Banana prices – no question of a repeat of last year’s increase
The scenario according to which wholesale banana prices are now evolving is different from the one seen in the previous season. For now, there is no question of a repeat of the price increase from

Carrot prices are holding up better than last year
Carrot prices in Polish wholesale are holding up noticeably better than last year. Since the end of August this year, they have remained stable at €0.18–0.27/kg (0.80–1.20 PLN/kg) for sales

White cabbage prices are like last year — who is to blame?
Once again, almost exactly as a year ago, the price situation on the Polish wholesale market for white cabbage is developing very unfavourably for producers and suppliers of this vegetable. Prices

New Gala apple season under the “spell” of last year’s campaign
The first half of September last year was marked by considerable emotion among growers. These emotions were a reaction to the rapid declines in prices of Gala apples in this early phase of the

British potato imports rise as domestic output falls; Ukraine expands processing capacity
The UK supplied only 71% of its national potato demand in 2025, increasing reliance on imports. Ukraine has begun constructing its largest potato processing plant, aiming to substitute imports and

Almería lettuce prices rise 12% as volumes fall in 2025/26 campaign
Almería, Spain, recorded a 12% average increase in lettuce prices during the 2025/26 season, despite a 4% drop in commercialised volume. Almería, a leading supplier of fresh vegetables to

Heatwave hits French onion supply as Spanish prices remain stable
French open-field onion production has suffered catastrophic losses due to three consecutive heatwaves, with shortages and reduced availability expected in the European market. French vegetable

Early Plum Harvest and Fruit Drop Affect Supply; Bronisze Prices at €1.4–1.7/kg
The 2026 Polish plum season is marked by accelerated ripening and a significant fruit drop in the Čačanska Lepotica variety, while wholesale prices at Bronisze on 20 July stand at

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Pierwsze francuskie śliwki przybywają w tym tygodniu, przed planowanym terminem.
The French plum season is just beginning and Joël Boyer, co-chair of the Producers' Association Prune de France alongside Jérôme Capel, is feeling fairly confident. The first harvests of the

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

Spanish study has shown a connection between organic avocado soils and their ability to resist drought.
A study published in the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes has found that long-term organic management can influence soil microbial communities and may help crops better withstand water stress.

Metis predicts a 7,000-ton plum harvest for 2026 and wins a taste award.
Metis® is starting the 2026 season with an estimated volume of 7,000 tons and has revealed that Metis Oxy Solar, originating from France and Spain, has been awarded the "Saveur de l'Année 2026"

Peaches and nectarines, As.P.O. Frutta opens the Apulian campaign with reduced volumes.
The peach and nectarine campaign in Puglia is preparing to get into full swing, and as often happens, Puglia confirms itself as one of the first regions in Italy to start with the national

Eleonora's Garden strengthens the premium segment of watermelons with Gavina Black and Stellata.
The Sardinian watermelon campaign is picking up momentum with encouraging signs on the quality front and a strong push for varietal innovation. Leading the way is the Agricultural Cooperative

The Indian jewel of fruits: the legend of the Kohitur mango
There is a red thread connecting the success of exotic fruit on social media and the new sales trends in the fruit and vegetable departments: the search for exclusivity. In this scenario, there is

Spreafico launches the Berries Academy, the new strategic school for the retail sector.
After the success of the "Avocado Academy", Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for 70 years, presents the new "Berries Academy", a training project entirely

Smooth melon, new frontier of long conservation: HM.Clause expands market opportunities.
If in the segment of netted melons long-term storage has already proven its value, it is in the smooth-skinned segment that this innovation is opening up new market prospects, especially in terms

Peru is testing new carrot varieties to meet market demand.
Marché en: Les carottes restent parmi les légumes les plus consommés au Pérou, avec une demande soutenue toute l'année en raison de leur présence régulière dans des préparations

"Na sezon winogron w Meksyku będzie dużo presji"
Chile's grape season is coming to an end. In week 17, less than 100,000 boxes were exported, which concluded the export season to the USA. This doesn't mean grapes from Chile are no longer

Rebranding as a strategic lever: the evolution of Mister Nut and the role of New Factor in modern distribution.
In the consumer goods market, a strong identity is a strategic tool to guide choices on the shelves and generate value for the entire supply chain. With this approach, New Factor has presented the

Prime Italian cherries on the markets: top sizes are flying off at 25 euros per kilogram.
Spring is in full swing and in the wholesale market stalls we are witnessing the usual change of season, with summer products gradually starting to take over the counters. Alessandro Marchese,

VOG has taken the field at Macfrut: here is the lineup for the upcoming months
During Macfrut, which took place from April 21st to 23rd in Rimini, VOG - Home of apples returned to the field with a team ready to face the second part of the season: a spring-summer lineup built

Gruppo Agribologna at Macfrut 2026: debuts and new lines in the sign of innovation
The Agribologna Group at Macfrut 2026 presents absolute novelties for the 'Questo l’ho fatto io' and 'Fresco Senso' brands. For 'Questo l’ho fatto io', the fresh fruit and vegetable line,

Spanish Verna lemon prices may increase significantly due to limited availability and high demand.
The first shipments of Verna lemons from Spain are now being seen on the shelves of European supermarkets, as the Primofiori lemon season is coming to a close. A decrease in Verna production and