In July 2025, EU agri-food exports reached €20.7 billion, showing an 8% increase from June and a slight stability compared to July 2024. From January to July, cumulative exports amounted to €139.4 billion, marking a €2.7 billion (2%) rise compared to the same period in 2024, primarily driven by higher prices. read more

UK: Były dyrektor generalny Asdy dołącza do zarządu M&S
Marks & Spencer ogłosił, że Roger Burnley dołączy do jego zarządu jako Dyrektor Niewykonawczy 1 grudnia, aby wesprzeć strategię wzrostu i wzmocnić swoją wiedzę ekspercką w dziedzinie żywności, po tym jak Justin King, były szef Sainsbury's, odszedł. read more

Digitalization is changing the way apples are traded in Himachal Pradesh, according to Milan Sharma, CEO of Intello Labs. "Our past collaboration with Adani Agri Fresh on apple grading built trust, leading to the modernization of Himachal mandis. Together, we designed the country's first digital system." read more

The Chilean fruit industry association Frutas de Chile, through its Cherry Committee, predicts that the Latin American country will export 131 million boxes (each weighing 5 kilograms) during the 2025/26 season. This is equivalent to approximately 655,000 tonnes of cherries. read more

FreshPlaza notes that once again this year, the early vegetable season in Morocco is more than a month late, which seems to have become a new trend due to adverse summer weather conditions. read more

Based on the most recent data from producers and exporters, the peak of Peru's blueberry exports for the 2024/25 season occurred in week 40, with an estimated volume of 21,000 tons. This amount reflects a 12.5% decrease compared to the initial projection of 24,000 tons anticipated in week 42. read more

Sezon cytrusowy w Teksasie rozpoczął się. „Owoce mają już mocny stosunek Brix do kwasu w tym momencie sezonu, i jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni z ich smaku” – mówi April Flowers z Lone Star Citrus Growers. „Jesteśmy już w pełnej produkcji i planujemy wysyłki do połowy marca w tym roku, co oznacza...” read more

The production cycle for Halloween or Dia de los Muertos marigolds has ended. What were some of the issues that growers encountered this season? Recognizing primary problems is an essential part of Best Management Practices to prevent them. The most common nutritional issue that growers faced this season was... read more

A storm with heavy rain, strong gusts of wind, and occasional small tornadoes struck the province of Huelva and part of Seville between Tuesday and Wednesday, flooding fields and causing structural damage to berry greenhouses. "The storm has caused significant damage, particularly in the area." read more

A biotechnology company in Queensland's Lockyer Valley has developed a DNA-based diagnostic test to help Australian onion growers manage Stemphylium leaf blight (SLB), a fungal disease causing widespread crop losses. Metagen, based in Gatton, began the research project in August under funding. read more

The new 2025 domestic crop of Envy™ apples has arrived in grocery stores across the United States and Canada. This year's launch also represents a notable achievement: the inaugural Envy apple harvest from New York state, broadening the brand's regional presence with locally grown, premium apples. read more

"We are creating a 3D digital twin of the product and slicing through it to identify all internal characteristics that are of interest to our customers," explains Johann Steinert, Director of New Markets at Orbem, regarding the use of MRI technology for scanning the internal quality of the product. read more

The Chilean Fruit Cherry Committee predicts that exports for the 2025-2026 season will reach 131 million boxes, according to a survey of its members conducted from October 10 to 17. This estimate is almost the same as the April projection and slightly higher than the volume from the previous season. read more

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has predicted a decrease in national citrus production for 2025. The report states that orange and lemon production is expected to decline by 15.0% and 34.8%, respectively, compared to the previous year. However, mandarin production is expected to... read more

The global banana industry is currently experiencing increasing challenges due to plant diseases such as Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and Black Sigatoka, which are affecting production in major regions. Fresh Del Monte CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh cautioned during the company's Q3 earnings call that the industry is facing these threats. read more

Agrochain Vietnam was founded with a simple belief - that Vietnamese fresh fruit deserves a stronger voice on the global stage. The company started as a small team passionate about export quality, farm partnerships, and transparent supply chains. Today, Agrochain manages every step from farm read more

As the 2025 apple season progresses, Polish apple exporter Agro Queens Sp. Z o.o., founded by Anna Gabler Michalak, has reported a strong harvest and continued expansion into international markets. "Poland's apple harvest in 2025 has exceeded expectations. Despite early-season challenges, the company has seen significant growth." read more

Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione, an Italian company specializing in supplying fruits and vegetables to large-scale retailers, shares its insights on the artichoke and tomato campaigns, including product quality, initial market responses, and expectations for the upcoming weeks. Filippo Frongia read more

Early oranges from the Beni Mellal region of Morocco will be available on the market in November, slightly delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions during the summer. According to Abdellatif Elkarimi, director of RK Citrus, these early oranges provide the most crucial commercial opportunity for export. read more

Wholesale prices rising for vegetables; decreasing for table grapes, pork, and butter. read more