Plant Heritage has recently awarded National Plant Collection status to 30 new collections across the UK in the last 5 months, showcasing the increasing popularity of the charity's prominent conservation program. The new National Collections encompass a wide variety of plants, including houseplants and apples. read more

The kiwifruit harvest in Pieria started with some irregularities in the progress of the work. "The rains that began on October 16 and lasted for several days temporarily hindered us from collecting the fruit, although they had a positive effect on it. At the same time, however, trade was... read more

Market conditions in terms of consumption and retail sales seem to have stabilized, with strong demand observed for packing-quality material. Prices have also leveled off. However, demand for the bagging and peeling trade is weak due to an excess of potatoes from the previous season, but this situation is expected to improve now. read more

"Chociaż BerryTrade zostało założone z myślą o skupieniu się na eksporcie polskich borówek, los zadecydował, że firma zacznie również importować borówki z innych regionów do Polski" - mówi Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, współzałożycielka polskiego handlowca jagodami BerryTrade. "Założyliśmy." read more

Rok w handlu ananasami był ogólnie pozytywny, ale nie bez przeszkód. Takie informacje przekazał Gregorio Pagni, szef historycznego rodzinnego biznesu Alimentari Ortofrutticoli ABC, gdy podsumowuje zmieniający się rynek między zrównoważonym rozwojem, logistyką i nowymi wyzwaniami. read more

The great classics of Val Venosta apples set off on a journey that crosses Italy to discover the perfect pairings with local traditions. read more

On November 5, Jurgen and Rob Banken, the second generation of the family-owned company Banken Champignons, received the Family Business Legacy Award 2025. The award was presented by TV presenter Renze Klamer and Marieke Kopinsky, Partner Tax and Leader Family Businesses at EY Netherlands. read more

Argentina exported 325,500 tons of pears from January to October 2025, the highest volume in the last decade and nearly 3% more than the 316,500 tons exported during the same period last year, according to data from the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa). The increase, though read more

Nature's Produce, a Polish importer and distributor of fresh fruit and vegetables, has started building a new Central Distribution and Ripening Center (CDRC) in Ostrowiec, located about 40 kilometers south of Warsaw. The facility will incorporate sustainable technologies such as heat and read more

The vegetable export season in the Spanish province of Almeria is picking up pace as the supply increases, and European retailers are almost exclusively focused on their Spanish programs. In this scenario, attention is once again on Thrips parvispinus due to its impact on pepper production. read more

Ecuador's main dragon fruit season is approaching, with a new crop cycle set to begin in November. "We are looking forward to the upcoming season as the growing conditions have been favorable and no issues have been reported," says Jose Roggiero from Freshway Produce. Despite facing significant shortages previously, the situation is expected to improve with the new season. read more

The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) believes that the Mercosur-European Union (EU) Agreement is nearing completion, but remains cautious about the reduction of the additional 50% tariffs imposed by the United States. According to Abrafrutas, ... read more

The Minister of Trade and Industry of Panama, Julio Moltó, has announced that the country may resume banana exports between December and January, assuming that the reactivation process proceeds as scheduled. This projection is contingent on the successful re-establishment of operations by Chiquita Panama in Bocas del Toro. read more

The OrtoRomi project returns to schools, an educational initiative that has been successfully accompanying children and teachers in discovering the themes of healthy eating and sustainable agriculture for years. The new feature of the latest edition is the introduction of a guidance activity. read more

A few weeks after the G20 in South Africa, the national fruit and vegetable sector is questioning the opportunities that this international event could really generate. As reported by Eurofruit, it remains to be seen if the government is succeeding in translating the discussed commercial agreements into actions. read more

Tomás Ferreira, the director of the Portuguese fruit exporter Granfer, mentions that the sales pace of Portuguese Rocha pears is currently determined by the pear size. He explains, "Rocha entered a market that was quite different from last year's, with high stocks of summer fruits due to the late harvest." read more

At this point, French carrot production is of high quality, with a good mix of all sizes. However, yields may need to be adjusted downwards due to various climatic events this summer. Prices are currently steady, showing a slight upward trend, but are still considerably lower than in the previous season. read more

Peru's agricultural exports reached US$9.809 billion between January and September 2025, a 21.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur). The growth was driven by increased export volumes and higher prices. read more

In a playful PR stunt, Domino's Pizza carried its controversial "Pizza Waikiki", the Hawaiian pizza topped with pineapple, through the Vatican's Porta Santa, hoping to cleanse it of its "culinary sin." The symbolic walk through the Holy Door, which opens only once every 25 years, was meant to. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) continues to take the lead in supporting and sharing member knowledge on transitioning to peat-free horticulture. A recent workshop for growers, titled 'Optimising nutrition and nutrient delivery in peat-free crops', was part of HTA's technical workshop series. read more