SunGold kiwifruit has been marketed as a potential opportunity for affluent foreigners to secure New Zealand residency through the government's Active Investor Plus visa scheme. The program was revised earlier this year to attract foreign investment, as stated by Immigration Minister Erica. read more

In Moldova, recent September rains have caused cracking in table grape varieties, sparking concerns about their quality and export potential. Cracking happens when berries split due to abrupt shifts in moisture and temperature, and is seen as a significant problem for late-season grapes. read more

Vine tomatoes were mainly sourced from the Netherlands and Belgium, while round tomatoes came from Poland and Belgium. Almost all beef tomatoes were sourced from Belgium. Cherry tomatoes primarily came from the Netherlands and Italy. The selection was completed with domestic shipments, as per the... read more

Wattie's New Zealand has clarified that the decision to decrease peach production in Hawke's Bay is due to a decrease in demand, rather than the recent announcement of the parent company Kraft Heinz splitting its global operations. Peach growers in Hawke's Bay were informed that their fruit would no read more

On Sunday, September 14, much of Belgium celebrated the 43rd edition of the Day of Agriculture. This annual event, organized by Boerenbond and Landelijke Gilden, gives the public a chance to peek behind the scenes of modern farming and horticulture. Around 40 farms and read more

FruitMasters will be introducing its new raspberry variety, Rubin, and showcasing its Smart Fruit Hub at the upcoming Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid. This event is one of the major gatherings for the global fruit and vegetable industry. Fabien Dumont, the International Sales Director, stated: read more

W październiku sektor owoców ponownie zaznacza kluczową datę w kalendarzu: Fruit Attraction. Wydarzenie stało się wizytówką branży, prezentującą trendy, innowacje i możliwości networkingowe. Niemniej jednak, Viveros Mariano Soria podkreśla, że "marginesy zysku, które stają się coraz węższe, nie są jeszcze określone w". read more

The harvesting of the Sweet Sensation pear has started, with growers anticipating a volume of just over 6 million kilograms this season. Inspector Co van Wiggen mentioned that the fruit size is slightly smaller than in previous years, but the color is reported as good, and most pears are within retail size. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the leading association of fruit growers in the UK, has revealed its 2025 awards for the sales of British apples and pears to supermarkets from September 2024 to August 2025. Tesco has been recognized as the British Apple Retailer of the Year for selling 34,043 tonnes of these fruits. read more

According to David Nel from GROW Fresh market agency, there is currently an abundance of potatoes in the South African market, leading to lower prices compared to this time last year. This is due to good yields in the current season thanks to favorable weather conditions, resulting in a national deflation in potato prices. read more

The main products of Almeria are tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplants, peppers, and cucumbers. However, in order to distinguish themselves, it is necessary to specialize. Some companies have successfully moved away from the typical schedules and varieties. Nevertheless, all face similar challenges: water scarcity and extreme heat. read more

Kazakhstan is implementing large-scale investment projects aimed at reducing reliance on food imports, with a particular focus on fresh fruit and vegetables. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, 202 projects are planned until 2027, many of them targeting greenhouse production, storage, and... read more

Agrintesa, an Italian agricultural cooperative, is evaluating its production and market performance after selling 58 thousand tons of summer stone fruit. "Our production levels are satisfactory," stated director Cristian Moretti. "Although the sale of 58 thousand tons does not fully showcase our potential, we are pleased with the results." read more

W pobliżu małego miasteczka Kaapmuiden w prowincji Mpumalanga zbliża się koniec sezonu warzywnego Lowveld. W okresie zimowym HAK Boerdery uprawia uprawa pieniężna takie jak bakłażany, zielone słodkie papryki, zielona fasola i kapusta na rynki miejskie w Gauteng. HAK Boerdery zostało założone w

The end of the Lowveld vegetable season is fast approaching near the small town of Kaapmuiden in the Mpumalanga province. During winter, HAK Boerdery grows cash crops like aubergines, green sweet peppers, green beans, and cabbage for the municipal markets of Gauteng. HAK Boerdery was established in read more

The potato harvest in Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region is progressing steadily despite a season marked by extreme heat and rising production costs. Local farm Alim Agro, cultivating 55 hectares of potatoes, says yields remain close to average thanks to irrigation and modern agronomic support. read more

Ukraine's walnut production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 is forecasted to be 100,500 metric tons (MT), which is consistent with the previous estimate. The decline in household production is due to the cutting down of older trees, while industrial areas are also contracting as a result of limited investment during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. read more

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has published on its official website the international classification and quality brochure for papaya. The document was coordinated by Brazil through the Department of Inspection of Products of Plant Origin (Dipov) of the. read more

The potato harvest in the UK is well underway. In Scotland, over 50% of the seed crop has been lifted, and the ware potatoes are in the early stages of harvesting. "We are observing earlier harvests than we did maybe ten years ago," said Robert Doig from Caledonia Potatoes. "This is attributed to the industry becoming more efficient." read more

Ecuadorian organic bananas are beginning to make progress in the Asian market, thanks to recent free trade agreements that allow them to compete more effectively with other exporting countries. Currently, all of Ecuador's organic banana exports are sent to Europe and North America, but Asia is starting to gain ground as well. read more

Preparations for the upcoming date season in Tunisia are progressing smoothly, but the exporters are still concerned about the impact of the previous season. Mariem Hamza, a technical sales engineer at Nour Fruit, is optimistic yet cautious: "We have every reason to believe in a successful." read more