italia. In Germany, Italian grapes were prevalent alongside imports from Spain, France, Greece, and Turkey, while local production remained at a... read more

Bring together a large number of growers, suppliers, and visitors from the Netherlands and abroad in a spacious greenhouse, and you have the ideal formula for a thriving trade show. Plantarium|Groen-Direkt in the Netherlands has been bustling with excitement over the past few days as growers presented their products. read more

Here are some healthy lunchbox ideas from SPAR Belgium partner Lambrechts to help families with busy mornings at the start of the new school year. They include colorful wraps, veggie-packed sandwiches, and fun-shaped snacks. read more

A study has investigated the use of FreshInset's Vidre+ complex as an active packaging solution for cherries, with the goal of slowing down ripening and decreasing post-harvest losses. Cherries are known to be sensitive to heat and dehydration during their shelf life, and their delicate nature often leads to quality issues and... read more

Do końca tego tygodnia, według zastępcy ministra rolnictwa i żywności Ivana Kapitanova, niemal 80% rekompensat za szkody spowodowane przez mróz na drzewach owocowych zostanie wypłacone producentom rolnym. Podczas spotkania z plantatorami z regionu powiedział: "Prawie 1900 wniosków zostanie wypłaconych". read more

The Netherlands are traditionally known as a strong potato producer. But how do they manage to impress German consumers with innovation and convenience? The family-owned company Quiks, in the potato business since 1932 and now led by the third generation, is leading the way. read more