Deliveries to Italy and Slovenia increased by 101.3% and 83.2% respectively, highlighting the dynamic trend in exports to Europe, a key region for the banana sector. The strong performance was attributed to increased productivity due to improved climatic conditions. read more

Aldi has revealed its plans to invest a significant £1.6 billion in the period of 2026-27, including an 80-store opening initiative throughout the UK. read more

On the 768 hectares of productive apple cultivation area, the estimated yield is around 30 tons per hectare. Compared to the long-term average of the years 2019/2024, this represents an increase in yield of one third (+7 tons per hectare or +33%). The expected harvest quantity is... read more

South Africa is looking forward to what is expected to be a successful stonefruit season, with early peaches and nectarines being picked starting this month. read more

A market participant must therefore not only be able to rely on its suppliers. Furthermore, innovation, originality, and transparency are also required. How modern supplier management can ensure this is demonstrated in the Fresh Seminar during the webinar "Suppliers". read more

Colombia exported 60,412 reefer containers of bananas between January and July, an increase of 27.1 percent compared to the same period in 2024, according to Pórticolive. read more

The two organizations referred to this step as a gesture of goodwill towards European producers. read more

On October 8th and 9th, 2025, the focus in Hannover-Ahlem will be on pome fruits such as apples and pears, as well as winter vegetables like carrots, root vegetables, cabbage, and onions, according to the Agricultural Chamber. read more

Semillas Fitó is aiming to enhance its status as a supplier of courgette varieties for the Iberian market by introducing two hybrids specially designed for autumn and winter conditions. read more

Apples that are characterized by a crispy, juicy texture and a surprising flavor, which is why they are aptly referred to as "sexy apples". read more

In announcing the agreement, President José Raúl Molino stated that it would modernize and expand the banana sector of the region, creating up to 5,000 jobs. read more

South Africa's Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum (FPEF) has named Piet de Jager as its new chief executive officer. read more

Rząd australijski uruchomił inicjatywę Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI) o wartości 50 mln dolarów australijskich w ramach zobowiązania do otwarcia nowych rynków eksportowych dla australijskich przedsiębiorstw, które dotąd były pomijane.

The Australian government has launched a A$50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI) as part of its commitment to open new and previously overlooked export markets for Australian businesses. read more

Badanie i inicjatywy zdrowotne, przywództwo i zaangażowanie w sektorze zostały docenione w nagrodach branżowych ogrodnictwa na rok 2025. read more

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Według raportu Agricultural Outlook Bulletin opublikowanego w czwartek (11) przez analityków z Departamentu Ekonomii Wiejskiej (Deral) Sekretariatu Stanu ds. Rolnictwa i Zaopatrzenia (Seab), Brazylia jest jednym z wiodących producentów awokado na świecie, ale nadal pozostaje stosunkowo małym graczem w eksporcie.

According to the Agricultural Outlook Bulletin released on Thursday (11) by analysts from the Department of Rural Economics (Deral) of the State Secretariat for Agriculture and Supply (Seab), Brazil is among the world's leading avocado producers but remains a relatively small player in exports. read more

Last Thursday afternoon, members of the OI Pomodoro from Northern Italy met with the Agriculture Assessor of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Alessio Mammi. The meeting took place in Parma, at the OI headquarters, and provided an opportunity to discuss and assess the situation. read more

Driving slowly along Volkman Road in Scott Township, Indiana, Bonnie MacArthur scans the fields and farms. "That's it," she exclaims. The passionate gardener has spotted The Zinnia Meadow, a stunning display of vibrant colors in the flower beds along the road. Interspersed among the zinnias are stands of... read more

Importers from Brazil and the United States traveled to Chile's O'Higgins Region to explore its peony production firsthand. The visit, funded by the Regional Government's Innovation for Competitiveness Fund (FIC) and organized by ProChile's regional office, aimed at opening new markets and opportunities. read more

A new blueberry variety, provisionally named "Highland Charm," has been launched after a 10-year breeding program led by the James Hutton Institute in collaboration with partners in the Netherlands (Schijnwerkers Plants BV), Ukraine (Dolyna-Agro), Australia (Perfection Fresh), and read more