Kerim Taner, executive chairman of the Turkish fresh produce exporter Perla Fruit, has stated that there will be a decrease in Iceberg lettuce production this year compared to previous seasons. He said, "Iceberg production in Turkey is lower this year compared to previous years. At Perla Fruit, we are also experiencing a decrease in Iceberg production." read more

China is currently in the strawberry season. Ms. Yu Zhenzhen from Xiangyiyuan Agriculture in Yantai, Shandong Province, stated that weather conditions in the production area this year have significantly affected the growing cycle. "At the beginning, heavy rainfall saturated the seedlings. read more

The demand in the retail sector is stable, with orders for the busy Christmas season currently being fulfilled. There are ongoing reports of quality issues at the store level, but demand for pre-packaged, high-quality products remains strong. The food service industry has not fully recovered yet. read more

BASF | Nunhems has agreed to acquire Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd., a well-known company in the vegetable seed sector in India. With this acquisition, BASF | Nunhems will include two new crops, cauliflower and radish, to its current portfolio, which will complement the existing crops such as hot peppers, watermelons, gourds, and tomatoes. read more

Planasa has been awarded the SIVAL Innovation Gold Award in the Varietal Innovation category for its strawberry variety Demoiselle. The variety was chosen as the winner from seven finalists in this year's competition, which highlights advancements in varietal breeding. Demoiselle is a strawberry variety. read more

A family-owned carrot farm in the UK is currently harvesting approximately 150 tons of carrots per day, seven days a week, in order to meet the seasonal demand leading up to Christmas. Poskitts, located in Kellington, North Yorkshire, aims to supply around one million bags of carrots to supermarkets across the country. read more

A civil engineer and MBA graduate from Surat has developed a vegan leather made from apple waste generated by juice factories. The material is produced using between 50 and 80 tonnes of discarded apples per month and is positioned as an alternative to animal-based leather. The processing read more

The Plus Berries production team has officially launched its citrus fruit campaign with the start of the Nova mandarin harvest. This variety, recognized as a benchmark in the Huelva province, will guide the company's efforts throughout December. The company's technical team aims to maximize fruit production. read more

Przewidywane jest, że sezon na persymony marki Divino Rojo Brillante zakończy się wcześniej. Marka została stworzona w zeszłej wiosnie przez firmę Gallicchio Frutta, która uczyniła produkcję, przetwarzanie i marketing persymonów swoim głównym przedsięwzięciem. Francesca Gallicchio, administrator firmy, read more

The operator of a Sunshine Coast strawberry farming business in Australia has been ordered by the Supreme Court to pay over $730,000 to a labour hire company following the liquidation of the farm. In a decision announced on December 12, Judge John Muir ruled in favor of Star Recruitment. read more

Since last Sunday, heavy storms with abundant and continuous rainfall have hit various parts of eastern Spain, bringing the harvesting of some crops like citrus fruits and leafy vegetables to a halt. In the north of Almeria, the waterlogging caused by the rain that fell between Sunday afternoon has affected agricultural activities. read more

Pierwsze pomarańcze Moro są w drodze. Gerardo Diana, prezes Konsorcjum Ochrony Sycylijskiej Czerwonej Pomarańczy PGI, ogłosił, że pierwsze owoce zostały zebrane 19 grudnia. "Ze względu na niedawne wahania temperatury, czerwony kolor intensyfikuje się zarówno na zewnątrz." read more

Agrícola Pampa Baja operates in a desert region where water must be sourced from over 100 kilometers away. Despite this challenge, they have developed a highly diverse and competitive agricultural model to access international markets, including Europe, the U.S., and Asia, during key trading read more

The Cargo Terminal East at Maastricht Aachen Airport has been reapproved by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) as a Phytosanitary Inspection Centre. This means that flowers, fruit, vegetables, and other plant-based products can now undergo inspections at the airport. read more

Shipments of pomegranates from Israel to the U.S. are well underway. "We have already received several shipments this year," says Todd Kostka, import sales manager at John Vena Inc. "Compared to last year, we started a bit earlier, and this year's shipments are ahead of schedule. California's season ended earlier last year." read more

Recently, Bulltec Srl supplied Apofruit Donnalucata with an advanced processing line designed to package organic, coppery cherry tomatoes in trays with a guaranteed minimum weight. The line was installed at the Apofruit Donnalucata plant in Scicli, Sicily. read more

W sezonie 2025 około 35 hektarów w regionie Charkowa zostało przeznaczonych na uprawę orzeszków ziemnych. Po raz pierwszy, uprawa została również zasiana w regionie Czernihowskim na 5 hektarach w celu oceny jej potencjału w różnych warunkach glebowych i klimatycznych, informuje SEEDS. Średnie plony w tym sezonie. read more

Morocco has achieved a new record in frozen raspberry exports to France in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 10 months of the year, France imported 1.95 thousand tons of frozen raspberries and blackberries under HS Code 081120 from Morocco, with a total value of US$5.8 million. read more

Nine table grape producers from the southern districts of Cahul and Taraclia in Moldova obtained Global G.A.P. certification in December. This certification enables them to directly supply fresh grapes to EU retail chains. The certification process, which took place throughout most of the 2025 season, was successfully implemented. read more

UK: Aldi has announced changes to its popular Too Good to Go service for this Christmas. From Friday, December 19th to Wednesday, December 24th, customers will have the option to reserve a TGTG 'Surprise Bag' up to five days in advance, as opposed to the usual 24-hour window.
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