Netherlands – large exports to Africa put pressure on the price of large onions
This year there are almost no “super” class onions in the Netherlands. Large onions are also present in batches only in limited quantities. Nevertheless, sales of these onions are currently

Netherlands – onion prices (DCA) continue to rise amid strong demand
Asia has withdrawn from the market because of higher prices in the Netherlands. Buyers from these markets are looking for alternatives. They may have found them in a cheaper offer of onions from

Onions show no improvement, though it would be welcome
Selling prices for sacked onions remain stable, although some improvement would be welcome here. It would be welcome and should be expected.Since the last week of August this year, selling prices

Netherlands – strong demand gives onion prices the desired boost
In the Netherlands, export demand for onions remains high, but in some distant destinations there is some resistance to higher prices. The shortage of onions in larger sizes is increasing the

Blueberry recall in US and rising Mexican supply may affect European markets
Publix has expanded its recall of frozen blueberries in the US due to an E.coli outbreak, while Mexico’s role as a major regional supplier continues to grow. Publix, a leading US retailer, has

Weather Once Again Affects Chinese Cabbage Prices
Once again, the weather has proven to be one of the key factors in the fresh vegetable market. Chinese cabbage is among the vegetables with a particularly high correlation between

Netherlands – Onion Demand Exists, Now the Issue Is Price
In the Netherlands, trade in onions between growers and sorting facilities is proceeding with difficulty. Prices are averaging at a level that barely covers growers' costs, or do not cover them at

Netherlands – Demand for Onions Exists, Now the Issue Is Price
In the Netherlands, trade in onions between growers and sorting facilities is proving difficult. Prices are averaging at a level that barely covers growers’ costs, or do not cover them at all.

Italian tomato prices up 15% in H1 2026 amid falling volumes
Italy's average tomato prices rose 15% from January to late June 2026, while sales volumes fell by 6% year-on-year. In Italy, official retail and wholesale data show that the average mixed price

Netherlands expands insect netting in tomato greenhouses; Spain develops traditional varieties
Dutch tomato growers are increasingly installing insect netting filter systems, while Spain is focusing on drought- and heat-tolerant traditional tomato varieties. Dutch tomato producers,

Spain develops traditional tomato varieties as climate challenges persist
Spanish research is focusing on recovering and commercializing traditional tomato varieties adapted to drought and high temperatures, while the Netherlands reports increased adoption of insect

Spain develops drought-resilient tomato varieties; Dutch growers cut energy use
Spanish research is focusing on recovering traditional tomato varieties in Murcia to improve resilience to drought and heat, while Dutch growers report successful low-energy tomato production with

Avocado or banana? The new viral fruit made in China
If there is one lesson that modern fruit and vegetable marketing has taught us, it is that the aesthetics of a fruit are no longer just a biological attribute, but a very powerful commercial

China is planning to increase its exports in the fruit and vegetable sector.
China is expected to focus on higher-value agricultural exports and more diversified export markets during the 2026-2030 period, according to the China Agricultural Sector Development Report 2026

Liscie warzyw z Junnanu zwracają się do międzynarodowych rynków detalicznych.
Global G.A.P.-certified leafy vegetables from Yunnan, China, are now available for international retail programs, offering year-round supply backed by certified food safety, traceability, and

Despite competition from China, the economic importance of garlic in Mendoza is on the rise.
Garlic production in Mendoza continues to solidify its position as a major contributor to the region's agriculture, offering substantial employment opportunities and generating foreign currency

China is increasing its market share in the garlic industry due to weakening harvests in Spain and a decrease in market share for Lautrec in Germany.
Jörg Sturmberg founded his now-established company JERSA Fruchtimport in the mid-1980s. At that time, the garlic import business was still in its infancy, but garlic has since become a staple

The exports of Egyptian garlic to the European Union almost doubled in 2025.
Eksport czosnku egipskiego do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł do 19 555 ton w 2025 roku, w porównaniu do około 9 655 ton w 2024 roku, według hiszpańskiego stowarzyszenia ASAJA. Egipt stał

Chińska produkcja czosnku rośnie, ale ceny eksportu nadal spadają.
The new garlic harvest season started in May in Jinxiang, one of China's main garlic-producing regions. Despite a higher-than-expected production, the market is facing pressure from a growing

Chiny zwiększają wykorzystanie sztucznej inteligencji i robotyki w uprawie warzyw w szklarniach.
Intelligent technologies are being increasingly applied in protected agriculture in Shouguang, China, one of the country's main vegetable production regions. The 27th China (Shouguang)

North Korea is looking to export hydroponically grown vegetables to China.
North Korean trading companies are actively seeking out Chinese buyers for fresh vegetables and fruits grown at the Sinuiju Comprehensive Greenhouse Farm, a large agricultural complex that opened

Vietnamese pomelo exports are expanding into Australia and China.
Wietnam oficjalnie rozpoczął eksportowanie zielonych grejpfrutów do Australii w kwietniu 2026 roku, podczas gdy nowe protokoły eksportowe dla grejpfrutów i cytryn do Chin

"Rynki azjatyckie były po prostu średnie, tanie cebule z Chin mają wpływ"
The onion harvest is complete, and planting has started at Premium Fresh in Tasmania. Winter is approaching, but temperatures are still reaching a record 21 degrees. The company grows and packs a

China’s Qinghai province is increasing its production and export of vegetables that thrive in cold climates.
Wzrost temperatur w pierwszej połowie maja w wielu częściach Chin powoduje, że plantatorzy w Xining, prowincji Qinghai, przygotowują się do letniego sezonu dostaw warzyw z

AgroFresh opens a new research and development center in China.
At the heart of the main Chinese hub dedicated to agricultural innovation, a new infrastructure is taking shape that is set to impact the balance of the Asian fruit and vegetable industry.