Australia has been experiencing several heatwaves since December, creating challenging conditions for farmers cultivating crops in open fields. Anthony De Ieso, from Thorndon Park Produce, grows herbs and leafy vegetables near Adelaide in South Australia and has been facing difficulties as a result. read more

A shopper at HEB has recently noticed unusually large carrots on store shelves, sparking discussion on social media. "Has anyone had to buy carrots at HEB lately? Because what's going on?! They're huge, and they are the smallest ones I found." Source: Anali Martinez (Facebook) read more

Shipping delays continue to be a major problem for South African table grape growers. "It is very frustrating when you put in all the effort to produce high-quality table grapes, only to have the fruit waiting at the port for export," says Gabriël Viljoen of De Vlei. read more

Sorma Group, a leading technical partner for fruit and vegetable operators in post-harvest processing and packaging, presented an important innovation in net packaging at the thirty-second edition of Fruit Logistica, combining sustainability, durability, and recyclability. read more

Awokados w Indiach są łatwo dostępne dzięki importowi, ale obecnie na rynku nie ma skrajności - mówi Abdul Kadir Memon, Dyrektor w Abacate International, Kierownik Rozwoju Biznesu i Zaopatrzenia: "Dostępność awokado jest obecnie na umiarkowanym i zdrowym poziomie. read more

The Electric City Conservatory at 1413 Fifth Avenue North has been a cornerstone of Great Falls for over 120 years, serving generations of families through life's most meaningful moments. While ownership has changed hands four times since 1902, the greenhouse's mission remains the same — read more

On February 10, 2026, the Amur branch of the Federal Centre for Animal and Plant Health Safety detected the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in a 586 kg shipment of tomatoes from China. Since the beginning of the year, three cases of ToBRFV have been identified in imported tomatoes. read more

In vegetable processing, a few millimeters can make the difference between a successful yield and unnecessary waste. For years, processors have faced significant product loss when removing cores from vegetables such as iceberg lettuce. Will Uijting from QING explains that this loss was mainly attributed to the constraints of traditional vision technology. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady uprawa borówki w Kolumbii dynamicznie się rozwinęła, ale jeszcze nie stała się główną agroprzemysłową branżą eksportową - oświadczył Camilo Lozano, wiceprezes Asocolblue, organizacji reprezentującej czołowych producentów borówki w kraju. Kolumbia produkuje niemal 20 000. read more

From October 6 to 8, Fruit Attraction will once again make Madrid the top global hub for the fruit and vegetable industry. Organized by Ifema Madrid and Fepex, the fair is preparing for its 18th edition and has begun accepting applications from companies in the sector. Under the slogan 'Where read more

New York Fashion Week opened with a runway presentation featuring garments made from burlap Idaho potato sacks. The collection was showcased at Grand Central Terminal in New York City with the goal of raising awareness for the No Kid Hungry campaign. Titled the Haute Potato Collection, the line showcased innovative designs made from unconventional materials. read more

Tehuelche INTA, Chamamé INTA, and Rosalinda INTA are new peach cultivars that will be available to consumers from a local producer starting in November 2025. These varieties are part of a registry of 30 cultivars established by INTA San Pedro in 2017, featuring names that reflect Argentina's national... read more

The Dr Berry brand was awarded the title of "Employer of Tomorrow – Leader of Change" by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development. The award was granted for the Berry Education project – a nationwide model that combines business, schools, and local governments around practical education. read more

James Christodoulou, from the family-owned produce company Carter & Spencer, states that despite spring onions being a popular product with consistent demand year-round, they are not suitable for export due to high costs, narrow profit margins, and the shorter shelf life of leafy vegetables. read more

Popyt na ziemniaki z Waszyngtonu nadal pozostaje stabilny. Jack Wallace z Wallace Farms, który wysyła czerwone, białe, złote, powiedział: "Popyt jest trochę wolniejszy niż przed połową stycznia, ale zawsze zwalnia w tym okresie roku. Nadal jednak sprzedajemy dużo produktu." read more

From October 6th to 8th, Fruit Attraction will once again transform Madrid into the main global meeting point for the fruit and vegetable sector. Organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, the fair is preparing its 18th edition and the application period for participation is now open to all. read more

Farmers in the UK are advocating for the implementation of a Swiss-style system for importing crops, fruits, and vegetables that gives preference to domestic production. In Switzerland, import duties are lowered only when there is inadequate local supply, usually during off-season periods. When products like read more

Eksport marchwi z Egiptu do Unii Europejskiej znacząco wzrósł w zaledwie kilka lat, z 4 000 ton w 2020 roku do 19 000 ton w 2023 roku, czyniąc Egipt trzecim największym dostawcą marchwi do Unii Europejskiej. Ten gwałtowny wzrost importu marchwi do Europy może być przypisany... read more

W grudniu 2025 roku Ekwador potwierdził obecność Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 w prowincji El Oro, niedaleko południowej granicy z Peru, po potwierdzeniu laboratoryjnym przez Agrocalidad. Wybuch został zidentyfikowany na komercyjnej bananowej plantacji w kantonie Santa Rosa. Rząd. read more

Winter tomato assortments are slightly reduced compared to 2025, but still remain at high levels for the category in this season. Overall, there are fewer references and less promotional pressure, with Spanish product presence still marginal. read more