Hormoz Safi, the director of Panafruit, a company with over 20 years of experience in growing and exporting tropical fruits, stated that Panama's papaya season is advancing smoothly, with a consistent supply available year-round. "The company specializes in the Hawaiian Big Papaya variety," he added. read more

At Denver's SAME Café (So All May Eat) on Colfax, everyone can enjoy a healthy meal, regardless of income. Guests have the option to pay what they can, volunteer, or donate fruits and vegetables. Operating for nearly 19 years, the nonprofit café sources local produce and hosts chef takeovers. read more

A Tasmanian flower producer wants imported blooms to have country of origin labeling, as they make up about half of the Australian market. Australian flower growers, who have been struggling to compete with inexpensive imports, have been advocating for this change for years. Pip Sadler, who operates the business with her brother Rob Sadler, is one of those asking for the labeling requirement. read more

Podczas ceremonii Nagrody Glazen Tulp, uhonorowano najbardziej innowacyjne produkty w sektorze hodowli ozdobnej. W kategorii Kwiaty Doniczkowe Trzy zapisane wpisy wyróżniły się oryginalnością, designem i wpływem na rynek. Pierwsza nagroda została przyznana uderzającemu ananasowi.

During the Glazen Tulp Award ceremony, the most innovative products in the ornamental horticulture sector were celebrated. In the category of Flowering Indoor Plants, three entries stood out for their originality, design, and market impact. The first prize was awarded to a striking pineapple. read more

Eksport winogron stołowych z Mołdawii pozostaje stosunkowo niewielki, ale ceny utrzymują się stabilnie, co eksperci opisują jako dość korzystne w obecnych warunkach rynkowych, donosi Logos Press. Kampania zbiorów dla późnych odmian winogron stołowych jest około dwóch tygodni opóźniona. read more

Ramaphosa's message to Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and other retail giants in South AfricaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africa's grocery retailers to take further steps to reduce the cost of food in the country and to avoid engaging in cartel behavior. The president mentioned the 'Big Five' retail read more

Orange farmers in Bhojpur District, eastern Nepal, have started harvesting their fruit earlier than usual due to increasing damage caused by monkeys. Normally, orange harvests in the region start in November and last through December, but this year, farmers began picking in October. read more

In the Erbaa area of Tokat, 85 farmers are currently cultivating 20 different types of cut flowers in approximately 60 hectares of greenhouses on public lands that were previously used for cattle farming. The harvested flowers are shipped to 18 provinces three days a week. Cut flower production has created 2,500 jobs in the area. read more

"To co wygląda jak dobra partia na zewnątrz, może okazać się być w dużej mierze zniszczone wewnątrz. Fusarium, zgnilizna cebuli oraz zgnilizna w szyjce cebuli rozprzestrzeniają się wśród zapasów cebuli, kosztując plantatorów klientów, marże i spokój. Badania potwierdzają, że sytuacja pogarsza się z każdym rokiem. Nasz zespół także to widzi:" read more

This year's Chinese honey pomelo season started in early August, and exports are going smoothly. Shipments to the European market are forecasted to be completed by the end of December, while exports to Russia will continue until the end of January. As the traditional peak export period approaches, the demand for Chinese honey pomelos is expected to increase. read more

On Sunday, October 19, the soil-grown Belgian endive season was officially opened in Steenokkerzeel. Among those present were Flemish Agriculture Minister Jo Brouns and Flemish Brabant deputy Tom Dehaene, who attended the launch at the De Winter - Marine soil-grown Belgian endive farm. read more

In the Pará district, located about an hour's drive from Paramaribo, something beautiful is growing, quite literally. In the midst of secondary rainforest and savanna soils, small-scale indigenous farmers are making strides in cultivating organic pineapples. What started as modest production for personal consumption is now expanding into a... read more

A watermelon campaign with lights and shadows: high production quality, but sales penalized by fluctuating demand and an excess of supply in the crucial season phase. This is the balance of two reference players such as San Lidano and Frudis, who highlight the challenges and difficulties. read more

The 35th edition of GrootGroenPlus took place this year from 1 to 3 October in the Dutch municipality of Zundert. With nearly 300 participants from both the Netherlands and abroad, this edition was larger than ever before. Covering over 10,000 m², the trade floor offered a lot of space for tree… read more

Rural Development and Food (MRDF) official George Amanatidis. "We expect the harvest pace to pick up as more fruits ripen to the desired sugar content of 6.5 Brix and above." read more

The National Institute for Agricultural Research (INIA) has been dedicated to developing new mandarin varieties that are well-suited to Uruguay's climate and agricultural production conditions. After thirty years of collaboration with the Faculty of Agronomy at the University of the Republic of Uruguay, they have... read more

Według raportu European Commission Bananas Market Situation - październik 2025, całkowita produkcja bananów w UE na rok 2025 szacowana jest na 543 806 ton, z czego 60 911 ton jest sprzedawanych w regionach produkcyjnych, a 482 896 ton jest sprzedawanych poza nimi. Średnia cena za banany sprzedawane lokalnie wynosiła read more

The Colada Royale pineapple, created by Dole Food Company in La Ceiba, was named the top promoted product at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing Honduras' agricultural innovation. The fruit, developed over 15 years of research and breeding, features. read more

The first edition of the PopUp Italy 2025 open days will take place on 11 and 12 November at Azienda Agricola Altamura in Pontecagnano Faiano, Salerno. The event, organized by KWS Vegetables Italy in collaboration with distributor Cora Seeds, will focus on innovation in leafy vegetables. read more

In the Erbaa area of Tokat, 85 farmers are currently cultivating 20 different types of cut flowers in around 60 hectares of greenhouses located on public lands that were previously used for cattle farming. The harvested flowers are sent to 18 provinces three days a week. The production of cut flowers has created 2,500 jobs for the local community. read more