According to a report from 'AgroberichtenBuitenland' based on information from the Bulgarian information service www.agri.bg, stone fruit in particular has been heavily affected. Around 150,000 tons of stone fruit in Bulgaria are now at risk, after the country was hit by two of the most severe. read more

In 2025, Germany will be blessed with two delightful holidays, which according to the network of asparagus and berry associations are much needed: the "Day of the German Strawberry" and for the first time the "Day of the German Blueberry" on July 7th. Initiated by the network of asparagus and berry associations. read more

This is provided for in the revised Chemicals Risk Reduction Regulation. According to the Swiss Farmers' Association (SBV), the permit will be issued digitally and is valid for five years. Existing professional permits or recognized training certificates must be renewed between January 3rd and read more

European apricot production is slightly down this year, at 508,291 tons, compared with 536,167 tons in 2024 (-10%). All production areas have been affected by the spring weather (temperatures lower than usual and rainfall), which has affected early varieties and delayed harvesting by 10 to 15 days. read more

With the opening of Medfel 2025, the leading B2B fair for the French fruit and vegetable sector, which closes today in Perpignan, the first estimates on the 2025 apricot campaign in Europe have been released. Tomas Bosi from the Statistics department provided an update on the Italian situation. read more

Produkcja moreli we Włoszech i Grecji spadła (szczególnie w tej drugiej), jest stabilna w Hiszpanii i prawie wróciła do normy we Francji. W rezultacie oczekuje się, że Europa wyprodukuje w tym sezonie 508 000 ton moreli, czyli o 10% mniej niż w zeszłym roku i o 1% więcej niż średnia z lat 2019-20. read more

Trend of increasing table beet prices persists this week in the Ukrainian market. As per analysts from the EastFruit project, the supply of beets with acceptable quality is decreasing rapidly in Ukraine. read more

Everything is ready for the International Potato Symposium. As the main product of Macfrut 2025, The International Potato Symposium brings together experts from France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Egypt, Namibia, and Italy for discussions on the third most cultivated species on the planet. read more

"The Great Beauty Italy is revving up engines in anticipation of the next edition of Macfrut, where it will be featured with a stand full of initiatives and moments of discussion among players in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. This is being told by Leonardo Odorizzi, one of the founding members of the network." read more

The import of Egyptian grapes for further distribution is about to begin, according to Mariya Dermendzhieva, CEO of the Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland. She stated, "As the Egyptian citrus season is ending earlier than expected, we are shifting our focus to the upcoming grape season, which is just around the corner." read more

At Van Ooijen Citrus, the first Spanish greenhouse cherries arrived on the market three weeks ago, but more substantial volumes have only come in this week. "Spain always starts on an empty market, so at first it's really about selling by the box. But now we've received our first full pallet of cherries." read more

Below we report a reflection by Francesco Avanzini, General Manager of Conad (pictured above), published on his LinkedIn profile regarding which strategies to adopt in light of an almost inevitable decline in volumes in the coming years. read more

The Irish saying, "you shouldn't start sowing until" refers to waiting for the right conditions, and in March the ground conditions in Ireland were very good, ideal for preparing for sowing, according to Stephen McCormack from McCormack Family Farms, who grow herbs and leafy greens. read more

Holenderskie rozwiązania dotyczące przechowywania ziemniaków i warzyw są dobrze znane na Ukrainie, a lokalni rolnicy teraz mają lepszy dostęp do finansowania budowy nowych obiektów dzięki niedawno przyjętemu programowi "Kredyty Uczciwe". Rada Ministrów Ukrainy zatwierdziła uchwałę rozszerzającą... read more

Seed meets Technology 2025 is fully booked with exhibitors. The exhibition organizers are proud of this and have recently opened public registration. The seed technology fair will take place on September 23, 24, and 25 at Vertify in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands. read more

"Asparagus sales surged again last week in the lead-up to Easter. We started the week with decent volumes, and early on, I found the prices somewhat disappointing. But later in the week, it seemed like everyone in the Netherlands wanted to eat asparagus again, which drove prices up." read more

The green asparagus harvest season in Granada and Spain is in full swing. Cooperatives and agricultural entities in at least eight provinces, including Granada, are operating at full capacity, with Spanish green asparagus being distributed to national and international markets. Granada is expecting to read more

For this year, an apricot harvest of 508,291 tons is targeted for the mentioned cultivation countries, which represents a decrease of -10% compared to the previous year's quantity (563,167 tons). However, this number could still decrease in the coming weeks, as some European regions... read more

This important event focused on berry fruit makes the province of Huelva (Andalusia) once again the epicenter of this sector. read more

This is reported by reefertrends and is based on information from the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable, and Juice Exporters Incofruit Hellas. While the flow of orange and tangerine exports remained stable, the market saw significant imports of Egyptian oranges for both. read more