The Banana Exporters Association of Ecuador (Aebe) has joined the ALER4TA Regional Governance and Coordination Committee, a body led by the German Agency for International Cooperation (Giz), to coordinate regional efforts for the prevention, containment, and control of Fusarium Wilt TR4 in the banana industry. read more

Plantation owners cultivating apples in China's Shandong province are facing unprecedented levels of rainfall before the harvest season, which is expected to adversely affect the quality of the fruits. read more

Promperú has launched its first national campaign promoting Peruvian avocados throughout China, as reported by Andina. read more

Plant genetics company Planasa has agreed to acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc (IFSI), a prominent player in vegetable breeding research and development. read more

JabukaHR, an association of 18 Croatian apple producers, has opened a new logistics and distribution center in Kriz, near Zagreb, worth €26 million (US$28.2 million), as announced by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. The project received €15 million (US$16.3 million) in funding from the European Union. read more

Według ukraińskiej firmy rolniczej MAIS, trwają prace budowlane nad pierwszą w kraju pełnocyklową fabryką przetwórstwa ziemniaków. Firma, szeroko znana z programów hodowli kukurydzy, teraz rozszerza swoją działalność na przetwórstwo ziemniaków, obszar nadal nie rozwinięty na Ukrainie. Nowy zakład będzie. read more

Vip - Association of fruit and vegetable cooperatives in Val Venosta confirms the vitality of the organic sector: for the 2025 season, it expects a 10% increase in harvest volumes compared to the previous year, reaching for the first time over 50,000 tons of apples. read more

This week, Ukrainian greenhouse producers have once again raised their wholesale prices for cucumbers, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. The main factor behind this significant increase is the seasonal decrease in local supply. Additionally, prices are being upheld by the lack of import competition. read more

Autumn is advancing and the first true seasonal references are appearing at the Padova Agri-Food Market (MAAP). However, consumption is still cautious, awaiting a decisive drop in temperatures. This is what emerges from the weekly survey by Il Borsino. read more

Costa Rican cassava has transitioned from being a niche ethnic food to a more prominent presence in the U.S. and European markets. Vanessa Vega from CR Farm explains that this tuber, traditionally enjoyed by Latin American and African communities, is discovering new opportunities due to its. read more

A prolonged outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona has affected more than 400 people in 17 countries since early 2023, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Between January 2023 and September 2025, 437 confirmed infections were reported. Italy and Germany each have recorded a significant number of cases. read more

Egipt nadal rozwija swoją rolę na kanadyjskim rynku pomarańczy, osiągając nowy rekord eksportu sezonowego, według EastFruit. Między listopadem 2024 a sierpniem 2025 roku egipscy eksporterzy wysłali do Kanady ponad 25 000 ton pomarańczy, generując ponad 20 milionów dolarów przychodu. Oznacza to read more

UK fruit and vegetable growers are seeking government assurances as the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme approaches its closure on December 31. The uncertainty over a replacement program has prompted concern within the horticultural sector. Sir Bernard Jenkin, MP for Harwich and North Essex, has... read more

The upcoming Egyptian orange season is set to start in early December, pending the official launch date of the export campaign. There is anticipation regarding production volumes, sizes, and a new key factor: the impact of the local processing industry on the availability of fresh fruit volumes. read more

This week, Truong An Food received the final container of New Zealand onions for this season. "This year the quality of New Zealand onions has been stable from early on right up to the end," said Tran Van Chuc, Director of Purchasing, Marketing, and Operations at Truong An Food. read more

The global fresh-produce industry is constantly looking for high-quality, unique vegetables that can help meet supply shortages or introduce new products to the market. "At Qualipac, we are excited to announce our long-term contract production and supply program for Watermelon Radish (Raphanus sativus). read more

Dole plc is proud to announce that it has received the prestigious "Sustainability in the Food Industry Award" from The Shelby and Griffin Report, which recognizes organizations for their efforts in reducing environmental impact, supporting communities, and. read more

The new "Benjamin" potato variety from the "Da komm' ich her!" range has been available on Billa shelves since the end of August. The market launch of this exclusive variety is the result of many years of collaboration between partners across the entire potato supply chain, all based in Austria for the Austrian market. read more

Karol Kucharski from Stanisławów in the Promna municipality has won the "Pride of my farm" competition organized by the editorial office of Jagodnik to celebrate the hundredth issue of the magazine. His story illustrates that his passion for modern blueberry cultivation and courage in making decisions led him to victory. read more

The UK-based agricultural investment firm PI has acquired Biofresh Safestore, a well-established company that specializes in developing fixed crop storage management systems. This acquisition expands PI's commitment to post-harvest innovation and storage technology for the potato and other crop sectors. Biofresh Safestore has been in operation for read more