Figs

Hacer Şimşek moves swiftly among the trees, plucking ripened figs and filling the metal buckets that her daughter carries back to the shed. The 42-year-old farmer's latex gloves and red arm warmers protect her skin from the fig milk, which can burn and scar. It's harvest season for her. read more

The November Garden Centre Association (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) shows a 'strong growth' of +9.04% compared to the same month in 2024, with the year-to-date figure also up by +8.18%. Out of the 13 categories tracked by garden centres, 11 showed positive growth compared to November 2024. read more

Meksyk, główny dostawca awokado w Stanach Zjednoczonych obecnie, ma dużą ilość owoców. Dzieje się tak po rozpoczęciu nowego zbioru awokado we wrześniu. "Prawdopodobnie przejdziemy na nowy zbiór w dostawach na nowy rok" - mówi Ozzie Figueroa z firmy Henry Avocado. "Wtedy będziemy współpracować z... read more

Plantpeddler celebrated National Poinsettia Day on December 12th by gifting Poinsettias to prominent figures in Iowa. The recipients included Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh, President Dr. Wendy Wintersteen of Iowa State University, and others. read more

The Migross Group mourns the passing of Giovanni Mion, co-founder and key figure in the development of the Verona-based company, as reported by Il Sole 24 Ore and local press in Verona. A visionary entrepreneur deeply connected to the region, Mion passed away at the age of 74. read more

European fruit and vegetable production remains concentrated in a limited number of producing countries, with southern Member States continuing to dominate both fresh vegetable and fruit output. Recent figures underline the scale of production and the importance of these crops within the EU. read more

Woodlark Nurseries, operated by Graeme Edwards and his father Colin, supplies national and local garden centers such as Squires, Garsons Farm, and Chessington. A substantial investment, in the five-figure range, from the Surrey Economic Growth Fund is enabling them to expand their production area, doubling its size. read more

Leaders in the South African fresh produce export industry have expressed their condolences on the passing of Alastair Moodie, former chairman of Fruitways and a respected figure in the industry. read more

Earlier this week, the Cape Business Chamber released the figures of hours lost to wind, calling November 2025 "the Port of Cape Town's worst month for five years in terms of lost operation", which, according to the Chamber, equates to sixteen full days of downtime largely caused by severe wind. read more

The National Fourth Range Union was established yesterday, Tuesday, December 2nd, the Association of Producer Organizations (AOP) that brings together the main players in the bagged salad supply chain, with the aim of revitalizing a sector facing difficulties. read more

Yesterday morning (Tuesday, 2nd December), the Technical Scientific Committee of Macfrut took office at Cesena Fiera, serving as the "voice" of innovation and knowledge in the fruit and vegetable sector, providing authoritative support to the trade show. Comprised of prominent figures from the academic landscape, read more

Ukraine's vegetable storage gap has widened, with a current deficit estimated at more than 1 million tons. The figures come from the Institute of Agrarian Economics, as outlined by Oleksandr Zakharchuk, corresponding member of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences and department head. read more

The Scientific and Technical Committee of Macfrut has been established at Cesena Fiera, providing authoritative support on innovation to the trade fair. Composed of prominent figures from the academic, research, and industry sectors, the Committee is chaired by Paolo De Castro, a professor. read more

WUR researcher Eveline Snelders and two PhD candidates have mapped the spread of the drug-resistant fungus Aspergillus fumigatus across the Netherlands. This fungus can cause life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. While the fungus is ubiquitous in the air, the read more

Lockyer Valley biotechnology company Metagen has achieved a significant milestone by developing a DNA-based diagnostic test for Australian onion growers struggling with Stemphylium leaf blight (SLB) crop losses. read more

W sektorze suszonych owoców, przełączenie na produkty z nowego zbioru odbywa się stopniowo od października/listopada. "Obecnie oferujemy tylko figi (na zdjęciu poniżej) i morele z nowego zbioru, pozyskane z Turcji" - mówi Seyfettin Kaplan, sprzedawca delikatesów na rynku hurtowym. read more

World Potato Markets estimates that the UK potato crop in 2025 will be 4.9 million tons. This figure is 300,000 tons less than Defra's estimate for 2024, although industry sources indicate that the actual output for last year was closer to 4.7 million tons. The current volume seems to be sufficient to meet market demand, even though it is slightly lower than previous years. read more

Zarządzanie rzędami w winnicach, sadach i gajach oliwnych coraz bardziej wymaga elastycznych, wielofunkcyjnych technologii. W tym kontekście, wymienne przystawki międzyrzędowe BFM Italy stanowią praktyczne rozwiązanie. Jeden ramie międzyrzędowy może być skonfigurowany do koszenia trawy, uprawy, read more

Camposol Holding PLC has released its preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2025, covering the period ending September 30th. The figures, prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards, are still subject to adjustment following the completion of audited financial statements. read more

The Summer Berry Company has announced that it has become a Business Partner of Stronger Together, a leading organization dedicated to supporting businesses in the fight against modern slavery and promoting responsible recruitment and employment practices. read more