Imported fruit and vegetables, too many irregularities: Egypt and Turkey targeted by EU alerts
According to the Spanish newspaper FYH, based on data collected last May from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), Egypt is confirmed to be at the top of the list of countries with

Village Grocer: "Offering a diverse selection of high-quality fruits and vegetables imported daily"
Spain: BonÀrea Corporación plans €121 million investment for 2026 Spanish agri-food group and supermarket operator BonÀrea Corporación plans to invest €121 million in 2026, up from last

Urban agriculture could cover 30% of Europe's fruit and vegetable needs.
Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the study highlights the potential of urban agriculture to contribute significantly to food security in urban areas. The findings suggest that utilizing urban spaces

Imports of fruits and vegetables in Albania have increased by 15% due to a decline in domestic production.
Albania is increasing its dependence on imported food, as indicated by INSTAT data showing a 19% increase in food import volumes in the first quarter of 2026. The import of fresh vegetables and

Kaliningrad imported 12,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables in 2026.
The Kaliningrad Region received 12,000 tonnes of imported fruit and vegetables from January to March 2026, according to the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor. This included 2,700 tonnes of

Ceny pomidorów w Albanii wzrosły do 8,40 USD za kg.
Tomatoes continue to be one of the most popular vegetables consumed in Albania, but retail prices have risen to US$3.70 to US$4.65 per kilogram for standard tomatoes and US$7.40 to US$8.40 per

"With our imported products and production in the Netherlands, we are able to provide a comprehensive selection of Asian goods."
At Freshchoi, the season for Chinese vegetables from Dutch greenhouses has started again. "We are pleased to begin our own Dutch production again. The Spanish season for Asian leafy crops had 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

Azerbaijan increased its imports of fruits and vegetables from Turkey in January.
Azerbaijan imported fruits and vegetables worth USD 1.352 million from Turkey in January, according to the report, which cited data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly. This amount shows a 5.9%

Bulgarian fruit growers are under pressure due to increasing imports.
Bulgarian fruit and vegetable producers are still under pressure from increasing imports, as official data indicates that the volume of incoming imports far exceeds exports. Local products are

Ukraine experienced a significant increase in the imports of important vegetables in 2025.
In 2025, Ukraine imported $102.4 million worth of "borscht set" vegetables, including carrots, beets, cabbage, and onions, up 85% compared to 2024. According to the State Customs Service, onion

Imports of vegetables from Georgia increased by 26% in 2025.
Imports of vegetables to Georgia increased by 26% from January to November 2025, according to data from the National Statistics Office. During the first 11 months of the year, the country imported

Azerbaijan has reduced its spending on fruit and vegetable imports from Turkey by almost 10%.
In 2025, Azerbaijan imported fruits and vegetables from Turkey worth $21.057 million, which was a decrease of 9.7% compared to 2024, according to the Turkish Exporters Assembly via Report. In

Belarus plans to offset the low apple harvest by importing apples to replenish the state reserve stocks.
Belarus plans to use imported apples to make up for a lower domestic harvest when creating its state agricultural reserves. This decision comes after a new government resolution was issued, which

The domestic vegetable production in Romania is on the rise.
Romania's retail shelves now feature more than 85 percent local products, according to Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu, who is urging consumers to choose goods processed within the country. He

Zmiana zasad dotyczących płac w USA zmienia rynek pracy rolniczej i rekrutację pracowników H-2A.
The supply of fresh fruits and vegetables to consumers in the United States still relies on three main sources: domestically grown produce harvested either by machines or migrant workers, and

Australia is experiencing a significant increase in the import of frozen vegetables.
The frozen food aisles in Australia are increasingly featuring imported products, which is causing worries among local farmers and food manufacturers about the future of domestic production.

Rosja obserwuje wzrost importu owoców i warzyw z Egiptu i Chin. --- Russia is observing an increase in fruit and vegetable imports from Egypt and China.
Import of fruits and vegetables to different regions of Russia has significantly increased in 2025, indicating both a diversification of supply sources and a high consumer demand for imported

Morocco is increasing its exports of fruits and vegetables to Russia.
Imported fruits and vegetables from Africa to Russia are on the rise, with countries like Morocco expanding their presence in the Russian market. According to Rosselkhoznadzor data, Russia

Sanctions on Israel, the impact on fruits and vegetables industry
Fruit and vegetable products as well as agricultural products imported from Israel may face higher customs duties. The European Commission has presented a package of measures proposing a "partial

Trump has issued a warning about potential new tariffs on fruit and vegetables imported from the EU.
Umowa handlowa letnia między Unią Europejską a administracją Trumpa miała być punktem zwrotnym w relacjach transatlantyckich po miesiącach niepewności. 15% ograniczenie ceł nie było

Ukraine exported frozen vegetables worth $6.1 million in the span of seven months.
Between January and July 2025, Ukraine exported 6,200 tons of frozen vegetables valued at $6.1 million, as reported by the State Customs Service. The primary importers were Germany (30.5%), Poland

The vegetable sector in Romania is facing challenges due to increasing imports.
The Romanian vegetable sector is still experiencing a decrease in competitiveness, as imports from countries like the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, and Italy dominate supermarket shelves and

Germany: Vegetable exports in June at around 296,000 tons
In contrast, vegetable imports amounted to about 4.95 million tons with a value of around 5.40 billion euros. In June alone, 296,000 tons of vegetables worth 147 million euros were exported, while

Węgierscy producenci dążą do większej ilości lokalnych produktów.
The Délalföldi Kertészek Szövetkezete (Délkertész) reports that Hungarian vegetables on store shelves have not yet returned to pre-2019 levels. Despite Hungarian capabilities during the