"Ecuadorian pitaya has successfully entered the competitive U.S. market, distinguishing itself with its exotic flavor and unique properties. Despite facing supply chain challenges and price fluctuations, this fruit is increasing in popularity. Currently, the United States consumes nearly 80% of the pitaya." read more

As Rockit Global continues its strategic growth into 2025 and beyond, the snack-sized apple company has announced key transitions within its global senior leadership team with the establishment of two new roles – General Manager China and General Manager Global Markets. Mark Pay has been appointed to the role of General Manager China. read more

The Secretary General of Agricultural Resources and Food Security, Ana Rodríguez, has participated in the 29th plenary meeting of the Joint Committee on Fruits and Vegetables in Paris. These meetings involve the private sector as well as the public sector of Spain, France, Italy, and. read more

Pure Harvest Smart Farms has announced the release of its own brand of 100% natural tomato sauces. The products will initially be sold exclusively at Spinneys and Waitrose stores in the UAE for two months, with plans to expand to other retailers afterwards. At the core of Pure Harvest's new product line are the. read more

Berrytrade is a Polish fruit company that exports blueberries to multiple European, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries. Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, the co-owner of the company, shared her opinions on the recently ended blueberry season in Poland, notable market trends, the company's investments, and more. read more

The Asian stink bug strikes again, and this year in the Veneto region it is the pears that are bearing the brunt. There is a good quantity for producers, mainly located in Verona and Rovigo, and to a lesser extent in Padua and Venice, but the quality is compromised due to the stings. read more

Clementines from Gharb in western Morocco have arrived on the market. Hiba Saoudi, a grower and owner of African&Worldy, assures that "the quality is top-notch and we enjoy a good market position." She adds, "In the Gharb region, we currently have the best quality and size for Moroccan clementines, and in large quantities." read more

The BreedingValue project is focused on advancing pre-breeding strategies to develop resilient and high-value berries. The research being conducted aims to enable sustainable and competitive production of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries in the future. This webinar is tailored for plant breeders. read more

The grapefruit packing for export was estimated at 14.8 million cartons (equivalent to 17 kilograms each), which is an increase of nearly 14% compared to last year's 13.0 million cartons. This growth was attributed to the recovery from the dry conditions that were experienced in the northern regions in previous years. The estimate, which was prepared in mid-March, also... read more

Murat Koygun, founder and CEO of Turkish fresh produce exporter Kayra Tarımsal Ltd., states that it seems to be a positive season for Turkish pear production. "The Turkish Santa Maria pear season has begun well. Despite lower export demand for our pears, the... read more

UK: Aldi to open 11 stores before Christmas
Aldi is planning to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas as it continues its expansion across the country. The discount retailer will open new stores in Sedgley in the West Midlands and Castle Douglas in Scotland this week, followed by... read more

Nurtured from the earth but bad for the earth? The juxtaposition of the florist industry is one that Bush Native aims to address. In September, the river end of Pakington Street received a new resident to its strip of shops. Adding to the allure of the conscious quality shopping of the strand is Bush Native. read more

The green sector is going through a tragically dark moment. The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) and the Professional Association of Flowers, Plants, and Horticultural Technology are

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The Association of Producers and Exporters of the Strawberry of Huelva, Freshuelva, is promoting and funding a clinical trial at the University of Huelva on the benefits of consuming strawberries for women's menstrual health

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At AGF-Overtoom in Amsterdam, the supply of Turkish fruits and vegetables is arriving steadily. "We are currently receiving plenty of pomegranates and Sultana grapes, along with Turkish vegetables like eggplants, zucchini, and peppers," says Mustafa Ozdemir, the manager. read more

The Spanish orange and rice, two emblematic crops of the Valencian Community, have been affected by the storm, although in the case of the fruit, worse consequences in the field are feared.

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Increasing sustainability levels in production methods is one of the next goals of the Barbera Group, based at the foot of Mount Etna, specializing in the production and marketing of Sicilian fruits. "By 2028, we aim to expand the base... read more

The introduction and gradual increase of references in the persimmon category indicate the arrival of the autumn season, even though mild temperatures have been recorded in Italy in October. Although persimmons represent a small share of sales in the fruit and vegetable department, they are gaining popularity. read more

A team of plant pathologists at Texas A&M AgriLife Research has developed a new, surprisingly simple method for studying the intricate interactions between plants and viruses. They anticipate that this breakthrough will accelerate the process of enhancing plant resilience and provide insights into the. read more

The garlic planting has recently been completed in Nea Vissa, Evros, which is the most significant garlic-growing region in Greece, producing approximately 70% of the national crop. According to Mr. Yannis Margaritidis, president of the local agricultural cooperative ASPEE Garlic Vissa, it is too early. read more