The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) held its Annual Meeting on 16 October, bringing together directors and association members to review the year’s progress and elect the nine-member board of directors for the 2025/26 term. read more

Eurofruit starts off 2026 with its two annual special editions for Fruit Logistica, distributed at Europe's premier fresh produce trade fair in Berlin. This is an opportunity for you to connect with key decision-makers at the largest gathering of fresh fruit and vegetable professionals of the year. read more

Belgium exported nearly 500,000 tonnes of potatoes to the UK last year, mainly in frozen forms. As the leading potato exporter in Europe, Belgium now provides more than half of all imported processed potatoes in the UK, amounting to €820 million in 2024 alone. read more

The Japan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council (J-FEC) has partnered with Sanrio and its character Hello Kitty to launch the interactive digital campaign Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt. read more

Fresh Peruvian Hass avocados have been granted entry into the Philippines following the signing of a bilateral work plan between the two countries. This agreement establishes the phytosanitary procedures and requirements for exporting the avocados. read more

Last Friday, the Murcia Association of Fruit and Vegetable Businesses hosted the launch of Mina, a new protected mandarin variety developed by GEA Biotechnology in collaboration with Universitat Jaume I (Castellón). The event was attended by more than 60 industry professionals. read more

Kierowcy zostali zaskoczeni, gdy zobaczyli pełnowymiarowy samochód w kształcie banana, który krążył autostradą, co szybko stało się wiralem w internecie. Rekordowy "samochód owocowy", który rzekomo został zbudowany na bazie modelu Ford F-150 z 1993 roku, ma olśniewająco żółtą powłokę, która doskonale imituje słynny owoc. Udostępniony read more

Aelius LED has announced its 2026 lineup. This new generation of LEDs is designed to provide Aelius LED customers with high-quality lights at fair prices, delivering improved yields across a wide range of crops and growing environments. The 2026 lineup features advanced technology, budget-friendly pricing, and... read more

Swapnil Aware, a board member of Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, stated that the Indian grape season for 2025-2026 has started off rough due to weather conditions. He mentioned, "The grape season in India has begun under tense and uncertain conditions, with the monsoon arriving unusually early." read more

Companies in Almeria are investing in new products ahead of the start of the season, which has been delayed due to the heat that has still been recorded in the last weeks of October. Diversification in vegetable production is also an ongoing trend in the organic sector. The goal is to continue. read more

The trade fair scene in the floriculture industry is changing. Royal FloraHolland is adapting by introducing a revised trade fair schedule that meets the changing requirements of growers, buyers, and other stakeholders in the supply chain. This adjustment is the result of thorough research and discussions with exhibitors. read more

Managing fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal stage of ripeness at just the right time is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a natural plant hormone, plays a central role in this process. read more

"The future of farming lies in precision, collaboration, and innovation for ultra-fresh locally grown food available to everyone," says Daria Shchurik, Head of Marketing and Product at Greeneration. "As a high-end vertical farm for luxury HoReCa, we are focused on addressing the import-reliance." read more

The Argentine Chamber of Integrated Cherry Producers (Capci) predicts that Argentine cherry exports could exceed last year's 8,100 tons by 8% to 12%, provided there are no unexpected weather events. According to a Capci report published in September, the quality of the fruit remains high. read more

The Brazilian melon season got off to a somewhat challenging start this year. "Already in week 37, there was a good supply of almost all types of Brazilian melons on the European market. Compared to previous years, even larger volumes arrived in the first weeks of the season. At the same time, read more

AGF Monitor compares the weekly price trends of different fruits and vegetables available online. The prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl, with the price survey conducted at the end of each week. For example, there was a 10-cent price increase for cucumbers at Albert Heijn, Jumbo, and DekaMarkt. read more

Origines Cévennes, the French cooperative known for its famous sweet Cévennes onion, also produces apples, including the rustic Reinette du Vigan. The cooperative discusses the production of this ancient apple and this year's organic apple campaign. "Reinette du Vigan is a rare variety, with read more

Morocco's growers and Europe's retailers are set to benefit from a dedicated, five-day sea route that reduces transit time, lowers CO₂ emissions, and ensures the safety of every punnet during transportation. DP World's Alfred Whitman, who is responsible for managing the perishables supply chains of the global logistics operator, discusses the advantages of the new Atlas route. read more

"Dużo więcej borówek dotarło z Peru w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem. Niemniej jednak, europejski rynek łatwo wchłonął te ilości, a ceny nie są pod żadnym presją. Poziomy cen są w rzeczywistości znacznie wyższe, niż początkowo się spodziewałem" - mówi Wilco Arts z North Bay Europe. W tym roku jest to oznaczone. read more

Obstgroßmarkt Mittelbaden eG (OGM) reflects on a challenging yet transformative fiscal year. The 860 fruit producers generated a total revenue of €26.6 million through the cooperative. Despite a 25% decrease in sales, the cooperative managed to achieve an annual surplus of EUR 153,276. "We sold less but... read more