Sector | Organic
Laura Mastropasqua presents a production model rooted in the land and oriented toward European markets
"When organic farming becomes a family legacy"
Smaller players compete through transparency and chain management
Dutch organic banana importer grows 25% while prioritizing quality
Biofach is a key event for operators specializing in organic products, such as Toñifruit
"Supplying tasty organic fruit is the best way to increase organic and biodynamic consumption in Europe"
Germany:
Highest harvest volume for shrub berries since recording began in 2012
Ukraine launches support program for organic berry and nut producers and processors
Banana and pineapple drive fruit cultivation on Brazil’s south coast
Álvaro Barrera, Ecovalia:
"The organic sector isn't worried about South American products entering Europe"
Leo Stoker, Q-cape;
"New organic season from South Africa kicks off"
Nigerian airport cargo levy raises export cost concerns
AI tool targets produce origin verification at Wageningen
Caroline Louwerse, Louwerse Wortelen:
"Sharp contrast between conventional and organic carrot markets"
Catering and institutional food supplier Uhlemann GmbH continues its growth trajectory:
"We are expanding our portfolio with organic fruit, vegetables, and dairy products"
Organic Produce Summit 2026 registration opens
Roelant Komen, BeFair Bio:
"Organic mango prices far higher than last year"
Fruit Logistica, a key meeting point with European retail for Toñifruit
"Organic producers have an important role to play in reversing the downward trend in consumption in Europe"
“Exports offer an outlet for pears, but not for apples with quality differences”
“The season’s biggest challenge undoubtedly lies with organic apples”
EU starts discussions on updating organic farming regulations
Ziya Sizgin from UvaFruit Handels GmbH:
"Unfortunately, 2025 was not a great year for Turkish exporters"
María Cecilia Gutiérrez, ProEcuador:
"It's important that Ecuador is seen as a reliable source, not just a 'spot' market"
Piura rotates its organic banana with watermelon crops
Lake Constance: First half of the organic apple season ends with good results
"A price increase in the near future would be necessary from the producer’s standpoint"
Xavier Halsberghe, Eurofresh:
"Retail demand for Spanish avocados surges due to heavy rainfall"
Auction at Industrial Auctions
Cleaning, weighing, and packaging line for organic products
Chile fruit and nut exports reach record US$8.63 billion in 2025
Launch of the new Bio Stars® marketing concept in southern Germany:
"New apple varieties need appropriate marketing approaches"
“Newer Indian okra varieties target UK and North America”
Peruvian blueberry exports up 19 per cent by week 2
Peruvian blueberry prices higher, driven by low volume markets
Organic grower Pieter Vandooren expands acreage by 10%
"A short-term increase in demand for leeks, but a very challenging pumpkin market"
"The connection with the food retail sector will enable us to optimize our logistics"
EDEKA Rhein-Ruhr Stiftung & Co. KG becomes a shareholder in Naturkost West
Bio frontman Jan Groen of Green Organics reflects on the past and looks ahead:
“In our view, it is essential that buyers make long-term commitments with primary producers”
VIP invests in organic apple sorting station Juval:
"Consistent quality, year-round availability, and rapid response times"
Large differences between crops
BelOrta sees turnover 5% below record 2024
Demand for Swiss endive remains stable
Plans include a compost production facility and expanded output
Kazakhstan launches largest mushroom farm in the country
Apofruit Donnalucata opted for Bulltec
A new technology ensures the guaranteed minimum weight of tomatoes
EU organic framework proposal leaves key issues unresolved
South African organic grape season starts with new varieties
Barbera International
"The blood orange campaign is entering its peak"
Special Peru: Packing del Carmen provides packing services to exporting companies
"As we do not have our own production, we can guarantee clients the priority for their fruit"
Dharwad mango growers target new export markets
U.S. introduces bill to expand domestic organic infrastructure
Cornelis Ernst, OTC Organics:
"The biggest bottleneck in importing South African organic grapes right now is logistics"
Next year’s first organic GoodnessMe apples at VerKen Bio Deli-Vers
"Organic pear sales are off to a slow start, but momentum is expected soon"
Melvin Middelham, GreenFruit:
"Organic ginger and turmeric available year-round"
French grower experiments with organic aloe vera juice
Zimbabwe tests chemical vs. organic methods in potato trial
Larger size organic Satsumas see steady shipments
Chile shifts early blueberry exports toward Asia
Álvaro Quito, from Asociación Nueva Esperanza:
"In times of high prices for conventional bananas, some people are temporarily giving up on organic"
