The recent rainfall is affecting different fruit and vegetable crops in many regions of the Iberian Peninsula. While the harvest of stone fruits is still a month to a month and a half away in some areas, the excessive rainfall could have a negative impact. read more

In 2024, Georgia exported agricultural products to 107 countries, generating $1.68 billion in revenue, a 17% increase compared to 2023, when agricultural exports totaled $1.437 billion. These figures were reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Georgia. However, despite read more

Peru has positioned itself as the world's second-largest exporter of avocados, behind only Mexico. At the beginning of the 2024 season, Peru saw a 79.2% increase in export volume compared to the previous year. This growth is due to increased demand from major importing countries, including... read more

Each year, The British Tomato Growers' Association (BTGA) organizes the British Tomato Fortnight (BTF) campaign, which coincides with the peak of the British Tomato Season. This campaign aims to showcase the quality and flavor of British tomatoes, their versatility in various dishes, and to support British growers. read more

Six specialists in nutrition, food technology, and food microbiology will be joining nationally renowned testimonials at The Healthy Food Show, the major innovation of Macfrut 2025 (6-8 May at Rimini Expo Centre). They will do so in a large arena dedicated to innovative products (fruits and vegetables). read more

Ecuador, the world's largest exporter of bananas, is seeking to expand its growth by exploring new products in the fruit industry. read more

Ponad 300 ha produkcji jagód zostało dotkniętych przez tornado, który przeszedł przez miasta Huelva: Palos, Moguer, Lucena, Lepe i Cartaya w nocy z wtorku na środę. read more

Ponad 300 ha produkcji jagód zostało dotkniętych przez tornado, który przeszedł przez miasta Huelva: Palos, Moguer, Lucena, Lepe i Cartaya w nocy we wtorek. read more

Kent organic mushroom farm Urban Farm has secured a listing in Sainsbury's supermarkets across the country for its fresh, hand-harvested Lion's Mane mushrooms. read more

British Apple and Pears Limited (BAPL) states that a government policy aimed at raising employment costs will negatively impact consumers and harm the domestic fruit production industry. read more

The Germans love their asparagus - and they really love it. In 2024, a whopping 108,000 tons were harvested, which is roughly equivalent to 1.6 billion spears - enough to build a bridge made of asparagus from Hamburg to the Swiss border. The odds are good that read more

In a recent study published in the journal Horticulture Research, an international team of scientists from Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine and Huazhong Agricultural University may have found a solution by... read more

Dostawcy bananów z głównych krajów Ameryki Łacińskiej ponownie oskarżyli Kaufland, jedną z największych niemieckich sieci handlowych, o niedotrzymywanie zobowiązań dotyczących uczciwych cen. read more

The African fruit industry association Afruibana has announced the passing of its president, Joseph Hyacinthe Owona Kono. read more

Fresh produce, especially potatoes, are the most commonly discarded items in the UK according to a recent survey. The annual Household Food Management Survey by Love Food Hate Waste reveals that approximately 510,000 tonnes of potatoes are thrown away in UK households each year, accounting for 46 percent of all purchased potatoes. read more

It consists of RNA building blocks that support the plant's immune system in fighting the virus. Even with a high virus load, 80% to 100% of the treated plants survived an infection in the laboratory, according to the university. read more

Seed specialists Agristar and Semillas Fitó have formed a new strategic alliance to foster innovation in the research and development of specific products for Brazilian agriculture. The venture will focus on key crops such as tomatoes, peppers, melons, and watermelons. read more

BerryWorld strawberries have been awarded the prestigious gold medal in the Earth, Fresh Produce category at the 2025 New Zealand Outstanding Food Producers Awards, while BerryWorld Raspberries received a silver medal. read more

Naturipe Farms has announced that this year's avocado season is expected to be one of the best yet, thanks to a strong supply driven by the maturing avocado trees in Colombia. With Mexico providing avocados year-round and Colombia complementing the seasonal transitions, there is a steady availability of Hass avocados. read more

Spinneys Supermarket has opened its first store in Jeddah and is expanding in Riyadh as it continues to grow across Saudi Arabia. Cenomi Centres and Spinneys have signed leases for new Spinneys locations throughout the country, with plans to have 12 stores in the Kingdom by 2028. Some of the upcoming locations include U-Walk Riyadh and U-Walk. read more