Ostatnio potwierdzona fuzja włoskich spółdzielni Agrintesa i Fruit Modena Group (FMG), która zostanie oficjalnie ogłoszona na początku 2026 roku, ma na celu stworzenie jednego z największych dostawców świeżych produktów rolnych w Europie i otworzenie nowych możliwości dla Agrintesa w produkcji gruszek. read more

Producers of kiwifruit in Italy are gradually transitioning their production from green to yellow-fleshed varieties, positioning the country to meet increasing demand and becoming the second-largest producer of these newer types after New Zealand. read more

Some key trends and talking points in the British potato sector at the moment include:

1. Sustainability: There is a growing focus on sustainable practices within the potato industry, including reduced chemical usage, water conservation, and carbon footprint reduction.

2. Brexit implications: The impact of Brexit on the potato sector, including changes in trade agreements, regulations, and access to seasonal labor, is a significant topic of discussion.

3. Consumer demand: Changing consumer preferences, such as an increased interest in locally sourced and organic potatoes, are driving innovation and marketing strategies within the sector.

4. Technology adoption: The use of technology in potato farming, such as precision agriculture, drones, and data analytics, is becoming more prevalent to optimize crop yields and efficiency.

5. Climate change resilience: As climate change poses challenges to potato production, discussions around developing more resilient varieties and farming practices are taking place in the industry.

6. Food waste reduction: Efforts to minimize food waste, including improving storage techniques and developing value-added products from surplus potatoes, are important considerations for the sector.

These trends and talking points are shaping the current landscape of the British potato sector and influencing decision-making within the industry. read more

According to Belgium's promotional body VLAM, Belgium is well positioned to support British pear production and help enhance the category. read more

Saga Robotics, the company that created the Thorvald robot used in UK strawberry farms, has successfully finished its largest season yet in the US and UK. read more

The deadline for the next Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA) has been extended to November 7, 2025. read more

Belgium is expected to be the leading producer of pears in Europe in 2025/26, as per the World Apple & Pear Association. The forecast predicts a production of 355,547 tonnes, marking a 32.17% increase compared to the previous year. This growth solidifies Belgium's position as the primary pear-growing region in Europe. read more

Ponad 300 rodzin hodujących banany w regionie Magdalena w Kolumbii teraz ma bezpieczniejsze, zdrowsze domy dzięki pięcioletniemu partnerstwu między firmami Fyffes, Albert Heijn Foundation, Banasan Foundation oraz spółkami zależnymi od Banasan. read more

The new South African table grape season has started promisingly, with conditions in all five production regions suggesting a normal season ahead. read more

The Peruvian and Filipino plant health authorities, Senasa and the Bureau of Plant Industry, have signed an Operational Working Plan that allows for the importation of Peruvian Hass avocados into the Philippines, a market with 110 million consumers. read more

Producers of tropical fruits on the Tropical Coast of Granada have reported a successful start to the 2025/26 harvest season. According to data provided to EFE by the Centre for Technical Assistance and Inspection of Foreign Trade (Soivre), exports of avocados, mangoes, and custard apples amounted to 1,709 tonnes. read more

Bananas and pomegranates from Peru will be the next products to be exported to China after the two countries signed a new phytosanitary protocol. read more

Global exports of fresh fruits and vegetables reached 148 million tonnes in 2024, an increase of 2 percent compared to the 146 million tonnes exported in 2023. read more

Czy to koniec linii dla rolnictwa pionowego? Czy Tesco naprawdę zasługuje na uznanie za wsparcie brytyjskich owoców szklarniowych? I jak można wspierać firmy produkcyjne, aby przekazywały więcej nadwyżek? Nina Pullman i Michael Barker odpowiadają na trudne pytania słuchaczy w najnowszym odcinku.

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Is it the end of the line for vertical farming? Does Tesco really deserve its accolade for support of British topfruit? And how can produce companies be supported to donate more surplus? Nina Pullman and Michael Barker answer a tough line up of listener questions in this latest episode. read more

Perth Markets is celebrating the start of the stone fruit season with its Back to Market Buyers' Day, a free event that aims to reconnect Perth's fresh food retailers and service providers with the top wholesalers in Western Australia. read more

Fresh Produce India is back in Mumbai this April, gathering top players from the local and international fruit and vegetable industry. read more

Summerfruit Australia has provided an early season update indicating that the quality and size of the fruits are looking promising nationwide. read more

Malaysia's agriculture and food security minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, has reported that the country's pineapple exports have increased by over 100 per cent in the last six months, as stated in a report by Malaysian news site The Star. read more

Ausveg has teamed up with Parliamentarians, vegetable growers, and acclaimed Australian chef Matt Moran for the Great Vegetable Cook-Off, as part of the Australian Vegetable Industry Showcase at Parliament House in Canberra. read more

Originally from Sicily, Tarocco Ippolito is now also being cultivated in Australia. At Rungis, Banagrumes has decided to include this new import to complement the ones from the northern hemisphere, which will be available from January. Louis Alarcón and Nordin Filire from Banagrumes are in charge of this integration. read more