An "exciting accident" led the new head gardener, Lewis Barrett, to Cruden Farm in Langwarrin, Australia, where he quickly fell in love with the garden as he prepares for a busy summer. Previously, Barrett honed his skills working with herbaceous perennials at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London. read more

David John Egan, a well-known figure in London's Covent Garden Market, recently passed away at the age of 82. Born in Lambeth on March 19, 1943, David spent his early years in Ewell and Kingston upon Thames, where he attended Stoneleigh West Primary School and later St Agatha's in Kingston. read more

Antonio Grasso, kierownik importu owoców tropikalnych w Frutteti Siciliani, omawia obecny okres wzrostu i zmian na rynku bananów w Sycylii. Frutteti Siciliani to firma skupiająca się na jakości i bezpośredniej kontroli każdego etapu procesu, od importu do dojrzewania. "Zaczęliśmy" read more

Dole plc has reported revenue of US$2.3 billion for the three months ending September 30, 2025, an increase of 10.5% year-on-year (8.2% on a like-for-like basis). The company's third-quarter net income fell to US$13.8 million, primarily as a result of losses associated with the sale of its Fresh Vegetables division. read more

India's Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the National Seeds Corporation's (NSC) vegetable and flower seed processing and packaging unit in the national capital on Monday. The modern unit is situated at Pusa Complex. Additionally, he virtually inaugurated five NSC. read more

A new variety destined to raise the bar in the early segment of seedless mandarins has arrived in Italy: Earlyna® has officially entered the European scene. read more

Północna Korea zwolniła kilku leśników po tym, jak dochodzenie rządowe ujawniło, że wykorzystywali szkółki drzew do uprawy warzyw takich jak kapusta, rzodkiewki i papryka chili dla własnego użytku. Inspektorzy odkryli również, że leśnicy zbierali orzechy piniowe z niedojrzałych drzew i sprzedawali je prywatnie.

The North Korea has dismissed several forest rangers after a government probe revealed they were using tree nurseries to grow vegetables like cabbage, radishes, and chili peppers for personal use. Inspectors also found rangers harvesting pine nuts from immature trees and selling them privately. read more

At the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, heavy rains in Costa Rica significantly impacted pineapple production. This has led to a limited supply throughout the year, which is also expected to affect the Christmas season when demand increases and supply may be insufficient. read more

Na początku grudnia rozpocznie się zbieranie wczesnych odmian borówki w Maroku, ale sezon nie rozkręci się w pełni do stycznia. Najlepszy okres dostępności to od marca do czerwca. "Warunki uprawy były wyjątkowe, a oczekiwania co do dobrej " read more

An organic cranberry project in the Netherlands is showing how fruit production can offer an environmentally sustainable option to dairy farming in sensitive peatland areas. The project, led by The Cranberry Company and backed by Eosta, is located in the Krimpenerwaard. read more

Freight demand between Uzbekistan and Russia saw a significant increase in September and October 2025, with transportation orders rising by 31.5% compared to the previous year, according to the logistics operator PEC: Silk Way. The company noted that the growth was primarily driven by fruit and vegetable exports, with suppliers... read more

Chestnuts remain an essential symbol of the autumn fruit and vegetable season. The latest analyses from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor depict a vibrant market: consumption has slightly decreased in volume, but the value has significantly increased, showing a +35% growth in the last five years. The role stands out read more

While the banana market in Iran is constantly growing, domestic supply and imports are experiencing fluctuations and a drop this year. Savana Nasseriakbar, R&D expert at Iranian importer Persian Dasht Product Company, shares her insights. Iran is experiencing a decade-long drought that is. read more

Punjab, Pakistan has reported a consistent litchi production of around 71,490 tons in 2023-24, accounting for 12.39% of India's total output, as per state agriculture data. The fruit is grown across 3,900 hectares in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Nawanshahr, Hoshiarpur, and Ropar districts. read more

Despite the positive start to the table grape season, with exports up 15% over last year, the Apulian company Plantis Group is facing a difficult decision: Whether to end exports to the Baltic and Scandinavian countries ahead of schedule. "Although operations typically cease during the last ten read more

On the occasion of the European Commission's Apple Market Observatory, the WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association) released a first update of the EU 2025/2026 forecasts for apples and pears, which were already presented at Prognosfruit last August. The revised outlook indicates a read more

This year's Peruvian mango season is unfolding differently than last year's. Following record export volumes, the irregular new flowering is expected to decrease overall production by about 15%, according to Iván Vílchez, president of the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM). read more

The Palermo Marathon, the most popular road race in Southern Italy, scheduled for November 16, welcomes for the first time Dole Italia, a leading producer and distributor of premium quality fresh fruit, which makes its debut as the Official Sponsor of the 30th edition. read more

Ukraińscy producenci cebuli ponownie doświadczyli rozczarowania w tym sezonie, ponieważ ceny na rynku nie osiągnęły poziomów, na które wielu liczyło. Według Ksenii Huseva, analityczki rynku owoców i warzyw w firmie APK-Inform, rolnicy powtórzyli błąd z ubiegłego roku, zasiewając zbyt dużo, licząc na wzrost cen. read more

According to the French Interprofessional Kiwi Agency (BIK), French kiwi production is expected to experience a slight increase. The agency continues to promote French origin, collectively support French kiwis, and conduct research and experimentation. The French harvest is expected to increase by 10% in 2025. read more