The Conference Pear season is progressing satisfactorily at BelOrta. "Last week's stock levels show that, although there is about 30% less volume compared to last year, sales are running smoothly. We can't complain about that," says Laurent De Smedt of the cooperative. Additionally, during a read more

Stemilt, a prominent fruit grower/packer in the US, was founded 60 years ago by Tom Mathison in Wenatchee, Washington. Today, it is run by his descendants, West and Tate Mathison, with the assistance of Kyle Mathison. Throughout the last six decades, the company has focused significantly on the apple sector. read more

The remontant raspberry variety EasyRock® is experiencing significant success in various production regions around the world. Matteo Molari, managing partner of G-Berries, explains that "the journey of EasyRock, along with the companion variety EasyStar®, began a few years ago when the breeder..." read more

Victorian startup Natural Branding Australia is planning to collaborate with a citrus grower in Mildura to conduct a farm trial. Their goal is to laser-brand 10 percent of the citrus crop harvested in 2025. This initiative is part of their efforts to eliminate plastic stickers on fruits, which could potentially reduce 500 tonnes of plastic waste annually. read more

Peruvian ginger, known for its high gingerol content and intense flavor, is increasingly making a mark in the global market, despite facing challenges such as fluctuating prices, shortages of raw materials, and shifts in demand. "Peruvian organic ginger is particularly noteworthy for its medicinal properties and its... read more

W Dominikanie rząd kieruje zasoby na rozwój produkcji truskawek, skupiając się na obszarach takich jak Jarabacoa, Constanza, Ocoa, Hondo Valle i Azua. Jarabacoa wyłoniła się jako wiodące miejsce uprawy ze względu na swój klimat. Specjalny Fundusz na read more

American YouTuber iShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., expressed disbelief when he was charged £3 for a banana at a Bondi Beach café during a livestream. The 19-year-old, who has 33 million YouTube subscribers, questioned the high price, sparking an online debate. Australians joined the discussion, blaming Sydney's high prices. read more

Albert Heijn, ALDI, Carrefour, Colruyt, Delhaize, and Lidl have joined forces under the Reusable Packaging Coalition, a collaborative effort to explore opportunities for packaging reuse. Their first pilot project will transition to reusable packaging for mushrooms in the Mechelen region. read more

South Africa's pomegranate harvest season is expected to begin approximately 10 to 14 days later than last year, depending on the region, due to the prolonged cold weather in late spring. The two main growing regions, in the North and the Western Cape, will start their harvest seasons months apart. read more

Uzbekistan is aiming to increase its fruit and vegetable exports to $3.5 billion by the next year, according to the presidential press service. The country has seen a growth in food exports, reaching $370 million more than the previous year, surpassing $2 billion. read more

Amazon is currently facing bottlenecks in its logistics operations in Europe. The ecommerce giant is unable to handle all shipments and is notifying sellers that not all shipments can be accepted. This could result in merchants encountering challenges in delivering their inventory to the marketplace. read more

Prices for lychees in Europe and the Middle East may stay higher for longer this year due to South Africa's poor harvest. With limited availability, exporters are rushing to send as many lychees as possible to Europe and the Middle East before the first shipment arrives. read more

"Estimates were low, and even less came off the trees" is how Tony Derwael of Bel'Export – a Belgian company focused on fruit and vegetable cultivation and marketing - summarizes the Belgian top fruit crop. "It's somewhat disappointing," he says. Growers got good off-tree prices of around read more

Ananas zyskał znaczną rozpoznawalność we współczesnej epoce jako owoc sezonu świątecznego. Jest to bardzo poszukiwany produkt na stołach konsumentów na całym świecie, zwłaszcza podczas Bożego Narodzenia, kiedy popyt znacznie wzrasta. Od lewej do prawej: Vincenzo Di Prisco (CEO), Virginia Cascella read more

NFU Potato Policy Group chair and Horticulture & Potatoes Board vice chair, Tim Rooke, have pointed out the concerns and anxiety within the potato farming community following the Autumn Budget announcements. The main worries are related to changes in Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural read more

A busy two-day avocado trade fair called 'Territorio Aguacate' is happening in Medellin, Colombia, on 27 and 28 November. The event is dedicated to the entire avocado supply chain and includes 140 exhibitors from 20 countries, including Italy. Andrea Francesconi, the export manager of Graziani, is attending the fair. read more

In a research facility in the northwest of Beijing, molecular biologist Li Jieping and his team are studying the impact of climate change on potato yields. They have successfully grown a cluster of seven unusually small potatoes, with one as tiny as a quail's egg, under simulated conditions. read more

Rok temu Fayad Fruits & Vegetables świętował swoje 25. urodziny na Curaçao. Co ciekawe, hurtowy handel świeżymi produktami spożywczymi zaczął się jako żart. Ziad Fayad, który wtedy pracował dla piekarza, dostał nietypowe zamówienie od lokalnego hotelu na skrzynkę pomidorów i ogórków. Nie minęło dużo read more

The Court of Appeal decided that agricultural leases paid with fruit or vegetables must be clearly documented in writing. The case revolved around Nicholas Bartolo, who alleged that he paid rent with produce on land owned by his family. However, the court did not find any written agreement to confirm this, and therefore dismissed the claim. read more

The region of Axarquía, situated to the east of Malaga province, has been facing a severe drought for the last five years. Despite this, the area, which accounts for over 90% of Europe's mango production, has seen a 25% rise in yield during this year's harvest, resulting in a production of read more