Around 1 million tons of passion fruit are grown worldwide, with more than 80% produced in South America. Brazil is by far the largest producer, followed by Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. Among these four countries, Peru is the leading exporter, mainly shipping pulp and concentrate. Suriname is... read more

Ziemie Kareva na południu i centralnym Kaszmirze, które kiedyś porastały sad migdałowy, szybko tracą swoją tradycyjną krajobraz, ponieważ rolnicy usuwają drzewa, aby zrobić miejsce pod budownictwo i plantacje jabłoni. Ten trend zagraża jednemu z najstarszych upraw hortygraficznych w regionie. Dostępne dane oficjalne. read more

AgriSound has partnered with global avocado producer Westfalia Fruit to research pollinator activity and enhance avocado breeding and commercial production using real-time monitoring technology. The collaboration will utilize bioacoustic data to study pollination patterns and identify trends. read more

Sri Lanka is gearing up to enhance the organic cultivation of fruits and vegetables in response to the European Union's forthcoming sustainability regulations for agricultural imports. The EU is working on new laws that will mandate exporters to comply with more rigorous sustainability standards. read more

In the period leading up to the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, wholesale fruit prices generally rose. However, prices have since fallen by about 10% compared to pre-holiday levels. Traders reported that both fruit prices and sales before the holidays were lower than in previous years. read more

Exports of Ecuadorian tropical fruits from January to August increased by 38%, according to the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE). This growth is mainly driven by non-traditional products such as pitahaya, pineapple, passion fruit, tree tomato, and lulo, which have gained recognition in global markets. read more

Reid Fruits grows cherries in three different locations in southern Tasmania: the Derwent Valley, the Huon Valley, and our high elevation orchard in the Southern Midlands. Charles Thorne mentioned, "We anticipate starting to pick consistent volumes in the second week of December." read more

Ceny warzyw i artykułów spożywczych wzrosły na hurtowych rynkach w Bułgarii w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia, według danych ze Stanowej Komisji ds. Giełd Towarowych i Hurtowych Rynków. Indeks cen hurtowych artykułów spożywczych, monitorujący ceny hurtowe artykułów spożywczych w kraju, wzrósł o 0,22% do 2,272. read more

While organic consumption continues to rise, the number of organic producers is falling for the first time, according to figures from Agence Bio. In the first half of 2025, dynamic consumption was observed, with organic home consumption increasing by 4.1% in sales. read more

Sweet potatoes and yams are often confused, but they are distinct crops. Yams, native to Africa and Asia, have a rough, bark-like exterior, while sweet potatoes, native to the Americas, have smooth skin. Despite their origin, most of today's global sweet potato supply comes from China. read more

In Générac, located in the Gard department of France, two new Reden agrivoltaic greenhouses have been installed at the Domaine des Côteaux site to cultivate the new Kikoka yellow kiwi variety. These new 3.8 MW greenhouses cover an area of 3.6 hectares. read more

Ecuador remains on high alert following an outbreak in early September, which authorities suspect to be Fusarium Race 4 (Foc R4T) in El Oro. While waiting for official confirmation, authorities are enhancing biosecurity measures to prevent the possible spread to nearby plantations. read more

Shoprite has continued its initiative to keep cabbage prices affordable for consumers across South Africa, investing about R24 million (US$1.28 million) between June 2024 and July 2025 to subsidize the cost of one of the country's most widely consumed vegetables. The retailer maintained the price. read more

The approaching Egyptian strawberry season has seen a notable rise in acreage, leading to production forecasts reaching historic levels. However, it seems that the growers' excitement for the fruit has not been met with a sufficient supply of seedlings. Khalid Albana, CEO of Legacy Farm for... read more

Naukowcy z Instytutu Warzywnictwa i Dyniowatych Ukraińskiej Akademii Nauk Rolniczych opracowali nowe odmiany cebuli o nietypowych kształtach bulw, które wykazują wyższe plony i lepsze właściwości przechowalnicze w porównaniu z standardowymi odmianami. Według Victorii Rud, read more

Citrus fruits have been a traditional part of Polish households during the December holidays for over forty years, according to Marek Leżyński, sales manager at Fresh Factory. Marek is responsible for importing citrus fruits for the company with a particular focus on the Greek market. He states, "Demand is currently moderate; it's typical for this time of year." read more

Banana production worldwide continues to face significant losses due to Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) tropical race 4 (TR4). Management options are still limited, and resistant Cavendish varieties have not yet been developed. Growing evidence indicates that fungal pathogens are becoming more resistant to traditional control methods. read more

The Nemo potato, a striped red-and-white variety developed by UK supplier Branston, has made a comeback on supermarket shelves across the United Kingdom due to strong consumer demand. This variety, famous for its shorter cooking time, will have 87% more stock available compared to last year, totaling 1.2 million units. read more

In a highly competitive industry like the fruit and vegetable sector, some companies are choosing to diversify their products to stand out from the competition. This trend is driving the introduction of innovative vegetables, like Adora tomatoes, which are currently only cultivated by three companies. read more

South Africa's blueberry industry is solidifying its presence in global trade, benefiting from a more reliable supply chain and consistent logistics. The United Kingdom remains the primary market, while the Netherlands serves as a key logistics hub in Europe. read more