Australia has been experiencing several heatwaves since December, creating challenging conditions for farmers cultivating crops in open fields. Anthony De Ieso, from Thorndon Park Produce, grows herbs and leafy vegetables near Adelaide in South Australia and has been facing difficulties as a result. read more

A shopper at HEB has recently noticed unusually large carrots on store shelves, sparking discussion on social media. "Has anyone had to buy carrots at HEB lately? Because what's going on?! They're huge, and they are the smallest ones I found." Source: Anali Martinez (Facebook) read more

Shipping delays continue to be a major problem for South African table grape growers. "It is very frustrating when you put in all the effort to produce high-quality table grapes, only to have the fruit waiting at the port for export," says Gabriël Viljoen of De Vlei. read more

Awokados w Indiach są łatwo dostępne dzięki importowi, ale obecnie na rynku nie ma skrajności - mówi Abdul Kadir Memon, Dyrektor w Abacate International, Kierownik Rozwoju Biznesu i Zaopatrzenia: "Dostępność awokado jest obecnie na umiarkowanym i zdrowym poziomie. read more

On February 10, 2026, the Amur branch of the Federal Centre for Animal and Plant Health Safety detected the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in a 586 kg shipment of tomatoes from China. Since the beginning of the year, three cases of ToBRFV have been identified in imported tomatoes. read more

In vegetable processing, a few millimeters can make the difference between a successful yield and unnecessary waste. For years, processors have faced significant product loss when removing cores from vegetables such as iceberg lettuce. Will Uijting from QING explains that this loss was mainly attributed to the constraints of traditional vision technology. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady uprawa borówki w Kolumbii dynamicznie się rozwinęła, ale jeszcze nie stała się główną agroprzemysłową branżą eksportową - oświadczył Camilo Lozano, wiceprezes Asocolblue, organizacji reprezentującej czołowych producentów borówki w kraju. Kolumbia produkuje niemal 20 000. read more

From October 6 to 8, Fruit Attraction will once again make Madrid the top global hub for the fruit and vegetable industry. Organized by Ifema Madrid and Fepex, the fair is preparing for its 18th edition and has begun accepting applications from companies in the sector. Under the slogan 'Where read more

New York Fashion Week opened with a runway presentation featuring garments made from burlap Idaho potato sacks. The collection was showcased at Grand Central Terminal in New York City with the goal of raising awareness for the No Kid Hungry campaign. Titled the Haute Potato Collection, the line showcased innovative designs made from unconventional materials. read more

Tehuelche INTA, Chamamé INTA, and Rosalinda INTA are new peach cultivars that will be available to consumers from a local producer starting in November 2025. These varieties are part of a registry of 30 cultivars established by INTA San Pedro in 2017, featuring names that reflect Argentina's national... read more

James Christodoulou, from the family-owned produce company Carter & Spencer, states that despite spring onions being a popular product with consistent demand year-round, they are not suitable for export due to high costs, narrow profit margins, and the shorter shelf life of leafy vegetables. read more

Popyt na ziemniaki z Waszyngtonu nadal pozostaje stabilny. Jack Wallace z Wallace Farms, który wysyła czerwone, białe, złote, powiedział: "Popyt jest trochę wolniejszy niż przed połową stycznia, ale zawsze zwalnia w tym okresie roku. Nadal jednak sprzedajemy dużo produktu." read more

Farmers in the UK are advocating for the implementation of a Swiss-style system for importing crops, fruits, and vegetables that gives preference to domestic production. In Switzerland, import duties are lowered only when there is inadequate local supply, usually during off-season periods. When products like read more

Eksport marchwi z Egiptu do Unii Europejskiej znacząco wzrósł w zaledwie kilka lat, z 4 000 ton w 2020 roku do 19 000 ton w 2023 roku, czyniąc Egipt trzecim największym dostawcą marchwi do Unii Europejskiej. Ten gwałtowny wzrost importu marchwi do Europy może być przypisany... read more

W grudniu 2025 roku Ekwador potwierdził obecność Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 w prowincji El Oro, niedaleko południowej granicy z Peru, po potwierdzeniu laboratoryjnym przez Agrocalidad. Wybuch został zidentyfikowany na komercyjnej bananowej plantacji w kantonie Santa Rosa. Rząd. read more

The Ministry for Primary Industries in New Zealand predicts that horticulture revenue will surpass US$9 billion by the end of June, marking a 5 percent increase from the previous year's 24 percent growth. The ministry forecasts that horticulture exports will reach US$9.5 billion by 2027, with kiwifruit leading the way. read more

The Sassy™ harvest has begun in the Hawke's Bay and Nelson regions of New Zealand, as well as in Shepparton, Australia, and South Africa. Australia was the first to start harvesting, with the initial pick taking place on February 2nd. This has brought relief to local retailers after a challenging apple season last year. read more

From 1 to 7 February, the Week of Witloof once again took place in Flanders. This campaign, created by VLAM to stimulate Belgian endive consumption, has sparked fresh activity in the market. "I think it is a very good initiative. Nevertheless, I believe the concept could use an read more

W ostatnich latach ekskluzywne odmiany cytrusów nadal zyskują popularność zarówno na rynkach krajowych, jak i międzynarodowych, a odmiany takie jak Red Beauty i Yellow Beauty przyciągają szczególną uwagę. Ceny Red Beauty wpłynęły w tym sezonie - powiedział Manager Hong z Fresh Go Produce Co. read more

At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, postharvest solutions for avocados were presented during a technical session at the Insights Stage, drawing industry attention to shipment performance and decay management. Dr. Martín Mottura shared results from industrial avocado shipments from Peru to Spain using... read more