The demand in the retail sector is stable, with orders for the busy Christmas season currently being fulfilled. There are ongoing reports of quality issues at the store level, but demand for pre-packaged, high-quality products remains strong. The food service industry has not fully recovered yet. read more

All Decorum's green-plant growers gathered in one place, which was exactly the scene at the Decorum Winter Fair, hosted by Duijn-Hove in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands. With a cup of coffee in one hand and a warm oliebol in the other, buyers could take a relaxed look at what the growers will be offering. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, announces its first participation as an Official Partner in the Pisa Marathon, scheduled for December 21st. read more

The first strawberry harvest in the Ilia region in western Greece is progressing exceptionally well, thanks to the expansion of early plantings and good weather. Agricultural protests, which have spread throughout the country, are not blocking exports or causing delays.

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BASF | Nunhems has agreed to acquire Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd., a well-known company in the vegetable seed sector in India. With this acquisition, BASF | Nunhems will include two new crops, cauliflower and radish, to its current portfolio, which will complement the existing crops such as hot peppers, watermelons, gourds, and tomatoes. read more

Planasa has been awarded the SIVAL Innovation Gold Award in the Varietal Innovation category for its strawberry variety Demoiselle. The variety was chosen as the winner from seven finalists in this year's competition, which highlights advancements in varietal breeding. Demoiselle is a strawberry variety. read more

A family-owned carrot farm in the UK is currently harvesting approximately 150 tons of carrots per day, seven days a week, in order to meet the seasonal demand leading up to Christmas. Poskitts, located in Kellington, North Yorkshire, aims to supply around one million bags of carrots to supermarkets across the country. read more

Turkey, the world's top hazelnut supplier, is facing a significant decrease in production this year. Estimates suggest that production will be less than 500,000 tons in 2025, which is 100,000 to 200,000 tons lower than in an average year. According to FreshPlaza, this decline is due to spring frosts that... read more

A civil engineer and MBA graduate from Surat has developed a vegan leather made from apple waste generated by juice factories. The material is produced using between 50 and 80 tonnes of discarded apples per month and is positioned as an alternative to animal-based leather. The processing read more

Macfrut strongly confirms the Berry Area 2026, which will feature an expanded exhibition space, an enhanced scientific program, and an increasingly international scope. The program, which includes both new features and confirmed elements, will be curated by Bruno Mezzetti. read more

The Plus Berries production team has officially launched its citrus fruit campaign with the start of the Nova mandarin harvest. This variety, recognized as a benchmark in the Huelva province, will guide the company's efforts throughout December. The company's technical team aims to maximize fruit production. read more

Cyprus has paid compensation to farmers and producer groups affected by severe drought, as confirmed by the Agriculture Department. This is part of ongoing efforts to help offset income losses resulting from prolonged dry conditions. In total, 2,516 applications were approved in 2025 for losses incurred during 2024. read more

Exotic fruit, along with berries, is confirmed as the revelation category of 2025. The growth seems unstoppable, with a significant +36% in volume in the first eleven months of the year in the retail sector (click here for more details). In light of these results, we have completed read more

On November 26th at SITEVI, Bordeaux-based aquaponics specialist Les Nouvelles Fermes was awarded a prize in Interfel's Les Remarquables competition for its "Living salads for supermarkets" initiative. Laura Gaury, the company's co-founder and commercial director, explains the innovative concept. read more

Greek farmers have once again initiated an indefinite blockade of the largest customs point between Greece and Bulgaria, Promachonas (known as Kulata in Bulgarian), for trucks today. They are continuing to carry out the plan to escalate their mobilizations that they announced at the beginning of the. read more

Przewidywane jest, że sezon na persymony marki Divino Rojo Brillante zakończy się wcześniej. Marka została stworzona w zeszłej wiosnie przez firmę Gallicchio Frutta, która uczyniła produkcję, przetwarzanie i marketing persymonów swoim głównym przedsięwzięciem. Francesca Gallicchio, administrator firmy, read more

The interruption of maritime rotations across the Mediterranean Sea due to adverse weather conditions resulted in a three-day halt in Moroccan exports of fresh produce to Europe. The challenging logistics situation was further exacerbated by weather-related difficulties faced by farms during this period. read more

In-store promotions are confirmed as an effective tool to enhance the value of fruit and vegetables and strengthen the dialogue with the final consumer. This is what emerges from the recent activities carried out by Op Natura Sicula, which organizes various promotional initiatives in different retail outlets every year. read more

The operator of a Sunshine Coast strawberry farming business in Australia has been ordered by the Supreme Court to pay over $730,000 to a labour hire company following the liquidation of the farm. In a decision announced on December 12, Judge John Muir ruled in favor of Star Recruitment. read more

Tosca has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, titled "Driving Change Together," which demonstrates advancements towards its 2030 sustainability objectives and emphasizes its dedication to creating measurable, partnership-focused changes throughout the supply chain. The report highlights accomplishments in environmental... read more