The FreshPrice® method is an operational strategic intelligence solution designed for professionals in the fruit and vegetable industry, including producers, wholesalers, central purchasing agencies, greengrocers, specialty retailers, importers, and exporters. It helps them to "stay one step ahead of the competition." read more

Enza Zaden has launched five new iceberg lettuce varieties that feature Intermediate Resistance (IR) to biotype Nr. 1 of Nasonovia ribisnigri, commonly known as the lettuce aphid. This pest has posed a significant challenge for growers by causing damage to crops through sap extraction and virus transmission, ultimately affecting crop yields. read more

Costa Rica's banana sector experienced a 20.7% decrease in exports in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The National Banana Corporation (Corbana) identified excessive rainfall and the spread of Black Sigatoka disease as the main factors contributing to this decline. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables found online. The prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl. The price survey occurs at the end of each week. In week 36, Cucumber Dirk is promoting cucumbers by lowering the price by 10 cents, whereas Hoogvliet did the same in week 35. read more

This year, there will be no gradual transition into autumn for VLAM. Their schedule is fully packed with a working visit to London, Asia Fruit Logistica, a trip with companies to the early market in Bologna this week, and, last but not least, Fruit Attraction in Madrid from September 30 to October 2. "It's..." read more

Brazilian lemons have become one of the leading fruit exports in the country. According to Luiz Eduardo Raffaelli, institutional director of the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas), "Lemons are now Brazil's third most exported fruit, behind mangoes and." read more

The Garden of Eden has recalled several batches of its Baby Spinach and Mixed Baby Leaf products due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall has been issued for products sold in Ireland and the United Kingdom, with notices displayed at retail locations. The affected products include: read more

Dane i raporty nadal podkreślają rozwój sektora awokado w Maroku, pomimo utrzymania zobowiązań dotyczących rozwiązywania nawracających susz i stresu wodnego. Według The African Exponent, Maroko zajęło trzecie miejsce pod względem produkcji awokado w Afryce w 2023 roku, z co najmniej 118 666 tonami. read more

This year, Kolkman Verpakkingen from Hedel celebrates its fortieth anniversary. In 1985, Jan Kolkman Senior, together with his brother Bertus, founded Kolkman Thermoforming Wormerveer (KTW), using his technical knowledge of thermoforming to build the first machines entirely by himself. Not long read more

Banco Santander has structured and financed an agribusiness project in Spain valued at €37 million (US$40 million), supporting the acquisition of farmland and the development of a large-scale avocado plantation. The investment is backed by Spanish firm Arcano Partners and is considered one of the significant projects in the agribusiness sector. read more

W miarę jak meksykańska branża awokado przygotowuje się do zakazu eksportu z plantacji na wylesionych terenach od stycznia 2026 roku, producenci i pakowacze stają w obliczu rosnącej presji, aby udowodnić zarówno zrównoważoność, jak i jakość produktu. Firma Felix Instruments radzi sobie z tym wyzwaniem dzięki miernikom jakości z GPS i FruitMaps. read more

A research collaboration between the BC Blueberry Council, Simon Fraser University (SFU), and Phyto Diagnostics Company Ltd., supported by Genome BC, has identified the reasons why standard diagnostic tests have occasionally failed to detect viruses in visibly sick blueberry plants. The results are anticipated to read more

Mission Produce, Inc. announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended July 31, 2025. Total revenue increased by 10 percent year-on-year to US$357.7 million, primarily due to higher avocado volumes. Net income was US$14.7 million, or US$0.21 per diluted share, compared to US$12.4 million. read more

TIPA Compostable Packaging and its European subsidiary Bio4Pack have launched a certified home compostable label for fresh produce, suitable for a variety of fruits and vegetables. According to TIPA, these labels are moisture-resistant yet flexible and pressure-sensitive. read more

Eksport mang i winogron z Brazylii wzrósł w sierpniu 2025 roku, potwierdzając Dolinę São Francisco jako główne centrum produkcji i eksportu owoców w kraju. Pomimo większych ilości, producenci pozostają ostrożni wobec międzynarodowej perspektywy, zwłaszcza w Stanach Zjednoczonych, gdzie notuje się wyższe read more

Earlier this year, a new post-harvest coating called Flair S1 was introduced, which has significantly extended the shelf-life of citrus fruits such as mandarins, Navel oranges, and lemons. This coating not only prolongs shelf-life but also enhances the product's appearance with a shine that customers associate with high quality. read more

VentureFruit has chosen Joy Wing Mau as its sole growing and sales partner for TUTTI™ apples in China. According to the agreement, Joy Wing Mau will cultivate 300 hectares of this apple variety, which is specifically designed to thrive in hot climates, and will distribute the fruit throughout the Chinese market. read more

In 2023, Ghana exported 75,000 tons of bananas to the European Union, generating revenue of US$52.47 million. The main destinations for these shipments were France, the United Kingdom, and Italy. This information comes from the Ghana Statistical Service and DG AGRI. Ghana cultivates around 9,239 hectares of dessert bananas. read more

A unique chance to purchase a modern 62-acre greenhouse facility designed specifically for deepwater lettuce and high-wire vine crop production. Skip the 18-24-month construction and permitting process. This is one of the few fully operational large-scale greenhouse assets currently on the market in the U.S. read more

According to research conducted by the National Pineapple Project, a part of the National Institute for Agricultural and Forestry Innovation (INIAF), the use of gamma irradiation can prolong the post-harvest shelf life of pineapples by more than 15 days. The study specifically examined the MD2 variety and assessed the effectiveness of this technology. read more