Morocco has continued to increase its exports of fresh sweet corn to Germany for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. In the first nine months of 2025, Moroccan exporters sent over 2,000 tons of fresh sweet corn to Germany, with a total value of USD 3.83 million. read more

According to the Euractiv website, which has obtained a draft European regulation on food safety, Brussels is considering a major reform of the framework for authorizing pesticides. Active substances could be authorized for an unlimited period (compared with a current authorization period of 10 years). read more

The orange crop in Brazil for the 2025-26 season is facing difficulties due to weather conditions and the ongoing threat of citrus greening disease. Although production is expected to increase compared to the previous year, it is starting from a low base in 2024-25. Fundecitrus lowered its crop forecast in September, highlighting the challenges the industry is currently facing. read more

Potato growers across the NEPG zone are facing market pressure as free-buy prices decrease and processors get ready to lower both contract prices and contracted volumes for the 2026-2027 season. Current free-buy prices range between 0.50 and 4.00 €/100 kg, depending on the country. read more

In a tacit admission that U.S. food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries. At the same time, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in recent months appears to be refraining from conducting... read more

Based in Ica, the Peruvian department that alone accounts for more than half of the country's table grape exports, Cristóbal Cillóniz has been dedicated to this iconic crop for three years. He established the company Agrícola Procom in the region and planted a 90-hectare plot. read more

The Tbilisi-based flower shop Plumeria is experiencing a significant decline in sales this year. According to company manager Eka Vardukadze, revenue in 2025 has dropped by 30% compared to 2024. She told BM.GE that increased competition and the growing number of flower shops are key factors. read more

The vegetable-cutting company GreenS & SaladS in Meppel, in collaboration with the sauce producer Degens, a part of the Solina Group, is launching a new modular meal concept for fresh food specialists called the "1-2-3 oven concept". This concept is designed for butchers, caterers, specialty shops, and foodservice operators, and utilizes four key elements. read more

Gruppo VéGé, the leading Modern Distribution Group in Italy, presented its new Commercial and Marketing plans for 2026 at the beautiful Teatro Manzoni in Milan, in the presence of over 800 Top Managers from all over Italy and with the participation of institutions such as. read more

Amazon has opened the first of two new office buildings in East London. This new office joins the existing London headquarters in Shoreditch (LHR16), as well as corporate sites in other parts of the UK such as Bristol, Swansea, and Cambridge. read more

Satisfaction with the new harvest is predominant at Van Lutterveld Fruit. The growing company, specializing in top fruit and cherries, reports strong quality and volumes of apples and pears. There may even be an excess. "Certainly, with apples, the volumes are high, read more

World innovations on avocado and mango, minor fruit species of tropical and subtropical origin, organic nursery gardening, rootstocks and innovation in horticulture, plant patents. These are the themes at the center of Plant Nursery, the exhibition dedicated to innovation in the field. read more

Texas citrus is expected to have a crop size similar to last year, with around 6 million total cartons. Dale Murden, president of Texas Citrus Mutual, mentioned that this is a decrease compared to the usual 14 million cartons produced by the industry. read more

The Buzau Plant Genetic Resources Bank (BRGV) holds 20 chrysanthemum varieties of various sizes and colors in its collection, two of which are edible and are currently undergoing approval, as stated by the institution's representatives. November is a month that coincides with lower temperatures. read more

The first edition of Il Carrello Frutta & Verdura - The Retail Atlas, the event organized by IFN and Agroter, started yesterday with a program full of high-quality content, discussions, and networking. Over 120 retail managers, representing more than 70 national chains, participated. read more

A new dwarf banana variety developed in India has been released with traits aimed at reducing lodging risk and shortening the production cycle. The variety, known as Kaveri Vaaman, has been developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. According to a media statement, "this is the first mutant read more

Whether it's cannabis or other crops, every grower constantly deals with the challenge of mold and other related threats. Cannabis, in particular, is susceptible due to its humid growing conditions and the structure of its flowers, which provide an optimal environment for various pathogens. Fruits, vegetables, read more

The boom in Egypt's citrus processing industry in 2025, and its impact on the fresh orange market, was predictable a year in advance. One of the initial indicators was the rapid increase in Egyptian industrialists importing machinery. In 2024, the competition in the orange concentrate market began to intensify. read more

In Italy, discount stores continue to grow, although they are beginning to show signs of slowing down. This trend affects all operators, albeit with varying intensity and starting from very different situations, as demonstrated by the cases of Lidl and Aldi. In this scenario, the transition read more

Dostępność polskich jabłek jest na bardzo dobrym poziomie, ponieważ zbioru został już całkowicie zakończony - mówi Jakub Krawczyk, menedżer eksportu dla polskiego eksportera jabłek Appolonia: "Obecnie wszystkie odmiany są dostępne do sprzedaży. Zbiory zostały zakończone i jesteśmy w pełni gotowi na sezon. Zbieranie było... read more