The last shipments of cherries grown by producer ZZ2 in the north of South Africa left the country on Monday. These cherries are in high demand and buyers are willing to pay a premium for them as they are among the few cherries available in the world at this time. This is happening in the month following Canada's cherry season and just before Chile and South Africa's Western Cape begin their cherry harvests. read more

Naukowcy z Uniwersytetu Kolumbii Brytyjskiej uruchomili MycoToilet, pierwszy na świecie toaletę bez wody zasilaną grzybami, w Ogrodzie Botanicznym UBC. System wykorzystuje grzybnie, czyli sieci korzeni grzybów, do przekształcania ludzkich odpadów w kompost bogaty w składniki odżywcze bez użycia wody. read more

The Spanish citrus season is now starting slowly. "The next few weeks will be crucial, but the coloring is still a concern. It largely influences when the fruit can be sold in the market. Many exporters are holding off on shipping due to the coloring," says Ronnie Moorman of Willem Dijk. read more

"Nasz wzrost zawsze był napędzany przez badania, innowacje i uważne słuchanie potrzeb rolników" - mówi Thanos Tsonakis, Kierownik Marketingu w firmie Ina Plastics. "Zaczęliśmy od doniczek termoformowanych i recyklingu tworzyw sztucznych, ale nasza wizja zawsze polegała na dostarczaniu trwałych, wydajnych" read more

En Bretagne française, cette saison, il y a eu 2% de moins de chou-fleur planté que l'année dernière. "Les conditions de plantation étaient bonnes. Nous avons eu un temps sec et chaud, donc les plantes ont bien développé leurs racines. En raison de ce temps chaud, la croissance a été légèrement retardée, et la récolte est également un peu plus uniforme." read more

Planting conditions were varied this year in the potato-growing regions of New Zealand. Some areas had wet and cool soil, which delayed early planting, while others enjoyed favorable and stable weather, enabling good establishment. Growers have been working hard to navigate these challenges. read more

A blog post challenged a Time Magazine article claiming that climate change "is coming" for bananas, arguing that the warning was inaccurate. Nevertheless, evidence indicates that the impact of climate change on bananas is multifaceted and differs from region to region. A study from 2019 discovered that the increasing temperatures have led to an amplification read more

In the last two years, a Salmonella outbreak has affected several European countries, with over 500 confirmed cases between 2023 and 2025. According to the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control), the bacterial strain, known as Salmonella Strathcona, was identified as the cause. read more

The German soil and substrate producer Ziegler Erden has officially opened a new production facility for professional horticultural substrates in Talsi, Latvia. The family-owned company invested around €5 million in its subsidiary ZIBU Ventspils SIA. The facility was completed in just five months. read more

Zespri's final charter vessel for the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has left the Port of Tauranga and is headed for Japan. The vessel, named Whero, is carrying over 1.4 million trays, which is equivalent to more than 5,000 tons, of Zespri Green kiwifruit. It is scheduled to arrive in Tokyo in mid-November. read more

During the Trade Fair Aalsmeer 2025 (November 4–6), breeder Kordes Roses will introduce their new white rose, Supernova. "We have high expectations for Supernova," says Johan Berk of Kordes Roses. "The variety combines excellent cultivation performance with quality and appearance." read more

The early frosts in Turkey this year have led to a disastrous apple season, with significantly lower production than in 2024, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of the Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF): "Turkish apple production is approximately 50 percent lower compared to last year. The decrease has..." read more

For years, within the category of fruit pulps, the segment of functional references has conquered a stable and recognized role. In this context, Natura Nuova's Prunolaxdi reaffirms its market leader position, with sales performance superior to the main competitors, both in read more

The modern distribution will introduce the Rojo Brillante variety of firm-fleshed persimmons, marketed under the premium brand of Agribologna This I did. They will be available until early December. Varietal innovation, quality, and sustainability. The production is of. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables to different regions of Russia has significantly increased in 2025, indicating both a diversification of supply sources and a high consumer demand for imported produce. In the Omsk region, imports from Egypt grew by 24% in the first nine months of the year, totaling 13,500 tons. read more

Nowe dane z Fresh Facts 2025, opublikowane przez United Fresh, pokazują, że eksport owoców z Aotearoa Nowa Zelandia wzrósł o 1,69 miliarda dolarów w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, głównie dzięki większym wolumenom eksportu kiwi. Według raportu, łączny eksport świeżych i przetworzonych produktów rolnych osiągnął wartość 6,85 miliarda dolarów. read more

The 2025 Chilean kiwi season ended with exports reaching 146,603 tons, a 2% increase from the 143,156 tons exported in 2024, and exceeding the initial forecast of 135,832 tons. This season is considered one of the most successful in the last thirty years, attributed to the high quality of the fruit and strong performance. read more

The Dutch pepper season is now in its final phase at ZON. "We still have a bit of everything," says sales manager Wouter Willems. It has not been an easy season this year. "We had good production volumes on average, but the average price was much lower than in previous years. It was a constant. read more

Egypt's date exports to Morocco are on the rise, reaching a new seasonal record for the third consecutive year, as reported by EastFruit. read more

The Panama Canal has initiated a consultation process with representatives from the maritime industry to identify potential partners for the development of new port terminals on both the Atlantic and Pacific sides of the canal. The canal authority has invited companies with expertise in container port operations... read more