The breeding company BASF | Nunhems is introducing several new tomato varieties this season. In the large vine segment, there are resistant successors to existing varieties, and in the specialty segment, an increasing number of options with resistance are becoming available, including in snack tomatoes. read more

Exotic Roots entered the exotic fruit and vegetable import market five years ago. However, the fifth anniversary will no longer be celebrated at the old office in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, as the company moved to new premises at Dinkel 5 in Rotterdam this week. "We're growing fast, and this new… read more

This summer, Chiquita is launching a banana-themed public transport campaign in London, celebrating the 10th year of its seasonal branding initiative in the UK capital. From June 30 to August 3, six branded, zero-emission buses will be circulating on some of the city's busiest routes as part of the... read more

Moldovan producers are ready to deliver fruit that meets European standards, despite the late spring frost that affected some orchards in Moldova. EcoFarm-Prod, a company from the village of Vadul-Rașcov in the Șoldănești district, has kicked off the export season with the first shipments of cherries. read more

Asda will become the first UK supermarket to offer Scottish-grown golden raspberries, as the rare summer fruit arrives in selected stores this weekend. The limited-edition berries, grown by Bruce Farms in Perthshire and supplied through Scotty Brand, will be available while stocks last. read more

Last week, Skylar Rae® white cherries from Italy made their debut in the Hong Kong market and sold out quickly. Kevin Au Yeung, who heads the Asian market at RK Growers Srl, mentioned that the variety will be introduced in the Singapore market this week, continuing its... read more

Brazil's fruit exports reached $1.38 billion in 2024, with over one million tons of fresh and processed produce exported globally. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is focused on enhancing the international market presence of Brazilian agricultural products. Minister Carlos Fávaro. read more

DENSO Corporation has confirmed the acquisition of Axia Vegetable Seeds, a vegetable seed breeding company based in the Netherlands that specializes in developing top-quality tomato seeds for greenhouses worldwide. This acquisition represents a significant move in DENSO's strategic expansion into the AgriTech sector. read more

Mimo trudności klimatycznych, logistycznych i finansowych, produkcja ananasów na północy Kostaryki pozostaje stabilna i cieszy się dużym popytem na rynku międzynarodowym. Tak twierdzi Alfredo Volio, prezes i dyrektor generalny Upala Agrícola, jednego z głównych eksporterów kraju. "W tym roku było bardzo" read more

Produkcja melonów cantaloupe i honeydew została przeniesiona do centralnej Kalifornii. "Właśnie zakończyliśmy nasz program w Yumie w zeszłym tygodniu, a nasz program w Kalifornii rozpoczął się 30 czerwca" - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. Dostępność na początku jest niemal wyłącznie na. read more

The weather conditions are favorable for early potato growers in the Palatinate region. "The first loose-skinned bagged potatoes from the Palatinate were already available on May 20th. The crops grown under double foil have yielded well, producing mostly large tubers so far. The crops grown under single foil..." read more

W pierwszej połowie 2025 roku sektor owoców i warzyw w Wietnamie wygenerował ponad 3 miliardy dolarów przychodów z eksportu, pomimo 9,7% spadku w porównaniu do poprzedniego roku, spowodowanego gwałtownym spadkiem wysyłek duriana. Ścisłe przepisy kwarantanny w głównych rynkach, zwłaszcza w Chinach, utrudniły eksport duriana, który spadł. read more

In Georgia's Kakheti region, famous for its exceptional and unique Saperavi wines, farmers cultivate not only wine grapes but also various types of stone fruit. Last year, Kakheti produced 25,300 tons of peaches, representing 66% of Georgia's total peach yield. read more

After the challenging year of 2023, marred by floods, frosts, and a decline in awards ceremonies, 2024 is seeing Apo Conerpo inching closer to a recovery of its normal production levels. The organization's primary European fruit and vegetable producer, which received unanimous approval yesterday by its read more

"What is certain is that the high harvest potential for apricots is evolving towards a normal potential, due to difficult climatic conditions during fruit set. Therefore, there is a risk of early varieties shortages," says Raphaël Martinez, Director of the PDO Peaches and Apricots of France. read more

In the hilly regions of Tripura, the Queen pineapple is gaining recognition as a potential export product. With a project proposal valued at around US$15.8 million (Rs 132 crore) being reviewed by the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Tripura is looking to boost the international promotion of its pineapples. read more

In a milestone for Nashik, Maharashtra, Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company has successfully cultivated Maluma avocados, a premium international variety, marking a first for the region. Harish More, Vice President of Fratelli Fruits, says: "This highly demanded, creamier avocado offers more read more

Orhei-Vit, a Moldovan fruit and vegetable processor, will start producing natural juice for a leading international brand this fall. The announcement was made during the company's 80th-anniversary celebration, which included a visit from Prime Minister Dorin Recean. Orhei-Vit currently runs three read more

1,4Sight is an innovative growth regulator approved in Italy and 25 other European countries for extending the dormancy of potatoes and preventing sprouting during storage. Its active ingredient, 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN), is a volatile organic compound that naturally occurs in potatoes. read more

At the end of last week, Ukrainian farmers started harvesting open-field blueberries, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. This year, the season began about 10 days later than in 2024 due to unusual weather conditions at the end of spring. Nonetheless, the current farmgate read more