Cipro may have found an unexpected weapon in the battle against the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri), the vector insect of Huanglongbing (HLB), the most feared citrus disease in the world - as reported on Portalfruticola.com. Credit goes to researchers at the Valencian Institute. read more

The agreement signed between Etruria Retail and GMFsrl, a company of the Unicomm Group, marks the beginning of a new commercial path in the regions of Umbria, Lazio, Tuscany, and Marche, creating a network of over 400 sales points and 12 Cash & Carry stores, consolidating an already well-established and widespread presence. read more

The Grocery Shopping Guide, the weekly service by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, reveals the best opportunities for affordable and this time also "strategic" autumn shopping. As for fruits and vegetables, in general, the still mild weather slows down the read more

Sprzedaż rzodkiewki jest obecnie na niskim poziomie. "Nie ma w tym jednak nic niezwykłego, to zjawisko ma miejsce każdego roku o tej porze" - zauważa John Grootscholten z Daily Fresh Radish w Naaldwijk. "Mieliśmy dobry lato, a dużo światła i ładnej pogody zazwyczaj idzie w parze z dobrą konsumpcją rzodkiewki. read more

Syria's central bank governor, Abdul Qadir Al-Hasriya, announced that a new national currency will be introduced in early 2026 to replace the current Syrian lira, which has sharply devalued since 2011. The new currency will include six denominations and will be part of broader monetary and economic reforms. read more

Leon van Meir of Van Meir Onions & Potatoes in Steenbergen says, "In the onion market, there is a lot of activity, but prices are not going up yet." He points out that it is difficult to predict if prices will increase. "If demand continues to be strong, it might happen, but in the onion market, price fluctuations are common and often remain stable." read more

The 2025 apple harvest in Nova Scotia is smaller than the 2024 harvest. "We've experienced a drought this year. Up until last week, our last significant rainfall was in June, so it has been months without any substantial amount of rain," said David Parrish of Scotian Gold Cooperative, noting that most of the growers. read more

Vertical farming company Eden Green Technology will be closing its two greenhouses in Cleburne this December, leading to the cessation of operations and the laying off of more than 100 employees. This information was disclosed in a notice submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The WARN filing was registered under Johnson County. read more

The United Arab Emirates will host an event for the green industry from 15 to 17 November 2025, with the launch of Myplant & Garden Middle East: an international B2B exhibition dedicated to horticulture, landscaping, and green innovation. The event will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. read more

The berry industry in Ukraine is constantly developing, with a focus on modernization, increasing exports, and implementing sustainable production practices. Local producers are making their mark in the European market. In western Ukraine, Deddenz Agro, an organic producer from the Rivne region, is expanding its strawberry production. read more

The first quarter of Brazil's 2025/26 orange juice season has shown slower export performance compared with the same period last year, despite the continued tax exemption for Brazilian orange juice entering the United States. According to Comex Stat data, total juice exports between July and read more

The Ecuadorian company Interanza, known for its expertise in exporting avocados, has expanded its product range to include mangoes, dragon fruit, and bananas. Dennise Alarcón announced this expansion during an event at the Ecuadorian Embassy in the Netherlands, which was attended by key international clients. read more

The Western Growers Association, which represents farmers in the western and southwestern United States, has joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact. This is a national initiative led by ReFED and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) aimed at reducing food waste across the supply chain. Western Growers is the first to join. read more

Levi9 has announced a collaboration with Royal FloraHolland. The partnership aims to drive innovation and speed up digital transformation within Royal FloraHolland's operations. Key areas of focus include technology migrations, process optimization, and improved user experiences for both parties. read more

The Minister for European Funds, Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, along with the CEO of European Services in Malta (SEM), Rodrick Zerafa, visited the new facilities of FNG Supplies Co. Ltd in Rabat. FNG Supplies is one of Malta's primary importers of fruits and vegetables, providing services to restaurants, hotels, and more. read more

From November 15th to 18th, deGusto returns, the international professional trade fair dedicated to high-quality food and beverages, a flagship of Made in Italy. An eagerly awaited event by producers, industry operators, and enthusiasts, which this year is taking place in a new location. read more

Weather is a factor that this season is being experienced in all its forms by all producers of berries, including raspberry growers. We asked Jan Lipczyński about the course of the season and the end of the autumn raspberry harvest. read more

A computer engineer who left a high-paying technical career to pursue farming has become an inspiration for many young people in Rajasthan. Abhijat Gupta now earns hundreds of thousands of rupees annually by cultivating Dutch roses, at a time when many are abandoning traditional farming practices. read more

Among the professionals present at the International Asparagus Days (IAD) and International Berry Days (IBD) trade fairs, vegetable seed specialist Bejo - Silver sponsor of the event - presented a new variety of white asparagus called Genius. This variety is part of the "new generation of asparagus varieties." read more

Around 1 million tons of passion fruit are grown worldwide, with more than 80% produced in South America. Brazil is by far the largest producer, followed by Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. Among these four countries, Peru is the leading exporter, mainly shipping pulp and concentrate. Suriname is... read more