Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of salads, fresh vegetables, and ready-to-eat dishes, is present at the specialized trade fair Marca, the great showcase where Italian excellence products are exhibited for private labels. The fair is scheduled until today. read more

The Asociación Española de Tropicales (The Spanish Association of Tropical Fruit Producers - AET), which has more than 500 members, has forecasted that the country will produce more than 70,000 tons of avocados in the 2024/25 season that began last December. According to the association, despite still read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that a significant decrease in the supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market this week has enabled sellers to slightly raise wholesale prices in this segment. The main supplier of the product during this period is traditionally Turkey, however... read more

A new update to the European tomato dashboard, maintained by the European Commission, shows that prices have mostly decreased in December. However, there are exceptions with loose tomatoes in the Netherlands being 22% higher than in November, and vine tomatoes in France showing a 45% price increase. read more

Rząd białoruski przedłużył licencjonowanie eksportu jabłek, kapusty i cebuli, które zostało wprowadzone jesienią. Dodatkowo, eksport dwóch kolejnych warzyw - marchwi i buraków stołowych - będzie ograniczony przez najbliższe trzy miesiące. Zgodnie z dekretem opublikowanym 16 stycznia. read more

BioMasters has had a flying start, with significant growth in sales and affiliated producers. read more

Despite the challenges, the sector proved to be resilient. With increasing imports and growing revenues from abroad, the Dutch trade once again demonstrated itself as a reliable partner for European retail and wholesale. read more

Palmkohl is a variety of leafy green vegetable cabbage closely related to kale and broccoli. Due to its robust nature and ability to thrive even in cold weather, it has played an important role in the diet of many cultures. The Swiss season lasts approximately from read more

"Ekstremalne warunki pogodowe oraz napięcia geopolityczne sprawiły, że rok 2024 był wyzwaniem dla holenderskiego sektora owocowo-warzywnego. W 2024 roku stało się jasne jak nigdy dotąd, że ciągła dostępność owoców i warzyw nie jest rzeczą oczywistą. Pomimo trudności, sektor ten okazał się odporny. Z" read more

A new year brings global opportunities. Last fall, Suntory Flowers Limited acquired its European partner MNP (Moerheim New Plants) in The Netherlands as part of its initiative to expand business in Europe. This new venture will strengthen Suntory's operations in bedding plants as well as in fresh-cut flowers. read more

The Shanxi Province in North China has reached a significant milestone in fruit exports, with products reaching 78 countries and regions, including key markets such as the United States, Australia, and Russia. Taiyuan Customs emphasized the export of 73 different types of fruit, showcasing a noteworthy accomplishment for the region. read more

Peloton Produce is a company based in Lincolnshire that grows vegetables in the heart of Lincolnshire on silt lands and Cornwall, as well as in Southern Spain. They reported that in the lead-up to Christmas, sales were strong and crops were generally exceeding production forecasts. During the Christmas... read more

Rynek pora na porówki picked up after the festive season. "We remained busy during the Christmas period. That's not a bad thing, but fortunately, prices are decent again now. I think everyone can make a living," says Tom Desmet of Desmet Agro. The leek market has been volatile so far, explains read more

The strawberry harvest in Egypt started in mid-November, and the first deliveries reached Europe in the 47th week of last year. The initial high price, almost double compared to the previous season due to lack of competition in the market, has already started to decrease. read more

Europe's mushroom cultivation is a strategic agricultural sector that blends tradition with innovation. This sector produces approximately one million tonnes of mushrooms annually, offering a significant source of income for thousands of farmers. Additionally, mushrooms provide a healthy and sustainable food product. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a decline in wholesale prices for carrots in Ukraine. Producers are stating that they are now sorting through their current stock of root vegetables more frequently, with rejection rates notably higher than before. read more

Apples remain the most plentiful fruit harvested in Germany. However, fruit-growing businesses experienced a significantly lower apple harvest in 2024, producing 872,000 tonnes. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), this amounted to 122,900 tonnes or a 12.4% decrease compared to previous years. read more

The growth was achieved despite challenging market conditions such as rising production costs and a fluctuating growing season, it is stated. The volume of strawberries traded was reportedly 32,000 tons, which is 11% higher than in 2023. read more

The data shows that almond production, which was severely affected by frost and drought in the past two campaigns, has recovered. However, this is not the case for all Spanish growing areas. While in Aragon and Castilla-La Mancha, the harvest is up by 38% and 49% respectively. read more

Many countries and regions have set goals to increase the share of organic farming. For example, the EU has the goal of reaching a 25% share of organic farming by 2030. Some EU member states such as Germany, Austria, or Sweden are even more ambitious. read more