The Chilean avocado industry anticipates maintaining its growth in the 2025-2026 season, with an estimated production of 240,000 tons, a similar volume to that of the previous year. According to the Chilean Avocado Committee, this number indicates the continuation of a positive trend established in the 2024-2025 season. read more

The recent approval by the European Union of biostimulants manufactured by Introlab positions the South African company to further enhance its connections with distributors, retailers, and growers in the region. Introlab's biostimulants are currently available in over twenty countries, with more than... read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and marketing of high-quality fresh fruit, proudly announces its partnership with the 38th edition of the SIM Marketing Award, the most prestigious academic recognition in Italy dedicated to young marketing talents, promoted by read more

Altländer Wellant is launching the new season with a refreshed brand identity and the "Harvest Start Winner 2025" campaign. The campaign centers around the beginning of the harvest season, featuring a new communication strategy that emphasizes the apple and its local origins. To kick things off, read more

BDA/Dorot Farm is introducing a new yellow carrot program, sourced directly from its top-quality farms. "Yellow carrots have gained popularity, and we have been getting numerous requests for a program that guarantees availability throughout the year," said Ami Ben-Dror, CEO of BDA/Dorot Farm. "Yellow carrots provide a unique flavor and vibrant color compared to traditional orange carrots." read more

Autumn in Romagna smells like persimmons. In the countryside of Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini), the harvest is already in full swing: the Tipo variety is nearing its final stages, while for Rojo Brillante, the appointment is set between the end of October and the first days of November. read more

After a very busy summer, the Belgian strawberry market has come to a standstill since last week. "We had one of the best summers in ages, but now everything has completely stopped. Demand has dropped entirely. The export market is performing a bit better, I notice. That remains somewhat read more

Colombia expects to export approximately 182,000 tons of Hass avocados in 2025, which is a 25% increase from the previous year. According to Katheryn Mejía, Executive President of Corpohass, 50% to 60% of this production will be destined for the European market. While Europe remains a crucial market, it also poses unique challenges. read more

W miarę rosnącego popytu na zdrowe, naturalne produkty spożywcze w Europie, tureckie figi i granaty przeżywają pewnego rodzaju złotą erę. W centrum tego wzrostu jest Noada Holding, którego liderem jest Cem Varnatopu, handlowiec z siedzibą w Holandii, który stał się jednym z najbardziej wpływowych na kontynencie. read more

"Giancarlo Elmi, the owner of Mitica Srl, an Italian company located in the province of Bologna, mentions that we are currently in the middle of our local chestnut delivery season. The quality is excellent, with large average sizes. The weather has also been favorable in maintaining the health of our products so far." read more

Ontario could see an earlier end to its harvest this season. "As a result of the heat this year, and the hot, dry September, we think the harvest will be a little bit condensed," says Chris Hedges, chair of the Ontario Apple Growers. "We may have thought that the harvest was going to start a read more

Yesterday in Rome, in the presence of Italian and New Zealand institutional representatives, including the Ambassador of New Zealand to Italy H.E. Jackie Frizelle and the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida, Zespri brought together researchers and read more

A new Butter Potato program will be launched at the IFPA Global Show in Anaheim this week. It is one of EarthFresh's most recent innovations, built around exclusive, one-of-a-kind potato varieties that deliver on flavor, performance, and consistency. The full lineup, featuring Butter Golds, read more

Volodymyr Gurzhiy of Ukrainian apple exporter USPA Fruit says that depending on the region in Ukraine, this year's apple harvest is either similar to last year or smaller. "The current situation varies across the main apple-growing regions, as the frosts came in several waves and at different." read more

Flikweert Vision has signed a dealership agreement with Volm Companies to enhance the distribution and servicing of its optical sorting technology in North America. The agreement was finalized last week during a visit to Zeeland by Volm representatives Wayne DeCou, Equipment Director, and... read more

João Negrão, the Executive Director of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), officially launched the 2025/2026 season for the Mollar de Elche Pomegranate Protected Designation of Origin. The event featured a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony at Innovation Labo's organic farm. read more

Ana Rita Matos, from the Portuguese fresh produce exporter Horticolas Casal d'Avo Lda (HCA), stated that the weather conditions in Portugal have affected the cabbage season. "This season has posed challenges for Portuguese cabbage growers due to unexpected frost and irregular weather conditions," she said. read more

The sweet potato harvest in the Ilia region has reached its peak, as reported by Mr. Triantafyllos Togias, owner of the local company Togias Family Farm, which focuses solely on this product. "In Ilia, we grow the Beauregard variety. In terms of timing, we have surpassed the read more

Stakeholders from across Morocco's avocado sector gathered on October 14 in Larache for the first Moroccan Avocado Summit, held under the theme "Moroccan avocados: meeting the challenges and seizing the opportunities of the global market." The event was organized by the Moroccan Avocado read more

The attention of the horticulture industry is currently focused on the substrate sector. Experts are noting that supplies of peat are at a "historic low," and even coconut fiber is currently scarce. Simultaneously, the market is undergoing a transition towards utilizing a higher percentage of renewable raw materials. read more