In the Pará district, located about an hour's drive from Paramaribo, something beautiful is growing, quite literally. In the midst of secondary rainforest and savanna soils, small-scale indigenous farmers are making strides in cultivating organic pineapples. What started as modest production for personal consumption is now expanding into a... read more

Rural Development and Food (MRDF) official George Amanatidis. "We expect the harvest pace to pick up as more fruits ripen to the desired sugar content of 6.5 Brix and above." read more

The National Institute for Agricultural Research (INIA) has been dedicated to developing new mandarin varieties that are well-suited to Uruguay's climate and agricultural production conditions. After thirty years of collaboration with the Faculty of Agronomy at the University of the Republic of Uruguay, they have... read more

Według raportu European Commission Bananas Market Situation - październik 2025, całkowita produkcja bananów w UE na rok 2025 szacowana jest na 543 806 ton, z czego 60 911 ton jest sprzedawanych w regionach produkcyjnych, a 482 896 ton jest sprzedawanych poza nimi. Średnia cena za banany sprzedawane lokalnie wynosiła read more

The Colada Royale pineapple, created by Dole Food Company in La Ceiba, was named the top promoted product at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing Honduras' agricultural innovation. The fruit, developed over 15 years of research and breeding, features. read more

The first edition of the PopUp Italy 2025 open days will take place on 11 and 12 November at Azienda Agricola Altamura in Pontecagnano Faiano, Salerno. The event, organized by KWS Vegetables Italy in collaboration with distributor Cora Seeds, will focus on innovation in leafy vegetables. read more

The largest continuous pineapple operation in the world is located in Tabocão, in the state of Tocantins, Brazil. Olhos D'Água Farm produces approximately 150,000 tons of pineapples annually on over 3,000 hectares. According to state agencies and company data, the production supplies the domestic market. read more

The German spring onion and spring pea season is still in full swing at AGF-Online in Barendrecht. "We still have a lot of product in the fields. The quality is great. Many employees have already left for their home countries to celebrate Christmas, but we still have enough to keep going nicely. read more

The official start of the Chilean 2025/26 cherry season was marked by two air shipments to China made on October 14. The first shipment, totaling 1,400 kilograms destined for Shanghai, was carried out by Global Talsa in collaboration with the operator Seafrigo Lancargo. Later that day, Garcés read more

W porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, obszar uprawy cebuli w Dolnej Saksonii w Niemczech więcej niż podwoił się w 2024 roku, z 2 000 do 4 500 hektarów. Szczególnie w zachodniej części stanu, w pobliżu granicy z Holandią, z Drenthe i Groningen, ten obszar wzrósł z 150 do ni mniej, ni więcej niż 1 700 hektarów. Zapytania read more

The mango campaign in the province of Malaga, Spain, is currently in its final phase with the Keitt variety. The supply is now much less abundant compared to the weeks when the Osteen variety was harvested. There is also a more balanced market. Spanish mango production is expected to exceed 40,000. read more

Zbyt obfite opady deszczu w ciągu ostatnich dwóch lat doprowadziły do spadku produkcji jabłek w Brazylii o ponad 200 000 ton, głównie dotykając południowe stany Rio Grande do Sul i Santa Catarina. Według Brazylijskiego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Jabłek (ABPM), zbiory w sezonie 2024/2025 wyniosły... read more

Ostatnio Fairtrade International ogłosiło podwyżkę minimalnych cen bananów, spowodowaną wzrostem kosztów dla producentów. Nie tylko płace i ceny inputów, takich jak nawozy, w krajach produkujących, poszły w górę, ale producenci mają również do czynienia z rosnącymi kosztami związanymi z bezpieczeństwem. read more

The annual change of season for spring onions is now approaching: "The first Egyptian spring onions are already on offer and we also expect the first deliveries to arrive at the end of the month, around 1-2 weeks earlier than usual," reports Sarwat Radwan, spring onion importer and managing. read more

Initial forecasts of a bumper crop of Egyptian strawberries next season, owing to a significant increase in cultivated area, are no longer realistic. Mamdouh Elbaz, an Egyptian grower, reports on the situation. Elbaz states: "Many growers in several regions encountered various problems after read more

The 'Einat' citrus variety, commercially known as Redson, is starting a new season. It is distinguished by a unique flavor profile featuring low sourness, moderate sweetness and fruitiness, and high bitterness. In consumer preference tests, this variety ranked first among various bitter varieties. read more

Mercadona has reported sales of 184,800 tons of Spanish potatoes so far this year, representing a 35% increase compared to 2024. The growth is attributed to the company's dual-harvest model, which includes both winter and summer production cycles. According to the company, 160,000 tons were harvested. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl monitors prices through surveys conducted at the end of each week. The price of cucumbers has remained stable, with no significant differences in prices between supermarkets. read more

This article examines the effects of weather conditions across the United States on fresh produce crops this year. Starting on the East Coast, the weather has been quite variable in recent months. In the spring, there were periods of dryness that posed a threat to crops. Citrus fruits and... read more

The Jazz apple is making a comeback with a wider range of offerings, a renewed dedication to the Restos du Cœur charity, and a refreshed communication strategy. With a successful harvest in sight, all the elements are in place to ensure that the 2025-2026 campaign is a success. The first apples are already available on the shelves. read more