In Europe, there is low consumption of fruits and vegetables, and we are below the WHO targets.
Freshfel Europe has published the latest edition of the "European Fresh Produce Consumption Monitor." The report provides a comparison of consumption trends in the EU-27 as a whole and in each

Between 2020 and 2024, Moroccan cucumber production increased by over 63%.
Moroccan production of cucumbers and gherkins reached a record level of 75,729 tons in 2024, according to FAO figures. This increase comes despite a reduction in harvested area, from 1,885

The Ethiopian potato sector is attracting investments in seed and storage facilities.
Ethiopia's potato sector is gaining more prominence due to the increasing domestic demand and government initiatives aimed at boosting production, processing, and market involvement. FAOSTAT

The Italian controlled ripening market is accelerating: new opportunities for Catalytic Generators.
Italy confirms itself as one of the main European markets for fresh fruits and vegetables, especially in categories where controlled ripening plays a strategic role. According to FAOSTAT data, the

Morocco Making Progress in Fruit and Vegetable Export Diversification? Final online event with FAO/EBRD – April 27, Zoom
Global Export Vulnerability Index PremiereMore. Go to the article

Cultivating perennial apple, sweet cherry, and grape orchards causes minimal environmental harm.
Experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations are conducting a global Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study in Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable sector, with completion

Growing watermelons is generally considered to be more harmful to the planet compared to growing onions. This is because watermelons are a more water-intensive crop, requiring a significant amount of water to grow. Additionally, watermelons are typically
In the last two years, a group of FAO (UN) experts in Uzbekistan has carried out an extensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study in the fruit and vegetable sector, as reported by EastFruit.More. Go

1. Water usage: Fruit and vegetable cultivation in Uzbekistan relies heavily on irrigation, leading to high water usage. This has resulted in the depletion of water resources and the drying up of the Aral Sea. 2. Pesticide use: Farmers in Uzbekistan use
In 2025-26, a team of FAO (UN) experts conducted a global Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable sector. The assessment measured different levels of environmental

Spanish pepper growers performed better than their Dutch counterparts in 2024.
W roku 2024 po raz pierwszy w historii producenci papryki z Hiszpanii osiągnęli wyższe ceny niż ich holenderscy odpowiednicy, wynika z analizy przeprowadzonej przez Hortoinfo na

Charting Egypt's fruit and vegetable export future – final online event with FAO/EBRD
W ciągu ostatniej dekady Egipt osiągnął znaczący sukces w eksporcie owoców i warzyw. Wysyłki świeżych i mrożonych produktów podwoiły się, osiągając imponującą

MAL has completed the vegetable farming systems project aimed at expanding production.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), concluded the "Promoting Innovative Farming Systems to Improve Vegetable

Egypt’s trade mission to Singapore, focused on fresh produce, highlights outstanding value-for-money opportunities.
On December 2, Singapore welcomed a unique trade mission. Fifteen leading exporters of fruits and vegetables from Egypt met with the largest local importers and supermarket chains in pre-scheduled

Trade mission to Singapore & Malaysia for fruit and vegetable exporters from Egypt
W grudniu 2025 roku, projekt prowadzony przez FAO/EBRD zorganizuje misję dla egipskich eksporterów owoców i warzyw do Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. Inicjatywa ma na celu połączenie

Global production of fruits and vegetables reached 1.96 billion tons.
According to the latest data released by the FAO statistical service, FAOSTAT, global fruit and vegetable production reached 1.966 billion tonnes in 2023, an increase of 1.5% compared to the

Origin and Quality Agripat System: isotopic analysis for the guarantee of the origin of potatoes
World Potato Day, dedicated to this precious tuber by FAO today on May 30, had the slogan in 2024 "Harvesting diversity, nourishing hope": it is precisely the enhancement of the different origins

In 2023, Turkey exceeded Spain in the value of cucumber production.
Według danych FAOSTAT przeanalizowanych przez Hortoinfo, w 2023 roku Turcja wyprzedziła Hiszpanię pod względem sprzedaży ogórków. W 2021 i 2022 roku, pomimo mniejszego zbioru,

Breaking Ground: How AlAwwad Egypt Conquered Poland’s Sweet Potato and Pepper Market
If you are interested in understanding the reasons for the increase in fresh produce exports from Egypt to Poland in 2025, AlAwwad Company can provide the explanations. Chosen by the FAO/EBRD team

"We have observed a decrease in demand for Moroccan cucumbers compared to last season."
Moroccan cucumbers are among the cheapest in Europe. According to a report by Hort Info, citing data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the period from 2014 to 2023, Moroccan

Trade mission to Singapore & Malaysia for fruit and vegetable exporters from Morocco: April 2025
W kwietniu 2025 roku projekt prowadzony przez FAO/EBRD oraz FoodEx Morocco zorganizują misję dla marokańskich eksporterów owoców i warzyw do Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. Inicjatywa

Spain has fallen in the global rankings for fruit and vegetable production.
Spain has fallen out of the top 10 as it was overtaken by Egypt, Indonesia, and Ukraine, according to Faostat.More. Go to the article

Moroccan and Egyptian exporters are investigating opportunities at Poland's Bronisze market.
On November 13, 2024, the Bronisze Wholesale Market in Warsaw, Poland, served as the central location for a trade mission that aimed to introduce fruit and vegetable exporters from Morocco and

Imports of fruits and vegetables from Eastern Europe are increasing.
According to Yevhen Kuzin, an International Consultant and Horticulture Market Analyst at FAO, the Eastern European region has seen a 28% rise in fruit and vegetable imports from 2019 to 2023,

A new report is encouraging exporters from North Africa to expand their focus towards the eastern markets.
According to a new report prepared by the FAO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Eastern Europe presents significant commercial opportunities for fresh produce suppliers.

Eastern European countries belonging to the European Union are experiencing growth in the import of fruits and vegetables.
The eastern part of the European Union (EU) has been experiencing an increase in fruit and vegetable imports, surpassing the import rates of the older EU member states. According to Andriy Yarmak,

Trade mission to Warsaw, Poland for fruit and vegetable exporters from Egypt and Morocco: November 12-15, 2024
Get the chance to meet the biggest buyers of fruits and vegetables from the fast-growing importing region of Eastern and Central Europe by participating in the FAO/EBRD-led trade mission for