The introduction of drip irrigation at the beginning of the century in Santa Rita de Siguas, a crucial agricultural area in the Arequipa desert, revolutionized production. This change brought advantages to Fundo América, a company now run by the third generation of the Lozada García family. Currently, they cultivate... read more

Persistent rainfall in recent days has disrupted the vegetable supply chain from farmers and wholesalers in Kuantan, resulting in a 55 percent price increase as markets experience reduced volumes. A survey at farmers' markets revealed higher prices for okra, long beans, eggplant, tomatoes, and bird’s eye chili. read more

The experimental activities of the 2025 of the "Integrated research project for addressing the main critical issues of table grape production 2023-2029" are concluding, co-financed by 12 Producer Organizations (P.O.) members of Italia Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale. read more

The innovative and impactful communication of Dulcis™, the premium green kiwi with a distinctive flavor born from the collaboration between Newplant, Alegra, Apofruit Italia, and Orogel Fresco, continues. read more

The initial projection for this season's Pacific Northwest (PNW) pear crop was 16.5 million boxes, but the final volume is significantly higher. Jeff says, "The forecast was underestimated pretty significantly, and the industry is expecting a total packout about two million boxes over." read more

According to the latest forecasts (November 1st), French cucumber production is estimated to reach 187,800 tons for the 2025 season, which is 17,000 tons more than in 2024. Prices have been decreasing since September. Yields are higher compared to the previous year. The national acreage for the 2025 campaign is... read more

A new partnership has been established between PerfoTec B.V., a company specializing in smart packaging technology, and Green Factory sp. z.o.o., a Polish producer of salads and vegetables and owner of the Fit&Easy and Primavega brands. The collaboration focuses on the application of laser perforation technology... read more

Plantlab Kenya, a propagation company in Naivasha, supplies young plants for the flower and vegetable sectors in East Africa. Interplant Kenya began planning a new propagation facility in 2024. "We first met Plantlab in 2024, when the management of Interplant in Kenya imagined a new propagation… read more

Po kilku tygodniach wysokich wolumenów eksportowych, rynek cebuli nieco się uspokoił od zeszłego tygodnia. „Eksport nie jest już na piątym lub szóstym biegu” - mówi Tim van Haandel z firmy Mulder Onions. „Nadal trudno jest dokładnie określić dlaczego, ale niektóre rynki są przepełnione. Duże ilości zostały wysłane do(...) read more

"Chaitanya Rajwade, CEO-MFPL & Business Head-Grapes Export at Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited, states that the upcoming grape export season from India is expected to be challenging. Unseasonal and prolonged rains from May through early November have already affected crop productivity." read more

The Ekoplaza brand name is disappearing from Belgium's streets. The organic supermarket chain's seven stores will now operate under the name Färm, which already has a stronger presence in the country. "By unifying the brand under Färm across Belgium, we can..." read more

On December 1st, Europe Retail Packing (ERP) will celebrate its 25th anniversary. The company, founded by Dolf and Menno Reijgersberg, started as a specialized greenhouse vegetable packer at ABC Westland in Poeldijk. Since then, it has expanded into a comprehensive service provider within the fresh produce industry. read more

The lychee and Victoria pineapple seasons from Reunion Island are beginning with a two-week delay. This delay affects all exotic fruit production and is caused by the extended winter in the southern hemisphere. The official start of the season will now be at the beginning of December. read more

Azerbaijan imported 4,840 tons of cabbage (excluding cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli) valued at US$1.94 million during January–September 2025, according to data from the State Statistics Committee. This represents a 52-fold drop in value and a 71-fold decrease in volume compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

Wolumen jabłek w Michigan jest niższy w tym sezonie niż w ubiegłym roku. "To z powodu wielkości owoców. Są trochę mniejsze" - mówi Trish Taylor z Riveridge Produce, zauważając, że jest to wynikiem suchszych warunków uprawy w tym roku w zachodniej części Michigan, gdzie znajduje się firma. read more

The National Agricultural Technology Institute of Argentina (INTA) has developed a groundbreaking new nectarine variety that can reportedly endure more than 47 days in cold storage, a significant advancement that enables shippers to access faraway markets, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

LLC Volya in the Cherkasy region plans to operate in two production cycles next season, starting with early carrots and beets, followed by cauliflower, pak choi, and broccoli, according to agronews.ua. Viacheslav Kislitsyn, deputy director of vegetable production, said the company plans to sow 70... read more

Christmas is approaching, and with the New Year just around the corner, the top fruit season is now in full swing. Pears are selling well at BelOrta as well. "But for the sake of variety, a few more apples could be consumed," says Laurent De Smedt, head of the top fruit division at the cooperative. read more

On December 2, Singapore welcomed a unique trade mission. Fifteen leading exporters of fruits and vegetables from Egypt met with the largest local importers and supermarket chains in pre-scheduled B2B meetings, organized by FAO/EBRD and supported by the Embassy of Egypt, HEIA, and AEC. read more

Red Sun Farms, Heritable Agriculture, and Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) have announced significant progress in their collaborative effort to develop the leading indoor-grown strawberry at the Vineland Research Station facility. This partnership combines CIV's expertise in strawberry genetics. read more