The introduction of drip irrigation at the beginning of the century in Santa Rita de Siguas, a crucial agricultural area in the Arequipa desert, revolutionized production. This change brought advantages to Fundo América, a company now run by the third generation of the Lozada García family. Currently, they cultivate... read more

Persistent rainfall in recent days has disrupted the vegetable supply chain from farmers and wholesalers in Kuantan, resulting in a 55 percent price increase as markets experience reduced volumes. A survey at farmers' markets revealed higher prices for okra, long beans, eggplant, tomatoes, and bird’s eye chili. read more

The initial projection for this season's Pacific Northwest (PNW) pear crop was 16.5 million boxes, but the final volume is significantly higher. Jeff says, "The forecast was underestimated pretty significantly, and the industry is expecting a total packout about two million boxes over." read more

According to the latest forecasts (November 1st), French cucumber production is estimated to reach 187,800 tons for the 2025 season, which is 17,000 tons more than in 2024. Prices have been decreasing since September. Yields are higher compared to the previous year. The national acreage for the 2025 campaign is... read more

A new partnership has been established between PerfoTec B.V., a company specializing in smart packaging technology, and Green Factory sp. z.o.o., a Polish producer of salads and vegetables and owner of the Fit&Easy and Primavega brands. The collaboration focuses on the application of laser perforation technology... read more

Po kilku tygodniach wysokich wolumenów eksportowych, rynek cebuli nieco się uspokoił od zeszłego tygodnia. „Eksport nie jest już na piątym lub szóstym biegu” - mówi Tim van Haandel z firmy Mulder Onions. „Nadal trudno jest dokładnie określić dlaczego, ale niektóre rynki są przepełnione. Duże ilości zostały wysłane do(...) read more

"Chaitanya Rajwade, CEO-MFPL & Business Head-Grapes Export at Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited, states that the upcoming grape export season from India is expected to be challenging. Unseasonal and prolonged rains from May through early November have already affected crop productivity." read more

The Ekoplaza brand name is disappearing from Belgium's streets. The organic supermarket chain's seven stores will now operate under the name Färm, which already has a stronger presence in the country. "By unifying the brand under Färm across Belgium, we can..." read more

On December 1st, Europe Retail Packing (ERP) will celebrate its 25th anniversary. The company, founded by Dolf and Menno Reijgersberg, started as a specialized greenhouse vegetable packer at ABC Westland in Poeldijk. Since then, it has expanded into a comprehensive service provider within the fresh produce industry. read more

The lychee and Victoria pineapple seasons from Reunion Island are beginning with a two-week delay. This delay affects all exotic fruit production and is caused by the extended winter in the southern hemisphere. The official start of the season will now be at the beginning of December. read more

Azerbaijan imported 4,840 tons of cabbage (excluding cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli) valued at US$1.94 million during January–September 2025, according to data from the State Statistics Committee. This represents a 52-fold drop in value and a 71-fold decrease in volume compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

Wolumen jabłek w Michigan jest niższy w tym sezonie niż w ubiegłym roku. "To z powodu wielkości owoców. Są trochę mniejsze" - mówi Trish Taylor z Riveridge Produce, zauważając, że jest to wynikiem suchszych warunków uprawy w tym roku w zachodniej części Michigan, gdzie znajduje się firma. read more

LLC Volya in the Cherkasy region plans to operate in two production cycles next season, starting with early carrots and beets, followed by cauliflower, pak choi, and broccoli, according to agronews.ua. Viacheslav Kislitsyn, deputy director of vegetable production, said the company plans to sow 70... read more

Christmas is approaching, and with the New Year just around the corner, the top fruit season is now in full swing. Pears are selling well at BelOrta as well. "But for the sake of variety, a few more apples could be consumed," says Laurent De Smedt, head of the top fruit division at the cooperative. read more

Red Sun Farms, Heritable Agriculture, and Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) have announced significant progress in their collaborative effort to develop the leading indoor-grown strawberry at the Vineland Research Station facility. This partnership combines CIV's expertise in strawberry genetics. read more

"Despite the war situation, we have not received less trade from Israel this year," says André Nieuwenhuis of FruitPro. "It has, of course, been a very intense period for our colleagues in Israel, but in the end, they even managed to export larger volumes than in previous years. That once again shows their resilience and determination." read more

Growers, marketers, industry experts, financial institutions, and specialists attended The Citrus Night, held on November 27 at Hotel Zenit Seville, to discuss a tough season characterized by low prices, fruit shortages, labor shortages, import pressures, and stagnant consumption. Moderated by read more

Now, the new Egyptian strawberry season has started about two weeks earlier than last year. Alain Tulpin, a logistics service provider, mentioned, "We already had the first strawberries on 10th November, but we are facing the same issue as last year: there is a shortage of large aircraft available." read more

W tym sezonie dostępność szczypiorku z Egiptu jest większa, podczas gdy popyt nie jest tak duży ze względu na sytuację gospodarczą za granicą, a eksportowane duże ilości szczypiorku pochodzą od wielu eksporterów - mówi Amro Yassin, egipski eksporter produktów rolnych z firmy Stars of Export. read more

Napięcia związane z importem pomidorów z Maroka powróciły we Francji, gdzie grupy producenckie twierdzą, że dostawcy z Maroka konkurują nieuczciwie. Marokańscy eksporterzy utrzymują, że niedawne kampanie przeciwko ich produktom zostały wywołane przez dezinformację. Członkowie konfederacji Confédération Paysanne wkroczyli... read more