The peruvian fruit basket is becoming increasingly competitive in international markets, providing a variety of products tailored to meet global logistics, trade, and consumption demands. In 2024, fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached $6.747 billion, marking a 13% year-on-year growth, as reported by PromPerú. read more

At this time of year, the main source of mango supply in the U.S. is South America. Ecuador is currently finishing its mango season, which will end around the end of December. Total shipments from Ecuador are slightly below last year's level, about 10-15 percent lower year-over-year. read more

Colombia is globally recognized as one of the world's leading exporters of fresh-cut flowers. Every day, millions of stems travel from Colombian fields to markets across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, adding beauty to celebrations and everyday moments. However, behind each bouquet lies a story of hard work, dedication, and passion. read more

The quality of washing water has a significant impact on the shelf life and safety of washed produce. A recent assessment demonstrated that the biodegradable disinfectant Huwa-San TR-50 can effectively clean the water system by eliminating biofilm, reducing the microbiological load, and improving oxygen levels. read more

The global challenge related to food supply and professional crop production requires smart, scalable, and reliable solutions. In 2025, greenhouse horticulture once again emerged as a key player in tackling this challenge. By implementing controlled growing conditions and maximizing space efficiency, read more

Kazakhstan will temporarily expand its list of socially significant food products following the signing of a new order by the Ministry of Trade and Integration on 24 December 2025, according to Zakon.kz. The regulation will enter into force on 6 January 2026. The order increases the list of socially significant food products. read more

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Approximately 20,000 farmers from 25 European countries gathered in front of the European Commission and Parliament in Brussels on Thursday. Organized by Copa-Cogeca, the protest demanded an independent budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and fair competition for European producers. read more

Iran is currently in the midst of its citrus harvest season, with orchards across provinces from Mazandaran in the north to Hormozgan in the south producing oranges, mandarins, lemons, and other citrus fruits. Each year, the country harvests more than 6 million tonnes of citrus, placing Iran among the top citrus producers in the world. read more

Orbia Netafim has appointed Melissa Lilze as Senior Vice President, North America, effective January 1, 2026. As part of her new role, Lilze will also join Netafim's Executive Leadership Team. Lilze succeeds Mike Hemman, who has served as SVP North America. Lilze has been with Orbia Netafim. read more

Przemysł bananowy w skali globalnej od dawna jest zagrożony przez zgorzel Fusarium. Tradycyjne hodowle są trudne, ponieważ większość odmian bananów to trójnajduchowe osobniki. Tajwański Instytut Badań nad Bananami (TBRI) skutecznie opracował wiele odmian odpornych na zgorzel Fusarium za pomocą mutacji. read more

The La Blottière's pear campaigns are in full swing this winter. The Qtee® campaign is drawing to a close, but the Sweet Sensation® and Abate campaigns are still going strong. The Sweet Sensation® campaign began in the week of October 6th and is expected to finish at the end of January in France and at read more

One year is not like the other at the celeriac market. "Last year, the prices for tubers were high from the start of the season. They remained consistently high, and then there was a sudden drop in supply. Despite the prices not increasing further, growers and traders were still able to make a profit." read more

Japan's citrus industry is experiencing an ongoing decline in structure due to factors such as aging producers, labor shortages, and decreased orchard maintenance. This has led to a decrease in mandarin and orange production for the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, with a slight recovery projected for MY 2025/26. The domestic mandarin supply is expected to be weaker as a result. read more

The year that is coming to an end is definitely one of the worst for Italian table grape exports. Piero Pontrandolfi from the Tellus cooperative, affiliated with Asso Fruit Italia, and Costantino Pirolo from the Italian Variety Club shared their thoughts on the recent production season. "It read more

Shibuya Seiki develops and manufactures a wide range of machinery, systems, and plants, including fresh produce sorting machines. "We are one of the leading manufacturers of fresh produce sorting and grading systems in Japan. One of our newest machines for the fresh produce sector is our sorting machine. read more

"Ingrid Eeckhaut of Vanderhaegen Potatoes says, 'There is a growing demand for convenience, for ready-made, user-friendly products. We can observe this in the market: the more convenient, the better.' This is why, in addition to French fries, which continue to be the core business of this Belgian family company, they also offer" read more

Just south of the Belgian border, in the Flemish region of Voeren, about 25 kilometers from Maastricht, is Theunissen Fruit. On around 25 hectares, the company grows apples, pears, cherries, plums, and gooseberries. Most of the harvest is sold through the New Green cooperative, but a read more

With Christmas and the New Year approaching, it seems like a good time to assess the situation in the hard fruit market. "The pear market continues to be under significant pressure. This trend has persisted since the end of September, and considering the current inventory levels, we..." read more

Following the success of the 1st Sa Dec Flower and Ornamental Plant Festival, Dong Thap Province will continue to organize this event at the end of this year. Currently, many farmers in Sa Dec Ward are working tirelessly to prepare flowers and ornamental plants for the festival as well. read more

Göknur, an organic fruit producer and exporter in Turkey, has recently upgraded its processing operations by installing a new 6-lane apple pre-sorting line from Reemoon. This step is taken to enhance efficiency and accommodate the company's expanding production requirements. Göknur handles more read more