Picking brought another busy peak at Fruitstation Van Arkel. "We started well on time with enough pickers, but were still caught off guard by the rapid ripening of the fruit," says Marius van Arkel. "This does raise some concerns about shelf life for the rest of the season, as the question is" read more

An analyst report from EastFruit indicates a significant increase in the export of Moroccan lemons to the United Kingdom. read more

The 2025/26 campaign of the Ribera DOP Orange officially kicks off on November 21st. The starting signal is given by Parlapiano Sicilia, a historic company from Ribera and a leader in the commercialization of this citrus excellence, which once again chooses to follow the natural rhythm. read more

Strawberry production is changing faster than ever before. Rising labor costs, climate changes, new technologies, and market expectations are causing traditional cultivation methods to become obsolete. How to adapt to this new reality? That's the question. read more

U.S. fruit and vegetable growers are urging the Trump administration to resume processing H-2A farmworker visas after the ongoing federal government shutdown halted application certifications. The H-2A program allows agricultural employers to bring in seasonal workers from abroad, supporting... read more

India's pineapple industry has been experiencing consistent growth in recent years, with a 60% increase in acreage since 2020, according to Githu James, Managing Director of Pineco Foods Pvt. Ltd, located in Kerala, South India. "The favorable climate and advancements in agronomic practices have contributed to the strengthening of India's pineapple sector," said James. read more

The sales representative of the Turkish fresh produce exporter İşlek Group, Gökhan Gökoluk, stated that the 2025 pomegranate and citrus season has been progressing very successfully, with strong demand from European markets. "We're very pleased with how both the pomegranate as well as the citrus seasons are going." read more

When the days get shorter, Reichenau organic sweet potatoes add color to the plate. Harvesting is currently in full swing on over 120 hectares of open land, on the island of Reichenau, in Hegau, and on the Bodanrück. Despite changeable weather, Reichenau-Gemüse eG is once again expecting a. read more

Big Guns Coffee, a veteran and family-owned brand, is pioneering a new concept in the coffee industry: the development of indoor hydroponic coffee farms. Unlike conventional coffee farming that depends on soil quality, altitude, and climate conditions, hydroponic coffee farming enables growers to cultivate coffee plants indoors using a nutrient-rich solution. read more

Moldova exported close to 2,500 tonnes of walnut kernels to the European Union from January to October 2025, which was almost the same as the previous year, as reported by Logos Press. This places Moldova as the fifth largest supplier of walnut kernels to the EU, following Ukraine (13,870 tonnes) and Chile (17,140 tonnes). read more

Kwek Global Pte Ltd started importing Ethiopian Strawberries last year. "Ethiopian Strawberries are a premium product that tastes sweet and has good shelf life. We are getting 12 to 15 berries per 250 punnet," said Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at the company. The season for Ethiopian… read more

Tunisia's 2025 citrus production is estimated at 265,000 tons, which is about 3% lower than last year, according to Imed Bey, President of the Regional Union of Agriculture and Fisheries of Nabeul Governorate. Speaking to Express FM, Bey noted that fruit size is smaller this year, with about 35% of the crop being affected. read more

For decades, Schwarzwälder Frischebörse Gaiser KG has been considered a trendsetter in the trade of fruit, vegetables, and other food products by restaurateurs, commercial kitchens, butchers, and specialist retailers in the northern Black Forest. "We think differently than many of our" read more

The beginning of the citrus season has been delayed due to biological factors causing the fruit to ripen later, as well as the overlap with the end of the mandarin season in the Southern Hemisphere. "The transition between the two hemispheres is proceeding as planned. More and more... read more

With the ATP Finals in full swing, Turin has been painted orange thanks to the special operation conceived by the Armando Testa agency and DimmidiSì to celebrate the restyling of the brand's fresh soups. The DimmidiSì promotional initiative focuses on creative marketing. read more

Sezon greckich kiwi rozpoczął się w tym roku bardzo dobrze. „W okresie poprzedzającym zbioru, wszystko było idealne: ilość słońca i opadów deszczu była optymalna, a w połączeniu z zimnymi nocami, spowodowało doskonałe wartości brix” - mówi Thanos Motsiopoulos, dyrektor handlowy w niemieckiej firmie. read more

Niedawne opady deszczu na Gran Canarii mają zapewnić kluczowe wsparcie dla produkcji rolniczej w środkowej części wyspy oraz na jej wnętrzu. Według Mercasa na Wyspach Kanaryjskich, opady te pomogą ustabilizować ceny, poprawić efektywność upraw oraz utrzymać jakość wysokowartościowych plonów. read more

José Tomás Quezada, the general manager of Agrícola Siemel, holds an optimistic yet pragmatic outlook on the future of Chile's dried plum industry. Despite anticipating a 20% increase in supply from 2025 to 2030, this growth poses the challenge of expanding the market and maintaining a balance. read more

Morocco has overtaken Spain to become the world's third-largest exporter of fresh tomatoes, according to UN COMTRADE data cited by Hortinfo. This development signifies a shift in global tomato trade, placing Morocco behind only Mexico and the Netherlands in terms of export volume. In 2024, Morocco... read more

W 1989 roku Jens i Carsten Mohr wyeksportowali swoje pierwsze nasiona ziemniaków za granicę, co stanowiło fundament dla obecnie międzynarodowo uznanej marki: Mohr Potatoes. W zeszłym tygodniu marka obchodziła jedenastą rocznicę – jednak za nią stoi znacznie więcej niż dziesięć lat doświadczenia. read more