France: lower production of lettuce, carrots and apples
In France, in the 2026-2027 season, lettuce production is expected to fall by 8%, and carrot production for the fresh market by 11%. In fruit, apple harvests are expected to be lower, estimated at

This is not a good scenario for Polish pears
The situation on the Polish wholesale market for dessert pears does not look good. From the very earliest stages of the current season, it has not been particularly favourable for fruit growers.

Belgium: Conference pears after hail reached supermarkets as “VamPeren”
BelOrta introduced Conference pears with superficial hail marks to Belgian supermarkets as the Halloween product “VamPeren”. The fruit is available from 28 September to 7 November, while

Will pear prices rebound?
Prices of Polish dessert pears have been under heavy pressure in recent weeks. The upward revision in forecasts for the harvest of these fruit certainly did not help. Statistics Poland (GUS)

Conference pears – will prices fall further?
Prices of dessert pears of the Conference variety on the Polish wholesale market have fallen recently. They declined after a temporary improvement, so this latest price cut has brought Polish

Good-quality Conference pears are holding their prices
The pear harvest is under way in Poland and the current supply of these fruit is in a growth phase. Let us recall that Statistics Poland (GUS) estimates this year’s harvest of these fruit in

First Domestic Conference Pears Appear in Trade
In recent days, the first batches of domestic Conference pears from this year’s harvest have reached the Polish fresh market. This is only the beginning of the season and the quantities on offer

EU: Apple harvests expected to fall by around 16 percent in the 2026/2027 season
On August 6, WAPA presented a forecast of significantly lower apple harvests in the European Union for the 2026/2027 season at the Prognosfruit conference in Konstanz. A drop in production below

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) unveiled its highly anticipated forecast for the 2026/2027 season
At this year's Prognosfruit Conference in Constance, Germany (5–7 August 2026), the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) unveiled its highly anticipated forecast for the 2026/2027

Pear Prices in Warsaw Stable Amid Early August Supply
Wholesale prices for both domestic and imported pears in Poland remain stable at the start of August, with the first local harvests entering the market. Weather conditions in July supported fruit

Sharp drop in Dutch and Greek apple harvests to affect European trade
Dutch apple production for 2026 is forecast to fall 18% year-on-year to 195,000 tonnes, while Greek apple exports up to June 2026 have dropped by 38.6%. Dutch apple production for the 2026 season

Higher pear supply from Spain and the Netherlands; Ercolini at €2.0–2.3/kg in Spain
Spanish and Dutch pear harvests are both up in 2026, with Ercolini and Conference varieties leading exports to European markets. Wholesale prices for Spanish Ercolini pears in Bilbao are quoted at

Technology platform launched for fresh produce sector
Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the launch of FreshTech, a new platform focused on fresh produce technology that will debut at Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 in Hong Kong from 2 to 4 September.

The apple and pear industry will come together at Prognosfruit 2026.
The Prognosfruit Conference, the annual event for the European apple and pear sector, will be held in Constance, Germany, from 5 to 7 August 2026. The 2026 edition celebrates 50 years of

Production and marketing team up: How cooperation is reshaping the fruit and vegetable sector
The collaboration between production and distribution has been one of the key mantras in the fruit and vegetable sector for years. It is discussed in conferences, in supply chain meetings, in

Is the new CAP really European? Italy Ortofrutta conference
Italia Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale is pleased to present the conference "Is the new CAP 2028-2034 truly European? Challenges and critical issues for the organized fruit and vegetable system",

Moldova exports approximately US$41.5 million worth of walnuts annually.
The Republic of Moldova produces approximately 23,000 tons of walnuts in shells annually from around 18,000 hectares of orchards. According to sector data presented at a conference commemorating

Join the leaders in tropical fruit industry in Europe in Barcelona.
Retailers, importers, growers, exporters, and category leaders from the fresh produce industry will gather in Barcelona on June 30 and July 1 for the Fruitnet Tropicals Congress. This event is a

The Spanish avocado conference is focusing on cultivation in northern regions.
The Ministry of Rural Development in Spain is organizing the second Technical Conference on Avocado Cultivation in Cantabria at the Center for Agrarian Research and Training (CIFA). The event,

The Hungarian vegetable sector supports the proposed 5 per cent VAT reduction.
The Délalföldi Gardener Community (Délkertész) stated that it anticipates Hungary's proposed decrease in VAT on fruits and vegetables from 27 percent to 5 percent to be implemented starting on

Thailand: Progressive growers are increasingly viewing protected cultivation as a way to offer organic and clean produce.
The second day of HortEx and AGRITECHNICA ASIA in Bangkok, Thailand, was dedicated to precision cultivation systems, plant nutrition, and monitoring technologies. Technical conferences and

The strawberry production substrate is entering a new commercial era.
The 3rd annual Plantlogic International Conference on Substrate Strawberry Technology, held in Ningbo, China, emphasized the rapid advancement of substrate-based strawberry production from a niche

Pear Prices in Poland and Europe - May 17, 2026
Overview of Pear PricesAs of mid-May 2026, pear prices across various wholesale markets in Poland and select European locations show notable variations influenced by regional supply and demand

The augmented apple: how data is becoming the new currency of fresh produce
An apple used to speak through its taste, color, and freshness. Soon, it may also have to speak through data. Where was it grown? Which inputs were used? How was it stored? What was its carbon

To capture 100% of potential sales in fruit and vegetables, you can consider implementing the following strategies: 1. Offer a wide variety of fresh produce: Make sure to provide a diverse selection of fruits and vegetables to cater to different customer
"I am struck by the poor standard of the fruit and vegetable sections in half the stores," claims Olivier Dauvers, a retail journalist and supermarket specialist. On April 28th, a conference was