France: lower pear production forecast, apples more expensive year on year
French production of dessert pears is estimated at 144,000 tonnes, 9% less than in 2025. In August, apple prices in France amounted to 1.38 euro/kg, and the NEPG forecast for ware potato harvests

Italy: more expensive peppers, cheaper table grapes
In Italy, pepper prices are rising as the field-grown campaign ends and greenhouse product from Sicily enters the market. After the supply of the Vittoria variety ended, table grape prices fell by

PIK Global Europe Rejoins Fresh Market in 2026
Building on a successful 2025 sponsorship, PIK Global Europe is back at Fresh Market 2026 to enhance its market connections. After serving as a sponsor in 2025, PIK Global Europe is reaffirming

India is transitioning its focus from building irrigation infrastructure to utilizing irrigation intelligence.
India has emerged as one of the largest users of micro-irrigation technologies in the world, with drip irrigation and fertigation now being extensively utilized in various crops including grapes,

Table grapes, a new market in South Africa for Italian exports
Italy continues to prove particularly dynamic in expanding destination markets for fruits and vegetables thanks to diplomatic work and phytosanitary agreements. The latest news concerns table

The first Caribbean-grown Bloom Fresh grapes have arrived in Europe.
AMFresh has announced the arrival in Spain of the first commercial container of Bloom Fresh table grape varieties grown by Uvadom in the Dominican Republic, marking the first Caribbean-grown table

Table grapes grown in the Caribbean are now available in Spanish retail stores.
Amfresh has announced the arrival in Spain of the first commercial container of Bloom Fresh table grape varieties grown by Uvadom in the Dominican Republic, marking the first Caribbean-grown table

A new variety of golden grape tomato has been introduced.
NatureSweet® rozszerza swoje portfolio Cherubs® o wprowadzenie Golden Cherubs®, nowych złotych pomidorów winogronowych, które łączą w sobie słodki smak i lekko kwaskowaty

Bad weather in Veneto: hail on cherries, kiwis, and grapes
Damage on grapes, cherries, and kiwi, as well as on vegetables, is widespread due to the storm that hit the entire province yesterday. Confagricoltura Verona is currently receiving numerous

The market for organic green asparagus is thriving and dynamic.
Sébastien Delpech grows strawberries, plums, table grapes, kiwis, and a wide range of vegetables, including green and white asparagus, exclusively organically in Sistels, near Agen. "We started

"Your people make your company."
The family business Bergcamp was established in 1965, initially focusing on growing vegetables and grapes. In 1980, the company expanded its operations to include ornamental horticulture,

"A behind-the-scenes look at limes, grapes, mangoes, and ginger"
Wilko van der Zwaard and Mehmet from WilkoFruit recently visited Brazil to meet their suppliers and tour their farms. Account manager Mehmet commented, "The country never fails to impress with its

The conflict in the Middle East is causing pressure on the prices of fresh produce in the UK.
The prices of fresh food in the United Kingdom may increase due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacting energy markets, freight routes, and input costs throughout the food supply

"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.

The highest CO₂ emissions in Uzbekistan are caused by external trade in grapes, tomatoes, and frozen products.
Emisje gazów cieplarnianych (GHG) z zewnętrznego handlu produktami owocowymi i warzywnymi znacząco różnią się w zależności od rodzaju eksportowanych towarów

U.S. retail advertising volumes increase by 6% during peak season demand.
Retail activity this week was centered around seasonal fruits, vegetables, and floral products, with a focus on Valentine's Day influencing the variety and display priorities. Raspberries,

Barbera a Marca Fresh 2026 with Extra Red Oranges
Private labels are also included in the rich portfolio of the Barbera Group, which since 2005 has been bringing the best Sicilian fruit throughout Europe. Among its clients are the major

The late harvest in Southern Europe is causing a delay in the start of overseas grape imports.
Corné van de Klundert, Managing Director of Dutch importer and exporter Origin Fruit Group, reports that the foreign grape market is showing signs of improvement.More. Go to the article

The late harvest in Southern Europe is causing a delay in the start of overseas grape imports.
Corné van de Klundert, Managing Director of Dutch importer and exporter Origin Fruit Group, reports that the overseas grape market is showing signs of improvement. Southern Europe had an

"Zagraniczny rynek winogron poprawia się po trudnym początku" "The overseas grape market improves after a rocky start"
Corné van de Klundert, Managing Director of Dutch importer and exporter Origin Fruit Group, reports that the overseas grape market is improving. Southern Europe had an exceptionally large grape

Twelve beans, in a single package: the packaging that tells a tradition.
Set aside the cotechino and lentils: in Spain, during the holidays, luck is sought with grapes.More. Go to the article

Peru is increasing its desert farming activities amid growing concerns about water usage.
The vast desert plains of the Ica region in southwestern Peru have undergone a radical transformation in just a few decades. Areas that were once mostly sand and wind now feature extensive

We have also begun packaging snow peas, in addition to grapes, avocados, and pomegranates.
W samym sercu żyznej doliny Majes, w Arequipa w Peru, firmy pakujące odgrywają kluczową rolę w marketingu tysięcy ton owoców i warzyw zebranych na polach małych i

Peru expects a 10% growth in agricultural exports by 2025.
Over the past two decades, Peru has firmly established itself as a major player in global agriculture. It now ranks among the world's top exporters of products such as asparagus, blueberries,

Agricultural prices in free fall: lettuce down by 33%, grapes by 56%.
The prices paid to farmers are plummeting, while production costs remain high, leading many companies to operate at a loss, also due to unfair competition from imports from abroad. This is stated