The scab-resistant apple variety Wursixo was rebranded as 'Kick!' yesterday. This announcement was made during a special meeting of Fresh Forward and TreeQuattro in Huissen. This apple variety has been available in the market in Norway since 2021 under the brand name Eden. Starting today, the apple is also available in... read more

Ecuador has agreed to host Russian specialists for inspecting banana cultivation enterprises, as reported by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor). This confirmation came after negotiations between Rosselkhoznadzor chief Sergei Dankvert and... read more

Prickly pear cacti in Cyprus are threatened by the prickly pear cochineal insect, also known as Dactylopius opuntiae. The pest was first discovered in the Famagusta district in 2016 and has since spread to most accessible areas of the island. Infected plants usually perish within two to three years. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that this week melon prices in Ukraine have sharply increased, while watermelon prices have continued to decline. The price of melons has risen by an average of 40% compared to last week. Farmers attribute this growth mainly to a seasonal reduction in supply. read more

Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers increased by 9.2% in value in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching €1.288 billion (US$1.39 billion). According to Portugal Fresh, based on data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), export volumes also read more

The global raspberry market is experiencing strong contrasts: in Western Europe, producers are facing oversupply and price pressure, while in Switzerland, heatwaves have led to drastic losses and record prices. Germany and France

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Od początku roku dostarczono ponad 8 000 ton produktów owocowo-warzywnych z Serbii do obwodu kaliningradzkiego w Rosji - poinformowało regionalne biuro Rosselkhoznadzoru. Wśród przesyłek znajdowały się morele, brzoskwinie, nektarynki, arbuz, gruszki, jabłka, czereśnie. read more

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Kalyna-Buhrin LLC, based in Ukraine's Rivne region, has developed a modern vegetable production operation spanning 300 hectares, including its own greenhouses and long-term storage facilities. These innovations have enabled the company to enter international markets and export produce. read more

Rolnicy szacują, że czosnek może być nawet czterokrotnie bardziej opłacalny niż ziemniaki, co czyni go jednym z najbardziej dochodowych upraw na Ukrainie. Witalij Kuleba, weteran walki i rolnik z regionu Poltawa, uprawia dwa hektary odmiany Liubasha i planuje zwiększyć produkcję. Kuleba read more

"Food for thought," a family-run company from Poltava, Ukraine, grows organic walnuts with a full farm-to-table approach. Founded in 2015, it combines sustainable cultivation with modern processing to ensure high-quality, eco-friendly products. The first walnut saplings were planted in 2016. read more

A 3,000 m² production basin that yields as many leeks annually as 1.5 to 2 hectares in an open field? What until recently seemed like a vision of the future has now become reality. On the Boudry family farm in Ypres this spring, the first large-scale open-air cultivation of hydro leeks was read more

Waboost has launched six new models in its next-generation nanobubble generator lineup: Fauna 50 and 100, Flora 50 and 100, and Gea 50 and 100. The science of nanobubble disinfection and hyperoxygenation. Nanobubbles offer unique water treatment capabilities that go far beyond traditional methods. read more

The geothermally heated greenhouse project in Neudau-Burgau is entering its next phase: Frutura, Austria's leading company in sustainable fruit and vegetable production, has now been selected as the operator for the entire facility. The first vegetable plants will be grown in 2027 and brought to full production. read more

The cold storage facilities of Dutch Flower Group (DFG) in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, where e-Flora is located, have recently undergone significant sustainability improvements. DAEL Energy from Maasdijk designed and installed a custom "smart" solar PV system at the facility. Through collaboration, the two companies evaluated DFG's operations. read more

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Spanish peaches and nectarines used to have a strong presence in the market but have since decreased in importance. According to the German BLE, there were also some limitations on Italian deliveries. Shipments from Turkey and France helped to fill the market gap. Greek and domestic supplies were only minor contributors. The season is now reaching its end. read more

During the summer months, our ornamental horticulture marketplace operates a bit differently. While many people are taking a break, the auction clock in the Netherlands continues as usual. "Usually, along with one colleague, I am solely in charge of Clock 02." read more

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has fined a company for abusing its dominant position in the market for collecting, distributing, and commercializing Madeira bananas. The company cooperated with the AdC through a settlement procedure, giving up its right to challenge the... read more

The Netherlands is currently facing an oversupply of raspberries caused by delayed shipments from Spain and Morocco coinciding with the local harvest, leading to a drop in prices and putting additional strain on growers, especially those selling directly on the market. In Germany, autumn raspberries are more popular. read more