Banana markets around the world are experiencing a variety of trends as contract discussions, changes in imports, and seasonal shifts influence supply and pricing. Dutch importers are currently in the process of finalizing contracts for the upcoming year, with pressure from Ecuadorian growers to increase prices. Meanwhile, European markets are dealing with decreased demand. read more

The harvest of Hatch chile crop in New Mexico has wrapped up a bit earlier than the long-term average, similar to last year when a cold snap caused the crop to finish early. "The quality of the chiles this year was outstanding," said Preston Mitchell from The Hatch Chile Store. read more

The Chilean Fruit Table Grapes Committee released its first export forecast for the 2025-26 season, estimating 63.3 million 8.2 kg standard boxes. This represents a 6.9 percent decline from the previous season. "The decrease is due to an acceleration in varietal replacement, a process that is. read more

A sacred fig tree stands amidst a sea of plants in the Wilmot Botanical Gardens greenhouse, the same type of tree under which the Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment. The tree is decorated with vibrant heart-shaped decorations, each containing a message of gratitude from a student whose life was touched by it. read more

Po kilku miesiącach bezczynności na plantacjach bananów w Bocas del Toro, Chiquita Panama wznowiła działalność, co oznacza powrót firmy po przerwie w produkcji spowodowanej strajkiem wcześniej w tym roku. Minister Pracy i Rozwoju Pracy Panamy, Jackeline Muñoz, stwierdziła, że więcej read more

IFCO, a global provider of reusable packaging for fresh food, has expanded its logistics operations in Southern Italy with new hubs in Puglia, Lazio, and Sicily. The expansion aims to improve the availability of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for local growers and strengthen the supply chain. read more

Indiea continues to be a significant supplier of onions to the UAE, but this year has presented unique challenges, according to Rajendra Kumar Pattnaik, Director of Jaguar Greens Foodstuff Trading LLC, a fresh produce importer based in the UAE. "In the last month, the UAE onion market has experienced a significant drop in prices due to an oversupply." read more

"Once everyone got back into the swing of things after the summer vacation, the whole of Europe had promotions," says Mike van Namen from the Dutch company VN Trading, which grows and sells mushrooms. "That led to a shortage, and Dutch mushrooms sold well. That benefits prices." Mike adds that the read more

The murder of Bernardo Bravo Márquez, president of the Apatzingán Valley Citrus Growers' Association, has once again highlighted the impact of organized crime violence on rural Mexico. His death this week reflects the challenges faced by many lemon, avocado, and tomato farmers in regions where. read more

Its heart is in Italy, but its eyes are firmly on the world - Futura srl is a company that designs, builds, and implements fruit sorting and packaging technologies, and it is continuing on the road to innovation. CEO Omar Papi is speaking about this. Omar Papi and his father Leonardo have been involved in the business in the past. read more

Just a few steps from the Arco della Pace in Milan, yesterday afternoon Del Monte and Spreafico presented a project to stakeholders and professionals in the sector aimed at marking an important milestone for the Italian fruit and vegetable market. The new partnership between the international giant read more

It is time to take a new approach for the agricultural sector in the Emilia-Romagna region, which has been struggling for years due to the brown rot caused by the fungus Stemphyllium vesicarium, as well as the massive attacks of the Asian stink bug Halyomorpha Halys. The new approach is outlined in the project. read more

Longwood Gardens' most celebrated flower has returned triumphantly earlier this week, generating excitement usually reserved for parades. After a two-year break, the Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum — the largest of its kind outside of Asia — arrived at the conservatory on a flatbed truck, welcomed by the crowd. read more

Royal FloraHolland collaborates with growers and buyers on a daily basis to create innovative, standardized, and sustainable packaging solutions. Through this partnership, they are introducing a new reusable bucket to their collection called the Fc555. Visit the Royal FloraHolland booth at the Trade Fair Aalsmeer (booth 11.16) to learn more about this exciting addition. read more

The global potato industry is currently going through a process of consolidation, with mergers, acquisitions, and regional expansion leading to changes in control over breeding, processing, and exports. One example of this trend is the acquisition of Ireland's IPM Potato Group, a significant exporter of certified potatoes, by the Dutch company HZPC. read more

"The pumpkin season is going very well so far," says Jeroen De Ridder of the eponymous farm in Sint-Gillis-Waas. Even though bottle pumpkins are now available on shelves year-round, the grey October weather and the upcoming holidays always trigger a surge in demand. "Demand has really doubled." read more

Between 1 and 15 October 2025, the wholesale agricultural market in Montenegro experienced significant price fluctuations, with a majority of vegetables witnessing a decrease in prices, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management. Cabbage prices, in particular, plummeted by up to 60% compared to the previous period. read more

The Polish soft fruit season is coming to an end at Limax. "Last weekend we had frost at night, which led to an early conclusion of the strawberry season. Most raspberries made it through the frost, but the blueberry season had already finished some time ago," says general manager Leo Klaassen, who has lived and read more

In 2016, Jozua Scheepers and his brother Gerrie almost lost their farm in Nsoko, Eswatini: by that time, half their fields had perished in seven years of drought, and they were taking off a crop on 5% of their sugar cane, which was covering the entire farm back then. Today, Canterbury Estates'
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For the 2025 season, VIP predicts a 10% increase in collection volumes compared to the previous year, reaching for the first time over 50,000 tons of organic table apples. This is an important milestone that confirms the steady growth of the organic sector in the Val. read more