The Brazilian Tahiti lime market is adapting to smaller sizes, lower prices, and reduced demand in Europe, attributed to colder weather in the northern hemisphere. Wellington Carvalho, sales representative for Don Vicente, reports that recent rains in São Paulo are already benefiting the fruit. read more

Rynek globalnych świeżych produktów rolno-spożywczych stale ewoluuje, a konsumenci wymagają wyższej jakości, dłuższego okresu przydatności do spożycia oraz bardziej zrównoważonych rozwiązań. Na czele innowacji technologicznych w dojrzewaniu owoców i chłodzeniu jest Frigotec, firma posiadająca ponad 30-letnie doświadczenie w zapewnianiu. read more

"The grape industry is facing significant challenges at the moment. In recent years, the EU season has typically been over by now, as Peru and Brazil have been dominating the market with high prices," said John Fox, Grape Product Manager for Pacific Produce. "Nevertheless, we are having an EU season this year." read more

In Buffeljagsrivier, in the Southern Cape, the Arisa packhouse is currently processing avocados, including Hass, Lamb Hass, and Gems, mostly meeting the required quality standards. "There has been significant growth in avocado production in this region over the last few years, following extensive plantings from Swellendam to Mossel Bay," says Etienne. read more

Ceny egipskich cytryn gwałtownie wzrosły od października i nadal rosną. Według Amgada Nessem, menedżera eksportu w gospodarstwie El Teriak, ten wzrost wynika z spadku produkcji i niedoboru, który rozpoczął się w Azji Wschodniej, zanim rozprzestrzenił się na inne rynki, ale teraz osiągnął przesadzone wartości. read more

Globally, it is estimated that around 40 percent of all fruits and vegetables are never consumed. This leads to a significant waste of food, water, land, and energy. Often, this waste occurs because the quality of produce does not meet specifications during transportation, storage, or in the supply chain. read more

Farmers in Turkey's Pasinler Valley, located in the eastern Erzurum province, have successfully completed their cabbage harvest, with individual heads weighing over 50 kilograms. The crop was grown on 500 hectares of land, and growers have reported better-than-anticipated yields this season. Producers credit the... read more

Ceny cebuli w Bangladeszu podwoiły się w ciągu kilku dni, osiągając około 0,91 USD za kilogram (Tk 100), ponieważ krajowe zapasy maleją, a zakaz eksportu z Indii pozostaje w mocy. Gwałtowny wzrost cen nadszarpnął budżety gospodarstw domowych i zakłócił handel, z cenami detalicznymi w Dhace i innych dużych miastach, takich jak... read more

Enza Zaden's sweet mini conical pepper marks a turning point in the retail sector with its seedless peppers. This consumer-driven innovation has the potential to double the market value of the category. read more

Dr. Leslie Toralba Ubaub, wykładowca w dyscyplinie Rolnictwo i Technologia Żywności na Kampusie Uniwersytetu Południowego Pacyfiku (USP) na Samoa, otrzymał w 2025 roku Fundusz Strategiczny Wicekanclerza i Prezydenta przeznaczony dla kobiecych naukowców, aby rozwijać badania nad pomidorem odpornym na ciepło. read more

Dostawa czosnku wygląda obficie. "Od momentu, gdy zaczęło się z Meksyku i Hiszpanii, wydawało się, że przez cały sezon będzie go naprawdę mało, ale nie potoczyło się tak," mówi Kian Fattahi z Global Farms Enterprises. Jak zauważa, w Stanach Zjednoczonych plony czosnku i jego jakość... read more

The avocado harvest in Western Australia has started, with growers predicting it could be another season of record-breaking yields. read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress 2025 will be held in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November. The event will include a day of talks, discussions, and networking, followed by a day of tours to the facilities of Rijk Zwaan, Unica Group, and Granada La Palma. read more

Granaty są od dawna uważane za superowoc, ich pestki i sok są cenione nie tylko za słodko-kwaśny smak, ale także za korzyści zdrowotne. read more

The Polish importer Nature's Produce, a partner of the fresh produce brand Dole, has begun constructing a new distribution and ripening center near Warsaw for ready-to-eat avocados, mangoes, and other exotic fruits. read more

The Dutch fruit cooperative Royal FruitMasters has paid tribute to its former chairman Gerrit van Haarlem, who has passed away. read more

Enza Zaden has introduced a new variety in the pepper category by launching a completely seedless Tribelli mini sweet conical pepper. read more

The Peruvian blueberry association Proarándanos has announced that the 2025/26 season will be shorter than anticipated and with lower-than-expected volumes. read more

The Assembly of European Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) held its second Annual Forum this week in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The event saw a high level of participation from producer organizations and regions, as well as productive discussions with representatives from EU institutions. read more