Exports of Ecuadorian tropical fruits from January to August increased by 38%, according to the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE). This growth is mainly driven by non-traditional products such as pitahaya, pineapple, passion fruit, tree tomato, and lulo, which have gained recognition in global markets. read more

Reid Fruits grows cherries in three different locations in southern Tasmania: the Derwent Valley, the Huon Valley, and our high elevation orchard in the Southern Midlands. Charles Thorne mentioned, "We anticipate starting to pick consistent volumes in the second week of December." read more

Ceny warzyw i artykułów spożywczych wzrosły na hurtowych rynkach w Bułgarii w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia, według danych ze Stanowej Komisji ds. Giełd Towarowych i Hurtowych Rynków. Indeks cen hurtowych artykułów spożywczych, monitorujący ceny hurtowe artykułów spożywczych w kraju, wzrósł o 0,22% do 2,272. read more

While organic consumption continues to rise, the number of organic producers is falling for the first time, according to figures from Agence Bio. In the first half of 2025, dynamic consumption was observed, with organic home consumption increasing by 4.1% in sales. read more

Handel greckimi jabłkami w Egipcie przyjmuje negatywny obrót po początkowo dobrym starcie odmiany Gala, informuje FreshPlaza, powołując się na pana Baset Elbahy, dyrektora ds. produktów greckiej firmy importowo-eksportowej Amaltheia Yada. read more

The Macfrut team is reinforced with the appointment of Paolo Borgio as the Event Manager of the Fair. "I enthusiastically accept this new challenge," says Paolo Borgio. "Our goal is to make Macfrut an increasingly strong global hub for fruits and vegetables, expanding networking opportunities and..." read more

Sweet potatoes and yams are often confused, but they are distinct crops. Yams, native to Africa and Asia, have a rough, bark-like exterior, while sweet potatoes, native to the Americas, have smooth skin. Despite their origin, most of today's global sweet potato supply comes from China. read more

October is a sowing month for the producers of the White Onion from Margherita Igp. However, it is unfortunate that, during these days of work for what will be the future harvest, episodes of seed theft and damage are multiplying in the fields. read more

In Générac, located in the Gard department of France, two new Reden agrivoltaic greenhouses have been installed at the Domaine des Côteaux site to cultivate the new Kikoka yellow kiwi variety. These new 3.8 MW greenhouses cover an area of 3.6 hectares. read more

Ecuador remains on high alert following an outbreak in early September, which authorities suspect to be Fusarium Race 4 (Foc R4T) in El Oro. While waiting for official confirmation, authorities are enhancing biosecurity measures to prevent the possible spread to nearby plantations. read more

Shoprite has continued its initiative to keep cabbage prices affordable for consumers across South Africa, investing about R24 million (US$1.28 million) between June 2024 and July 2025 to subsidize the cost of one of the country's most widely consumed vegetables. The retailer maintained the price. read more

The approaching Egyptian strawberry season has seen a notable rise in acreage, leading to production forecasts reaching historic levels. However, it seems that the growers' excitement for the fruit has not been met with a sufficient supply of seedlings. Khalid Albana, CEO of Legacy Farm for... read more

Naukowcy z Instytutu Warzywnictwa i Dyniowatych Ukraińskiej Akademii Nauk Rolniczych opracowali nowe odmiany cebuli o nietypowych kształtach bulw, które wykazują wyższe plony i lepsze właściwości przechowalnicze w porównaniu z standardowymi odmianami. Według Victorii Rud, read more

Citrus fruits have been a traditional part of Polish households during the December holidays for over forty years, according to Marek Leżyński, sales manager at Fresh Factory. Marek is responsible for importing citrus fruits for the company with a particular focus on the Greek market. He states, "Demand is currently moderate; it's typical for this time of year." read more

Banana production worldwide continues to face significant losses due to Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) tropical race 4 (TR4). Management options are still limited, and resistant Cavendish varieties have not yet been developed. Growing evidence indicates that fungal pathogens are becoming more resistant to traditional control methods. read more

Company celebrates a "revolution" in the management of vine disease moria, utilizing innovative remote sensing techniques in conjunction with historical data. read more

Przed Kongresem Pomidorowym Fruitnet, który odbędzie się 11-12 listopada w Maladze, Hiszpanii, Fresh Focus Tomato rozmawia z Manuelem Hernándezem – specjalistą od uprawy pomidorów w Rijk Zwaan Iberica – na temat najnowszych osiągnięć specjalisty od nasion w walce z ToBRFV oraz ekscytujących odmianach. read more

British-grown Butternut squash is receiving increased promotion thanks to a new collaboration involving the Veg Power campaign, seed breeders Sakata, supplier Barfoots, and retail partner Waitrose. read more

The growth was driven by products such as dragon fruits, pineapples, and passion fruits. The USA was the main destination country, followed by the European Union and Canada. read more

Exotica, a seedless mini watermelon variety developed by Hazera, is making waves after winning this year's prestigious Fresh Market Award 2025, presented during the Fresh Market B2B event in Poland. read more