Tropifoods, a Costa Rican family business dedicated to exporting tropical roots since 1990, has played a significant role in one of the most important changes that this sector has experienced in recent years. This change followed the prohibition on the use of paraffin, a petroleum derivative, in food products. read more

Zimbabwe's citrus industry is steadily growing, with increased investment and expanding production capacity driving its upward trajectory. According to data from ZimStats, citrus exports amounted to US$14.5 million between January and September 2025, up from US$13 million during the same period last year. read more

The new campaign for yellow-fleshed kiwifruit started early, providing excellent quality prospects for Kiwiny and the Breitenberger brothers' farm. The farm operates a completely organic supply chain between the regions of Veneto and Calabria. The fruit is known for its intense aromas, vibrant color, and good-quality traits. read more

Nexture, an Italian company that develops and produces food ingredients, has acquired Portugal's Frulact for an undisclosed amount, according to a company statement. Frulact produces fruit-based specialty ingredients, liquid flavorings, and plant-based components for a wide range of end products. read more

"We are proud to strengthen our decades-long partnership with Sumitomo Corporation Foods," says Salvatore Imbesi, the quality manager at Agrumi-Gel, a Sicilian company. "We are their exclusive European supplier of citrus juice for the Japanese market," Imbesi adds that their Japanese partners are... read more

"Nie tylko dostawy z Meksyku, ale również jagody borówki z Peru są oczekiwane na stabilny poziom dostaw do końca 2025 roku." - powiedziała Kyla Oberman z California Giant Berry Farms. "Produkcja w Meksyku jest niewielka, ale zyskuje na sile w kierunku końca roku." read more

McCain Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Penobscot McCrum LLC, a North American supplier of frozen potato specialty products. The transaction includes McCrum's potato processing facility in Washburn, Maine, and is subject to standard closing conditions. Under the agreement, the read more

A lower income of 1,800 euros per year, regardless of age, citizenship, education level, and place of residence: this is the wage gap experienced by female agricultural workers in Italy, who earn 5,400 euros gross annually compared to 7,200 euros. read more

On the 12th of November, there was no commercial activity in the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki as the administrative council of the Union of Merchants of the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki decided to keep the stores closed on Wednesday. read more

The prices paid to farmers are plummeting, while production costs remain high, leading many companies to operate at a loss, also due to unfair competition from imports from abroad. This is stated by Coldiretti in their commentary. read more

From mid-December, the late variety of clementine Perrina will hit the market: a slightly earlier harvest, thanks to climate change. The expected production is 3 thousand quintals for the 2025-26 season, which also sees a sharp drop in production. read more

The Association of Producers (AOP) Cénaldi is reviewing the 2025 season for peas, beans, and flageolets. Despite the very hot weather in June and storms with torrential rain at the end of August, the season for processing vegetables has yielded positive results overall. Yields have remained decent. read more

The tomato processing season for 2025 has ended in the Northern Italy basin, a significant production area, with a total processed volume of 3.1 million metric tons, marking a 27.6% increase compared to the previous year. The product quality is reported to be high, with elevated Brix levels. The national production for tomatoes reached a total of 5.8 million metric tons. read more

DP World handled 60 per cent of Peru's avocado exports through the Port of Callao during the 2025 season, strengthening the port's role as the country's primary gateway for fresh produce. Between January and September, the company's South Pier Terminal moved 22,600 TEUs of avocados, setting a record. read more

Niab has welcomed the entry into force today (13 November) of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 for plants in England as a landmark moment for British agriculture and crop science. The new legislation, whose development and implementation spanned five years and a change of administration, aims to streamline the regulatory process for precision breeding technologies and ensure their responsible use. read more

The past two South African grape seasons began positively, but this year there is a more cautious outlook. There is still a significant amount of Spanish, Greek, and Italian fruit being exported to Europe, with reports indicating that Italy may continue selling grapes until December. read more

French Florist has opened its first Midwest location in Indianapolis, Indiana. The new boutique is an expansion for the floral company and brings its aesthetic to the heartland through a partnership between two Indiana natives with complementary backgrounds. The Indianapolis location is locally-owned. read more

If you took a stroll around the Curry Student Center on a recent Monday morning in November, you probably spotted stacks of flat crates filled to the brim with what looked like small onions. Instead of the dining hall, however, these were headed into the ground. In late fall, the horticulture team began planting bulbs for the spring display. read more

Wim Roosen reports that an increasing number of growers in Morocco are transitioning to hydroponic (substrate) cultivation. Moreover, existing companies are expanding their acreage, contributing to the rapidly growing market for quality coco substrates. Wim Roosen made these remarks while attending the Berry Conference. read more

To understand what makes Mercadona so unique in the Spanish distribution landscape, we had no choice but to interview a Spaniard. In our case, not only for nationality, but also for knowledge of the Iberian fruit and vegetable supply chain and - in particular - of Mercadona. After all, who better than Paco. read more