A proposal to ban retailers in Wales from selling fruit and vegetables wrapped in plastic has prompted warnings that the move could lead to higher food waste and household costs. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies responded to a call from independent Senedd member Rhys ab Owen, who urged read more

Hansen Orchards grow cherries in the Derwent Valley and Huon Valley in Southern Tasmania. Currently, the season seems to be running about a week late overall. "We believe our first block of cherries will still be ready on time in mid-December, although we usually sell all of those to the people." read more

Italian grapes were the most popular in the market, with a wide selection including Italia and Red Globe varieties, as well as some Arra and IFG varieties. In Frankfurt, the quality had significantly improved from the previous week, leading to an increase in prices. Customers in Hamburg also had to search a bit. read more

The 2025 Costa Rican pineapple season has been affected by difficult weather conditions, with persistent rainfall causing disruptions to planting activities and decreasing export volumes. Jordy Cruz from Agricrumo mentioned that national productivity is still low, and the outlook for 2026 indicates a continuation of this trend. "If it..." read more

Akin Soyleyen, the marketing manager for Turkish fruit exporter Aksun, mentioned that the Turkish weather has caused significant losses in the citrus production in the country. He stated, "Compared to last season, overall Turkish citrus production is noticeably lower, due to the impact of the weather." read more

With 944 hectares of broccoli and 694 hectares of Brussels sprouts, these vegetables represent about two-thirds of Oxin Growers' outdoor vegetable acreage. The broccoli season has now ended and was successful. However, the situation is different for Brussels sprouts: several hectares are currently being... read more

The Brazilian Tahiti lime market is adapting to smaller sizes, lower prices, and reduced demand in Europe, attributed to colder weather in the northern hemisphere. Wellington Carvalho, sales representative for Don Vicente, reports that recent rains in São Paulo are already benefiting the fruit. read more

Rynek globalnych świeżych produktów rolno-spożywczych stale ewoluuje, a konsumenci wymagają wyższej jakości, dłuższego okresu przydatności do spożycia oraz bardziej zrównoważonych rozwiązań. Na czele innowacji technologicznych w dojrzewaniu owoców i chłodzeniu jest Frigotec, firma posiadająca ponad 30-letnie doświadczenie w zapewnianiu. read more

"The grape industry is facing significant challenges at the moment. In recent years, the EU season has typically been over by now, as Peru and Brazil have been dominating the market with high prices," said John Fox, Grape Product Manager for Pacific Produce. "Nevertheless, we are having an EU season this year." read more

In Buffeljagsrivier, in the Southern Cape, the Arisa packhouse is currently processing avocados, including Hass, Lamb Hass, and Gems, mostly meeting the required quality standards. "There has been significant growth in avocado production in this region over the last few years, following extensive plantings from Swellendam to Mossel Bay," says Etienne. read more

Ceny egipskich cytryn gwałtownie wzrosły od października i nadal rosną. Według Amgada Nessem, menedżera eksportu w gospodarstwie El Teriak, ten wzrost wynika z spadku produkcji i niedoboru, który rozpoczął się w Azji Wschodniej, zanim rozprzestrzenił się na inne rynki, ale teraz osiągnął przesadzone wartości. read more

Globally, it is estimated that around 40 percent of all fruits and vegetables are never consumed. This leads to a significant waste of food, water, land, and energy. Often, this waste occurs because the quality of produce does not meet specifications during transportation, storage, or in the supply chain. read more

Farmers in Turkey's Pasinler Valley, located in the eastern Erzurum province, have successfully completed their cabbage harvest, with individual heads weighing over 50 kilograms. The crop was grown on 500 hectares of land, and growers have reported better-than-anticipated yields this season. Producers credit the... read more

Ceny cebuli w Bangladeszu podwoiły się w ciągu kilku dni, osiągając około 0,91 USD za kilogram (Tk 100), ponieważ krajowe zapasy maleją, a zakaz eksportu z Indii pozostaje w mocy. Gwałtowny wzrost cen nadszarpnął budżety gospodarstw domowych i zakłócił handel, z cenami detalicznymi w Dhace i innych dużych miastach, takich jak... read more

Dr. Leslie Toralba Ubaub, wykładowca w dyscyplinie Rolnictwo i Technologia Żywności na Kampusie Uniwersytetu Południowego Pacyfiku (USP) na Samoa, otrzymał w 2025 roku Fundusz Strategiczny Wicekanclerza i Prezydenta przeznaczony dla kobiecych naukowców, aby rozwijać badania nad pomidorem odpornym na ciepło. read more

Dostawa czosnku wygląda obficie. "Od momentu, gdy zaczęło się z Meksyku i Hiszpanii, wydawało się, że przez cały sezon będzie go naprawdę mało, ale nie potoczyło się tak," mówi Kian Fattahi z Global Farms Enterprises. Jak zauważa, w Stanach Zjednoczonych plony czosnku i jego jakość... read more

The kiwifruit harvest in Pieria started with some irregularities in the progress of the work. "The rains that began on October 16 and lasted for several days temporarily hindered us from collecting the fruit, although they had a positive effect on it. At the same time, however, trade was... read more

Market conditions in terms of consumption and retail sales seem to have stabilized, with strong demand observed for packing-quality material. Prices have also leveled off. However, demand for the bagging and peeling trade is weak due to an excess of potatoes from the previous season, but this situation is expected to improve now. read more

"Chociaż BerryTrade zostało założone z myślą o skupieniu się na eksporcie polskich borówek, los zadecydował, że firma zacznie również importować borówki z innych regionów do Polski" - mówi Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, współzałożycielka polskiego handlowca jagodami BerryTrade. "Założyliśmy." read more

Rok w handlu ananasami był ogólnie pozytywny, ale nie bez przeszkód. Takie informacje przekazał Gregorio Pagni, szef historycznego rodzinnego biznesu Alimentari Ortofrutticoli ABC, gdy podsumowuje zmieniający się rynek między zrównoważonym rozwojem, logistyką i nowymi wyzwaniami. read more