The Polish Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture (ARiMR) predicts that this year's potato production will reach 6.8 million tons, which is 15% more than last season. This increase is due to the expansion of cultivated areas and higher yields per hectare, supported by favorable prices. read more

Brazilian Tahiti limes are scheduled to enter the Indian market for the first time this week, with the initial trial shipment anticipated to arrive on 24th October, according to Mahendra M. Shivaraju of Scion Agricos, the fresh produce importer-exporter managing the shipment. "This move is in line with new bilateral relations between the two countries." read more

Avocado cultivation is consistently increasing in the Valencia Region, gradually taking over traditional crops such as oranges and, more recently, persimmons. Although persimmons remain popular internationally, the area dedicated to their cultivation has decreased due to difficulties in controlling the cotonet pest and the high associated costs. read more

On the occasion of the General States on Health and Safety at Work, organized in Parliament by the parliamentary inquiry commission on working conditions, Federacma - Confcommercio Federation of national associations of agricultural machinery retailers, operators and from read more

"There is a nighttime Bologna that we want to shed light on. It is the one of the operators of the Bolognese fruit and vegetable sector: wholesale traders and fruit and vegetable producers who operate in the platform of the Bologna Agri-Food Center. They will be the protagonists of the new" read more

The study, published in the journal Antioxidants, investigated the impact of freeze-dried strawberries (FDS) on antioxidant levels, fasting glucose levels, and vascular inflammation in adults with prediabetes. The findings revealed that consuming FDS daily for 12 weeks reduced markers of inflammation and fasting glucose levels. read more

Zbiory polskich jabłek zbliżają się ku końcowi, gdyż niektóre firmy już całkowicie zakończyły zbieranie wszystkich jabłek - mówi Jakub Krawczyk, menedżer eksportu polskiego eksportera jabłek Appolonia: "Zbieranie zbiorów zbliża się do końca; niektórzy producenci już zakończyli, ale nie wszyscy". read more

Kanzi was the protagonist at the Deejay Ten in Milan, the running event organized by Radio Deejay that animated the heart of the city on Saturday, October 12th, with a renewed stand, engaging activities, and a creative concept entirely dedicated to energy. read more

South African grapefruit exporters have met their projected volume for the 2025 citrus season, with shipments reaching 15.3 million cartons. Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), confirmed that this figure matched the crop estimate made in April. read more

This year's autumn unusually delayed the first ground frosts. It wasn't until the beginning of October that local temperature drops were recorded, and in recent days the frosts have become more significant - reaching as low as -7°C in some places, and even lower in others. read more

The Technical Table for the development, qualification, and sustainability of the sector has completed the drafting of the proposal for the Chestnut Plan, a key tool for the revitalization, qualification, and sustainability of this sector, focusing on the current state of affairs and objectives. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh vegetables, salads, and ready-to-eat meals, is renewing its commitment to promoting a strong connection with the Piedmont region and is participating in the 6th edition of "Open Factories Piedmont." 150 companies and over 16,000 jobs. read more

Post-ripening fruit thinning is a labor-intensive process, with the most challenging orchards requiring up to 200 hours of labor per hectare. In addition, chemical thinning involves substantial costs for purchasing products and leads to a greater environmental impact during harvest. read more

Ceny soku pomarańczowego w Wielkiej Brytanii podwoiły się w ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat, wzrastając z 0,76 funta brytyjskiego (0,93 USD) za litr w 2020 roku do 1,79 funta brytyjskiego (2,18 USD) w 2025 roku, co stanowi wzrost o 134%. W samym minionym roku ceny wzrosły o 29%, z podobnymi wzrostami widocznymi w restauracjach i kawiarniach. Ten wzrost odzwierciedla... read more

Over 50 environmental leaders from Colombian flower companies gathered for the first Environmental Leaders Meeting of the Floriculture Sector, organized by Asocolflores — the Association of Colombian Flower Exporters — to share sustainable best practices and enhance collaboration. read more

The first Chilean cherries of the 2025-2026 season have arrived in China and are being sold directly on TikTok for about $150 for 2.5 kg, equivalent to just over 50 euros per kilogram, as reported in an exclusive interview by the Portalfruticol website (click here). read more

Some companies set themselves apart from large-scale vegetable farming by specializing in niche crops such as green and white asparagus. They can take it a step further by incorporating organic and biodynamic practices, which can be more difficult due to pests and climate change. "We prioritize the cultivation of these unique crops, offering high-quality and sustainably grown products." read more

Zespri has won a legal case in China defending the intellectual property rights of New Zealand kiwifruit growers. The Wuhan Intermediate People's Court ruled in favor of Zespri in a plant variety rights (PVR) infringement case filed in 2023 against two defendants involved in the unauthorized. read more

At this year's Fruit Attraction in Madrid, Breedx aimed to attract the interest of international stakeholders with its latest seedless sweet pepper and specialty taste tomato varieties. The company's participation in the InnovaTech area showcased its cutting-edge breeding techniques, while also providing a glimpse into... read more

A simple visit to the supermarket turned into a memorable event for customers at an Aldi in Nottingham, thanks to an unexpected performance by Lewis Capaldi. The renowned Scottish singer-songwriter chose the roof of the store as an impromptu stage, delighting shoppers. read more