Obstgroßmarkt Mittelbaden eG (OGM) reflects on a challenging yet transformative fiscal year. The 860 fruit producers generated a total revenue of €26.6 million through the cooperative. Despite a 25% decrease in sales, the cooperative managed to achieve an annual surplus of EUR 153,276. "We sold less but... read more

Moreno Intec del Pla, a company based in El Poal (Lleida), wowed participants at the fruit conference organized by the Institute of Food and Agricultural Research and Technology (IRTA) with an innovative apple-harvesting robot. This robot integrates eight drones, advanced vision technology, and artificial intelligence. read more

An innovation has recently been added to BILLA's produce section. Developed and grown entirely in Austria, the new "Da komm' ich her!" potato variety "Benjamin" is available for the first time this year in BILLA and BILLA PLUS stores. The initiator of this introduction is Johann Regner, Head of Fruit and Vegetables at REWE. read more

Serbia's Minister of Agriculture, Dragan Glamočić, has announced the establishment of a working group to create the country's first Hazelnut Excellence District in Western Bačka. This initiative aims to collaborate with producers, local authorities, and research institutions to develop a coordinated plan. read more

The Japanese peeler manufacturer Astra recently presented its newest solution for large-scale pineapple processing, the 'FAP-3000', at the IFPA show in October. This industrial-scale machine is capable of peeling and coring pineapples at the same time, assisting food processors in saving time and enhancing efficiency. read more

"This year, Valencia oranges have been somewhat disappointing towards the end of the season, not only in India or Bangladesh, but also in the Middle East, Russia, and Europe. Similarly, China did not perform as well as expected," said Ivan Crocker of CitrX, a citrus exporter. read more

Teraz, gdy dotarliśmy do 44 tygodnia, holenderski sezon warzyw szklarniowych szybko dobiega końca. Wiele umów handlowych dotyczących holenderskich warzyw szklarniowych kończy się między 40. a 44. tygodniem, po czym następuje przełączenie na import z Hiszpanii lub Maroka. "W rezultacie widzimy trochę więcej holenderskich" 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

Khao Banthat Mon Thong durian has become Thailand's highest-earning Geographical Indication (GI) product, generating over 11 billion baht (about US$298 million) in revenue during the first nine months of 2025. The fruit's performance underscores durian's position as Thailand's leading agricultural product. read more

Rząd Meksyku opublikował w Dzienniku Oficjalnym Federacji Porozumienie ustanawiające działania mające na celu zapewnienie przestrzegania przepisów fitosanitarnych, antydeforestacyjnych i dotyczących godnej pracy we wszystkich ogniwach łańcucha eksportu awokado. Poprzez to działanie Rząd Meksyku potwierdza swoje... read more

Wczesne wskazania wskazują, że w tym sezonie w Wisconsin spodziewany jest mniejszy plon żurawiny. "Słyszałem, że jest o 20-25 procent mniejszy w porównaniu do różnych plantatorów" - mówi Kevin Tritz z Twin Lake Cranberry. "Jesteśmy jednak nadal na planie. Jesteśmy w połowie zbiorów, a ostatni raz... read more

When we think of Calabria, and especially Piana di Sibari, the image that often comes to mind is that of a small, orange, fragrant, and very sweet 'sun': the clementine. But this fruit is much more than just a treat for the palate. For this area, it is a true 'identity product'. read more

A gradatic storm in early June caused significant damage to apple crops in fifteen villages in the Zainapora constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, impacting over 2,000 orchardists, as per a government statement. This was disclosed in a written response to a query posed by MLA Showkat Hussain Ganie. read more

Kenyan macadamia growers are urging the government to lift the export ban on unprocessed nuts due to low farmgate prices and excess stock in producing areas. They suggest permitting the export of up to 30 percent of annual production to Chinese companies. Kenya currently produces approximately 61,000 tons of macadamia nuts. read more

Richard Emanuel, a seasoned professional in the UK fruit industry who was employed by both Optimus Fruit and Gilgrove at New Covent Garden Market, has passed away at the age of 43. Born at St Helier Hospital on July 8, 1982, Richard was raised in Sutton and Tadworth, went to local schools, and later The read more

When we talk about small citrus fruits, we are referring to a group that is essential to our market. However, examining the numbers in Italy (2025 data) reveals the clear frontrunner: the clementine. It accounts for an impressive 74.7% of the total production of small citrus fruits, amounting to... read more

Angel Gamarra Condori, the president of the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers (Promango), stated that Peru anticipates the 2025/2026 mango season to be longer than usual, continuing until April. Nevertheless, the country is still projected to export over 250,000 tons of fresh mangoes this season, which is a decrease from the previous season. read more

Fruit grower Mieczysław Socha from the village of Głazów in Poland has reported harvesting what is believed to be the largest apple ever grown in the country. The fruit, of the Mutsu variety, weighed more than 1.5 kilograms immediately after being picked, but later measured 1.327 kilograms. read more

Provisional crop yield estimates from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) indicate that gross yields for ware potatoes and seed onions in the Netherlands have reached their highest levels in 25 years in 2025. The gross yield for ware potatoes is expected to be almost 37% higher than in 2024. read more

Pears remain an underrated fruit in the grocery store produce section. Despite being nutrient-dense and versatile, they often go unnoticed. Current pear buyers tend to be between the ages of 30 and 65, with a strong peak in the 40 to 55 age group. These shoppers are loyal, diverse, and read more