Producers of stonefruit in Romagna, Italy, have observed a growing demand for regional, specialty products like their own in recent months. As a result, they have plans to invest in developing new and improved varieties to meet this demand. read more

Po kilku miesiącach przygotowań, gruszki Truval zostały pomyślnie wprowadzone na Expo Światowej w Osace 14 września podczas Dnia Narodowego w pawilonie belgijskim. read more

South Africa is expected to have a good stone fruit season, as the early peaches and nectarines will be harvested starting this month. read more

A high court has reversed a previously approved application to set up three polytunnels that would have allowed a grower to diversify into growing exotic salad vegetable tomatillos, following an appeal by a neighbor. read more

Deliveries to Italy and Slovenia increased by 101.3% and 83.2% respectively, highlighting the dynamic trend in exports to Europe, a key region for the banana sector. The strong performance was attributed to increased productivity due to improved climatic conditions. read more

On the 768 hectares of productive apple cultivation area, the estimated yield is around 30 tons per hectare. Compared to the long-term average of the years 2019/2024, this represents an increase in yield of one third (+7 tons per hectare or +33%). The expected harvest quantity is... read more

South Africa is looking forward to what is expected to be a successful stonefruit season, with early peaches and nectarines being picked starting this month. read more

Colombia exported 60,412 reefer containers of bananas between January and July, an increase of 27.1 percent compared to the same period in 2024, according to Pórticolive. read more

On October 8th and 9th, 2025, the focus in Hannover-Ahlem will be on pome fruits such as apples and pears, as well as winter vegetables like carrots, root vegetables, cabbage, and onions, according to the Agricultural Chamber. read more

Semillas Fitó is aiming to enhance its status as a supplier of courgette varieties for the Iberian market by introducing two hybrids specially designed for autumn and winter conditions. read more

Apples that are characterized by a crispy, juicy texture and a surprising flavor, which is why they are aptly referred to as "sexy apples". read more

In announcing the agreement, President José Raúl Molino stated that it would modernize and expand the banana sector of the region, creating up to 5,000 jobs. read more

Według raportu Agricultural Outlook Bulletin opublikowanego w czwartek (11) przez analityków z Departamentu Ekonomii Wiejskiej (Deral) Sekretariatu Stanu ds. Rolnictwa i Zaopatrzenia (Seab), Brazylia jest jednym z wiodących producentów awokado na świecie, ale nadal pozostaje stosunkowo małym graczem w eksporcie.

According to the Agricultural Outlook Bulletin released on Thursday (11) by analysts from the Department of Rural Economics (Deral) of the State Secretariat for Agriculture and Supply (Seab), Brazil is among the world's leading avocado producers but remains a relatively small player in exports. read more

A new blueberry variety, provisionally named "Highland Charm," has been launched after a 10-year breeding program led by the James Hutton Institute in collaboration with partners in the Netherlands (Schijnwerkers Plants BV), Ukraine (Dolyna-Agro), Australia (Perfection Fresh), and read more

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The annual change of season is also approaching at the local wholesale market in Nuremberg, with local fruit and vegetables increasingly being replaced by imported goods. "The quantities of fruit and vegetables from the surrounding Knoblauchsland region are already declining, so our imported goods are becoming more prominent." read more

A rather unusual pallet of flowers caused quite a stir on Monday, September 8, at the auction grounds in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, leading to an investigation by the police. "The pallet of flowers appeared suspicious," a police spokesperson informed NH Nieuws. When customs officers collaborated with the read more

Niedawne postępy w genetyce jagód znacząco przekształciły branżę borówek - dostarczając zwiększone plony, większą rentowność i lepsze doświadczenia konsumentów. Jednak w miarę jak rynek się zróżnicowuje, rośnie także potrzeba obiektywnych punktów odniesienia, które różnicują genetykę premium od. read more

Dundee, Scotland – [September 15, 2025] – An international breeding consortium proudly announces the commercial introduction of a new variety of blueberry: Highland Charm. This variety, resulting from ten years of intensive breeding efforts conducted by The James Hutton Institute. read more

The season of Greek plums is coming to an end with the upcoming start of the harvest of the latest variety, Angelino. "The harvest of Angelino will begin in the last days of August. Certainly, we do not see the tragic damages that occurred in earlier fruits, but we cannot accurately" read more