Ukraine is planning to reintroduce its state grants program for orchards and greenhouse farms in 2026, with the goal of supporting niche agricultural production and generating employment opportunities in regional areas. Deputy Minister of Economy, Taras Vysotsky, highlighted the importance of assisting farmers, especially those in frontline and recently developed areas. read more

AgriSound has partnered with global avocado producer Westfalia Fruit to research pollinator activity and enhance avocado breeding and commercial production using real-time monitoring technology. The collaboration will utilize bioacoustic data to study pollination patterns and identify trends. read more

The global potato industry is currently experiencing a period of change in major production and export areas, with various developments such as negotiations for market access and significant price adjustments in Europe. In North America, a Mexican trade delegation recently visited Colorado as part of the 2025 Reverse. read more

The International Maritime Organization's groundbreaking Net-Zero Framework (NZF) has failed in a dramatic manner, leaving the fresh produce shipping industry to deal with more uncertainty regarding the implementation of new global emission standards. read more

Citing increasing global pressures including climate impacts, heightened customer requirements, and geopolitical challenges, the International Fresh Produce Association is developing a Global Fresh Produce and Floral Sustainability Framework. This framework aims to provide new tools and guidance on essential... read more

Sri Lanka is gearing up to enhance the organic cultivation of fruits and vegetables in response to the European Union's forthcoming sustainability regulations for agricultural imports. The EU is working on new laws that will mandate exporters to comply with more rigorous sustainability standards. read more

Podaż zielonych warzyw szklarniowych z Ontario wzrosła, między innymi dzięki otwarciu nowej operacji w tej prowincji. Ian Adamson z Greenbelt Organic Greens, certyfikowanego producenta organicznych warzyw, mówi: "Nasza podaż również wzrosła dzięki optymalizacji programu nawożenia i profilu glebowego". read more

The campaign for harvesting and processing of industrial tomatoes in the Northern Italy basin for the year 2025 has been completed, with the last delivery to the plant on October 11th. The quality and record quantity of tomatoes delivered were excellent. The negotiations between... read more

In the period leading up to the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, wholesale fruit prices generally rose. However, prices have since fallen by about 10% compared to pre-holiday levels. Traders reported that both fruit prices and sales before the holidays were lower than in previous years. read more

Exports of Ecuadorian tropical fruits from January to August increased by 38%, according to the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE). This growth is mainly driven by non-traditional products such as pitahaya, pineapple, passion fruit, tree tomato, and lulo, which have gained recognition in global markets. read more

Reid Fruits grows cherries in three different locations in southern Tasmania: the Derwent Valley, the Huon Valley, and our high elevation orchard in the Southern Midlands. Charles Thorne mentioned, "We anticipate starting to pick consistent volumes in the second week of December." read more

"We are much more than a producers' organization: we are a community that shares values, vision, and common goals," begins Francesco Laporta, a sales representative and spokesperson for the new generations of Agritalia O.P., in describing the philosophy that guides the cooperative headquartered. read more

First supermarket in Vatican for Magazzini Gabrielli (Selex), in the premises that used to host the Annona Store, for the first time entrusted to a private company, as reported on Gdoweek. The space has been redesigned to reopen under the Tigre brand on an area of 875 square meters. read more

Ceny warzyw i artykułów spożywczych wzrosły na hurtowych rynkach w Bułgarii w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia, według danych ze Stanowej Komisji ds. Giełd Towarowych i Hurtowych Rynków. Indeks cen hurtowych artykułów spożywczych, monitorujący ceny hurtowe artykułów spożywczych w kraju, wzrósł o 0,22% do 2,272. read more

While organic consumption continues to rise, the number of organic producers is falling for the first time, according to figures from Agence Bio. In the first half of 2025, dynamic consumption was observed, with organic home consumption increasing by 4.1% in sales. read more

Handel greckimi jabłkami w Egipcie przyjmuje negatywny obrót po początkowo dobrym starcie odmiany Gala, informuje FreshPlaza, powołując się na pana Baset Elbahy, dyrektora ds. produktów greckiej firmy importowo-eksportowej Amaltheia Yada. read more

New Zealand: HelloFresh found guilty of deceptive subscription practices
The Commerce Commission has reported that HelloFresh New Zealand, a subsidiary of the world's largest meal-kit company operating in 18 countries, has pleaded guilty to misleading consumers into reactivating their food subscriptions. read more

The Macfrut team is reinforced with the appointment of Paolo Borgio as the Event Manager of the Fair. "I enthusiastically accept this new challenge," says Paolo Borgio. "Our goal is to make Macfrut an increasingly strong global hub for fruits and vegetables, expanding networking opportunities and..." read more

Sweet potatoes and yams are often confused, but they are distinct crops. Yams, native to Africa and Asia, have a rough, bark-like exterior, while sweet potatoes, native to the Americas, have smooth skin. Despite their origin, most of today's global sweet potato supply comes from China. read more

In week 42, the Austrian online grocer Gurkerl celebrated a new milestone with its technology partners AutoStore™ and Veloq, the latest tech spin-off from its parent company Rohlik Group. Thanks to the latest automation technology, the company's Vienna location is now the most modern site. read more