Renetta DOP, the renowned apple from Val di Non, is once again at the center of a major initiative to support research, prevention campaigns, and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Following the positive experience started in May of this year, Melinda and the AIRC Foundation... read more

The artichoke harvesting season is now in full swing in Sardinia, with the Spinoso, Tema, and Romanesco varieties being currently harvested. Salvatore Lotta, sales manager at OP Agricola Campidanese, provides a very positive evaluation of the progress of the 2025/26 artichoke season. read more

FreshCap Farms, co-owned by Freddie Kirsten and Noud Visschers, is solidifying its position as one of South Africa's leading diversified exporters of fynbos cut flowers. With offices in South Africa and the Netherlands, the company exports to 39 countries, serving various markets. read more

The agroservice provider Niadagi Group is evaluating the potential for blueberry cultivation in Eastern Georgia. Founder Nikoloz Didebashvili discussed the opportunities presented by modern production systems, such as potted blueberry cultivation, on the Business Morning program. Georgia currently has read more

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) of Almeria announced that starting today, Tuesday, December 9, farmers can apply for compensation aid for greenhouse pepper farms severely impacted by the Thrips parvispinus pest, one of the most damaging pests in the region. read more

The Peruvian mango sector is currently experiencing one of its most challenging seasons in recent years. According to an anonymous Peruvian exporter, the situation is marked by domestic prices not aligning with international market conditions, issues with fruit maturity, and tense social... read more

Sektor winogron stołowych rozwija się dynamicznie, a branża poszukuje genetyki, która upraszcza prace polowe, redukuje ryzyko i dostarcza wyjątkowe doświadczenie smakowe. "Nasza globalna strategia hodowlana pozwoliła nam zweryfikować istotne cechy i opracować odmiany spełniające te wymagania" - mówi. read more

"It is a challenging potato season. There are a lot of potatoes, and the quality is worse than last year," says Michiel Meijering of potato wholesaler Landjuweel. "I therefore expect many growers will be eager to get their product out of the sheds, because during storage the quality will not" read more

Thomsen is fully embracing PCR, advancing the company's goal to operate in a fully circular manner. Thomsen states that the new PCR range ensures high quality and a polished appearance. The pots are Cyclos-certified, indicating their excellent recyclability. read more

The rise of pineapples as a leading fruit alongside traditional top-selling varieties like bananas, apples, and oranges has been validated in a consumer survey carried out by Nielsen. read more

The first Cherry Express service of 2025/26 arrived at the Port of Nansha in Guangzhou on 5 December, marking the beginning of the peak cherry season in China. The MSC Lome V was carrying 370 refrigerated containers, equivalent to around 8,000 tonnes of fresh cherries, from the Port of San. read more

Pablo in Chile. The cherries are destined for various markets in China, where there is high demand for this fruit during the winter months. The arrival of the Cherry Express service signifies the start of a busy period for cherry imports in China. read more

Food tech company OSY Group is expanding its global presence through a new partnership that will involve the application of its technology on fruit packaging sold in South Africa and Namibia. read more

The raspberry acreage in Huelva reached 1,680 hectares in the 2024/25 season, which was 9.1 percent higher than in the previous year. However, this number is still significantly lower than the 2,170 hectares planted in the 2020/21 season. read more

Food tech company OSY Group is expanding its global presence through a new partnership that will involve the application of its technology on fruit packaging sold in South Africa and Namibia. read more

WA Farm Direct has launched a trial of cardboard punnets for its Baby Bravo product just before the end of the season. The new punnet is aimed at reducing the use of plastics while also improving fruit protection, presentation, and shelf impact for consumers. read more

The Korean strawberry industry is poised to enter a new era as it nears an annual export value of 100 billion won (67 million USD). Last year, exports reached 99.3 billion won (68 million USD), and continued growth is anticipated in the upcoming years. read more

Przemysł truskawkowy w Korei jest na progu nowej ery, gdy zbliża się do rocznej wartości eksportu wynoszącej 100 miliardów wonów (67 milionów dolarów). W ubiegłym roku eksport wyniósł 99,3 miliarda wonów, a oczekuje się dalszego wzrostu w nadchodzących latach. read more

Australia's almond industry is embarking on a new phase as it initiates extensive replanting of orchards to support future expansion and meet the growing demand for almonds both domestically and internationally, as outlined in a recent report by Rabobank. read more

Inoverde and Prodivec Swiss AG have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at expanding Prodivec's import activities in Switzerland through its location in CH-3232 Ins. Prodivec is a trusted supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced directly from producers in the Mediterranean. read more