An updated Life Cycle Assessment for 2025 prepared for RPC specialist Ifco has "scientifically demonstrated" the advantages of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) in North America. read more

Ecuadorean banana exports to the US have increased this year despite President Trump's new tariffs. read more

The Newkis Citrus HLB Prevention Research Team has developed a new method for preventing and controlling citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing, HLB) and has successfully filed a patent application for the invention in Australia. read more

A gentle summer along with some much-needed rain has led to a promising harvest of relatively large, clean-looking navel oranges for the 2025/26 season. read more

After the summer season, Sicily is preparing for autumn-winter transplantations. Let's take stock of the situation with Daniele Calabrese, the commercial manager of Natura Sicula OP. "For years we have been working to establish ourselves also with summer vegetables and we are satisfied with the results," he says. read more

In Italy, a lower availability than initial estimates is expected for green kiwifruit this year, painting a scenario very similar to the last campaign. On the other hand, growth forecasts for yellow-fleshed kiwifruit are confirmed. read more

With Thanksgiving approaching, there are concerns about the availability and pricing of dry vegetables. "We are facing transitional issues. The market for squash, including zucchini and yellow squash, as well as peppers, both green, red, yellow, and orange, is quite volatile. read more

The future of citriculture relies on sustainable intensification, and the Agromillora group, a global leader in plant innovation, has taken a significant step with the launch of CIVAC 19, a new citrus rootstock that combines productivity, sustainability, and technological adaptation. Developed read more

The new Rojo Brillante pulp cactus variety arrives in GDO under the brand 'Questo l'ho fatto io', carefully cultivated by the partners Zavoli and Fabbri (both in the province of Rimini) and packaged in convenient trays of two fruits, totaling 600 grams. The launch carries the QLI brand at 42. read more

New ideas for tasting California Prunes thanks to the meeting with the world of mixology and chocolate art. The project comes from the collaboration between Stefano Collomb, master chocolatier for the California Prune Board in Italy, and Benjamin Cavagna, bar manager of... read more

BASF's vegetable seeds business is ready to lay the first stone of a cutting-edge research and development center in El Ejido, Almería, Spain. Covering an area of 25 hectares, this new facility will lay the foundation for continuous innovation and operational excellence. read more

Do końca tego roku eksport winogron stołowych z Peru przekroczy 1,9 miliarda dolarów, umacniając pozycję kraju jako wiodącego producenta i eksportera winogron stołowych na świecie. Ministerstwo Rozwoju Rolnictwa i Irigacji (Midagri) przewiduje, że do 2025 roku eksport wyniesie 760 000 ton. read more

The availability of berry fruits on the Polish market is not decreasing, but it is clear that the focus is shifting from domestic producers towards foreign imports. We have checked which fruits are currently available in wholesale and retail trade and how they are shaping up. read more

India's 2025-26 grape season is proving to be one of the most difficult in recent memory, according to Shubham Shelar of Shelar Exports, a fresh produce exporter based in Nashik, Maharashtra. "Many vineyards are seeing a significant decrease in fruit yield, with very low crop volumes. Heavy, untimely rains..." read more

During the China Open in Beijing, defending champion Coco Gauff charmed fans with her humor and energy, but she is now looking for a new nickname. Local fans have nicknamed her the "Fruit Salad Queen" due to her habit of eating fruit salad courtside, and the "Ambassador of Beijing" for her positive remarks about the city. Gauff mentioned that she is ready for a new nickname. read more

The Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has denied recent media reports alleging that farmers are receiving low prices for macadamias this year, labeling the information as inaccurate. In a press release issued on October 29, 2025, the association stated that the 2025 season saw the highest read more

The 2025/26 South African table grape season has started with generally favorable conditions, as all five production regions have reported normal crop development. The first crop estimate released by the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) projects that export volumes inspected are on track. read more

Crunchy, crispy, and irresistibly light. Almaverde Bio's Vegetable and Quinoa Sticks bring to the table all the goodness of fresh vegetables and the valuable nutritional properties of quinoa, in a 100% plant-based and organic product. Perfect for those looking for a balanced diet. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in various European Union markets showed little change between week 42 and week 43, based on the most recent data provided in euros per 100 kilograms. In Germany, prices remained stable at €118 per 100 kg, indicating consistent conditions in the country. read more

The snack tomato harvesting robot from Inaho is now operating at commercial-ready standards, following a third season of field trials with Dutch grower Kwekerij Duijvestijn. Two new-generation robots were installed at Duijvestijn's greenhouse for a one-month intensive evaluation conducted. read more