A banana breeding consortium has made a significant advancement in ensuring the future of one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world, with a number of disease-resistant varieties now moving into pre-commercial trials. The Musa Breeding Company (MBC) has utilized traditional, non-GMO breeding techniques to identify read more

The future of squash now moves on a dual track: on one hand, the service product, which continues to gain popularity among Italians looking for practical and fast solutions, pushing Gdo to expand assortments, especially in the advanced range. read more

Waltson Chips started as a passion project by grower and trader Joost Debeuckelaere to turn his own potatoes into artisanal crisps. The brand has now expanded to multiple European markets. Recently, Waltson Chips bags can even be found in the air as part of a new partnership. read more

Bimi, the tender hybrid brassica that is less fibrous and sweeter than broccoli, is the result of a natural cross developed in Japan by the Sakata Seed Company over twenty years ago. The formulation is obtained through the crossbreeding of broccoli and kailan, making it extremely. read more

Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras frescas españolas a Alemania y Francia, hasta agosto, se mantuvieron estables en 2.4 y 1.5 millones de toneladas, respectivamente. Las exportaciones a los terceros y cuartos mercados de destino más grandes, el Reino Unido y los Países Bajos, disminuyeron en un 2% y un 5%, respectivamente, pero los valores aumentaron en todos.

Exports of Spanish fresh fruits and vegetables to Germany and France, up to August, remained stable at 2.4 and 1.5 million tons, respectively. Exports to the third- and fourth-largest destination markets, the UK and the Netherlands, declined by 2% and 5%, respectively, but values increased across all. read more

Ukrainian growers report that garlic seed material reacts differently when moved between climatic zones. According to Serhiy Parashchenko, founder of LLC Pure Product, planting garlic from warm regions in colder areas can reduce output. He noted that the reverse scenario often works better. read more

Over the past two decades, Peru has firmly established itself as a major player in global agriculture. It now ranks among the world's top exporters of products such as asparagus, blueberries, avocados, and table grapes. This rapid growth has made agricultural exports the country's second-largest source of income. read more

Dutch and Belgian growers have had a very busy pear harvest season. The warm and stable weather meant that pears had to be picked quickly to prevent them from becoming overripe. "It was all hands on deck for a while. You only have about 10 days to harvest everything at the perfect time. That extra week makes a huge difference." read more

In October 2025, lemon prices in Russia increased by almost 12% compared to September and by 24% year-on-year compared to October 2024, as reported by NTech. These prices encompass averages from both offline retail and online delivery channels. The primary factor behind this rise is the decrease in Turkish exports caused by a poor harvest in Turkey. read more

W miarę jak sektor jagód borówki nadal skupia się na efektywności i delikatnym obchodzeniu się z produktami, pojawiają się nowe technologie, które mają sprostać rosnącym wymaganiom dotyczącym jakości. Nowe rozwiązanie sortowania optycznego będzie przyczyniać się do tego - mówi Piotr Milewski, CEO Milbor PMC: "Nasz sortownik optyczny MXM Sorter BN.2 reprezentuje najnowszą generację." read more

A simple gesture yet a powerful message. An orange for every woman who has found the strength to say enough. read more

Research, field experimentation, and involvement of the supply chain: this is the path indicated by Cora Seeds for the growth of the baby leaf segment destined for the IV range. A journey that also involves the enhancement of the Piana del Sele, a territory now recognized as one of the poles. read more

"Our products biodegrade within thirty days, and within fifteen if it rains," explains Elżbieta Danielska, founder and CEO of Bonfitaly. "We do not need industrial plants for disposal and, once in the waste stream, they become fertilizer rich in minerals and vitamins. We want to produce value." read more

In the world of food fairs undergoing major changes, including the shifting of Macfrut to April and the departure of Renzo Piraccini, an interesting announcement comes from Fiere di Parma, which has been managing the Milan edition of Tuttofood since last year. It will be called. read more

Podaż grejpfrutów z Kalifornii nadal utrzymuje się na stabilnym poziomie. "Zakończyliśmy sezon Marsh Ruby około miesiąc temu, a teraz rynek przechodzi na rzeczy takie jak MeloGold, które rozpoczęły zbieranie w początkach października" - mówi Tony Marquez z Pearson Ranch, zauważając, że istnieją programy. read more

Imara Avocado Factory has announced a new farmer-support program in Makueni County after taking part in the Makueni Avocado Farmers Day 2025. Director Nelson Kamwaro stated that the program is designed to enhance Kenya's avocado value chain by enhancing fruit quality, yields, and... read more

The UK potato market is increasingly focusing on product quality as the 2025/26 season progresses and a large volume of potatoes remains in storage. Prices have been declining for most of the year due to a season with many contracts and limited free-buy trade. Market sources reporting to Expana have pointed out this trend. read more

Uğur Aydın, Deputy General Manager for the Turkish fresh produce exporter Darya Nature, stated that Turkish apple exporters are facing a difficult season due to adverse weather conditions earlier in the year. "This year's apple production in Turkey is 70 per cent" read more

In the latest RaboResearch report, we can read that the blueberry market is experiencing a steady growth in global demand. Annual consumption per capita in the USA has reached 1.3 kg, and demand in EU countries remains strong despite fluctuations in fruit prices. read more

Brazilian fruit exports reached their highest October revenue in ten years, generating US$177.5 million in 2025, up 4.60 per cent from US$169.7 million in the same month last year, according to Comex Stat data from the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services. read more