Punjab, Pakistan has reported a consistent litchi production of around 71,490 tons in 2023-24, accounting for 12.39% of India's total output, as per state agriculture data. The fruit is grown across 3,900 hectares in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Nawanshahr, Hoshiarpur, and Ropar districts. read more

Despite the positive start to the table grape season, with exports up 15% over last year, the Apulian company Plantis Group is facing a difficult decision: Whether to end exports to the Baltic and Scandinavian countries ahead of schedule. "Although operations typically cease during the last ten read more

On the occasion of the European Commission's Apple Market Observatory, the WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association) released a first update of the EU 2025/2026 forecasts for apples and pears, which were already presented at Prognosfruit last August. The revised outlook indicates a read more

This year's Peruvian mango season is unfolding differently than last year's. Following record export volumes, the irregular new flowering is expected to decrease overall production by about 15%, according to Iván Vílchez, president of the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM). read more

W sezonie eksportowym 2025 przemysł cytrusowy RPA zanotował największą dotychczasową liczbę eksportowanego towaru, pakując 203,4 miliona kartonów po 15 kg przeznaczonych na rynki międzynarodowe. Oznacza to wzrost o 22% w porównaniu z 2024 rokiem i przewyższa prognozę branżową kwietnia na poziomie 171,2 miliona kartonów. Wzrost jest związany z korzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi. read more

The Palermo Marathon, the most popular road race in Southern Italy, scheduled for November 16, welcomes for the first time Dole Italia, a leading producer and distributor of premium quality fresh fruit, which makes its debut as the Official Sponsor of the 30th edition. read more

Ukraińscy producenci cebuli ponownie doświadczyli rozczarowania w tym sezonie, ponieważ ceny na rynku nie osiągnęły poziomów, na które wielu liczyło. Według Ksenii Huseva, analityczki rynku owoców i warzyw w firmie APK-Inform, rolnicy powtórzyli błąd z ubiegłego roku, zasiewając zbyt dużo, licząc na wzrost cen. read more

"Companies with vision and healthy growth don't doubt CO2 as a coolant," says Matthias Cuvelie, Managing Director of Airclima, a Belgian business that specializes in industrial refrigeration. "Switching to CO2 cooling or deep-freezing is more than a technical decision. It's a strategic one." read more

According to the French Interprofessional Kiwi Agency (BIK), French kiwi production is expected to experience a slight increase. The agency continues to promote French origin, collectively support French kiwis, and conduct research and experimentation. The French harvest is expected to increase by 10% in 2025. read more

Rynki europejskie nadal ugruntowują swoją pozycję jako kluczowy cel eksportu korzeni tropikalnych z Ameryki Środkowej. Agromar Fresh, działający w Kostaryce i Hondurasie, skutecznie utrzymuje stałe dostawy manioku i okry—produktów niszowych z coraz większą popularnością wśród latynoamerykańskiej. read more

The Sogegross Group, one of the major players in the Italian retail sector, announces the appointment of Luca Gattiglia as General Manager, as part of a broader organizational evolution process aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and growth potential of the Group in the coming years. read more

Autumn fertilization is one of the most strategic moments to ensure abundant and high-quality fruit production in the following season. While until a few years ago it was considered a secondary operation or limited to the contribution of organic matter, today it is read more

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, kiwifruit grown in Taiwan are more expensive than imported ones because they are limited in availability. However, they are harvested closer to full ripeness, resulting in a higher sugar content and softer texture. Miaoli District Agricultural Research and Extension Station Deputy. read more

Kenya has officially started exporting Solanaceae plants (Petunia spp. & Calibrachoa spp.) to the European Union (EU), marking a significant achievement for the country's floriculture industry. For years, Kenya was unable to export these plants to the EU due to the fact that the Solanaceae family also includes read more

Onion seed breeder De Groot en Slot celebrated its 70th anniversary on Friday with a symposium for stakeholders from the onion industry. At the company's headquarters in Broek op Langedijk, directors Bas van den Hemel and Martin Slot looked back on seven decades of innovation while also highlighting their future plans. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has updated its 2025/2026 European apple and pear production forecast, which was initially introduced at Prognosfruit in August. The updated numbers show a moderate increase in both crops, with apple production expected to reach around 11 million tons and pear production just over 1.8 million tons. read more

An audit conducted among over 40 of Britain's top berry growers has revealed a split industry, with some producers showing renewed confidence while others indicate growing pessimism. The research was carried out by British Berry Growers in August 2025, following similar surveys in 2023 and 2024. read more

Enhancing an excellent product like mountain cherries through a collaboration along the supply chain between two established entities in agriculture and cooperation, generating a benefit for all members. This is the stated objective of the announced agreement. read more

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has initiated a campaign in Nigeria to promote the utilization of plastic crates for transporting and storing tomatoes. The objective is to enhance logistic efficiency and decrease post-harvest losses in the vegetable value chain within the country. read more

Spanish stone fruit and apple producer Abellafruits has implemented TOMRA Food technology to improve grading and packaging operations, with the installation of the TOMRA 5S Advanced system across its production lines. Founded in 2011 by Xavier Seró Martí, Abellafruits was established after the read more