The Ministry of Agriculture in Croatia has announced a €30 million (US$30.8 million) tender for initiatives focused on bolstering the local food industry and providing assistance to rural areas. The funds will support projects related to the processing of fruits and vegetables. read more

The potato industry in New Zealand came together in Christchurch in August for the biannual Potato Industry Awards, which took place alongside the Potatoes New Zealand Conference 2025. The event honored individuals and organizations for their contributions in leadership, research, innovation, and community engagement. read more

It's easy to overlook a banana in the store. Just another fruit among many. Grabbed quickly for a breakfast on the go, tossed into cereal, or packed into lunchboxes. It's familiar, routine. But that simplicity conceals something remarkable: A banana can provide the essential vitamins to keep your family healthy. read more

The days when Fruit Attraction was a relatively small Spanish growers' fair are long gone. Madrid has been literally taken over by this fruit and vegetable show in recent days. With two new halls and a significant increase in visitors, the show once again showed its continued growth. read more

The citrus harvest for Redland Fruit has just wrapped up for the season. They are finishing up processing the final bins, and the fruit will now go into the storage program. This year has been very favorable for Australian citrus, with the fruit exhibiting excellent eating quality. "We really needed a good year, after two difficult seasons." read more

In week 39 of 2025, wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean exhibited varied changes in several European countries compared to the previous week. Prices are reported in €/100kg. In Bulgaria, prices saw a slight increase from €141 in week 38 to €143 in week 39. read more

"I was fascinated by high-efficiency vertical farming systems, but when I started researching and looking at commercial aeroponic systems, my bank account screamed in agony. My inner entrepreneur voice said, there has to be a cheaper way to grow food efficiently," says Phathisani Vundla, founder of Zambezi. read more

Potatoes rarely win awards, let alone an Oscar. Yet Gerard Bovée and Joeren van Soesbergen of the Dutch potato trading company Plantera found their latest variety so impressive, they named it 'Oscar.' "It performs so well in so many areas, we thought it a fitting name," says Gerard, smiling. read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction of various vegetable processing machinery in Waspik, Netherlands on behalf of Maasoever. Maasoever, a company with decades of experience in growing and processing vegetables, is known for its modern production facilities. read more

The season in Monte Alto and Taquaritinga (São Paulo) is approaching, and after a year of crop losses and high temperatures, growers are more optimistic about the 2025/26 harvest. Despite lower temperatures and frost episodes between late August and early September, orchards have not been affected. read more

Polskie borówki mają zamiar wejść na wietnamski rynek po raz pierwszy po uzyskaniu oficjalnej aprobaty Ministerstwa Handlu, potwierdziło to Biuro Handlowe Wietnamu w Polsce. Pojawienie się polskich borówek ma na celu zwiększenie konkurencji w sektorze owoców w Wietnamie i dostarczenia read more

Sunkist Growers, Inc. announced today that it will strategically reorganize effective November 1, 2025, in partnership with Fruit Growers Supply Company. A new California cooperative named "Sunkist Growers, Inc." is being established, which will act as the holding company for the current Sunkist Growers. read more

Vegetable growers in Estonia are not worried about the first night frosts of the season, with temperatures dropping to -3 degrees Celsius, as they believe that the cold weather can actually enhance the quality of their crops. On Tuesday at 7 a.m., the Environment Agency recorded temperatures of -3 degrees Celsius in Jõgeva and -2 degrees in both Kuusiku. read more

India's coconut exports are steadily expanding in international markets, according to Prithvi Raj, Founder and CEO of grower-exporter The Coconut Company India. He attributes the success of their shipments to a strong emphasis on quality and selecting the right variety. "We export up to 200 containers each" read more

Since the 'old' potatoes still dominated the market in July, the new potato season had a disappointing start in terms of prices. "The potato sector may have been a little too enthusiastic recently," says Rik Tanghe of Belgian potato trader RTL Patats, analyzing the current potato market. read more

Georgia's 2025 almond and walnut harvests are expected to be similar to last year's levels, with only slight variations, as reported by the Almond and Walnut Producers Association. Association representative Levan Kvariani mentioned to BM.GE that the almond harvest is projected to reach 3,500 tons, with most farmers... read more

The successful visit of Ecuadorian inspectors last week marked the beginning of Italian pear exports to Ecuador. This visit represented the final step in negotiations that started in 2021, involving extensive exchanges of information, preparation of necessary documentation, and finalizing all details. read more

During the Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid, 24 organizations, which represent a significant portion of Europe's fresh fruit and vegetable production and trade, gathered to discuss a unified strategy for the sector. The group, known as the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Suppliers of Europe, highlighted the importance of reducing... read more

Rynkiem pomidorowym w Polsce tradycyjnie dominują pomidory różowe, które pozostają najbardziej popularnym i powszechnie spożywanym typem wśród lokalnych konsumentów. Jednak w ostatnich latach, specjalistyczne odmiany i odmiany dziedziczne zaczęły notować stabilny wzrost. "W polskim kontekście można powiedzieć, że różowe read more

Rekordowa powierzchnia upraw w UE, ograniczone sadzenie w Ameryce Północnej oraz rosnące eksport z Chin, Indii i Egiptu kształtują podaż i popyt na ziemniaki w 2025 roku. Światowa produkcja ziemniaków osiągnęła około 383 milionów ton w 2023 roku, z czego więcej niż połowa przypada na Azję. Plony są coraz wyższe. read more