On the occasion of Halloween, F.lli Orsero is organizing a special initiative to celebrate its "scarily good" fruit in Italian fruit and vegetable markets. read more

The 2025 citrus fruit campaign in Piana di Sibari began with a scenario that blends optimism with challenges. Calabrian clementines, a symbol of the region and its agricultural heritage, are once again showcasing their key strength: a high-quality profile, featuring intensely-flavored, juicy fruit. read more

Według Marty Bentancur, koordynatorki ds. spraw międzynarodowych w Upefruy (Związek Producentów i Eksporterów Owoców Urugwaju), sezon cytrusowy w Urugwaju w 2025 roku wydał wysokiej jakości owoce pomimo warunków pogodowych i zmian strukturalnych w sektorze eksportowym. "To był udany sezon pod względem" read more

Europejskie i światowe rynki ziemniaków nadal pozostają pod presją, ponieważ produkcja, warunki pogodowe i trendy cenowe znacznie się różnią w różnych regionach. W Włoszech ceny spadły z powodu zwiększonej podaży francuskiej, podczas gdy Holandia nadal boryka się z niskim popytem i spowolnieniem w fabrykach. Francja raportuje wyjątkowe read more

A step forward for Assisted Evolution Techniques (AET): the IX Committee of the Senate unanimously approved a resolution urging the Government to support, in European forums, the regulation on new genomic techniques. This decision was welcomed by the main stakeholders. read more

Piltti Oy Kauppapuutarha, based in Pöytyä, has been awarded the title of Finland's best greenhouse vegetable producer for 2025. The award was presented at the annual meeting of the Finnish Glasshouse Growers' Association. Piltti is Finland's first and only baby spinach farm. The entrepreneur Hanna was recognized for her outstanding work. read more

In week 42, the pre-packaged fruit and vegetable sector continues to show positive signs in terms of volumes, aided by a decrease in the average price mix. Among the various distribution channels, supermarkets and self-service stores are growing, while hypermarkets and discount stores are struggling. read more

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (CSP) recorded a year-on-year increase in throughput and revenue during the third quarter of 2025, despite higher operating costs and persistent global trade uncertainties. In Q3 2025, the total throughput reached 38.98 million TEU, representing a 4.2% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Sun World International LLC has recently welcomed six new licensees to its global network, further solidifying its role as a frontrunner in premium fruit innovation and sustainable international expansion. The new partners, located in crucial production areas in Egypt and Chile, bring a variety of business models to the table. read more

The Central European cucumber season was coming to an end: deliveries from Germany were limited, and Belgian and Dutch shipments also lost momentum in some areas. Greek supplies arriving in Munich were quickly absorbed. Spanish supplies gained strength and were mostly able to fill the gaps. read more

The Spanish Avocado and Mango Inter-Branch Organization (OIAM) announces the beginning of the Spanish avocado season with a positive outlook. After a few years of drought, production is projected to increase by 20% to 30% compared to last year. This growth is primarily attributed to the spring rains in Axarquia. read more

Suriname was a Dutch colony from 1667 to 1954, after which it became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, gaining full independence in 1975. Since then, ties have largely been severed. "When the Netherlands withdrew after the colonial period, none of the knowledge was retained..." read more

Egypt has been increasing its date exports to Morocco, reaching a new seasonal record for the third year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. From October 2024 to August 2025, Egypt exported nearly 39,100 tons of dates to Morocco, with a total value of US$47.6 million. This volume marks a 7% increase. read more

Royal HZPC Group has reported a strong financial performance for the past fiscal year, with CEO Hans Huistra noting that both HZPC and STET achieved growth across key markets. "Higher volumes and prices, in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in Asian and American licensed" read more

In July 2025, EU agri-food exports reached €20.7 billion, showing an 8% increase from June and a slight stability compared to July 2024. From January to July, cumulative exports amounted to €139.4 billion, marking a €2.7 billion (2%) rise compared to the same period in 2024, primarily driven by higher prices. read more

UK: Były dyrektor generalny Asdy dołącza do zarządu M&S
Marks & Spencer ogłosił, że Roger Burnley dołączy do jego zarządu jako Dyrektor Niewykonawczy 1 grudnia, aby wesprzeć strategię wzrostu i wzmocnić swoją wiedzę ekspercką w dziedzinie żywności, po tym jak Justin King, były szef Sainsbury's, odszedł. read more

Digitalization is changing the way apples are traded in Himachal Pradesh, according to Milan Sharma, CEO of Intello Labs. "Our past collaboration with Adani Agri Fresh on apple grading built trust, leading to the modernization of Himachal mandis. Together, we designed the country's first digital system." read more

Flower vendors outside the Manila North Cemetery continued to face challenges with sales, despite an increase in visitors to the cemetery on Friday, the day before All Saints' Day. Numerous flower stalls were set up, with sellers trying to attract customers. However, some vendors still found it difficult to make sales. read more

The Chilean fruit industry association Frutas de Chile, through its Cherry Committee, predicts that the Latin American country will export 131 million boxes (each weighing 5 kilograms) during the 2025/26 season. This is equivalent to approximately 655,000 tonnes of cherries. read more

FreshPlaza notes that once again this year, the early vegetable season in Morocco is more than a month late, which seems to have become a new trend due to adverse summer weather conditions. read more