The Malaysian government aims to increase the export value of pineapples to RM2 billion (approximately US$425 million) by 2027 as a part of its strategy to enhance the sector, which is positioned as a high-value agricultural commodity. Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin read more

Well-stocked warehouses: Lidl Austria is immediately reducing the prices of popular potato products. This move aims to alleviate the financial strain on local customers and also support the marketing of the abundant harvest volumes. Lidl Austria exclusively sells potatoes sourced from Austria. read more

The tropical fruit sector in the Canary Islands is concerned about the advancement of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as it may have a detrimental impact on its primary export crop, papaya. The Association of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Producers' Organizations of the Canary Islands is closely monitoring the situation. read more

W Hiszpanii sezon na odmianę mandarynek Early Pride, znana komercyjnie jako Earlyna, właśnie dobiegł końca, i pomimo trudności spowodowanych pogodą, odniosła ona sukces w porównaniu z innymi odmianami, wypełniając strategiczną lukę na rynku, co prowadzi do wzrostu popytu na nią. read more

At this time of year, most citrus consumed in the U.S. comes from the state of California. However, the supply is supplemented with small volumes from Morocco. Currently, Morocco is exporting Nadorcott mandarins, but the harvest has started slowly due to unusual rains. "Normally, we start shipping." read more

The current Indian grape season is proving to be more challenging compared to previous ones, according to Amit Chopade, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports. "This time, the Indian grape season is much more challenging than the years we've had. Due to continuous rains..." read more

The French start-up Mycophyto, founded in 2017, specializes in biostimulants and soil regeneration using mycorrhizal fungi along with AI technology. The company has announced the completion of a €16 million [18.65 million USD] funding round aimed at expanding its production capacity through the creation of. read more

In January-October 2025, Azerbaijan imported 7,753 tonnes of peppers valued at $5.5 million, as reported by the State Statistics Committee. This shows a 3% decrease in volume and a 2% decrease in value compared to the same period in 2024. read more

Indian strawberry propagation is encountering obstacles due to patent protection issues, as breeders are concerned about the limited ability to protect their patented plant varieties in the country. This information was provided by Sankalp Bavlekar of SB Agritech, a company that imports mother strawberry plants from Italy, Spain, and Egypt to provide around 20. read more

Growers and industry representatives in Pakistan are urging the Punjab government to finalize export arrangements to manage a surplus potato crop, estimated to be at least 30 million tons higher than last year. Stakeholders warned that delays could deepen financial pressure on farmers across the… read more

Up to 20 international buyers from eight countries are visiting Tasmania this week as part of the Tasmanian Government's inbound Fresh Produce Buyer Visit, aimed at providing overseas customers with direct exposure to local fruit and vegetable production. According to the Minister for Small Business... read more

DS Smith has partnered with the Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele Super to replace approximately ten million plastic packages used for fresh tomatoes with fiber-based, recyclable corrugated cardboard alternatives. DS Smith's design team examined several single-use plastic packages that were previously utilized. read more

Stockholmsgården is located in Österlen, an area known for onion cultivation in southern Skåne, Sweden. The company is managed by Fredrik Larsson and operates approximately 100 hectares of its own production in addition to collaboration agreements with around 20 local growers. The packing facility has an annual capacity. read more

Shinsegae has partnered directly with renowned farms in Chachoengsao, Thailand - a region famous for its mangoes - to introduce a limited-edition holiday gift set. Shinsegae Department Store is offering two types of products in this set. read more

The drought last summer made growing conditions very tough for farmers across the UK. These extremely dry conditions lasted right up until mid-October. The situation changed dramatically for Rodger Hobson, a carrot grower and Chairman of the British Carrot Association. "After the drought, we..." read more

Nordgemüse was founded almost 100 years ago and has grown into a specialist in blueberry production. As part of Gemüsering, the company supplies high-quality blueberries all year round. Over the past decade, Nordgemüse has grown into one of Germany's largest producers, partly thanks to the. read more

Meksyk oczekuje rekordowego plonu awokado na rok uprawny trwający od lipca 2025 do czerwca 2026. "Spodziewamy się zbiorów na poziomie 2,5 miliarda funtów, co będzie pierwszym razem, gdy przekroczymy ten poziom" - mówi Alvaro Luque, dyrektor generalny Avocados From Mexico (AFM), organizacji non-profit zajmującej się marketingiem. read more

The winter vegetable season is now in its second half. Overall, the 2025/2026 growing year presents a mixed picture, as vegetable producer Florian Jochims from Elpersbüttel tells us. While good results were achieved in the cultivation and distribution of beetroot in particular, yields for read more

Wyma will showcase a mixed-reality demonstration of post-harvest processing solutions at Fruit Logistica 2026, utilizing immersive technology to visualize complete processing lines and system layouts. The mixed-reality setup enables attendees to observe post-harvest lines at actual size, including infeed, read more

Planasa has been awarded the Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute in Brussels for its Pink Hudson® raspberry variety, which achieved a score of 90.7 points, securing the highest rating of Three Stars in the fruit and vegetables category. The recognition highlights the quality and exceptional taste of this raspberry variety. read more