Cztery główne importery bananów ogłosiły utworzenie nowego stowarzyszenia handlowego non-profit w celu wsparcia kategorii bananów w Ameryce Północnej. Stowarzyszenie Bananów Północnej Ameryki (BANA) będzie zarządzane przez Radę Dyrektorów składającą się z kierowników firm członkowskich, w tym read more

The Brazilian Apple Growers Association (ABPM) is participating in a trade mission to Indonesia and Malaysia led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from October 23 to 28, in order to expand the market for Brazilian agricultural exports. Representing ABPM in this mission is Ronaldo Grosselli. read more

It is said that the demand for gold increases particularly in times of crisis, as is fitting for safe-haven assets. But there is a "gold" that transcends global economic conditions, an "autumn gold" that goes by the name of persimmon: not just a fruit in the land of Romagna, but a deeply significant element. read more

A new adventure for Kurt De Nys. The experienced professional in the Belgian potato sector has recently made the move from Warnez to Aardappelen Legrand. "Perhaps not a switch I had immediately expected, but it's actually not such a strange one. The fourth and fifth ranges have always read more

Producing cauliflower year-round, utilizing automation, and cultivating reliable varieties are the core elements of Dutch grower Teun Laan's cauliflower business. Operating cultivation sites in both the Netherlands and Spain, along with his own sales organization, Laan strives to ensure a steady supply and adapt to changes in the fresh produce market. read more

Mr. Grigoris Papoutsis, owner of the Greek export company Alfa, points out that the early departure of tourists from Greece, the large shipment of Italian grapes to Eastern Europe, and the competitively priced Turkish grapes as an attractive alternative, are factors that limit the market opportunities for Greek products. read more

There are six different fruit and vegetable companies in terms of sizes, specializations, and entrepreneurial approaches, but united by a common goal: to enhance Italian excellence through the strength of the network. This is the philosophy of The Great Italian Beauty, a project born seven years ago to showcase read more

The Kareva lands of south and central Kashmir, which were once filled with almond orchards, are quickly losing their traditional landscape as farmers clear trees to make way for construction and apple plantations. According to FreshPlaza, this trend is endangering one of the region's oldest traditions. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that a limited supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market is enabling local producers to raise prices for this product. It is worth noting that tomato prices in Ukraine have been increasing for the third consecutive week. read more

Sezon 2025 na sałatki liściaste w Wielkiej Brytanii został zdominowany przez problem zwiększonej aktywności szkodników, wynikający z długotrwałej ciepłej i suchej pogody w całym kraju, przynoszącej niespotykaną liczbę zarówno szkodników, jak i pożytecznych owadów. read more

Barfoots has partnered with FareShare to redistribute approximately 1,200kg of edible waste from its butternut squash and sweet potato processing line every week. read more

The reusable food packaging specialist Ifco has announced that it has expanded its logistics presence in southern Italy by adding new hubs in Puglia, Lazio, and Sicily. These regions are among the most important in the country for fruit and vegetable exports. read more

The Banana Exporters Association of Ecuador (Aebe) has joined the ALER4TA Regional Governance and Coordination Committee, a body led by the German Agency for International Cooperation (Giz), to coordinate regional efforts for the prevention, containment, and control of Fusarium Wilt TR4 in the banana industry. read more

Plantation owners cultivating apples in China's Shandong province are facing unprecedented levels of rainfall before the harvest season, which is expected to adversely affect the quality of the fruits. read more

Promperú has launched its first national campaign promoting Peruvian avocados throughout China, as reported by Andina. read more

Plant genetics company Planasa has agreed to acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc (IFSI), a prominent player in vegetable breeding research and development. read more

JabukaHR, an association of 18 Croatian apple producers, has opened a new logistics and distribution center in Kriz, near Zagreb, worth €26 million (US$28.2 million), as announced by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. The project received €15 million (US$16.3 million) in funding from the European Union. read more

Vip - Association of fruit and vegetable cooperatives in Val Venosta confirms the vitality of the organic sector: for the 2025 season, it expects a 10% increase in harvest volumes compared to the previous year, reaching for the first time over 50,000 tons of apples. read more

This week, Ukrainian greenhouse producers have once again raised their wholesale prices for cucumbers, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. The main factor behind this significant increase is the seasonal decrease in local supply. Additionally, prices are being upheld by the lack of import competition. read more

Autumn is advancing and the first true seasonal references are appearing at the Padova Agri-Food Market (MAAP). However, consumption is still cautious, awaiting a decisive drop in temperatures. This is what emerges from the weekly survey by Il Borsino. read more