Ensuring the survival of the tomato in Spain. This week, representatives of FEPEX, the Integrated Association COEXPHAL, and the European Fruit and Vegetable Association, EUCOFEL, met with Members of the European Parliament from various political groups to discuss this issue. read more

Orhei-Vit, a Moldovan fruit and vegetable processor, will start producing natural juice for a leading international brand this fall. The announcement was made during the company's 80th-anniversary celebration, which included a visit from Prime Minister Dorin Recean. Orhei-Vit currently runs three read more

1,4Sight is an innovative growth regulator approved in Italy and 25 other European countries for extending the dormancy of potatoes and preventing sprouting during storage. Its active ingredient, 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN), is a volatile organic compound that naturally occurs in potatoes. read more

At the end of last week, Ukrainian farmers started harvesting open-field blueberries, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. This year, the season began about 10 days later than in 2024 due to unusual weather conditions at the end of spring. Nonetheless, the current farmgate read more

Vegetable processor Hessing Supervers started using its new production facility in the Netherlands in the spring of 2023. This transition was accompanied by a significant operation: moving 15 processing lines from its current sites to the new factory. "It was not an easy task," says Jeroen Spruit, NPR. read more

The cost of Iranian fruit in Russia has increased by 25%, driven by political tensions and logistical disruptions in the Middle East, according to SHOT. Importers report significant delays and rising expenses tied to reduced driver availability, unstable communication lines, and the need to. read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing three exciting online auctions focused on potato and onion processing equipment. At the auction in Stavenhagen (Germany), you will find a potato steam peeling line consisting of various machines from brands such as Eima and Gouda. In Belgium, a production and read more

The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance has stopped the import of a 1.6-ton shipment of fresh peaches from Uzbekistan. This action was taken following the detection of the oriental fruit moth, Grapholita molesta, a quarantine pest, during a phytosanitary inspection. read more

New products are constantly being introduced by the melon and watermelon sector of Campo de Cartagena, in Murcia, Spain. Seed companies are working hard to create fruits that are more resistant to diseases and pests, while still being delicious and, of course, as profitable as possible. These products are aimed at the Spanish market. read more

After a tropical night in the Netherlands, work in the greenhouses started early again yesterday. In some greenhouses, work even continued overnight to avoid the worst of the daytime heat. Yesterday was extremely warm again, with a sea breeze and the possibility of heavy thunderstorms. read more

Moldova's Parliament has approved in the first reading a reform that allows certified fresh fruit and vegetable operators to bypass routine quality inspections. The proposed changes to the law on quality control of fresh produce introduce a certification system for economic agents who meet certain criteria. read more

Z około 3 400 tonami produkowanymi rocznie we Francji, sektor malinowy we Francji pozostaje skromny w porównaniu z importem, który wciąż pokrywa 85% konsumpcji. Ponad 8 na 10 malin nadal pochodzi z zagranicy (Maroko zimą, Hiszpania wiosną oraz Portugalia wiosną i latem). read more

A fruit wholesaler based in Dordogne was given a one-year suspended prison sentence and a €50,000 fine for mislabeling imported fruits. The products, which came from Morocco, Portugal, and the Netherlands, were falsely labeled as French. This included... read more

The pepper season is fully underway in the Spanish Region of Murcia, with some excess production due to imbalances in the plantations caused by abundant rainfall at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. There is also strong pressure on prices due to an oversupply of Dutch products. read more

Davide Vernocchi is on fire - like the temperatures enveloping Italy - as he explodes the day after the Ministry of Health denied the derogation use of abamectin (Vasco product) to combat the Pear Psylla, one of the most harmful insects. read more

The Zhytomyr region in central-northern Ukraine plays a significant role in fruit and berry cultivation, with plantation areas covering 4.4 thousand hectares, of which 4.0 thousand hectares are actively producing fruits. According to Agronews, apples, pears, and stone fruits dominate the production in this area. read more

The first cell, according to a report by vilt.be, is focused on the production of strawberries in a three-layer system. The second cell is designed for the cultivation of seedlings on tables. These indoor cells are part of a completely new research area that was launched at the end of March. read more

Adoración Blanque, President of the organization, provided information about the key aspects of the season, which is in its final phase and where the increasing production costs represent a major challenge for producers. "Labor costs alone account for 45%, in addition to that." read more

The harvest in Turkey is significantly smaller, but in Germany, more sweet cherries are being harvested. The effects of this are already evident in the promotional offers of the retail food sector. read more

Italy's largest fruit and vegetable producer organization, Apo Conerpo, reported a 13% increase in revenue to €489 million last year. Additionally, they experienced a 34% increase in sold volume to 968,742 tonnes, marking a recovery from the disastrous 2023 plagued by floods, frosts, and crop failures. read more