What can we expect from Lazzeri's Spring/Summer 2026 collection? The answer was revealed during the company's annual Sales Meeting, held last week in Sabaudia, Italy, where the team of the Italian breeder and young plant supplier came together for the occasion. "It was a valuable opportunity for... read more

In 2024, Belarus harvested only 3.11 million tonnes of potatoes, which was a 22.6% decrease compared to 2023, as reported by Belstat. The decline was particularly significant in agricultural enterprises, where production decreased by 42.1%. However, Belarus still managed to become the top potato exporter to Russia, supplying 193,800 tonnes. read more

Gemex, a fresh produce exporter to Germany, fully transitioned to sourcing products exclusively from Belgian cooperatives and growers in mid-April. In recent years, retailers have been gaining market share from wholesalers in the fruit and vegetable sector, including in Germany. In this country, some wholesale. read more

"It's been a challenging season for us. The European market has presented a particularly challenging scenario, as the supply of fruit from Israel, Morocco, and Spain has generated significant pressure on prices. In previous seasons, there was less supply in the international market from other countries." read more

The Walnut Growers Association of Moldova (ANRM) reported to Logos Press that Moldova's walnut harvest in 2025 is expected to be 20-30% lower than the previous year, even with favorable weather conditions. In 2024, the country harvested approximately 23,000 tonnes of in-shell walnuts. read more

The early Egyptian grape season started at the beginning of May and is progressing very well, as reported by Mohamed Mzayen, the export manager of Al-Omar. There is sustained demand and higher prices compared to last season. Mzayen mentioned that demand is strong in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, Germany, and... read more

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Belarusian and Turkmen companies recently discussed contracts for the supply of fresh produce from Turkmenistan to Belarus, as reported by the Minsk branch of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This took place during a business mission in conjunction with the 24th Universal International Trade Fair. read more

Nie ma wojny cen w brytyjskich supermarketach, twierdzi szef Aldi. Wielka Brytania nie jest w epicentrum wojny cen w supermarketach pomimo sugerowania tego, powiedział szef brytyjskiego oddziału niemieckiego dyskonta Aldi, ostrzegając rywali, że jego firma nadal ma "ogromny potencjał" wzrostu. Źródło: reuters.com UK: read more

Po przeżyciu trzech lat zmiennych warunków pogodowych, sektory arbuza i melona w Hiszpanii przygotowują się do sezonu 2025 z ostrożnym optymizmem. Zwiększone opady deszczu i wzrost temperatur stworzyły korzystniejsze warunki dla tegorocznych zbiorów, jak wynika z dyskusji między Ministerstwem. read more

Prices of fruits and berries in Russia have increased significantly by 26% compared to last year, according to data from the "Check Index" by the OFD Platform company. Experts are warning that potential spring frosts could lead to a decrease of up to 15% in this year's apple harvest. Despite the higher prices, there is still a strong demand for fruits. read more

The tomato market was mainly controlled by shipments from the Netherlands and Belgium. Deliveries from Italy and Spain were also present. The Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) reported that there were some domestic options available as well. The supply had grown, especially with an increase in Dutch shipments. Demand, however, was not as high. read more

Turekish avocados will soon be available in the Netherlands. Ramazan Sari, the Dutch representative for the Turkish fruit exporter Exporyum, will utilize his connections to bring the fruit to the Dutch market and distribute it from there. He is enthusiastic about his new business venture, stating, "I'll be importing the...". read more

The new fig campaign has had a difficult beginning, particularly with the early figs, known as fioroni in Italy, which have always been an important part of the Apulian production sector. Although the season has not yet started in Molfetta, the harvesting and marketing of the product have already begun in Brindisi. read more

The 27th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress took place on May 27 and 28 in Valencia, with a record number of attendees. More than 700 people participated in the event, including growers, producers, marketers, representatives of the auxiliary industry, and major distribution chains in Spain. read more

The prices of potatoes in Russia have increased by 173%, leading authorities to look for supplies from Mongolia after initially purchasing from Belarus and China. The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) has identified this strategy as a step to alleviate the significant price surge. The CCD points out that... read more

The fresh-cut sector has really taken off in recent years, with more and more ready-to-eat products on the shelves. Simplyfruit, based in Northern Ireland, started processing local Bramley apples seasonally in 1987 for a local canning company. They have come a long way since then. The company read more

Last month, a group of trade enthusiasts visited Germany's prettiest supermarket in Nauen, a suburb of Berlin. This must-see location offers an entirely new supermarket experience, covering 2,500 m2 of sustainability and innovation. The concept is centered around the Sustainable Supermarket of the Future. read more

Teboza is turning 80. This company grows asparagus in the Netherlands, and for a good decade now in Spain. What started as a mixed crop farm had by the 1980s gradually evolved into solely cultivating strawberries and asparagus. In 2001, Will Teeuwen, the family business's third generation, read more

The asparagus campaign started relatively early in April due to favorable spring weather in northern France. However, in the last two weeks, the situation has completely changed due to a lack of consumption that is causing production to come to a standstill. "Nobody wants asparagus anymore. We feel that." read more