The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in the month of August show a slight year-on-year increase in value of +0.5%, accompanied by a decrease in volume of -1.3%. The August data confirm the weakness in consumption, in a context still marked by. read more

A strajk w belgijskiej firmie Clarebout Potatoes, która obecnie jest w trakcie procesu przejęcia przez amerykańską firmę JR Simplot, trwa już piąty dzień. Akcja protestacyjna obejmuje wszystkie cztery zakłady produkcyjne Clarebout: Trzy w Belgii i jeden we Francji. Strajk rozpoczął się 2 października w odpowiedzi na. read more

Westfalia Fruit has unveiled its diverse collection of avocado varieties, one of the most extensive globally. This collection is situated in a specialized orchard in Tzaneen, South Africa, and includes over 140 avocado varieties from around the world, with up to three trees of each variety. read more

The subject of the Haegeum Day event on September 16th, organized by Sofruileg, was "How to encourage growers to invest in a resistant and productive variety of yellow kiwis." The event brought together growers, distributors, and industry players at Agrocampus 64 (Pyrénées-Atlantiques). read more

Na pewno nie brakuje owoców i warzyw w Surinamie. Ta obfitość nie jest wynikiem tylko tropikalnego klimatu panującego w kraju, który umożliwia uprawę wielu różnorodnych upraw, ale także bogatej i złożonej historii - zwłaszcza wydarzeń, które miały miejsce w drugiej połowie dziewiętnastego wieku. read more

Perspektywy sektora ogrodnictwa w Nowej Zelandii poprawiły się, gdy producenci i zakłady pakowania zaczęły zgłaszać silniejsze zwroty po spadkach produkcji nawet o 50 procent dwa lata temu. Zbiory zeszłego roku odbiły się, a gospodarstwa sadownicze pierwszej klasy, które są wystawione na sprzedaż, cieszą się dużym zainteresowaniem. Tim Gallagher z read more

The demand for pumpkins is increasing, with different varieties such as Butternut, Lunga Violina, Moscata, and Tonda delica available on the markets. The campaign for Emilian pears has started, including Abate Fetel, William, and early Decana varieties. The sale of Spanish apple persimmons has begun, while the demand for regular persimmons remains stagnant. read more

Pennsylvania orchards are facing challenges due to unpredictable weather patterns and changing market conditions. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the state produces between 400 million and 500 million pounds of apples annually, making it the fourth largest apple-producing state in the country. read more

Kronen GmbH, a German manufacturer of machines and processing lines for fruit, vegetable, and salad processing, and Urschel Laboratories Inc., a U.S.-based producer of industrial cutting and milling equipment, showcased their collaboration for the first time at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2025. read more

EU citrus imports for the 2024/25 season show mixed results across product categories, with total volumes for oranges and small citrus exceeding last year, while lemons and grapefruits present different dynamics.

Oranges: EU orange imports from October 2024 to September 2025 reached 934,334 tons. read more

The Innovation Hub Awards recognize products for innovation, sustainability, and market impact. Among 50 entries, Tutti was selected as a new apple variety developed to perform well in warmer climates where traditional apples often face challenges. It combines eating quality with flavor notes. read more

At this time of year, Peru is the main provider of blueberries to the U.S. market. Although the volumes are higher than last season, they haven't reached the projected levels. "It has been a particularly challenging year to estimate production volume," said Luciano Fiszman from Gourmet Trading Company. read more

The Polish berry market has been dynamically developing for years, and one of the pillars of this growth is modern cultivation technologies. Among them are cultivation in coconut substrates, which are supplied to Polish growers by the company 4Berries, the exclusive distributor of Botanicoir substrates. read more

The president of Uniban, Manuel Laborde, emphasized that 2025 has been a positive year for the Colombian banana sector so far, with an estimated 12% growth in volume, equivalent to 43 million boxes exported. This growth is attributed to technical improvements in the fields and favorable weather conditions. read more

Last month, a special celebration was held to commemorate grower Daan Haket's anniversary in horticulture. Nowadays, he grows peonies, but his journey started years ago with cultivating vegetables on Blokweg alongside his father. Daan was one of the few remaining growers who planted tomatoes directly. read more

Peach prices across Europe have shown various trends in weeks 37 to 39 of the 2025 season. In Spain, prices were €136/100 kg in week 37, dropping to €129 in week 38, and then slightly recovering to €131 in week 39. These prices were below the five-year average, continuing the trend for the season. read more

Walnuts were the highest valued crop in Butte County, California, last year, surpassing almonds, which typically lead by gross value. The county has over 20,600 hectares of walnuts in production. According to the Butte County Department of Agriculture's annual crop and livestock report, walnuts. read more

Naogaon, historically known for rice cultivation, has emerged as a prominent mango-producing district in Bangladesh. The cultivation of mangoes has significantly expanded from just under 6,000 hectares in 2015 to over 30,300 hectares currently. In 2024, farmers harvested approximately 400,000 tons of mangoes, with a total value of Tk 30 billion. read more

The garlic and onion sector in Spain is currently facing a critical moment. Despite a productive season in terms of volume and quality, the export capacity and profitability of national producers are being threatened by high production and logistics costs, as well as pressure from... read more

Two nowe studies conducted by researchers at Mississippi State University shed light on how professional florists in the United States perceive environmentalism and implement sustainable floral design practices. The findings indicate that geographical location and demographic factors are significant influences on shaping these perspectives. read more