Tomato wholesale prices fall in Spain and Italy amid high summer supply
Spanish wholesale prices for mature tomatoes in Bilbao dropped to €0.90/kg in mid-July 2026, while Italian red tomato prices also eased due to abundant local production. Wholesale prices for

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

Comparing Spanish lettuce with vertical farming: CO2 emissions comparison reveals unexpected results.
Vertical farming is currently not suitable for every type of crop. It is unlikely that we will see lemon trees growing in a warehouse in Amsterdam anytime soon, and tomatoes also do not seem ready

Egypt exports 237,000 tons of food, with citrus accounting for 60,000 tons.
The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) of Egypt reported that between April 18 and 24, 2026, 1,512 exporting companies shipped a total of 4,149 food consignments weighing 237,000 tons. These

Sicilian lemons: OP Cai, a campaign between cost pressure and rising market
The international economic context continues to exert pressure on the fruit and vegetable supply chain, with evident effects now also in the citrus sector. After weeks of crisis in the Strait of

Bulgaria has confiscated smuggled cigarettes concealed in a truck carrying citrus fruits.
Służby celne w Bułgarii skonfiskowały ponad 6,1 miliona papierosów ukrytych w chłodzonym samochodzie dostarczającym cytrusy i warzywa z Grecji do Polski. Przesyłka

"Owoce cytrusowe stwarzają nam kolejne możliwości rozwoju rynku i dywersyfikacji produktów"
From producers and marketers of oranges and clementines to an international group specializing in food products with over 1,000 references, GFUnion is expanding its product offerings, sales

Impact of cyclone Harry on fruit and vegetables: citrus fruits under pressure, first flowers lemons return to normal.
The weekly appointment with La Borsa della Spesa returns, the service provided by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, created to support consumers in their daily

"Working directly with growers pays off"
Four Seasons Fruit Supply is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. "We started as a specialist in citrus, grapes, and exotics, and we continue to focus on these products today," says Medhat Samir.

Ekstremalne warunki pogodowe niszczą plantacje cytrusów i warzyw we południowych Włoszech.
The fresh produce sector in Southern Italy has been severely affected by extreme weather in the past month, leading to irreversible damage to key crops such as citrus fruits, artichokes, and leafy

Berries, citrus fruits, and vegetables, the emergency in Spain is expanding: already 3 billion in losses but evaluations are still ongoing.
In Spain, the assessment of the damages has entered the most delicate phase: after the waves of bad weather "in a chain" of the last few weeks, including flooding, wind, and isolated hailstorms,

Ekstremalne warunki pogodowe niszczą plantacje cytrusów i warzyw w południowych Włoszech.
The fresh produce sector in Southern Italy has been severely affected by extreme weather, resulting in irreversible damage to important crops such as citrus fruits, artichokes, and leafy

Artichoke fields underwater, and early citrus fruit drops in Sardinia
Po nearly dwóch latach wyjątkowej suszy i surowego ograniczenia zużycia wody, które zmniejszyły obszary nawadniane o nawet 50 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem

Storm Marta has caused significant damage in Andalusia, further reducing the supply of berries, vegetables, avocados, and citrus fruits.
Najnowsze burze, które nawiedziły region Andaluzji w Hiszpanii, spowodowały ponad 10 000 incydentów i zmusiły ponad 11 000 mieszkańców Andaluzji do opuszczenia swoich domów. Są

International boycotts are paralyzing Israeli agriculture.
The Israeli fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. The international boycott of the country's products, already well-known, has halted exports and left farmers with

Consuming a moderate amount of fruit and vegetable juice can have various health benefits. Some of the positive effects include: 1. Increased intake of essential nutrients: Fruit and vegetable juices are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that
From citrus to beetroot, a variety of fruit and vegetable juices are linked to health benefits when consumed in moderation, although nutrition experts still advocate for whole fruits over juice.

DinoSnack, SunnyHerbs, and other citrus plants available for sale.
The new private labels from Mediflora provide trade opportunities that are customized for various market segments. These include the SunnyHerbs brand for herbs, as well as citrus private labels

Post-holiday markets: citrus fruits prices drop, vegetables are readily available.
With the conclusion of the holidays, The Shopping Bag returns, the service by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, which every week offers the right advice for

Is the cold weather coming: a golden opportunity for citrus fruits?
The current week will be characterized by a drop in temperatures, with average values significantly lower than both last year and the previous week. While some inconveniences cannot be ruled out,

Danilo Ortolani leaves us, a life dedicated to fruits and vegetables.
The retail fruit and vegetable sector first, and then the Italian citrus import sector, mourn the passing of Danilo Ortolani, who died on January 4th at the age of 93.More. Go to the article

Undeclared varietal blends in juices put the citrus fruit supply chain at risk.
"The Sicilian citrus supply chain has always been a cornerstone of our agriculture, which is why I believe it is crucial for all participants to adhere to transparent practices and good

Christmas at the CAR: citrus fruits and artichokes in the spotlight
The Rome Agri-Food Center is getting ready for the Christmas holidays with a particularly dynamic market and a wide range of high-quality products. This is what emerges from the price monitoring

Leafy crops in the Spanish province of Almeria have been damaged by heavy rain and hail.
Since last Sunday, heavy storms with abundant and continuous rainfall have hit various parts of eastern Spain, bringing the harvesting of some crops like citrus fruits and leafy vegetables to a

A new pest has been detected in the fields of the Valencia Region.
The La Unió Llauradora warns of a new pest, Phenacoccus solenopsis, discovered in the Valencia Region. This pest primarily targets solanaceous crops such as peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants, as

Jordan is reviewing the costs associated with the supply chain of tomatoes and lemons.
The LAN team at the embassy in Amman has been collaborating with government and private-sector stakeholders for the past two years to analyze price formation in Jordan's food system. In order to