Following analyses conducted by the Organic Farmers' Organization of the Loir-et-Cher department, revealing contamination of private vegetable gardens by prosulfocarb, the French Federation of Organic Agriculture (FNAB) and Générations Futures are calling for the herbicide to be banned. read more

The Abkhazian Agricultural Institute has initiated an experiment to cultivate tropical fruits in controlled greenhouse conditions. The temperatures are kept at 20–25°C to enable the plants to acclimatize to the regional climate. Currently, the experimental greenhouse is home to eleven varieties of bananas and six... read more

Belgian organic top fruit season is running remarkably parallel to the conventional season, says Gunther De Vadder of BelOrta. "With pears, there are some quality differences, and volumes are higher than in other years, but the biggest challenge is undoubtedly with apples. If we are not read more

Rosssian vegetable producers have reduced prices for several products, according to data from the Russian Ministry of Agriculture quoted by RIA Novosti. On an annual basis, selling prices for cucumbers decreased by 5.7 percent to 143.3 rubles per kilogram (approximately US$1.55 per kilogram). read more

Rosnąca popularność truskawek i znaczący wzrost produkcji nie dziwią. W odpowiedzi na zapotrzebowanie na automatyzację ze strony producentów dużoskalowych, PND, innowacyjna włoska firma inżynieryjna specjalizująca się w maszynach do przetwarzania owoców, opracowała zautomatyzowane rozwiązania.

The increasing popularity of strawberries and the significant rise in production come as no surprise. In response to the demand for automation from large-scale producers, PND, an innovative Italian engineering company specializing in fruit processing machinery, has developed automated solutions. read more

At the request of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria, the EU Agriculture Council is reviewing the free trade agreement with Ukraine and considering the necessity of implementing additional measures to safeguard the EU agricultural market from Ukrainian imports. The four countries argue that further protections are required. read more

ULMA Packaging will participate in Fruit Logistica 2026 to showcase a variety of packaging equipment for fruit and vegetable applications. The company's main focus at the event will be on machines specifically designed to work with various types of materials in order to adapt to evolving regulations and reduce waste. read more

The import season for stone fruit from Chile started in mid-December. It began with peaches and nectarines, and the first plums arrived in the U.S. in mid-January. "Due to favorable weather conditions, the season started about seven to ten days earlier than usual," said. read more

A newcomer to this year's Fruit Logistica, packaging company Compack will be making its debut in Berlin where it will showcase its new sustainable packaging solution to a global audience. Can it compete with the popular blue container? "Our goal is not necessarily to." read more

"Last week's adverse weather conditions resulted in some wind-damaged produce, leading to an increased amount of discarded oranges. However, what is being offered for sale is top-quality, first-choice produce," reported Valeria Orlando of "Donne Orlando" in Ribera, a company located in the center of town. read more

Utsav Mevada of Avinya International, which exports G9 Cavendish bananas from Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, mentioned that India's banana exports are maintaining a steady pace due to demand from Gulf markets ahead of Ramadan. He highlighted that India produces around 33 to 34 million metric tons of bananas annually. read more

China has emerged as a significant contributor to the production of macadamia nuts, increasing its share from 3% in 2016 to over 20% currently. The country's production is growing at an average rate of 25% annually, primarily in the Yunnan region, due to subsidies, access to fertilizers and irrigation, and training. read more

From 4 to 6 February 2026, Berlin will once again serve as the international meeting point for the fruit, vegetable, and potato sector. At Fruit Logistica, 36 Flemish companies and associations will be collectively represented at the joint stand of the Flemish Centre for Agriculture and Fisheries Marketing. read more

Sezon peruwiańskich borówek skoncentrowany jest w Stanach Zjednoczonych i Europie. "Sezon peruwiańskich borówek 2025/26 przebiega stabilnie, z wyraźnymi oznakami zwiększonej konkurencji na kluczowych rynkach docelowych. Do końca tygodnia 2, Peru wyeksportowało 347 105 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 20% w porównaniu z poprzednim." read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie has published its results for the 2024/25 financial year, which ended on September 30, 2025, along with revenue figures for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The results were approved by the Board of Directors on January 23, 2026. The full annual financial read more

Do listopada 2025 r. import świeżych owoców i warzyw do Hiszpanii wzrósł o 7% pod względem ilości i o 10% pod względem wartości rok do roku, osiągając 4,2 miliona ton i 4 993 milionów euro. Pomidory (+50%) i awokado (+19%) były warzywami i owocami, które odnotowały największy wzrost. Zgodnie z read more

In January-September 2025, Georgia exported plums and prunes valued at USD 5.1 million, showing a decrease of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Export volumes dropped by 58.9% to 2,796 tonnes, down from 6,806 tonnes in the same period of 2024. The average export prices also saw a decline. Russia continued to be the primary export market for these products. read more

Huercasa, a company specializing in high-quality vegetable products, is in the process of building what will become Europe's largest sweetcorn processing plant in Spain. This project, which involves an investment of over 20 million euros between 2025 and 2027, is designed to enhance the company's position as a market leader in Europe. read more

A delegation of Tajik dried fruit producers is participating in the annual Gulfood exhibition in Dubai, taking place from January 26 to 30, 2026. The delegation includes seven leading companies from Isfara, namely Dolina Fruktov, Isfara Food, Barakat Isfara, Zardolui Isfara, Oro Isfara, Ali Apricot, and Visol Isfara, as well as the state-owned... read more

Better prospects are ahead for Morocco's watermelon industry, as the Moroccan government has officially declared an end to the seven-year drought that has impacted the country. The drought had resulted in limitations and even prohibitions on watermelon production. read more