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

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

The UK's controlled environment horticulture sector has warned that a massive 94% increase in electricity network charges, set to take effect in April 2026, could lead to widespread business failures and higher food prices. read more

Ecuadorean banana exports to the US have increased this year despite President Trump's new tariffs. read more

A gentle summer along with some much-needed rain has led to a promising harvest of relatively large, clean-looking navel oranges for the 2025/26 season. read more

Sun World International has announced the addition of six new licensees to its worldwide network. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will provide 7,500 apples from Washington and New York states as part of its contribution to the White House’s Halloween festivities. Hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, this annual tradition welcomes thousands of. read more

The leading organic fresh produce specialist, Eosta, has announced the launch and ongoing expansion of its organic cranberry program. read more

Fyffes is encouraging consumers to carve lanterns out of pineapples instead of pumpkins in a marketing campaign across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. read more