This year's bean harvest is slowly coming to a close. Fresh green beans from local farms will still be available for about another month, says Michael Schmidt, a producer from Lampertheim in southern Hesse. Reflecting on the season, he describes it as mixed. "At the beginning of the harvest... read more

In the first half of 2025, Andalusia exported €5.052 billion [5.981 billion USD] worth of fruit and vegetables, setting a record since 1995 with an increase of 11.6% in one year, which is higher than the national average (+9.5%). The region now represents 41% of Spanish exports in this sector, totaling €12.286 billion. read more

How baby wipes, toilet paper, eggs, and cucumbers became some of Amazon's most frequently purchased items in the UKAmazon reported: "Groceries - from household essentials and kitchen cupboard staples to fresh produce, dairy, and meat - are among the items most frequently purchased on Amazon's. read more

In the Cherkasy region of Ukraine, the family farm "Yablunevyi Sad" is replacing its 20-year-old Dutch-style orchard with plantings established under Canadian technology, relying exclusively on feathered apple trees. Farm manager Mykola Oliinyk shared the update in his article. He explained that read more

The Asian market, and particularly China, has become a crucial market for Ecuadorian bananas, driven by a combination of limited global supply, increasingly demanding consumers, and historically high prices. The trade agreement with China has resulted in reduced tariffs, allowing Ecuador to read more

The Russian agency Rosselkhoznadzor has banned the import of a 20.5-ton shipment of fresh apples from Moldova due to irregularities in accompanying documents. The shipment was inspected at the Burachki phytosanitary checkpoint on the Russian-Latvian border. read more

Global Women Fresh (GWF), a global community for women in the fruit and vegetable industry, is excited to announce the First Global Networking Panel at Fruit Attraction 2025, one of the most significant and influential international trade fairs for the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Adrian Scripps, one of England's largest apple growers and packers and a main supplier to the supermarket chain Tesco, has fully automated its packing line using UniPAKer technology from the Dutch company Brillopak. According to both companies, this has tripled productivity per. read more

The last avocado and grape season in Peru produced positive results in terms of volume, but also revealed challenges facing the sector. These challenges include higher domestic production, saturated markets, new regulatory requirements, and the need to explore alternative markets. Despite these challenges, efforts are being made to address them. read more

A concept design for a LEGO fruit basket has been submitted to the LEGO Ideas platform by builder Jagamax. The set, titled Fruits Basket, contains 1,257 pieces and replicates a range of fruit types within a stylized bowl. The proposed kit is positioned as an extension of LEGO's existing product line. read more

William Westhoeve of the family-owned potato export company Westhoeve Potatoes in Ouddorp notes that despite low potato prices, exports are not thriving. "One would expect that with prices at this level, demand would increase, but that hasn't really been the case," he says. "Senegal is still..." read more

"Podaż i popyt na rynku marchwi są obecnie dość dobrze zrównoważone, a tak właściwie było przez całe lato" - mówi Caroline Louwerse z Louwerse Wortelen w Emmeloord. "Zbiory przebiegają sprawnie przez całe lato. Ceny są w porządku, choć nie są szczególnie wysokie. Produkty klasy B. read more

"A few days ago, our producers began harvesting Golden and Red Delicious apples in the valley. The yield forecast looks good, and the opening prices at the auction are similar to those in 2024," says Markus Tscholl, Asta Frutta Alto Adige coordinator, regarding the apple harvest in South Tyrol. read more

Staay Food Group introduces its own brand identity for its 3 exclusive pear club varieties. The popular Dazzling Gold, Early Desire, and Red Conference will now be presented as 'Deliciously Dressed' to the public. These club varieties are unified under this umbrella identity, showcasing their distinct names. read more

Europe's premium food markets are protected by tariffs and dominated by established brands. Macadamias Direct, based in Byron Bay, New South Wales, has developed a strategy to position Australian macadamias in these markets by partnering with distributors and investing in technology. read more

Croatia's eastern Pozega-Slavonia county has commissioned the construction of a €15.6 million (US$18 million) fruit and vegetable warehouse and distribution centre to support local producers. Hidroing has been contracted for construction works, Eptisa Adria will oversee supervision, and Forel. read more

Crunch Time Apple Growers, a cooperative of over 160 apple growers, is starting the 2025 harvest of SnapDragon apples. Known for their crunch, sweet and spicy flavor, and vibrant red skin, SnapDragon apples – the official apple of the Buffalo Bills – are being picked at their peak quality. read more

Verde Compacto has installed a full-scale vertical farm inside Estadio Akron, home to Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas). Just beyond the stands, a container system grows leafy greens, herbs, and wheatgrass for direct use in the stadium's kitchens. "We wanted to prove that you don't need to be read more

Costa's international berry operations have secured patents for five new blueberry varieties in Laos. This milestone represents the inaugural registration of a new plant variety in the country and was acknowledged during a Certificate Handover Ceremony at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on September 9. read more

Itaueira Agropecuária S.A., a Brazilian fruit producer, will participate in Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, Spain, from September 30 to October 2. The company will showcase its melon and watermelon portfolio at the "Frutas do Brasil" stand, emphasizing its current production and exports. read more