Imports of apples from Afghanistan and Iran into India are currently stable, as the period between November and December is the peak season for both sources, according to Syed Salehus Sabah of Al Fatah Impex. "The availability of Afghan and Iranian apples is good despite some changes; Afghan apples are" read more

Chinese mandarins are entering the markets in India early this season and are competing closely with imports from South Africa. Buyers are carefully assessing the quality and price, according to Bhavey Pilani from Fruitsify. "Although volumes are still increasing, the market is paying close attention to factors like size, sweetness, and appearance." read more

Among the agronomic techniques that are gaining space among fruit and vegetable companies, soil solarization is undoubtedly one of the most interesting. It is not a completely new practice, but today - due to the need to reduce chemical inputs and production costs - read more

The Tulbagh Valley is famous for its wine and stone fruit production. Five years ago, its potential for blueberries was identified, a process in which Waterstone Berries has been at the forefront with 130 hectares of blueberries. The final phase of planting is scheduled for next year. read more

Sauerkraut has a long tradition, especially in southern and eastern Germany. Despite strong competition from numerous new products, this pickled vegetable remains an essential part of German cuisine today, as stated by Hans-Peter Rödel, managing director of the sauerkraut factory. read more

"The market for Hass avocados has been in turmoil in recent weeks due to a confluence of several factors," says Joel Pascual of Cartama Europe, who represents the Dutch sales office of Colombia's largest avocado cultivation and export company. "First of all, we had to deal with the extension of" read more

A multi-country initiative is working on creating a data-driven framework to assess the performance of production units in globalized agriculture. The project is centered around developing an Agricultural Competitiveness Indicator (ICA) that combines elements of business management, statistical modeling, and artificial intelligence. read more

Vemondo is the most purchased brand of vegan and vegetarian products by Italian families in the Alternative Vegetable Gastronomy sector (Fresh Products) according to data from the NielsenIQ Consumer Panel. A significant achievement for Lidl Italia, which confirms the growing trust of. read more

A natural bio-fungicide derived from amoebas, single-celled microorganisms, capable of protecting crops against the growing problem of pest resistance. read more

Caroline García, manager of the Dominican company Caribio Fresh Fruit, confirmed that the current season has been "very good," despite the challenges that the sector is facing. The company, which specializes in conventional and organic bananas, exports mainly to the United States, Spain. read more

With an imbalance between producer prices and international demand, the citrus season in Argolis, one of the main cultivation areas in Greece, has begun. Currently, packers are purchasing fruits from the region at truck prices ranging from €0.38–0.41 per kilo for Navelines. read more

In Majes, a fertile agricultural hub in southern Peru with around 16,000 hectares under cultivation, the family-run business Terramajes J&J has carved out a niche in garlic and paprika processing and export. It combines its own production with partnerships involving local farmers. "We started in read more

The University of Minnesota (U of M) announced today (November 19) the launch of Superior Fruit Innovations (SFI), a new licensing model focused on growers. read more

The industry organization GB Potatoes has introduced a new Potato Industry Confidence Survey to assess the feelings of growers, production trends, and the factors influencing the future of the potato sector in Britain. read more

Jordi Ballester believes that consumers would consume more tomatoes if they were marketed more effectively. This is why he is passionate about helping consumers navigate through the variety of different product types and make it simpler for them to enjoy the highest quality varieties available, no matter the occasion. read more

Chile is projected to export 40.5 million cartons (8kg) in the 2025/26 season, which is an increase of 11 percent compared to the previous year, according to the initial forecast by the Chilean Stonefruit Committee. This estimate is derived from information provided by 44 companies, representing 87 percent of total exports. read more

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has officially inaugurated the world's first cable car system dedicated to transporting fruit. read more

Apples from the Venosta Valley in north-east Italy are currently touring the country this autumn as part of the Applepairing campaign. This initiative encourages consumers to pair different apple varieties with a variety of classic regional foods. read more

The record shipments of Chilean cherries this November have raised concerns among Argentine producers. Argentina has experienced an unprecedented influx of Chilean fruit since the beginning of the month, which industry representatives believe will have a significant impact in the future. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) has stated that the recent decision by the United States to lower import tariffs on certain agricultural products is seen as a positive move towards creating a more balanced international trade environment in agriculture. read more