At B&B Fruit, the Pickstar 4.0 has been in operation since this week. The electric harvester, previously used mainly for harvesting hard fruit, has now been adapted for harvesting plums. This makes the Bunt family the first in the Netherlands to do so, reports NFO. On the farm in Herveld, a read more

Against a backdrop of limited supply in both France and Europe, and with Spanish production struggling to meet demand in the European market - resulting in Spanish flat peach prices sometimes exceeding €4/kg [4.7 USD/kg] on the French market - the French season had a promising start and is now in full swing. read more

The 2024/2025 Spanish grapefruit season, which runs from September 1 to May 31, has closed with positive record data, strengthening the role of this minority citrus, which offers very interesting upward trends. Total production this season amounted to 102,000 tons, which means that Spain has read more

In week 30, average wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean decreased across all selected countries compared to the previous week (week 29). In Germany (DE), prices dropped slightly from €131/100kg in week 29 to €129/100kg in week 30. Spain (ES) recorded a read more

In the past six weeks, more than half of Armenian flower suppliers have been denied export licenses to Russia, as reported by the Food Safety Inspection Body of Armenia. This action follows joint inspections conducted by Armenian authorities and Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor, the federal agency responsible for. read more

Poland is one of the largest producers of fruit and vegetables in the EU. Spain and Italy are the two main producers in both categories. In terms of vegetables, Poland ranks second after France and ahead of the Netherlands. In the fruit category, Poland is third after Italy and Spain. However, Polish... read more

South Africa's agri-food trade with the European Union (EU) is showing signs of decline, despite the country remaining the EU's largest trading partner in Africa. Researchers from Stellenbosch University and Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, report that rising trade barriers are a contributing factor. read more

SPAR Austria celebrated the redesign of the EUROSPAR Supermarket in Fohnsdorf, together with customers. Christoph Holzer, Managing Director of SPAR Styria and South Burgenland, said: "In Fohnsdorf, we rethought grocery shopping". read more

Despite the current challenges, primarily the water shortage, Gallicchio Frutta, the company that owns the Divino - Il kaki italiano brand, continues with its development plan. Francesca Gallicchio, the company's managing director, announced a significant expansion of the production base thanks to. read more

Richard Scheffers has been a pot plant grower for 43 years. Since 1998, he and his company Richplant have been operating out of Naaldwijk, the Netherlands, where they cultivate twenty different types of green and flowering houseplants. It's a challenging task, but he finds the variety rewarding – both for the industry and his own personal fulfillment. read more

According to a statement from Zhanjiang Customs, companies under Zhanjiang Customs in Guangdong province, South China, have for the first time this year exported lychee to Belarus and Qatar, expanding the city's lychee export destinations. As of July, Zhanjiang Customs had supervised this process. read more

The most recent episode of Fruitnet's discussion series Fruitbox was recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025 in Angers, France. Philippe Binard and Daniel Sauvaitre from the World Apple & Pear Association presented this year's annual forecasts for European apple and pear production. read more

The most recent episode of Fruitnet's discussion series Fruitbox was recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025 in Angers, France. Daniel Sauvaitre and Philippe Binard from the World Apple & Pear Association presented this year's European apple and pear production forecasts. read more

The decline is therefore associated with the increasing age of business owners and the difficult search for successors, with this challenge varying greatly depending on the sector. In 2023, the last year for which data is available, the sector employed 43,595 people. read more

Peru was the leading exporter with a share of 31% of the total amount, followed by Chile, Spain, and Morocco each with 8%, and the USA with 7%. read more

One million tonnes of blueberries worth US$6.733bn were exported globally last year according to research from the Peruvian consultancy Fluctuante. Peru was the leading exporter with a 31 percent share of the total, followed by Chile, Spain, and Morocco, each with 8 percent, and the US with 7 percent. read more

In 2024, more than 86 million kilograms of strawberries were harvested in the Netherlands, double the volume of 2010, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase is mainly due to higher production from greenhouses and polytunnels, while the total cultivation area for strawberries has also expanded. read more

The strawberry season in Latvia is coming to an end, and it has been a challenging one for farmers due to excessive moisture negatively impacting the harvest. Meanwhile, the market is saturated with raspberries and other berries, putting pressure on producers. A significant issue faced by farmers is the shortage of labor, as many pickers have. read more

The first full papaya season for Aztec Fruits will begin next week. The Mexican exporter group, which has a sales office in Leuven, Belgium, specializes in avocados, mangoes, limes, and papayas, and sees strong potential for the fruit in the European market. "We have planted a variety that is read more

If you mention any South African or South American grower with a sales office in the Netherlands, chances are they are supported by RAAD International from Ridderkerk. John van Wijk has been helping entrepreneurs establish business structures with a focus on the long term for over 35 years. read more