Apple prices showed mixed movements this week across key varieties, with several seeing modest increases while others recorded slight declines. Egremont Russet posted the strongest rise, with the average price moving from £1.41 to £1.48 per kilogram, a 5 percent increase. Doyenne du Comice. read more

Agriculture Victoria has released new biosecurity guidelines for the transportation of vegetable crops that are hosts or carriers of Tomato potato psyllid (TPP) to other states in Australia. These guidelines have been updated in response to evolving interstate quarantine regulations and accreditation processes. read more

India's pear market has experienced an exceptionally slow season this year, despite adequate supply from primary sources, according to Yogesh Rathod, Director of fresh produce importer NovaFresco. "The market has remained sluggish, primarily due to Chinese pears capturing a significant portion of the local demand. As a result, Controlled… read more

South African stonefruit exporters are waiting for the final details to be sorted out before they can start shipping to China for the first time. This is particularly important for prunes, as the orchards for prunes have been decreasing due to the decrease in drying and juicing opportunities. Developing a market for fresh fruit in China could be a game-changer for them. read more

The world's heaviest mango was discovered in Colombia, and Guinness World Records officially confirmed the record. The remarkable fruit was found at San Martín farm in Guayatá, Boyacá, owned by growers Germán Orlando Novoa Barrera and Reina María Marroquín. read more

Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, has reported an increase in strawberry export volumes for the 2025 season. Deliveries to Russia have surged by 150 per cent compared to the previous year, as per information provided by MENA. The total production and export volumes of strawberries from Egypt have... read more

Według BASF | Nunhems, papryka czerwona Abakos F1 wyróżnia się wczesnym dojrzewaniem, wysokim plonem i owocami wysokiej jakości. Jest przeznaczona do sadzenia w pierwszym tygodniu sierpnia w Almerii i jest częścią serii OlimpΩ, która obejmuje odmiany odporne na mączniaka prawdziwego. Aby przedstawić hodowcom tę odmianę, read more

"We are witnessing highly dynamic changes in the cultivation of vegetables under protective covers, both in Poland and across Europe. Producers are currently facing numerous concurrent challenges, including new pathogens, pests that are becoming harder to control, and the pressure of the market." read more

The harvest of Argentina's 2025 fresh blueberry season began in August and ended in early October, with the main commercial period falling in September. Bernabé Padilla from the Fresh Division stated, "During September, we transported approximately 90 percent of our fresh blueberry volume by air." read more

The updated data on orange prices in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal reflect a diverse shift from late-summer trading to the beginning of the 2025/26 season. In Spain, prices were at 108 €/100 kg in August, dropped to 102 €/100 kg in September, and then experienced a sharp decline in October to... read more

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Around 300 fruit producers and exporters, along with national and international experts in fruit growing, took part in the 11th edition of the Fruit Business Conference in Moldova on November 27. The event was organized by the Moldova Fruct Association with the support of the European Union. read more

India's orange exports are facing a challenging season due to heavy rains in September and October, according to Araf Ansari, the owner of fresh produce exporter Moghesia Global Venture. "Production has been lower than usual because of untimely and excessive rainfall, which has impacted fruit setting, peel quality, and yields." read more

The Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Department in Kandahar province reports that mushroom farms have been established for growers in Khakrez district as part of an initiative to promote crops that can replace poppy. The program is supported financially by the Dutch Committee for. read more

Turkey, the world's top hazelnut supplier, is facing a significant decline this year. Production is expected to be less than 500,000 tons in 2025, which is 100,000 to 200,000 tons lower than in a typical year. This decrease is due to the spring frosts that impacted the country. read more

Bangladesh's Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has authorized new onion imports from India to address rising domestic prices. The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that 50 companies received Import Permits (IP) for a combined 1,500 tons after an automated verification and selection process. read more

As he had anticipated before the season began, Kerem Baltu, the export manager of Turkish fresh produce exporter Tumen Tarim, stated that the production of Turkish pomegranates is lower this year compared to the past few seasons. "This year's production is estimated to be 35% lower than the previous year," he noted. read more

Rozpoczynając od skromnego szkółki w Chincha, Mercedes Auris Bravo była siłą napędową w przekształcaniu peruwiańskiego rolnictwa od lat 90. Jej zaangażowanie miało kluczowe znaczenie w rozszerzaniu uprawy winogron stołowych i wprowadzaniu licencyjnych odmian winogron do kraju. Dziś jej szkółka jest jedną z największych w Peru. read more

The town of Serra di Fium'Orbu will soon be home to Corsica's first agrivoltaic project, on a 20-hectare plot of previously uncultivated land. The aim is to install solar panels for young vegetable growers. At the heart of the project, 7.5 hectares will be dedicated to vegetable crops, with the rest of the land used for solar panel installation. read more

W całej Rosji od początku 2025 roku zostało już przywiezionych 594 300 ton mandarynek, z czego niemal połowa pochodzi z Turcji. Tylko w listopadzie do kraju przybyło 120 660 ton owoców, głównie z Turcji, Chin i Maroka. Okręg Federalny Syberyjski: Według Syberyjskiego read more

For almost 30 years, the Japanese company Astra Inc. has been pushing the boundaries of automated fruit peeling. Originating as a small idea on a family farm in Fukushima, it has evolved into a prominent player in food processing technology. Their latest product, the FAP-3000, showcases their innovation. read more