GB Potatoes has confirmed that their efforts to secure emergency approval for the ongoing use of mancozeb on potato crops have been unsuccessful. Mancozeb, a fungicide primarily used to protect potatoes from blight, was discontinued in the UK at the end of the 2025 growing season. read more

W ostatnim roku Stany Zjednoczone zużyły około 99 000 ton kłącza imbiru. Ten produkt, często błędnie nazywany "korzeniem imbiru", jest powszechnie stosowany w żywności i napojach, w tym w potrawach smażonych, cukierkach, curry, herbatach i suplementach. Produkcja imbiru jest skoncentrowana głównie w strefie tropikalnej. read more

Brio (a company within the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruits and vegetables) and Alce Nero renew their historic collaboration in the spirit of growth and continuity. A new five-year agreement has been signed, confirming Brio as the exclusive licensee for fruit and vegetables. read more

Najnowsze burze, które nawiedziły region Andaluzji w Hiszpanii, spowodowały ponad 10 000 incydentów i zmusiły ponad 11 000 mieszkańców Andaluzji do opuszczenia swoich domów. Są również doniesienia o "stratach w wysokości milionów dolarów i uszkodzeniach infrastruktury dotykających głównych sektorów gospodarki". read more

"Obrona europejskich pomidorów to obrona Europy." With this clear message, a group of European tomato growers launched their joint manifesto last week at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin. They also called on the European Union to adopt a fairer and more consistent trade policy, in line with the. read more

Ceny kukurydzy i fasoli szparagowej na Florydzie wzmacniają się po niedawnym mrozie w stanie. „Plony na Florydzie zostały poważnie uszkodzone przez mróz, więc podaż obu produktów będzie bardzo ograniczona do czasu około kwietnia. Będzie kilkuotygodniowa przerwa w dostawie” - mówi Robert Reesor z. read more

Egyptian strawberries are having a great season, with a significant rise in production resulting in stable prices. However, exporters are facing challenges due to competition and higher transportation costs. Moustafa Shaalan, the sales manager at Green Tiba, expressed concerns about these difficulties. read more

The eighth edition of the Fruit and Salad School games will kick off on February 10th in Basilicata. read more

Morocco has become the fastest-growing tomato supplier to the German market over the past 20 years, according to UN data. Moroccan tomato exports to Germany increased from 12,710 tons in 2005 to 74,890 tons in 2024, representing a growth of 489 percent. read more

Sezon sprzedaży białego szparaga oficjalnie rozpoczął się ponownie w Teboza, największym producencie szparagów w Holandii. "W zeszłym tygodniu zebraliśmy już niewielkie ilości, ale od dziś nasi klienci również mogą się nimi cieszyć," mówi Will Teeuwen. Popyt na ten wysokiej jakości produkt jest duży, według niego. read more

La Unió Llauradora has requested the Spanish Government to urge the EU to establish limits on annual fresh citrus imports and citrus for industry from Mercosur countries at 239,000 tons and 499,000 tons, respectively, in case the EU-Mercosur agreement is ratified. They are also advocating for a 15% corrective tariff. read more

Poland remains one of the leading global producers of highbush blueberries and continues to host the annual International Blueberry Conference. The 14th edition of the conference is scheduled to take place on 5-6 March 2026. With over 13,000 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation, Poland is the largest blueberry producer. read more

UNITEC develops and provides technology for handling, sorting, quality selection, and packaging of fruits, tree nuts, and fresh vegetables. The company operates worldwide and has over 100 years of experience in post-harvest technology. In global fruit supply chains, precise quality. read more

"'Under construction' is how Fruvo's bright red new apple was announced at Fruit Logistica last week," Martijn Vogelaar said. He is well aware that new apple varieties are being introduced at a rapid pace. "But we see this one as very promising because it is an apple that can be grown with minimal impact." read more

Pink Lady® further consolidates its brand strategy and announces a partnership with GCDS, an established Italian brand in the new luxury sector. The agreement gives rise to "Apple Crush", a special and contemporary project that fits into the brand's evolution path. read more

The kiwifruit industry in New Zealand continues to be one of the country's most valuable horticultural sectors. In the 2024/2025 season, the industry set a new record for global sales and direct returns to producers, thanks to high production volumes and the global marketing efforts of its main company, Zespri. read more

Brazil is home to some of the world's largest fruit-growing operations, with production systems spanning citrus, coconut, açaí, and jabuticaba. These operations combine large planted areas with mechanization, digital monitoring, and export-oriented logistics. read more

Ukrainian farms are increasing the production of winter onions and creating export shipments to Romania and other European markets as part of a Ukrainian-South Korean project. Important criteria for export include meeting EU packaging regulations and having access to specialized storage facilities. read more

Rijk Zwaan Italia enriches its range with Merens RZ F1, an elongated watermelon variety developed to ensure agronomic reliability, internal quality, and optimal post-harvest management, in response to the needs of the entire supply chain, from producers to retailers. read more

An integrated offer that combines next-generation seeds, advanced defense strategies, and digital solutions for efficient management of processing tomatoes: this is the proposal that BASF Agricultural Solutions and Nunhems will present at Tomato World 2026, scheduled for 19th and 20th. read more