The situation in the vegetable sector is not the best and the abnormal weather is certainly not helping. Eugenio Celeste, co-owner of the Verde Sud company operating within the fruit and vegetable market of Vittoria (Ragusa), one of the most important hubs, shared this with IFN. read more

Nowe wykrycia zachodniego czerwca (Frankliniella occidentalis) zostały zgłoszone w importowanych ciętych kwiatach dostarczonych do regionów Amur i Chabarowsk w połowie listopada. W regionie Amur inspekcje dwóch przesyłek ciętych kwiatów z Chin wykazały zachodniego czerwca w stanie nieżywym. read more

From mid-December, the latest flagship product of the Salerno producers' organization will hit the market, the only late Italian variety of diclementina. Developed in Italy by agronomist Francesco Perri, who identified a spontaneous mutation of the common clementine. read more

A day of open doors during which authorized distributors who are members of the Pink Lady® Europe Association have the opportunity to showcase activities related to the Pink Lady® apple supply chain to stakeholders and citizens of the local area: that is the meaning. read more

As of January 1, 2026, Lundager A/S will acquire Hawaii Gartneriet I/S. "This acquisition is part of our strategy to further strengthen our position in the market, secure production capacity, and optimize our logistics," shared Michel Teekens of Lundager on LinkedIn. Ove Lundager is the CEO of Lundager A/S. read more

India's onion exports are crucial for international trade, but exporters are still grappling with challenges such as unpredictable weather and restrictive trade policies, according to Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. "The current red onion season began much later than usual. Typically, we read more

Oppy Chairman, CEO, and managing partner John Anderson has been inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, recognizing his impact on Canada's agriculture and food industry over the past 50 years. The announcement was made by the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Association (CAHFA). read more

A three-year planting program for Zespri's RubyRed kiwifruit will commence next year in orchards located south of Rome. In February, the Zespri board approved the commercial release of RubyRed in Italy, paving the way for the planting of 170 hectares from 2026 to 2028. This program will utilize a portion of the 1,000-hectare land. read more

Clementines from Spain were the most popular, with smaller amounts from Italy also available. The first batch of Greek products debuted in Frankfurt, selling for EUR 17.50 per 9.5 kg crate. Spanish satsumas were the top choice, with Italian satsumas following closely behind in terms of significance. Additionally, there were read more

Innovation is crucial for a seed company, but enhancing a species is a challenging task. It involves extensive and costly research, specialized knowledge, and most importantly, a global perspective. Photo of the Cora Seeds team in Battipaglia (Click here for the. read more

The cucumber market in major producing regions is characterized by stable production, changing acreage, weather-related fluctuations, and ongoing price pressure. Each country faces its unique combination of supply, demand, and seasonal challenges. Italy, for example, reports stable cucumber production, but... read more

Over the past decade, fresh cranberries have become an integral part of the autumn product range in food retail. Nordgemüse, based in Buchholz/Aller, also offers domestically grown cranberries from an exclusive contract producer from mid-September to the end of October. "Depending on the weather and... read more

On Wednesday, Director of Agriculture for Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, flagged off a group of progressive farmers for an exposure visit outside the valley under the Promotion of Floriculture Project. The purpose of the visit is to familiarize the participating farmers with the latest technologies and best practices. read more

Limoneira Company has announced the sale of its two Chilean ranches, Pan de Azúcar and San Pablo. The properties include approximately 500 acres (202 hectares) of lemons, 100 acres (40 hectares) of oranges, and additional unplanted land. The transaction closed on November 7, 2025, with a total sale. read more

Zbiory cytryn Meyer w Kalifornii właśnie się rozpoczęły. „Zaczęliśmy z nimi w zeszłym tygodniu i choć to dopiero początek sezonu, jesteśmy zadowoleni z ruchu” - mówi Sandra Bertelli z Fruition Sales- Ripe to you®, która dystrybuuje te cytryny na terenie kraju. „Spodziewamy się, że sprzedaż będzie się zwiększać” read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food has granted special approval for the sale and use of plant protection products containing 100% [SC] P/V garlic extract as a nematicide in strawberry farming in Huelva. This decision aims to meet the soil disinfection requirements in the region. read more

According to Jai Kabra, co-founder of Kenyan trading company Truport Transcontinental Limited, the avocado supply in East Africa is currently low, with most seasons winding down except for a few exceptions. "Only limited quantities continue to reach markets. The Kenyan Hass avocado season has ended." read more

Kiedy Finlandia dołączyła do UE, wielu producentów z Wysp Alandzkich spodziewało się zmniejszonej konkurencyjności lokalnych jabłek. Zamiast tego produkcja nadal się rozwijała, a jabłka były najwartościowszym produktem rolnym regionu w ubiegłym roku. W sadzie Grannasa na północnych Wyspach Alandzkich zbliża się zakończenie zbiorów. read more

Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, is celebrating today the 25th anniversary of its founding, which took place on November 13, 2000 through the merger of the agribusiness divisions of Swiss Novartis and Anglo-Swedish AstraZeneca. This milestone marks the company's achievement with a strong presence as well. read more

Natural Grocers has expanded its private-label assortment with 10 new organic frozen vegetable products, now available across its 168 stores in the United States. The family-operated retailer, based in Lakewood, Colorado, said the additions are intended to complement its existing offer. read more