Whether it's an aphid or a biological control insect, consumers find any kind of "bug" in their lettuce unappealing. Yet it now seems that consumers may need to get used to the idea, because the lettuce sector is struggling to keep aphids out of heads of lettuce. This urgent issue was the focus. read more

On National Banana Day (October 8), Australians can once again participate in a free workout by using a banana as a gym pass. This initiative, first introduced in 2024, has made a comeback with over twice the number of gyms participating nationwide. Customers can simply show a banana bought from read more

The multinational company Chiquita has announced a significant move towards increasing local production in Europe by launching a pilot project to grow organic bananas in Sicily. This project is in partnership with the Ragusa-based cooperative Alba Bio. The plan is to plant around 20,000 banana plants starting this fall. read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has released its 2025 report, predicting ongoing expansion in the worldwide blueberry sector but acknowledging difficulties concerning trade, environment, and labor. IBO president Mario Steta stated that business risks have escalated. read more

On September 30, 2025, Argentina's first fresh cherries were harvested in an experimental plantation located in the temperate valley of Jujuy, a province in the northwest of the country. The trial, carried out with 2,000 plants and six cultivars planted between 2022 and 2023, is led by Güizzo. read more

At David Hermans' cultivation facility, the organic pome fruit season is now in full swing. The company, which also grows organic strawberries and cherries, focuses mainly on apples and pears and is currently busy harvesting the last varieties. "We've got about a week left to finish picking the read more

This week signals the beginning of the Evelina apple harvest at Van Kessel Fruit, followed by the final picking of Jonagold-type varieties. "We can confidently state that this year's harvest season has been a tremendous success across the board, in terms of both quantity and quality. I believe most growers have harvested more fruit." read more

North Bay Produce has announced the launch of its premium berry brand, Reserve®, at the upcoming International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce and Floral Show. Reserve berries are fresh, flavorful, and meticulously selected to meet the highest quality standards. Each berry is carefully chosen to ensure top-notch quality. read more

A strajk w belgijskiej firmie Clarebout Potatoes, która obecnie jest w trakcie procesu przejęcia przez amerykańską firmę JR Simplot, trwa już piąty dzień. Akcja protestacyjna obejmuje wszystkie cztery zakłady produkcyjne Clarebout: Trzy w Belgii i jeden we Francji. Strajk rozpoczął się 2 października w odpowiedzi na. read more

Westfalia Fruit has unveiled its diverse collection of avocado varieties, one of the most extensive globally. This collection is situated in a specialized orchard in Tzaneen, South Africa, and includes over 140 avocado varieties from around the world, with up to three trees of each variety. read more

The subject of the Haegeum Day event on September 16th, organized by Sofruileg, was "How to encourage growers to invest in a resistant and productive variety of yellow kiwis." The event brought together growers, distributors, and industry players at Agrocampus 64 (Pyrénées-Atlantiques). read more

Perspektywy sektora ogrodnictwa w Nowej Zelandii poprawiły się, gdy producenci i zakłady pakowania zaczęły zgłaszać silniejsze zwroty po spadkach produkcji nawet o 50 procent dwa lata temu. Zbiory zeszłego roku odbiły się, a gospodarstwa sadownicze pierwszej klasy, które są wystawione na sprzedaż, cieszą się dużym zainteresowaniem. Tim Gallagher z read more

Pennsylvania orchards are facing challenges due to unpredictable weather patterns and changing market conditions. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the state produces between 400 million and 500 million pounds of apples annually, making it the fourth largest apple-producing state in the country. read more

Kronen GmbH, a German manufacturer of machines and processing lines for fruit, vegetable, and salad processing, and Urschel Laboratories Inc., a U.S.-based producer of industrial cutting and milling equipment, showcased their collaboration for the first time at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2025. read more

EU citrus imports for the 2024/25 season show mixed results across product categories, with total volumes for oranges and small citrus exceeding last year, while lemons and grapefruits present different dynamics.

Oranges: EU orange imports from October 2024 to September 2025 reached 934,334 tons. read more

The Innovation Hub Awards recognize products for innovation, sustainability, and market impact. Among 50 entries, Tutti was selected as a new apple variety developed to perform well in warmer climates where traditional apples often face challenges. It combines eating quality with flavor notes. read more

At this time of year, Peru is the main provider of blueberries to the U.S. market. Although the volumes are higher than last season, they haven't reached the projected levels. "It has been a particularly challenging year to estimate production volume," said Luciano Fiszman from Gourmet Trading Company. read more

The president of Uniban, Manuel Laborde, emphasized that 2025 has been a positive year for the Colombian banana sector so far, with an estimated 12% growth in volume, equivalent to 43 million boxes exported. This growth is attributed to technical improvements in the fields and favorable weather conditions. read more

Peach prices across Europe have shown various trends in weeks 37 to 39 of the 2025 season. In Spain, prices were €136/100 kg in week 37, dropping to €129 in week 38, and then slightly recovering to €131 in week 39. These prices were below the five-year average, continuing the trend for the season. read more

Walnuts were the highest valued crop in Butte County, California, last year, surpassing almonds, which typically lead by gross value. The county has over 20,600 hectares of walnuts in production. According to the Butte County Department of Agriculture's annual crop and livestock report, walnuts. read more