The wholesale prices of bananas in various European markets decreased in week 32 compared to week 31, with drops ranging from slight adjustments to more significant decreases. In Latvia, the average wholesale price dropped from €85/100 kg in week 31 to €76/100 kg in week 32. read more

The fig season in the Northern Hemisphere is now gradually gaining momentum. The first shipments arrived from Italy in mid-July, slightly later than usual. We have also been receiving weekly shipments from Turkey for two to three weeks, including the popular Bursa figs. read more

Between November 2024 and June 2025, Egypt exported 610 tons of mandarins to Estonia, valued at US$717,000, according to EastFruit. This volume is three times higher than the total exports in the previous marketing year and eight times greater than in MY 2021/22. read more

The supply of available options is getting smaller, and according to industry organizations, new solutions are not on the horizon. One of the tasks also involves responding to the many negative reports in the media by putting even more energy into educating about the benefits and necessity. read more

The total production is estimated at 277,000 tons, which represents a decrease of 31.5% compared to the volume in 2024 (404,600 tons). The decline in apple production is partly due to the frost wave in the spring and partly due to the decrease in. read more

The Kosovo Police have reported intercepting a smuggling attempt involving around 910 kilograms of fresh champignon mushrooms in the border area of Karaqeva, located within the municipality of Kamenica. The incident was detected by Patrol Units, according to the official statement. read more

Spring frosts followed by heavy summer rains have severely damaged Lithuania's fruit sector. According to the "Vaisiai ir uogos" association, the apple harvest in 2025 is expected to reach only 10–15% of average levels, while blackcurrant production will drop to just 5–10%. "There will be virtually no" read more

Zgodnie z przeglądem opublikowanym przez Krajową Izbę Rolnictwa (NAK) i Węgierskie Stowarzyszenie Owoców i Warzyw (FruitVeB), warunki pogodowe w północnej części Węgier były korzystne dla rozwoju słodkiego kukurydzy w tym roku. W południowej części kraju, read more

The Suzuki fruit fly has encountered a new natural adversary in the Netherlands. Scientists at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have introduced Asian parasitic wasps for the first time as biological control agents to combat this invasive pest. "This represents a significant advancement towards a more sustainable ecosystem." read more

Produkcja jabłek w Estonii może się różnić w zależności od regionu i ogólnie będzie poniżej średniej ze względu na zimną wiosnę i deszczowy początek lata. W środkowej Estonii zbiorów będą znacznie mniejsze niż w ubiegłym roku, przy czym około połowa odmian jabłek nie wyda owoców. W Rebane... read more

The interannual inflation in Serbia is nearly two percentage points higher than what the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) had predicted, leading to a downward revision in the projected GDP growth. NBS Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković pointed out a 36% year-on-year rise in fruit prices in July as a major factor. read more

Blueberries continue to dominate the market share of imported berries in India, with origins from the USA, Chile, Peru, and Poland gaining popularity in fresh and frozen formats, according to Manish Kumar Sharma, an importer-exporter based in New Delhi at Best Fruit. He points out that the quality of berries this season has been high. read more

Coop has decided not to implement a flat-rate refund of 3 percent for suppliers of vegetables, fruit, and berries. The retailer terminated the controversial agreement at the end of July, as announced by the Fair Trade Switzerland (FMS) association on Tuesday. Coop ultimately stated that it had had good reasons for this decision. read more

Since June, seven Intratuin garden centers in the Netherlands have been implementing a unique pilot project: rather than using chemical pesticides, they have been releasing beneficial insects directly onto the shop floor. These small allies are combating pests, providing a greener and more sustainable solution. read more

On many blueberry plantations in Poland, the presence of the spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) is increasingly observed. This invasive pest attacks healthy, ripening fruits, causing them to soften quickly and lose their commercial value. Blueberries affected by this pest read more

The exports of flowers and plants from Spain from January to May 2025 amounted to €404 million, equal to the value recorded in the same period in 2024. Plant international sales in the first five months of 2025 decreased by 1% compared to the previous year, totaling €329 million, and remaining the top selling category. read more

Henry Rombouts from Hortagri Trading & Service took photos of iceberg lettuce fields in the Netherlands last week. He reported, "Field after field, crammed with aphids." According to Henry, lettuce aphid populations have become firmly established in recent years and are now almost impossible to control. read more

The apple production is estimated to be around 3.6 million tons, which is about 5% more than in 2024. The pear harvest is expected to be about 5% higher than the previous year, reaching approximately 77,600 tons. Plum production is projected to increase by 33% to around 126,800 tons. The sour cherry harvest will be... read more

This year's plum harvest in the key growing region of Rheinhessen, Germany, is currently in full swing. Just like last year, the first early plums were harvested in mid-July, and the harvest of the popular Cacak's Schöne variety is now picking up pace. read more

Belgium: Okay opens sustainable neighborhood supermarket in Vilvoorde

Colruyt Group announced: "On Thursday, August 14th, Okay will open its 147th store in Vilvoorde. Situated at Abeelstraat 151, this convenient neighborhood supermarket offers a diverse range of products for every part of the day." read more