The global supply of blueberries continues to grow and diversify, driven by exports exceeding expectations and the entry of new origins that are reshaping international balances. This is what emerges from the new report "Blueberry Update 2025" published by Rabobank. read more

Project Opportunity, a collaboration of 12 European organizations in the starch potato chain, has successfully concluded its initial field trials involving CRISPR-Cas-edited starch potatoes engineered for late blight resistance. The trials, conducted in Sweden and Denmark in 2025, were supported by seed. read more

The fig season has been unpredictable in terms of both price and harvested quantities. In the final weeks of harvesting, there is a significant operational disruption caused by recent storms and changing market preferences. Supply and demand appear to be out of sync at the moment. read more

The RUCIP (Rules and Practices of the Inter-European Trade in Potatoes) conditions were first introduced in 1956 and have been revised several times since then. The latest revision was in 2025. The conditions define professional practices and a simple and efficient procedure for expert. read more

Florida growers and shippers are quite enthusiastic about this year's citrus harvest. "We are observing fruit color and maturity levels that we haven't seen in several years," says Doug Feek of Feek Family Citrus. "The quality of the fruit has been outstanding, the size has improved, and the Brix levels in the juice are higher." read more

The Almond Board of California has released its October 2025 position report, which indicates total shipments of 249 million pounds. This figure is 3.6 percent lower than the shipments in October 2024 and slightly below the pre-report estimates. Despite the decrease compared to the previous year, the volume of shipments was higher than the three-year average and marked the highest volume recorded. read more

The Emilia-Romagna PGI Pear returns to engage with the general public. Indeed, on November 16th, a new cross-media communication campaign will kick off, supported by the Emilia-Romagna Region, involving TV, radio, digital media, and print. The objective of this planned campaign is to stimulate and... read more

Created in 2016 by JMF Partenariat, the Caméléon brand gathers various products of Moroccan origin, such as round tomatoes and Charentais melons. Tailored to meet the requirements of European retailers, Caméléon emphasizes traceability and consistent supply to assist its clients. read more

Amidst increasing competition in the European fruit and vegetable market, Cupalma, the leading banana producer in the Canary Islands, and the Orsero Group, Europe's top fruit distributor and ripening company, have announced plans to export PGI Plátano through their Spanish subsidiary Hermanos Fernández. read more

After a July that had hinted at a marked deterioration in the trade balance, the consolidated data for the first eight months of 2025, analyzed by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, show a slightly more positive picture, with an improvement in the volume balance. We remain. read more

Rabobank's Agri Commodity Outlook 2026 reports that geopolitics is increasingly shaping global agricultural trade, influencing prices, planted area, and export flows. The report describes a world divided between the spheres of influence of the United States and China, with agricultural commodities becoming read more

Fruit and vegetables steadily lose moisture after harvesting – and this process is accelerated by dry air at the point of sale. This, in turn, leads to a loss of quality, weight loss, and a decline in the attractiveness of the goods. This is precisely where the dry misting process from. read more

CPJ Erasmus & Seun operates a mixed fruit and vegetable business in the Letsitele Valley, with 350 hectares dedicated to vegetables and 700 hectares to citrus. Bell peppers are the main crop, supported by sweetcorn, butternut, and small volumes of green beans. The citrus varieties grown include pomelo, oranges, and soft citrus fruits. read more

The Agricultural Research Council in South Africa is encouraging growers to participate in testing new fruit cultivars developed for local production conditions. This was announced by Dr., ARC senior manager for intellectual property and commercialization, during the Subtrop Marketing Symposium in White River. read more

We continue our overview inside the fruit and vegetable department with the second episode where we have gathered experiences shared by buyers from some important realities of the Italian retail sector, always with the aim of providing producers with ideas and insights to manage effectively. read more

W region of Georgia, Abkhazia significantly increased its lemon exports to Russia in autumn, more than doubling shipments compared to the same period in 2024. According to the State Customs Committee of the region, 196 tonnes of lemons have been exported to Russia since the start of the citrus season. read more

The IAB-IBD trade show, held in Bordeaux at the beginning of October, was once again an opportunity to showcase innovative, eco-responsible packaging solutions for the fruit and vegetable sector. Among the exhibitors, SoFruPak came to present its complete range of plastic-free packaging, based on... read more

The Applepairing journey continues, a project by Vip-Association of fruit and vegetable cooperatives of Val Venosta that brings to light perfect pairings with the food excellences of local traditions. Next stops in Veneto, Piemonte, Toscana, Campania, and Sicilia. read more

Nuno Russo, executive director of the Portugal Nuts association, stated that the weather has negatively impacted Portuguese almonds this year, leading to lower production. He mentioned that almond orchards will see reduced productivity compared to 2024, not meeting the expected potential for the new year. read more

From the misty mountains of Yunyang County, a truck loaded with freshly processed chrysanthemums set off along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. The cargo was bound for Southeast Asian countries, where the blooms would soon be turned into fragrant herbal teas. Once relatively read more