W ciągu zaledwie trzech lat kolumbijski mały mango przekształcił się z nieznanych produktów w wschodzący egzotyczny owoc z coraz większą popularnością w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Carlos Leal, dyrektor handlowy TropiFresh, który przyczynił się do tego wzrostu ze swojej siedziby w Santa Marta, opisuje read more

Pioneer Potatoes, a sixth-generation family farm in Washington's Skagit Valley, has implemented an Elisam optical grader equipped with Ellips AI technology to enhance its potato grading process. The farm, renowned for growing high-quality A-size potatoes for supermarkets and restaurants, had been relying on traditional grading methods prior to this upgrade. read more

The Spanish province of Huesca is not a typical pistachio-growing area, but its climatic conditions, the abundant, top-quality water from the Pyrenees, the Monegros desert, and the Cierzo wind all contribute to making it an ideal location for this desert fruit. "It's been eight years since we" read more

Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia's phytosanitary watchdog, has stated that Russia may import up to 500,000 metric tons of bananas from India. The agency, which is in charge of approving agricultural imports, mentioned that India is considering increasing its banana exports to the Russian market. read more

A grower from Suffolk, England, has produced a 368kg pumpkin after accepting a challenge from her son. Frances Crickmore, from Fen Farm Dairy in Bungay, grew the vegetable after her son, Jonny Crickmore, gave her what he described as "the worst" of three plants raised from specialist seeds. Jonny... read more

Farmers in Poland are increasingly inviting consumers to pick fruits and vegetables directly from their fields due to difficulties selling produce, according to onet.pl. Many have resorted to giving away products for free or on a "pay what you can" basis. The situation gained attention after a read more

Fragaria Fruits, an Indian agri-tech company specializing in controlled-environment fruit cultivation, has raised $2 million in seed funding led by WEH Ventures, with participation from Rainmatter, Spiral Ventures, and angel investors including Shashi Kumar, CEO of Akshayakalpa Organic. read more

Dutch fruit trader Kees Rijnhout, CEO of Jaguar The Fresh Company, plans to establish a large-scale avocado plantation in Suriname with partners. The first containers of Surinamese avocados are expected to arrive in Rotterdam in six to seven years. Kees has already identified the location for his avocado plantation. read more

Lidl GB commits £30 billion to strengthen the British food industry over the next five years. Lidl GB announced a landmark investment of £30 billion in the British food and farming industry, reaffirming its commitment to supporting British suppliers and promoting long-term sustainable growth. read more

The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) reported localized damage to citrus, persimmons, and vegetables caused by recent hailstorms in Silla and Sueca, along with concerns about increased humidity if heavy rains persist over the coming days. The water was also accompanied by hail in Silla on... read more

The Mexican countryside is currently witnessing a new wave of protests. Producers of corn, tomatoes, avocados, and lemons are initiating a nationwide strike in different regions due to the significant decline in grain prices. They assert that this situation is endangering the rural economy and could bring it to a halt. read more

"The year that is coming to an end has confirmed that the Easy raspberry line is positioning itself as a high-level solution on the global market. Thanks to some characteristics shared by the varieties, such as easy harvesting, long shelf-life, and variety complementarity, these raspberries are" read more

The onion harvest in the Netherlands is coming to an end after a season marked by variable weather conditions. Hot and dry periods over recent months created irrigation challenges for some growers, resulting in mixed outcomes for yields and quality. Despite these variations, the overall supply is expected to be sufficient. read more

"Despite its sweetness and health benefits, the vast majority of consumers have never tasted a yellow kiwi. Have you ever considered that?" The numbers tell a surprising story," says Fabio Zanesco, CEO of the European KiKoKà Consortium, as he presented data. "In Italy, market penetration is read more

The 100% organic Juliet apple, produced exclusively in France by 190 growers, is launching its new campaign. Jean-Noël Carles, president of the association Les Amis de Juliet, provides us with the latest production update. Forecasts indicate 24,000 tons for this year after several planting phases (+100). read more

The Moroccan soft citrus season has started despite ongoing difficult weather conditions, but producers are showing increased resilience. Despite the loss of acreage due to multiple years of drought and a shift towards smaller fruit sizes, Moroccan soft citrus fruits continue to be grown... read more

The apple harvest in the northwest United States is reaching its last month, with growers reporting good crop yields but also mentioning some weather-related difficulties. Recent heatwaves in Washington have affected earlier crop estimates, as stated by Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Apple Commission. read more

A new chapter is beginning at MBG Marketing as Brian Bocock steps in as chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2025. Bocock is a lifelong grower, innovator, and respected leader, with roots that run deep in the blueberry fields. Bocock's 36-year journey with the company began in the [...] read more

Sakata has acquired the onion and shallot seed business of UK-based Allium Seeds Ltd, expanding its breeding and research activities in Europe. This acquisition comes after a 12-year collaboration between the two companies, during which they focused on developing intermediate and long-day onion varieties for the UK and Irish markets. read more

Zachowanie jakości i świeżości bananów podczas długich tras eksportowych pozostaje kluczowe dla indyjskich eksporterów i może stanowić różnicę między odrzuceniem a sukcesem na rynku - twierdzi Deepak Rajmohan, dyrektor generalny GreenPod Labs, przedsiębiorstwa agrobiotechnologicznego. "Istnieją sposoby, aby zapewnić optymalny czas przechowywania. read more