The avocado supply this month seems to be significantly different compared to the same time last year. "It's like night and day. We faced a lot of challenges last season," says David Billings from Stonehill Produce Inc. This included issues with the Mexican crop not arriving on schedule. read more

Rumors are circulating that the Belarusian government is planning to introduce new mandatory size requirements for potatoes supplied under the state procurement program, following public complaints earlier this year about small potatoes being sold in retail outlets. Prime Minister Alyaksandr has reportedly signed a resolution to this effect. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends for various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl monitors the prices, with the price survey conducted at the end of each week. In the case of cucumbers, none of the surveyed supermarkets followed the price increase set by Albert Heijn and Jumbo. In fact, PLUS even lowered their prices. read more

Giorgos Polychronakis, the long-serving and dedicated Special Advisor of the Association of Greek Fruit and Vegetable Exporting Companies (Incofruit Hellas), passed away yesterday at the age of 84. He had been actively involved with the Association for more than twenty years, remaining engaged. read more

On October 1, 2025, hoki GmbH acquired Martin Dradrach, a specialized retailer of fruit and vegetable packaging located in Herxheim, Germany. As part of the acquisition, the company also gained the experienced sales and logistics team, along with their expertise and enthusiasm for innovative products. read more

PND, producent maszyn do przetwarzania owoców, znajduje się w Kampanii, tuż obok Wybrzeża Amalfi, rajskiego miejsca produkcji pysznego, rzemieślniczego limoncello. To tutaj firma zainstalowała wiele systemów do obierania "żółtego złota Półwyspu", czyli... read more

Since the end of August, Frugisol has been selling seedless grapes directly from Sicily at the Rungis market. This origin is in high demand at this time of year, driven by increasing consumer interest. The trend in consumption is shifting towards seedless grapes from Italy. read more

David John Egan, a well-known figure in London's Covent Garden Market, recently passed away at the age of 82. Born in Lambeth on March 19, 1943, David spent his early years in Ewell and Kingston upon Thames, where he attended Stoneleigh West Primary School and later St Agatha's in Kingston. read more

Antonio Grasso, kierownik importu owoców tropikalnych w Frutteti Siciliani, omawia obecny okres wzrostu i zmian na rynku bananów w Sycylii. Frutteti Siciliani to firma skupiająca się na jakości i bezpośredniej kontroli każdego etapu procesu, od importu do dojrzewania. "Zaczęliśmy" read more

Dole plc has reported revenue of US$2.3 billion for the three months ending September 30, 2025, an increase of 10.5% year-on-year (8.2% on a like-for-like basis). The company's third-quarter net income fell to US$13.8 million, primarily as a result of losses associated with the sale of its Fresh Vegetables division. read more

Północna Korea zwolniła kilku leśników po tym, jak dochodzenie rządowe ujawniło, że wykorzystywali szkółki drzew do uprawy warzyw takich jak kapusta, rzodkiewki i papryka chili dla własnego użytku. Inspektorzy odkryli również, że leśnicy zbierali orzechy piniowe z niedojrzałych drzew i sprzedawali je prywatnie.

The North Korea has dismissed several forest rangers after a government probe revealed they were using tree nurseries to grow vegetables like cabbage, radishes, and chili peppers for personal use. Inspectors also found rangers harvesting pine nuts from immature trees and selling them privately. read more

At the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, heavy rains in Costa Rica significantly impacted pineapple production. This has led to a limited supply throughout the year, which is also expected to affect the Christmas season when demand increases and supply may be insufficient. read more

An organic cranberry project in the Netherlands is showing how fruit production can offer an environmentally sustainable option to dairy farming in sensitive peatland areas. The project, led by The Cranberry Company and backed by Eosta, is located in the Krimpenerwaard. read more

Freight demand between Uzbekistan and Russia saw a significant increase in September and October 2025, with transportation orders rising by 31.5% compared to the previous year, according to the logistics operator PEC: Silk Way. The company noted that the growth was primarily driven by fruit and vegetable exports, with suppliers... read more

While the banana market in Iran is constantly growing, domestic supply and imports are experiencing fluctuations and a drop this year. Savana Nasseriakbar, R&D expert at Iranian importer Persian Dasht Product Company, shares her insights. Iran is experiencing a decade-long drought that is. read more

Punjab, Pakistan has reported a consistent litchi production of around 71,490 tons in 2023-24, accounting for 12.39% of India's total output, as per state agriculture data. The fruit is grown across 3,900 hectares in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Nawanshahr, Hoshiarpur, and Ropar districts. read more

Despite the positive start to the table grape season, with exports up 15% over last year, the Apulian company Plantis Group is facing a difficult decision: Whether to end exports to the Baltic and Scandinavian countries ahead of schedule. "Although operations typically cease during the last ten read more

This year's Peruvian mango season is unfolding differently than last year's. Following record export volumes, the irregular new flowering is expected to decrease overall production by about 15%, according to Iván Vílchez, president of the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM). read more

Ukraińscy producenci cebuli ponownie doświadczyli rozczarowania w tym sezonie, ponieważ ceny na rynku nie osiągnęły poziomów, na które wielu liczyło. Według Ksenii Huseva, analityczki rynku owoców i warzyw w firmie APK-Inform, rolnicy powtórzyli błąd z ubiegłego roku, zasiewając zbyt dużo, licząc na wzrost cen. read more

According to the French Interprofessional Kiwi Agency (BIK), French kiwi production is expected to experience a slight increase. The agency continues to promote French origin, collectively support French kiwis, and conduct research and experimentation. The French harvest is expected to increase by 10% in 2025. read more