A new research project funded by Hort Innovation and carried out in collaboration with the CSIRO is exploring the impact of tree carbohydrate levels on avocado production nationwide in Australia. The project seeks to create a non-invasive and scalable approach to measure carbohydrate changes in avocado trees. read more

Brazilian grapes are starting to arrive on the European and UK markets this week. "Our Brazilian grapes used to have a much bigger window, going from mid-October and mid-December. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case, as year after year the Europeans are extending their season and read more

Planasa, a company specializing in plant genetics and a part of the German family-owned EW Group, has announced an agreement to acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI), a U.S.-based company engaged in vegetable genetics research and licensing dent corn genetics. The transaction aims to read more

For weeks now, there has been discussion about slower commodity sales across various items. Dennis Sever from Exotic Growers, Inc. mentions that this trend is not limited to the exotics and tropicals he specializes in, but currently, he is especially experiencing it with dragon fruit. "The volume is... read more

"apple fruit quality are excellent, especially for Gala apples," commented Joao Juma, export manager for Portuguese apple exporter United Growers, regarding this year's apple harvest in Portugal. read more

Friday, 10th October was a special day for the Denimpex team. "We celebrated the 70th anniversary of our beautiful family business with the entire team," says Joey Deen, representing the third generation. "Denimpex was one of the pioneers in importing onions to Europe from New Zealand and Egypt." read more

Banana markets around the world are experiencing a variety of trends as contract discussions, changes in imports, and seasonal shifts influence supply and pricing. Dutch importers are currently in the process of finalizing contracts for the upcoming year, with pressure from Ecuadorian growers to increase prices. Meanwhile, European markets are dealing with decreased demand. read more

The Chilean Fruit Table Grapes Committee released its first export forecast for the 2025-26 season, estimating 63.3 million 8.2 kg standard boxes. This represents a 6.9 percent decline from the previous season. "The decrease is due to an acceleration in varietal replacement, a process that is. read more

Po kilku miesiącach bezczynności na plantacjach bananów w Bocas del Toro, Chiquita Panama wznowiła działalność, co oznacza powrót firmy po przerwie w produkcji spowodowanej strajkiem wcześniej w tym roku. Minister Pracy i Rozwoju Pracy Panamy, Jackeline Muñoz, stwierdziła, że więcej read more

Indiea continues to be a significant supplier of onions to the UAE, but this year has presented unique challenges, according to Rajendra Kumar Pattnaik, Director of Jaguar Greens Foodstuff Trading LLC, a fresh produce importer based in the UAE. "In the last month, the UAE onion market has experienced a significant drop in prices due to an oversupply." read more

"Once everyone got back into the swing of things after the summer vacation, the whole of Europe had promotions," says Mike van Namen from the Dutch company VN Trading, which grows and sells mushrooms. "That led to a shortage, and Dutch mushrooms sold well. That benefits prices." Mike adds that the read more

The murder of Bernardo Bravo Márquez, president of the Apatzingán Valley Citrus Growers' Association, has once again highlighted the impact of organized crime violence on rural Mexico. His death this week reflects the challenges faced by many lemon, avocado, and tomato farmers in regions where. read more

Its heart is in Italy, but its eyes are firmly on the world - Futura srl is a company that designs, builds, and implements fruit sorting and packaging technologies, and it is continuing on the road to innovation. CEO Omar Papi is speaking about this. Omar Papi and his father Leonardo have been involved in the business in the past. read more

The global potato industry is currently going through a process of consolidation, with mergers, acquisitions, and regional expansion leading to changes in control over breeding, processing, and exports. One example of this trend is the acquisition of Ireland's IPM Potato Group, a significant exporter of certified potatoes, by the Dutch company HZPC. read more

Between 1 and 15 October 2025, the wholesale agricultural market in Montenegro experienced significant price fluctuations, with a majority of vegetables witnessing a decrease in prices, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management. Cabbage prices, in particular, plummeted by up to 60% compared to the previous period. read more

The Polish soft fruit season is coming to an end at Limax. "Last weekend we had frost at night, which led to an early conclusion of the strawberry season. Most raspberries made it through the frost, but the blueberry season had already finished some time ago," says general manager Leo Klaassen, who has lived and read more

In 2016, Jozua Scheepers and his brother Gerrie almost lost their farm in Nsoko, Eswatini: by that time, half their fields had perished in seven years of drought, and they were taking off a crop on 5% of their sugar cane, which was covering the entire farm back then. Today, Canterbury Estates'
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Elwell Fruit Farm in Waytown, near Bridport, has reported its largest apple and pear harvest in over 70 years. Pickers collected over 600 tons of fruit this season, with the majority set to be distributed to supermarkets throughout the United Kingdom, as well as farm shops and markets in West Dorset. read more

The Protected Designation of Origin Peras de Rincón de Soto concluded its harvest season this year with "exceptional quality," as reported by the Denomination of Origin. The total harvest amounted to 19,305,313 kilograms. The PDO's technical services provided a positive assessment of the season. read more

Dutch and Spanish peppers were the main suppliers, with a significant presence of Turkish pointed peppers. Polish and Belgian shipments also contributed to the assortment in this category. In Munich, customers could still find locally grown peppers in all three colors, while in Frankfurt, products from... read more