The Belarusian Ministry of Agriculture and Food has announced the completion of the 2025 potato harvest. According to ministry data, large agricultural enterprises produced 675,000 tons of potatoes, exceeding the 2024 target by 125,000 tons. The ministry reported that yields were higher than expected. read more

The Dutch-funded HortiNigeria program has achieved a policy milestone with the approval of a 75% Credit Risk Guarantee (CRG) for tomato crate financing by the Federal Government. This measure is projected to unlock over US$340,000 in special intervention funding for Nigeria's horticulture sector. read more

The Israeli ambassador to Myanmar met with officials from the Myanmar Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Producer and Exporter Association on November 5th to discuss sustaining cooperation in the development of the fruit, flower, and vegetable sector. Since 2013, the MFVP has been sending young agricultural graduates or diploma holders to Israel for training. read more

Autumn is also entering full swing in the wholesale markets in Tuscany, and the seasonal change is clearly reflected in the available products and purchasing dynamics. Italiafruit News, in collaboration with Italmercati, has directly surveyed the prices of the main products on site. read more

Produkcja migdałów w Portugalii spodziewa się spadku w tym roku ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe podczas okresu kwitnienia i zapylenia, zgodnie z informacjami Portugal Nuts association. W rozmowie z agencją informacyjną Lusa, dyrektor wykonawczy Nuno Russo powiedział, że "bardzo deszczowa i zimna pogoda, zwłaszcza w marcu, read more

Fresh Del Monte has launched Bob, a friendly and interactive robot designed to animate the fruit and vegetable department of the supermarket. The activation at the Intermarché store in Gif-sur-Yvette, France, is enjoying great success. The goal is to expand this initiative. read more

The international presentations of Macfrut 2026 are moving forward at full speed, confirming a trade fair that is increasingly global in spirit. The month of November, in particular, will see the fruit and vegetable fair presented in Central and South America, targeting important markets that will be. read more

A significant surplus of grapes in storage in the United States has caused a delay in Peru's grape exports (which are subjected to a 10% duty when entering the US), despite growing interest in Peruvian grapes among American consumers. Brazil, which imposes a 50% duty on US imports, is now shipping larger quantities to Europe and the UK compared to previous years, as noted. read more

The UK supermarket chain Asda is being sued for infringing on plant breeders' rights (PBR) due to the sale of its Tang Gold (also known as Tango) mandarin variety. Nador Cott Protection SAS alleges that this variety is derived from its protected Nadorcott variety. The lawsuit revolves around the genetic relationship between the two varieties. read more

"Cherry growing in South Africa is in full swing, and we at Fruit Freshi notice this all too well," says sourcing manager Daniela Aguirre. "Whereas cherries used to grow only in the cooler areas of the country, we are now seeing more and more growers venture into new regions. The sector is read more

A proposal to ban retailers in Wales from selling fruit and vegetables wrapped in plastic has prompted warnings that the move could lead to higher food waste and household costs. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies responded to a call from independent Senedd member Rhys ab Owen, who urged read more

The Zimbabwean Horticulture Development Council aims to transform the sector into a US$2.5 billion industry by 2030 through sustainable investment, value addition, and strategic partnerships. CEO Mrs. Linda Nielsen made this statement during the "Horticulture Investors Pitch to the". read more

Hansen Orchards grow cherries in the Derwent Valley and Huon Valley in Southern Tasmania. Currently, the season seems to be running about a week late overall. "We believe our first block of cherries will still be ready on time in mid-December, although we usually sell all of those to the people." read more

In the Tuscia region, chestnut production is increasing in the 2025 season, but prices are decreasing with lower quotes compared to last year and smaller sizes due to the weather. In this context, Viterbo is still confirmed as the center of regional chestnut cultivation, with the Chestnut of [name]. read more

Italian grapes were the most popular in the market, with a wide selection including Italia and Red Globe varieties, as well as some Arra and IFG varieties. In Frankfurt, the quality had significantly improved from the previous week, leading to an increase in prices. Customers in Hamburg also had to search a bit. read more

Week 43 ends with an increase in volumes for Lcc fruits and vegetables, while sales in value remain essentially stable due to a decrease in the average mix price. All channels are experiencing positive results, except for hypermarkets, which continue to show a decline. read more

Not just salad. The HoReCa and food processing industry are also driving the demand for fourth-range potatoes, carrots, onions, and sugar. A segment that Naturitalia is developing thanks to synergy with the associated cooperative Patfrut and investments. read more

In the Official Journal of the European Union dated 05/11/2025, the name "Fragola della Basilicata IGP" was registered. According to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, the food sector made in Italy includes 331 PDO and PGI designations, of which 128 are for fruits and vegetables. read more

Winter covering of raspberries is not only a way to protect plants from frost, but also an investment in their condition and growth rate in spring. At Rafał Podstawka's farm in Klementowice, experiments have been conducted for several years using a large-area non-woven fabric. read more

The 2025 Costa Rican pineapple season has been affected by difficult weather conditions, with persistent rainfall causing disruptions to planting activities and decreasing export volumes. Jordy Cruz from Agricrumo mentioned that national productivity is still low, and the outlook for 2026 indicates a continuation of this trend. "If it..." read more