The demand for stone fruit has decreased in the past three weeks. For plums, it is expected that sales will increase again in the upcoming weeks before the harvest of the Angeleno variety, which has been delayed this year. In the meantime, there should be a more plentiful supply of black varieties. read more

The 52nd Jinhan Fair for Garden & Outdoor Living will take place from October 21-27 in Pazhou, Guangzhou, China (next to Canton Fair), organized by Guangzhou Poly Jinhan Exhibition. The event is held twice a year, in spring and autumn, and has been successfully running since its inception in 2000. read more

This month, a new citrus product is being introduced to UK retailers as Explore Sweet Sunrise grapefruit becomes available at Morrisons at a launch price of £1 (US$1.28). The product is being marketed under the Sweet Sunrise brand by Komati Group and is supplied as a limited edition variety of Jackson grapefruit. read more

India's imported date market is expected to rebound starting early September, with new harvest shipments anticipated from key origins such as Iran and Saudi Arabia, according to Mohammed Yaseen, Operations Manager at dry fruits importer Trivant Global. "Shipments from Iran and Saudi Arabia have just" read more

On the Letaba River, where hippos graze at night among net houses and tunnels (and sometimes through the citrus orchards of their neighbors), Niekie Grobler and his father cultivate English cucumbers for the municipal markets of Gauteng. Their market demands extra-large fruits, measuring over 30 centimeters in length. read more

Natural Delights will be showcasing its most popular Medjool date offerings at the 2025 Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, meeting the increasing demand for premium dates in the region. With a history of steady sales growth in Asia over the last four years, the brand will feature products specifically tailored for this market. read more

Once a leading pomegranate exporter with 150 hectares and an annual production of 7,500 tonnes, Farmerz had to shift its focus to a more reliable option for many Iranian exporters: pistachios. Morteza Khanouki, the company's marketing and sales director, offers insights into this strategic decision: read more

"Naszym celem jest poprawa postrzegania jakości pomidorów, oferując profesjonalistom kulinarnym możliwość nauki o pochodzeniu naszych produktów z pierwszej ręki." Według Domenico Catapano, Dyrektora Marketingu i Komunikacji Finagricola, jakość to "wspólna droga, składająca się z troski, read more

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus), a fungus resembling an albino hedgehog, offers both nutritional and medicinal benefits and has a tender texture reminiscent of veal sweetbreads. It is becoming more popular in organic stores and vegan menus. However, its intricate cultivation process poses limitations. read more

"We cannot complain about the carrot market. There are sectors where things are worse," says outdoor vegetable trader Kees Heegsma from Lemmer. "With the early plots, we also started fairly early this year, and the early carrots are moving fairly smoothly. Prices for field crop carrots are" read more

In East Brabant, the Netherlands, two neighbors have been locked in a dispute over poorly maintained vegetation. The conflict escalated when a tree toppled over in January 2022, damaging a greenhouse. After consulting an independent damage expert, the court has now ruled that the neighbor who read more

Prognoza gospodarcza OECD zakłada, że marokańska gospodarka wzrośnie o 3,8% w 2025 i 2026 roku, głównie dzięki ożywieniu sektora rolniczego. Po poważnych suszach w latach 2023–2024 oczekuje się, że rolnictwo odgrywać będzie kluczową rolę w wspieraniu wzrostu narodowego. Według EastFruit, read more

Since investing in farming operations in 2019, the French cooperative Agrial, owner of the Florette brand, has made significant progress in salad production in the UK. It has become the only commercial grower of lamb's lettuce in the country and one of the leading producers of protected baby leaf. read more

The life of a fruit grower is full of challenges, and investing in strong photography is probably not at the top priority. However, instead of considering it a luxury that can be overlooked, growers should recognize the value of it. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has been announced as a winner in the 2025 Sustainability Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group. read more

Hardly a day passes without news of the newest crisis affecting the UK logistics industry. From an unforeseen EU policy change resulting in the cancellation of the highly anticipated Approved Operator Scheme, to frequent reports of intolerable delays at the border – facing challenges has never been more prevalent. read more

In contrast, vegetable imports amounted to about 4.95 million tons with a value of around 5.40 billion euros. In June alone, 296,000 tons of vegetables worth 147 million euros were exported, while at the same time 671,000 tons worth 772 million euros were imported. When it comes to fruits and nuts, the total reached... read more

M&S has launched a new variety of seedless Pink Blush grapes grown in the US, which they describe as a world exclusive and potentially revolutionary addition to the grape category. read more

The chairman of the Panamanian Banana Workers' Union Sitraibana, Francisco Smith, has announced that the organization will sue Chiquita because the company has not properly fulfilled its obligations to pay severance to dismissed employees. read more

Catalytic Generators, a specialist supplier of ethylene application systems for fruit ripening based in Norfolk, Virginia, is expanding its presence in Europe. read more