In Marketing Year (MY) 2025/26, walnut production in Chile is projected to reach 150,500 metric tons (MT), which represents a 1.3% decrease compared to the 152,500 MT recorded in MY 2024/25. This reduction is primarily due to a decrease in the planted area, which is expected to be 43,500 hectares, down by 1.1% compared to the previous year. read more

If there is a record that Sicily excels in, it is its production of fruits and vegetables. In terms of quantity (data from 2024): its cultivated area for fruits and vegetables amounts to over 263 thousand hectares (22% of the national total), while its production has reached 4.6 million tons (19% of the total). read more

Temperatures are decreasing across the entire Peninsula, both compared to last year and to the previous week. The drop will be more pronounced in the north-western side, while in the Central-South the climate will remain relatively milder. read more

Rani Bar Nes, an 80-year-old farmer from Moshav Bitzaron in southern Israel, has been growing fruit for four decades. A decade ago, he planted pomegranate trees on his land near Kibbutz Negba with the expectation of developing an export crop. That expectation has not materialized. Bar Nes, now, read more

Euro Company announces the entry of the Belgian family office Korys (Colruyt family) into its capital as a minority shareholder. The goal is to strengthen foreign expansion in key markets, enhance innovation, and increase efficiency throughout the entire supply chain, leveraging the. read more

The new organic top fruit season has started at BelOrta. At Bert Toetenel's farm in Diest, an insight was given into what the new season looks like and the importance of organic for the cooperative. "I think that, especially after a tough last year, we can be extremely satisfied with what the." read more

Montreal-based Planteva Farms has announced two significant achievements: the first closing of $2.75 million as part of its $4.5 million seed round, and a strategic partnership with Swedish cultivation technology supplier PlantVation AB to introduce a Seedling-as-a-Service model throughout North America. read more

Przemysł orzechowy w Turcji stoi przed trudnym sezonem ze wzrastającymi cenami, ograniczonymi dostawami i zmniejszoną aktywnością eksportową. Wczesne oczekiwania na stabilizację cen nie spełniły się, ponieważ producenci i handlowcy trzymają zapasy, zmniejszając dostępność. Turecki Urząd Zbożowy (TMO) ogłosił read more

"The economics of our microgreens are very promising. Mizuna can sell for around 80 dollars per kilo, compared to 30 dollars for baby greens. Growing cycles are also shorter, just 7 to 10 days compared to a month for larger leafy crops," says Kohei Murata, founder and CEO of Edomae Herb. read more

Vog-Home of apples has started marketing the new organic harvest, which involves 300 apple growers this season. On the occasion of the European Organic Day, the Consortium is taking stock of the start of the commercial season. Young people are attracted to the organic product. read more

This year, as in many previous editions, Fedagromercati-Confcommercio will participate in the upcoming edition of the Fruit Attraction 2025 fair, given the importance of the event for all global fruit and vegetable industry players. The Federation will be at the forefront with companies. read more

Uvasdoce Fresh is participating in Fruit Attraction during the ongoing domestic season, which continues with stable volumes and quality, as expected. "We are maintaining a very positive pace and anticipate a successful conclusion to the Spanish season," the company's management states. read more

The 17th edition of Fruit Attraction, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, with the main sponsor being the Andalusian region, will take place from September 30th to October 2nd. This event is one of the most important in the global marketing of fruits and vegetables.

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Southern Specialties, Inc. is pleased to introduce its new product line, Southern Selects® Heirloom Tomatoes. These greenhouse-grown heirlooms are a tribute to the longstanding tradition of tomato farming. These authentic varieties, which have been carefully preserved and passed down through generations, are cultivated with a focus on exceptional flavor. read more

Lidl has revealed its new global brand campaign: 'Lidl. More to Value.' The discount retailer has introduced this campaign across all 31 of its markets. In Germany, the campaign is known by the slogan 'Lidl lohnt sich.' read more

Queen aims to redefine the breeding and marketing of plants. While many in the industry discuss sustainability and consumer focus, Queen has established a structure that directly connects both worlds: a professional Trend Group that interprets current and upcoming plant and lifestyle trends. read more

The global lemon market is currently facing limited supply, increased prices, and uncertainty. In Spain, specifically in the Murcia region which is the primary lemon-producing area in Europe, harvesting has begun with predictions indicating a smaller crop compared to the previous season. Estimates suggest a reduction of around 15-20%. read more

Po osiągnięciu porozumienia politycznego 13 lipca między prezydentem Ursulą von der Leyen a prezydentem Prabowo Subianto, UE i Indonezja zakończyły negocjacje w sprawie Kompleksowej Umowy o Partnerstwie Gospodarczym (CEPA) i Umowy o Ochronie Inwestycji (IPA). Po stronie UE, read more

Kantar (Worldpanel by Numerator) ogłosił ranking ulubionych owoców i warzyw we Francji na lato 2025 roku. Jakie są wyniki? Melony i pomidory koronowani mistrzami lataWedług danych Kantar, melon jest ulubionym owocem, z zakupem ponad 96 000 ton. read more

A convincing debut for Samboa, the international project that brings Brazilian apples Luiza, Venice, and Isadora to the European market. In just a few days, reorders from the Italian markets have been lightning-fast, surpassing the eve predictions and confirming the strength of a brand that read more