The Association of Producers and Exporters of Hass Avocados from Peru - ProHass has announced that the 2025 season is nearing its end with record-breaking results. To date, 98% of the expected volume has been exported, reaching a total of 690,000 metric tons—a figure estimated by the Association at the beginning of the season. read more

PIORiN has announced that blueberries from Polish plantations have been approved for export to the Vietnamese market. This decision was made by the Plant Health Service of Vietnam after an inspection conducted in Poland from August 26-29, 2025. read more

At the beginning of the autumn harvest, industrial processors in Moldova were paying 3.6-3.8 lei/kg (€0.18-0.19) for apples. However, by the end of the current week, some factories tried to reduce the "working price" to 3.3 lei/kg (€0.17) for apples delivered directly from orchards. Factory managers mentioned this change. read more

The season in Jalisco has progressed positively and steadily. Moisés Barbeyto, Antonio Núñez, and Jorge Hernández from DG Fresh Group note that their vertical integration strategy—covering production, packaging, and logistics—has contributed to consistent operations during the season. read more

Innovation and tradition: this is the route that guides La Grande Bellezza Italiana in the table grape sector, as emerged strongly during the recent IFN live broadcast (Click here to watch the live broadcast). In the comparison between producers and distributors, Leonardo Odorizzi, read more

In the distance, we saw Irene Schouten riding away with the fastest group, wearing Holex Flower cycling gear. Behind us, a colorful line of cyclists weaved through the meadows, many of them sporting Dutch Flower Group jerseys. It was just after 10 o'clock on Sunday morning, during the ride. read more

DiMuto has announced a partnership with Intel to help in the advancement of its PQAI (Product Quality Artificial Intelligence) and DACKY hardware solution for warehouse operations in the agricultural trade industry. The system is created to conduct AI-driven quality assessments on-site, without needing... read more

The Assembly of European Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) will hold its annual forum on 4 November in Brussels and online. The event will bring together representatives from European institutions, regional authorities, and professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector. The program will focus on the following topics: read more

The Italian plant nursery industry is making strides in international markets. Combining tradition and innovation, it also features a certification system that confirms the health and high quality of its products. For the third year in a row, Salvi Vivai will be attending Fruit Attraction. read more

Mangoes from Ecuador are about to start shipping to the U.S. "We are seeing a lower quantity compared to last year, but it is not affecting our quality, so we remain optimistic," says Cristina Jacome of dVida. She adds that the country's tropical climate and proximity to the equator are advantages. read more

Planasa recently participated in the International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit 2025 in Cape Town, an event that brought together global experts and stakeholders from across the blueberry sector. The company also hosted a Meet & Greet in the same week, attended by close to 100. read more

At the upcoming Fruit Attraction, Zetapack will present an advancement in the weighing machines sector. The company, based in Cesena, will unveil an innovation related to the AGV50 weigher, which was first introduced in 2024. CEO Nicola Antonacci describes it as a variation of the previous model. read more

On September 1st, Kees Scheffers started as the new greenhouse division manager at Vertify Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. "I'm 56 years old and was born and raised in Maasdijk," he shared in Vertify's newsletter. "I still live there with my wife Petra. Horticulture runs in my veins. My parents had read more

A rare variety of pineapple from Costa Rica has gained international attention after being featured on the YouTube channel MrBeast 2, which has over 52 million subscribers. The Rubyglow, grown in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas by Fresh Del Monte, was tasted by Nolan Hansen and Majd Khader in a video. read more

W Palm Fruits, rozpoczął się nowy sezon daktyli. "Coraz bardziej rozwijamy się w kierunku sklepu z daktylami all-in-one. Na przykład importujemy daktyle Medjoul z różnych krajów, co pozwala nam oferować szeroki wybór zarówno detalicznie, jak i hurtowo" - mówi Dirk Jan van Dijk. "Rynek daktyli stale rośnie". read more

The annual Discovery Field Days hosted by Enza Zaden in Twisk focused on the theme "Resistance makes the difference," with a specific emphasis on Intermediate Resistance (IR) Nasonovia Nr:1. Growers, partners, and specialists from the Netherlands and other countries came together over three days to discuss current... read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh salads and vegetables and ready-to-eat meals, will be present for the first time at the 17th edition of Fruit Attraction, an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector that will take place in Madrid from September 30th. read more

The first edition of the "Clementina Festival - A Product, a Territory, the Taste of Calabria" will take place in Corigliano-Rossano, in the heart of the Plain of Sibari, from October 23rd to 25th, thanks to the local municipal administration and the Calabria Region. read more

W ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy 2025 roku, wartość eksportu owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu szacowana jest na 6,11 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich, co oznacza wzrost o 8,3% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2024 roku. Na podstawie obecnej wydajności, sektor ma szansę osiągnąć wartość eksportu na poziomie 8 miliardów dolarów w tym roku. Owoce i warzywa. read more

The European agri-food sector is experiencing very different dynamics depending on the supply chains: while the hazelnut market is characterized by tensions and record prices, the potato market is facing a downward trend linked to a production rebound. read more