Agrico Ukraine has successfully accomplished its objective of making Agrico potato varieties available to Ukrainian consumers, after starting efforts in 2018. The company's potato varieties Ranomi and Alouette are now sold in three of Ukraine's largest retail chains: Silpo, Novus, and Metro. read more

The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland is about 80% complete, but recent heavy rainfall has caused delays in operations in various growing regions. Stuart Meredith, agronomist at Wilson's Country, stated, "The progress made in this year's harvest so far is similar to that achieved in 2024. The recent" read more

Farmers in Turkey's Pasinler Valley, located in the eastern Erzurum province, have completed their cabbage harvest with individual heads exceeding 50 kilograms. The crop was cultivated across 500 hectares, with growers reporting higher-than-expected yields this season, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Frosts, delayed vegetation, long periods of cold - this season has caused many difficulties for berry growers. The same was true for strawberry producers repeating fruiting, who, although due to conducting cultivation in tunnels, are partially read more

Jazz apples have once again triumphed at the National Fruit Show in Kent, winning the title of Tastiest Apple for the eighth consecutive year. read more

Seeka, one of New Zealand's largest fruit companies and a significant grower-distributor of products such as kiwifruit and avocados, has discovered what it refers to as "a series of invoicing irregularities" that could total up to NZ$350,000. read more

Seeka, one of the largest fruit companies in New Zealand and a significant grower and distributor of products such as kiwifruit and avocados, has discovered what it refers to as "a series of invoicing irregularities" that could total up to NZ$350 million. read more

Spanish citrus exporters are feeling optimistic as the 2025/26 campaign begins. Despite facing the shortest crop in 16 years, the quality is said to be high. With reduced production in other Mediterranean countries such as Turkey and Morocco, there is optimism that... read more

Długotrwałe i niesezonowe opady deszczu w głównym obszarze uprawy winogron na stół Indii w Nashik mogą spowodować średnie straty plonów na poziomie około 50 procent w tym sezonie - wynika z raportu Qualicrop Global Consulting, który przewiduje "znaczący spadek wolumenów eksportu". read more

DiMuto has announced the launch of traceable mango shipments under the SoLumi Fresh brand from Mexico to the US, powered by its DiMutoClear Trade Management platform. read more

AgroFresh Solutions has expanded its FreshCloud digital ecosystem with two new strategic global partnerships. Collaborations with Aerobotics, a leader in orchard and packhouse analytics, and Neolithics, a pioneer in AI-powered quality inspection, will enhance its FreshCloud platform, providing read more

The current state of the fresh produce supply chain in Asia is still facing challenges due to various factors, including geopolitical issues and tariff disruptions. These global challenges continue to impact supply chains in the region, leading to fluctuations in availability, pricing, and transportation of fresh produce. While there may be some easing in certain areas, the overall situation remains complex and uncertain. It is important for businesses and stakeholders in the supply chain to closely monitor developments and adapt their strategies accordingly to navigate these challenges effectively. read more

The European pineapple markets are quiet at the beginning of November, as demand slows down and prices are under pressure. Consumption in Italy is low as they await an increase in December, while the oversupply of larger pineapples is affecting the Dutch market. In Germany, there is a trend towards crownless pineapples. read more

The retailer's own brand drives overall consumption, but even more so for organic products. While private labels represent 30% of sales in large-scale retail, for organic products, the share jumps to 47%. This is one of the data points reported in the Bio Focus Bank-Supermarkets & Specialized Stores 2025. The recovery of stores read more

UK: Employers collaborate with the government to address health issues and maintain employment in Britain.Emma Taylor, Chief People Officer, Tesco: "As the UK's largest private sector employer, we contribute to job creation and local communities nationwide. We understand that quality employment not only benefits our... read more

Fengjie County in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality recently signed export contracts for over 10,000 tons of navel oranges with companies from Singapore and Malaysia during a promotional event. The region has a historical significance as a citrus-producing area dating back to the Han Dynasty. read more

Na skutek skargi Oxfam i kostarykańskiego związku zawodowego SITRAP dotyczącej naruszeń prawa pracy u dostawcy bananów, dotknięci interesariusze w Kostaryce otrzymali płatności od producenta. Proces, rozpoczęty w 2023 roku, odbył się w ramach niemieckiego Łańcucha Dostaw.

Affected rightsholders in Costa Rica have received payments from the producer as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP regarding labor law violations at a banana supplier. The process, initiated in 2023, took place under the framework of Germany's Supply Chain. read more

Although the new raspberry production season is ahead of us, tensions and voices of disappointment regarding the fulfillment of orders for seedlings are already emerging in the industry. We are receiving information that the seedlings intended to be delivered to farms (previously ordered

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Razi Qureshi from the wholesaler and exporter Al Quresh Fresh states that the Indian persimmon market, although still niche, has shown consistent production levels due to increasing domestic demand and careful export strategies. He mentions that the persimmon season in India typically lasts from mid-October to December, featuring varieties such as Fuyu and Jiro... read more

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) and MPS have announced a new partnership aimed at driving sustainability across Kenya's floriculture industry through the use of the HortiFootprint Calculator, developed by MPS and LetsGrow.com. This collaboration marks a major step forward in helping Kenya's floriculture sector become more sustainable. read more