Na Global Show IFPA w Anaheim, Sakata Seed America zaprezentowała kilka nowych odmian dyni i dyni. "Jedną z odmian, na którą bardzo się cieszymy, jest Thriller" - mówi Jeff Watkins, Kierownik Jednostki Biznesowej Cucurbit w Sakata. "To jadalna dynia wielofunkcyjna i dekoracyjna dynia jednocześnie." read more

One of the biggest challenges in mushroom production is finding and retaining good harvest workers. The discussion on how AI can help minimize this issue was an exciting topic at the 77th annual conference of the BDC in Leipzig at the end of September. Additionally, the conference explored the potential use of AI in production. read more

As of October 23, 2025, approximately 14,000 tons of apples, equivalent to about 900,000 boxes, were transported from fruit and vegetable markets in Kashmir to destinations outside Jammu and Kashmir, as reported by the government to the Legislative Assembly. The Minister for Agriculture provided this information. read more

Florida's Natural Growers Inc. is currently being sued in a class action lawsuit for allegedly falsely advertising its orange juice products. The lawsuit, initiated by plaintiff Patricia Donadio in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, asserts that the company deceives consumers by implying that its products are something they are not. read more

India's coconut industry is facing challenges due to the inconsistent availability of mature coconuts, according to Arnold Menezes, the founder of Naturya Food Products, a manufacturer and exporter of frozen coconut products. "Neglected farm maintenance resulting from previous low prices, adverse weather affecting pollination, and excessive..." read more

The United States' decision to reimpose a 17% antidumping duty on Mexican tomatoes has created new uncertainty for the country's exporters. For decades, Mexico has supplied most of the fresh tomatoes consumed in the U.S. market, maintaining an integrated supply chain that supports thousands of jobs. read more

Tokyo's obsession with bananas runs deep, from its famous Tokyo Banana sponge cakes to chocolate-dipped banana snacks at festivals. The beloved Tokyo Banana, made with real banana paste, was created by Grapestone Co. as a tourist souvenir rather than a local tradition, quickly becoming Japan's. read more

"The Dutch mushroom season started on September 1, and demand is on the rise," says Bert Spronk from Spronk Champignons, a mushroom farm and wholesaler in the Netherlands. "During the fall, the demand for chestnut and shiitake mushrooms typically increases. These products are becoming increasingly popular." read more

Morocco has significantly expanded its participation in the German avocado market, surpassing the export volumes during the 2024/25 season, as reported by EastFruit data. Between November 2024 and August 2025, Moroccan exporters delivered 19,600 metric tons of avocados to Germany, valued at nearly US$80 million. read more

Kolumbijskie banany nadal umacniają swoją rolę jako jeden z kluczowych produktów kraju na rynkach europejskich. Emerson Aguirre, prezes Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Bananów Kolumbijskich (Augura), podkreślił podczas swojego udziału w wydarzeniu Fruit Attraction, że sektor eksportuje nie tylko owoce, ale także... read more

Last Friday, the Murcia Association of Fruit and Vegetable Businesses hosted the launch of Mina, a new protected mandarin variety developed by GEA Biotechnology in collaboration with Universitat Jaume I (Castellón). The event was attended by more than 60 industry professionals. read more

Kierowcy zostali zaskoczeni, gdy zobaczyli pełnowymiarowy samochód w kształcie banana, który krążył autostradą, co szybko stało się wiralem w internecie. Rekordowy "samochód owocowy", który rzekomo został zbudowany na bazie modelu Ford F-150 z 1993 roku, ma olśniewająco żółtą powłokę, która doskonale imituje słynny owoc. Udostępniony read more

Swapnil Aware, a board member of Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, stated that the Indian grape season for 2025-2026 has started off rough due to weather conditions. He mentioned, "The grape season in India has begun under tense and uncertain conditions, with the monsoon arriving unusually early." read more

Companies in Almeria are investing in new products ahead of the start of the season, which has been delayed due to the heat that has still been recorded in the last weeks of October. Diversification in vegetable production is also an ongoing trend in the organic sector. The goal is to continue. read more

Managing fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal stage of ripeness at just the right time is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a natural plant hormone, plays a central role in this process. read more

The Argentine Chamber of Integrated Cherry Producers (Capci) predicts that Argentine cherry exports could exceed last year's 8,100 tons by 8% to 12%, provided there are no unexpected weather events. According to a Capci report published in September, the quality of the fruit remains high. read more

The Brazilian melon season got off to a somewhat challenging start this year. "Already in week 37, there was a good supply of almost all types of Brazilian melons on the European market. Compared to previous years, even larger volumes arrived in the first weeks of the season. At the same time, read more

AGF Monitor compares the weekly price trends of different fruits and vegetables available online. The prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl, with the price survey conducted at the end of each week. For example, there was a 10-cent price increase for cucumbers at Albert Heijn, Jumbo, and DekaMarkt. read more

Origines Cévennes, the French cooperative known for its famous sweet Cévennes onion, also produces apples, including the rustic Reinette du Vigan. The cooperative discusses the production of this ancient apple and this year's organic apple campaign. "Reinette du Vigan is a rare variety, with read more

"Dużo więcej borówek dotarło z Peru w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem. Niemniej jednak, europejski rynek łatwo wchłonął te ilości, a ceny nie są pod żadnym presją. Poziomy cen są w rzeczywistości znacznie wyższe, niż początkowo się spodziewałem" - mówi Wilco Arts z North Bay Europe. W tym roku jest to oznaczone. read more