The past year presented many challenges for raspberry growers involved in soil cultivation. Spring frosts and summer droughts led to losses on plantations, and purchase prices were far from satisfactory. The situation in the industrial raspberry segment was widely discussed. read more

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Colombia exported 182,432 tonnes of avocados between January and November 2025, an increase of 21.8% compared to the same period the previous year. According to the industry association Corpohass, this indicates that the country is on track to end the year with nearly 194,000 tonnes of avocado shipments, setting a new record. read more

WA Farm Direct has recently introduced Australian-grown Ondine flat peaches and flat nectarines to the Chinese market, representing a major achievement for the rapidly expanding flat stonefruit category and the Australian farmers involved. read more

The consecutive climatic events impacting Morocco, with Storm Francis currently affecting the country shortly after Storm Emilia, are bringing unusual scenes of heavy and continuous rainfall, breaking a pattern of several years of drought. Conditions are currently favorable for farms in the Souss Massa region. read more

Obecnie podaż gorzkiej melony wydaje się silna. "Plony są dobre na początku sezonu, a dodatkowa ilość oczekiwana jest w przyszłym miesiącu, gdy nowe pola zostaną uruchomione" - mówi Elena Kong z Love April. "Podaż jest znacząco lepsza niż w ubiegłym roku. Plantatorzy korzystają z nowego gatunku nasion. read more

"The Sicilian citrus supply chain has always been a cornerstone of our agriculture, which is why I believe it is crucial for all participants to adhere to transparent practices and good production methods, especially in light of recent scientific findings casting doubt on the citrus varieties." read more

Morocco's agricultural sector is expanding its cultivated area, export volumes, and crop range as part of a policy framework aimed at increasing access to European markets and improving compliance with EU standards. The government's strategy focuses on increasing output, improving quality, and diversifying products. read more

The zbiór mandarynek Orri w Hiszpanii w 2026 roku ma rozpocząć się wcześniej i będzie o około 22-23% większy pod względem wolumenu w porównaniu z zbiorem z 2025 roku, który był poniżej średniej. Po raz pierwszy Komitet Orri Running będzie aktywnie promować spożycie tego owocu we Francji i we Włoszech, uruchamiając...

The 2026 Orri mandarin harvest in Spain is expected to start earlier and will be about 22-23% larger in volume compared to the 2025 harvest, which was below average. For the first time, the Orri Running Committee will actively promote the fruit's consumption in France and Italy by launching... read more

A notification issued by the Spanish authorities through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) disclosed the detection of cadmium (a heavy metal) in tomatoes from Morocco. The notification, dated December 22, 2025, with reference number 2025.10314, reports the presence of 0.068 ± 0.009. read more

The blueberry industry in Nova Scotia states that additional government support will be necessary for production to recover in 2026 after drought conditions severely impacted yields last season. The province experienced a reduction of over 50% in blueberry output due to low rainfall and drought during the previous summer. read more

South African fruit growers achieved increased export volumes in 2025 despite facing higher input costs, market uncertainty, and pesticide withdrawals. The citrus industry, in particular, reached a new record in exports during the 2025 season, packing 203.4 million 15kg-equivalent cartons for export. This marked a 19% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Earlier this year, Proefcentrum Hoogstraten started investigating the possibility of successfully cultivating passion fruit in Belgium. The first fruits have already been harvested, and the initial results look promising. "Our ultimate goal is to replicate the success we had with Charentais melons," read more

The Taiwan Banana Research Institute has developed a new banana cultivar, Tai-Chiao No. 9 (TC9), with resistance to Panama disease. The variety is intended for future deployment beyond Taiwan, pending completion of plant breeders' rights in overseas markets. Bananas are an economically important crop. read more

Europe authorities regularly conduct random checks on mango imports to ensure their safety. These inspections mainly target pests and organisms that require quarantine, such as fruit flies. If contamination is detected in just one package, the entire shipment must be destroyed. read more

Rynek jabłek stale rośnie, z pozytywnymi tendencjami zarówno pod względem wartości, jak i ilości. Ten delikatny owoc ma dedykowaną maszynę i linie produkcyjne od firmy PND, włoskiej spółki specjalizującej się w projektowaniu i dostarczaniu maszyn do przetwarzania owoców. Z ponad 7000 odmianami, jabłka są. read more

When assessing the global blueberry industry from a production perspective, Morocco is emerging as one of the highest-yielding systems based on the relationship between productive area and harvested volume. Recent planting and production data indicate that output growth is being driven mainly by Morocco. read more

With the launch of Vivo by REO, REO is venturing into the premium segment. This move comes at a challenging time. "2025 can hardly be described as a robust year," says Remie Dewitte from REO. "Prices for many vegetables were notably lower compared to previous seasons, so we are hopeful. read more

The work carried out in synergy between the Agricultural Assistance Center (CAA) of Coldiretti and the National Agency for Agricultural Payments (AGEA) has allowed to unlock the resources of the National Solidarity Fund intended to cover the damages suffered in the years 2023 and 2024 by. read more

Tak jak ma to miejsce we Włoszech, spożycie owoców i warzyw w Europie również wydaje się maleć, a typowy wzrost cen związany z okresem Bożego Narodzenia - okolicznością, która zazwyczaj zachęca do większego planowania i wzrostu cen - nie występuje pomimo zbliżających się świąt. read more