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

The third season of Divino-branded Italian persimmons has just started. The opening ceremony was conducted by Francesca Gallicchio, the administrator of the Italian company that developed the brand. Gallicchio announced that the first harvest began last Friday, with supplies now reaching wholesale markets. read more

Konzum and Studenac are leading the way in nominal revenue growth in Croatia. The total revenue of the Croatian grocery retail market in 2024 reached €8.41 billion, showing an 8.8% nominal increase compared to the previous year. This positive trend was uncovered in a market survey carried out by the Croatian Competition Agency. read more

Ventura, a leading brand in the dried fruit market, confirms its commitment to supporting sports by participating as the Official Health Supplier at the upcoming edition of the Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon 2025, scheduled for October 19th in the beautiful setting of the Capital. read more

At the foot of the Bieszczady Mountains, in the village of Załuż in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Beata and Paweł Korfanty have been running their own northern blueberry farm for over a dozen years. It is one of the few places in Poland where, in challenging yet incredibly valuable climatic conditions, they cultivate northern blueberries. read more

"2025 has been a year of contrasts and constant adaptation," reports Atlantic Fruit, a partner company of ElbeFruit based in Hamburg that specializes in limes, passion fruit, sweet potatoes, and coconuts. "Our flagship products have experienced very different realities. The drastic shifts are." read more

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) in Peru announced that the country's total exports hit a record high of US$8.73 billion in August 2025, making it the highest monthly value ever recorded. From January to August 2025, exports amounted to US$55.64 billion, representing an increase of 18.8% compared to the same period. read more

"We're not trying to sell a silver bullet. We're here to prove our product works: first in the lab, then in the real world, all the way from a bench study to a pallet on a truck going from Mexico to Canada," says Steven Oklesh, Director of Marketing at Verdant Technologies. Their HarvestHold. read more

With summer now over, it's time to take stock of one of the iconic crops of the season: watermelon. Thanks to the data from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, we can draw a clear picture of the 2024 campaign, which has proven to be more challenging compared to last year. read more

An Indigenous company from British Columbia is pioneering a new type of science to assist in restoring former industrial sites using native plants. Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership, located in Cranbrook, B.C., has recently opened the biggest Indigenous-owned plant nursery in Canada, specializing in cultivating native plants. read more

In Emiliano Zapata Nexatengo, Atlixco, Puebla, a severe hailstorm hit local farms, causing damage to around seven hectares of flowers, including velvet, cempasúchil, and cipiterna, as well as vegetable crops like tomatoes and onions, right before the Día de Muertos harvest. Producers read more

When investing in a new greenhouse or upgrading existing propagation facilities, growers today face a clear set of priorities: achieving consistent crop quality, reducing labor dependency, and complying with growing environmental requirements. The Growcoon, a fully biodegradable propagation. read more

Riverbend Orchard is preparing for another successful season, cultivating high-quality peaches and nectarines on 460 acres in Wood Wood, Victoria. "The growing season has been excellent for stone fruit overall — our trees are thriving, the fruit is in great condition, and we have experienced favorable weather conditions." read more