Promoting the development of the fruit and vegetable market in Rome through investments in infrastructure, advanced digital services, and increased sustainability. This is the goal of the memorandum of understanding signed today at the Centro Agroalimentare Roma (CAR) with CIA Roma, Coldiretti, Confagricoltura Roma and. read more

Resisting for over 47 days after harvesting without losing quality: this is the achievement reached by the Argentine National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) with the new nectarine Pionero INTA - as reported on Portalfruticola.com - a variety that promises to change perspectives. read more

New garlic varieties have been introduced to South Africa from a country on a similar latitude, and the results from its trials have been exactly what they'd hoped for, says Corrie Bezuidenhout, chairperson of the South African Garlic Growers' Association. He was not directly involved with the… read more

Focus on avocado and mango, new varieties, breeding, minor fruit species of tropical and subtropical origin, organic farming, rootstocks, plant patents, new commercial strategies. These are some of the topics at the center of Plant Nursery, the trade fair dedicated to innovation. read more

Nowe dane sprzedażowe od brytyjskiej firmy Apple & Pears Ltd (BAPL) pokazują silny ruch brytyjskich jabłek przez główne sieci supermarketów w październiku 2025 roku, z wyraźnymi różnicami w wynikach sprzedaży poszczególnych detalistów. Aldi zajmuje pierwsze miejsce w rankingu, nabywając prawie 2 900 ton brytyjskich jabłek od producentów BAPL. Lidl... read more

Whether it is cannabis or other crops, every grower experiences a continuous struggle against mold and other similar threats. Cannabis, in particular, is susceptible due to its humid growing conditions and the structure of its flowers, which provide an optimal environment for various pathogens. Fruits, vegetables, read more

A significant expansion is currently taking place for a Polish soft fruit producer, as the company is expanding the acreage for both raspberries and blackberries, according to Oleh Naumenko, CEO and co-owner of the Polish soft fruit producer BigRed Berry Farm. "Our projects for raspberries and blackberries have been growing very dynamically. read more

Confidence among UK retailers hits a 17-year low ahead of budget announcement. British retailers have reported the most significant decline in confidence in 17 years, with sales continuing to fall. The Confederation of British Industry stated that its measure of retail sales compared to the previous year deteriorated to -32 from -27. read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Pharr, Texas, intercepted $10,300,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed inside a shipment of lettuce. "Within a shipment of salad greens, our frontline officers read more

Banana growers in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh are facing losses due to low market prices, which have prompted some farmers to destroy their fully grown crops. The absence of buyers and the current rates not covering basic input costs are leaving farmers with months of labor and investment without any returns. read more

Pink Lady® is opening a new chapter in its story with the global communication platform "So Crunchy, So Juicy, So Cool", launching in November 2025 in 11 European countries. The new campaign marks a significant evolution: going beyond the fruit category and establishing itself as read more

"Pear sales are currently going reasonably well. There is a sufficient volume being sold, but prices this season are significantly lower than last year," says Mark Vernooij of Urfruit. "This price pressure sets the tone in the market and requires extra sharpness in the supply chain." read more

Tak jak w innych pagórkowatych i górzystych regionach północnych Włoch, w zeszły weekend spadł śnieg w Piemoncie. „W naszym regionie w prowincji Cuneo, obudziliśmy się w sobotę rano z piękną warstwą śniegu, która sięgała ponad 20 cm w dolinie. Nasze sadzenie jabłek było pokryte śniegiem" – relacjonuje. read more

Produkcja czosnku w Peru wzrosła w tym sezonie, ale stanowi znaczące obciążenie dla międzynarodowych cen czosnku z Chin i zmian regulacyjnych na kluczowych rynkach. Według Paula Sifuentesa Fernándeza, kierownika handlowego Agroexportadora Sol de Olmos, krajowa produkcja wzrosła o. read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is back in cities with a new outdoor campaign that brings Doooolé! to the center of urban life, accompanying people on their daily commutes. Throughout the months of November and December, read more

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) announces that its early season low-chill blueberry variety, Tropical Blue, is attracting significant interest this season due to its exceptional early performance in Spain and Morocco. read more

A new marketing campaign co-financed by the European Union aims to increase awareness of European apples among consumers in Colombia and Brazil. The campaign, titled 'Have an Apple Day! Get to know high quality apples from the EU,' will showcase the quality, safety, and sustainability of these apples. read more

The upcoming budget is the "last chance" to support British fruit and vegetable producers before the planned end of the UK Fruit & Veg Aid Scheme at the end of this year, MPs have warned. read more

Irish mushroom producer Tiernaneill Mushrooms Ltd (TML) has announced the successful evaluation of a peat-free substrate pioneered by Harte Peat Ltd for industrial-scale production, describing it as a “major step forward” in sustainable mushroom cultivation. read more

Przemysł owoców w Południowej Afryce, a szczególnie branża cytrusowa, straciła jednego ze swoich kluczowych dyplomatów w związku z odejściem Deona Jouberta. read more