The RUCIP (Rules and Practices of the Inter-European Trade in Potatoes) conditions were first introduced in 1956 and have been revised several times since then. The latest revision was in 2025. The conditions define professional practices and a simple and efficient procedure for expert. read more

Florida growers and shippers are quite enthusiastic about this year's citrus harvest. "We are observing fruit color and maturity levels that we haven't seen in several years," says Doug Feek of Feek Family Citrus. "The quality of the fruit has been outstanding, the size has improved, and the Brix levels in the juice are higher." read more

The Almond Board of California has released its October 2025 position report, which indicates total shipments of 249 million pounds. This figure is 3.6 percent lower than the shipments in October 2024 and slightly below the pre-report estimates. Despite the decrease compared to the previous year, the volume of shipments was higher than the three-year average and marked the highest volume recorded. read more

Created in 2016 by JMF Partenariat, the Caméléon brand gathers various products of Moroccan origin, such as round tomatoes and Charentais melons. Tailored to meet the requirements of European retailers, Caméléon emphasizes traceability and consistent supply to assist its clients. read more

Amidst increasing competition in the European fruit and vegetable market, Cupalma, the leading banana producer in the Canary Islands, and the Orsero Group, Europe's top fruit distributor and ripening company, have announced plans to export PGI Plátano through their Spanish subsidiary Hermanos Fernández. read more

Rabobank's Agri Commodity Outlook 2026 reports that geopolitics is increasingly shaping global agricultural trade, influencing prices, planted area, and export flows. The report describes a world divided between the spheres of influence of the United States and China, with agricultural commodities becoming read more

Fruit and vegetables steadily lose moisture after harvesting – and this process is accelerated by dry air at the point of sale. This, in turn, leads to a loss of quality, weight loss, and a decline in the attractiveness of the goods. This is precisely where the dry misting process from. read more

CPJ Erasmus & Seun operates a mixed fruit and vegetable business in the Letsitele Valley, with 350 hectares dedicated to vegetables and 700 hectares to citrus. Bell peppers are the main crop, supported by sweetcorn, butternut, and small volumes of green beans. The citrus varieties grown include pomelo, oranges, and soft citrus fruits. read more

The Agricultural Research Council in South Africa is encouraging growers to participate in testing new fruit cultivars developed for local production conditions. This was announced by Dr., ARC senior manager for intellectual property and commercialization, during the Subtrop Marketing Symposium in White River. read more

W region of Georgia, Abkhazia significantly increased its lemon exports to Russia in autumn, more than doubling shipments compared to the same period in 2024. According to the State Customs Committee of the region, 196 tonnes of lemons have been exported to Russia since the start of the citrus season. read more

The IAB-IBD trade show, held in Bordeaux at the beginning of October, was once again an opportunity to showcase innovative, eco-responsible packaging solutions for the fruit and vegetable sector. Among the exhibitors, SoFruPak came to present its complete range of plastic-free packaging, based on... read more

Nuno Russo, executive director of the Portugal Nuts association, stated that the weather has negatively impacted Portuguese almonds this year, leading to lower production. He mentioned that almond orchards will see reduced productivity compared to 2024, not meeting the expected potential for the new year. read more

Consumers in the UK will be able to purchase British-grown strawberries during Christmas as The Summer Berry Company has expanded its production to a 12-month cycle by utilizing LED technology. The company, located near Chichester, now grows strawberries on a commercial scale year-round by simulating spring conditions. read more

The Trump administration has announced new tariff exemptions for various products, including tomatoes and bananas. Additionally, other agricultural products like beef and coffee are also covered under the new regulation. This decision grants these products an exemption from the so-called "reciprocal" tariffs imposed by the administration. read more

In the 2024/2025 season, Spain continued to be the leading supplier of aubergines in the European Union, providing over 60% of the region's consumption. The following countries in line were the Netherlands, Germany, and Turkey. This information is based on a report from Hortoinfo utilizing data from Eurostat's statistical service. read more

This week, the arrival of Chilean cherries continued to increase. With prices dropping further, buyers' cautious attitude has decreased. Some traders noted that average daily cherry sales reached 70-80% this week, a significant improvement from last week's approximately 60%, which sometimes was even read more

Flash Gala is being used as an example of how branding is developing in the fresh apple category, with growers and marketers noting a broader shift toward differentiated retail positioning in fresh produce. Historically, branding in fruits has been limited to a few well-known citrus fruits, bananas, kiwis, and other popular items. read more

Located in Bapaume, in the Hauts-de-France region, SARL Acquette is a family business founded in 1976 that specializes in the production, packaging, and marketing of alliums and potatoes under the Ferme de l'Artois brand. Christophe Dekerle takes stock of the 2025 onion campaign that is currently underway. read more

Photos of a Johannesburg city center that is almost unrecognizably clean, intended to present its best image to the visiting G20 leaders for the Summit, or, as described by veteran journalist Ferial Haffejee, "cleaning up its act for the bwanas". The condition of Johannesburg has been the focus of several recent BBC reports. read more

The Trump administration has announced new tariff exemptions for various products, including tomatoes and bananas. Other agricultural products like beef and coffee are also covered under the new regulation. This decision exempts these products from the reciprocal tariffs imposed by Trump. read more