Growers Packers has introduced Garly, a new brand of freshly peeled garlic, now available in the European retail market. Peeled garlic has been popular in the foodservice industry due to its convenience, and is now making its way onto supermarket shelves. Garlic is a commonly used ingredient in cooking, but the task of peeling it can be time-consuming. read more

Smartphones are increasingly being utilized as field laboratories by potato agronomists, integrating CRISPR enzymes, isothermal DNA amplification, and optical readouts. These technologies, which have already been shown to be effective for late blight, are now being modified for early blight (Alternaria solani), a disease that causes yield reductions and… read more

Również Government of Tanzania, poprzez Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), rozpoczął sezon zakupu awokado 2025/2026 z naciskiem na kontrolę jakości i dodawanie wartości. Oficjalne rozpoczęcie miało miejsce 25 września 2025 roku w Regionie Njombe, pod przewodnictwem gubernatora regionu Njombe. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of Hass Avocados from Peru - ProHass has announced that the 2025 season is nearing its end with record-breaking results. To date, 98% of the expected volume has been exported, reaching a total of 690,000 metric tons—a figure estimated by the Association at the beginning of the season. read more

At the beginning of the autumn harvest, industrial processors in Moldova were paying 3.6-3.8 lei/kg (€0.18-0.19) for apples. However, by the end of the current week, some factories tried to reduce the "working price" to 3.3 lei/kg (€0.17) for apples delivered directly from orchards. Factory managers mentioned this change. read more

The season in Jalisco has progressed positively and steadily. Moisés Barbeyto, Antonio Núñez, and Jorge Hernández from DG Fresh Group note that their vertical integration strategy—covering production, packaging, and logistics—has contributed to consistent operations during the season. read more

The Assembly of European Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) will hold its annual forum on 4 November in Brussels and online. The event will bring together representatives from European institutions, regional authorities, and professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector. The program will focus on the following topics: read more

The Italian plant nursery industry is making strides in international markets. Combining tradition and innovation, it also features a certification system that confirms the health and high quality of its products. For the third year in a row, Salvi Vivai will be attending Fruit Attraction. read more

Mangoes from Ecuador are about to start shipping to the U.S. "We are seeing a lower quantity compared to last year, but it is not affecting our quality, so we remain optimistic," says Cristina Jacome of dVida. She adds that the country's tropical climate and proximity to the equator are advantages. read more

Planasa recently participated in the International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit 2025 in Cape Town, an event that brought together global experts and stakeholders from across the blueberry sector. The company also hosted a Meet & Greet in the same week, attended by close to 100. read more

At the upcoming Fruit Attraction, Zetapack will present an advancement in the weighing machines sector. The company, based in Cesena, will unveil an innovation related to the AGV50 weigher, which was first introduced in 2024. CEO Nicola Antonacci describes it as a variation of the previous model. read more

A rare variety of pineapple from Costa Rica has gained international attention after being featured on the YouTube channel MrBeast 2, which has over 52 million subscribers. The Rubyglow, grown in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas by Fresh Del Monte, was tasted by Nolan Hansen and Majd Khader in a video. read more

W Palm Fruits, rozpoczął się nowy sezon daktyli. "Coraz bardziej rozwijamy się w kierunku sklepu z daktylami all-in-one. Na przykład importujemy daktyle Medjoul z różnych krajów, co pozwala nam oferować szeroki wybór zarówno detalicznie, jak i hurtowo" - mówi Dirk Jan van Dijk. "Rynek daktyli stale rośnie". read more

The annual Discovery Field Days hosted by Enza Zaden in Twisk focused on the theme "Resistance makes the difference," with a specific emphasis on Intermediate Resistance (IR) Nasonovia Nr:1. Growers, partners, and specialists from the Netherlands and other countries came together over three days to discuss current... read more

W ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy 2025 roku, wartość eksportu owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu szacowana jest na 6,11 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich, co oznacza wzrost o 8,3% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2024 roku. Na podstawie obecnej wydajności, sektor ma szansę osiągnąć wartość eksportu na poziomie 8 miliardów dolarów w tym roku. Owoce i warzywa. read more

Grupo Europlátano is uczestniczy in Fruit Attraction z własnym stoiskiem, mając na celu zwiększenie wzrostu i wzmocnienie swojego modelu biznesowego sprzedaży bezpośredniej do klientów. Od 30 września do 2 października grupa będzie obecna na targach IFEMA w Madrycie, na stoisku 10E01 w hali 10, obok swojej marki Gabaceras. Od roku 2019, Grupo read more

The season officially started last week. According to Manager Hong of Fresh Go Produce Co., Ltd., heavy rains at the beginning of this year's production season led to a higher percentage of small fruit compared to previous years. However, despite this, overall prices have remained stable, and export prices are competitive. read more

This pioneering agricultural sustainability initiative in Europe is being implemented on over 4,000 acres (1,619 hectares) of lettuce, brassicas (including broccoli, cauliflower, and other cabbage varieties), and celery crops in the Campo de Cartagena region of Murcia, Spain. It aims to improve. read more

In South Africa, a ratio of 60:40 between ocean and air cargo is common for blueberries. Antoinette van Heerden, logistics manager at the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum and moderator of the international blueberry summit logistics panel, noted that this ratio fluctuates quite a bit between seasons. read more

A price difference between different varieties of Egyptian pomegranates is growing as consumer awareness is more prominent these days, says CEO Mariya Dermendzhieva of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland: "Egyptian season 2025 seems like the 'War of the cultivars'. A few years ago, people were... read more