The New Zealand brand Rockit is promoting its snack-sized apples as a unique gift option for the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, a time of high consumer demand in the country. The company kicked off its campaign on September 24th with an event at the Fresh Hippo (Hema) headquarters in Shanghai,... read more

Włochy zanotowały wzrost cen truskawek na początku października po spadku we wrześniu, co wynikało z chłodniejszej pogody, która spowolniła dojrzewanie i ograniczyła podaż. W południowych Włoszech trwa zasiew, a dane dotyczące popytu wskazują na silne nawyki zakupowe gospodarstw domowych. W Holandii, plantatorzy w szklarniach donoszą o stabilnych wolumenach. read more

It's wonderful that we celebrate the delicacy of small, exquisite flavor bombs – tomatoes with a Brix level over 9, robust vines, and an impressive shelf life. They sparkle like pieces of gold, or like a little angel joyfully spreading sweetness on your tongue. A genuine indulgence, a delight for the. read more

India's onion market is currently experiencing a period of abundant supply and high quality of both pink and red onions, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at fresh produce exporter Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd., located in Maharashtra, India. "This year, we have good availability of both pink and red onions due to production." read more

The Managing Director of National Fruit Pakistan, Shoaib Ahmad Basra, stated that the potato market in Pakistan has experienced significant growth in the last 15 months. "Potato production has reached historically high levels of around 9 to 9.5 million tonnes in the 2024-25 season, marking a 20% increase from the previous year." read more

For the third year in a row, Ukraine has started the onion season with historically low prices. Analysts are reporting wholesale prices ranging from UAH 5–10 (US$0.12–0.25) per kilogram, and anticipate further decreases due to the abundance of medium and low-quality onions still available on the market. Onions are a significant crop in the country... read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that it will allow imports of red and white onions, as well as carrots, to help stabilize retail prices in local markets. The announcement was made by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. during the 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry. read more

Grape varieties from the Byzantine era that were discovered in Israel's Negev desert are now being replanted after over a thousand years, reviving ancient farming practices that once provided wine to Mediterranean markets. The new vineyard is being established at Shivta National Park, located within the remains of the Byzantine-era settlement. read more

"We are a bit in each other's way," is how Stephan van Marrewijk of Vicasol sums up the Spanish fruit and vegetable season. "The Spanish season is starting slowly, but many countries still have their own productions. From next week, I expect many customers to switch to the Spanish product. read more

The concept of ÉVO® HASS was conceived by Troy Agosti a few years ago with the goal of transforming avocados from a commodity into a high-value fruit. The focus was on creating a unique selling point. "ÉVO HASS is a fresh produce solution designed to ensure superior eating quality, minimize waste, and read more

Albert van der Merwe from Sonop Boerdery, a farm in Noordoewer growing tomatoes, butternuts, and table grapes, stated that over a thousand employees have been sent home, and there is a possibility that the final 3,000 tonnes of their tomatoes may need to be destroyed due to South Africa closing its border to Namibian produce. read more

Turkish pomegranate season has started with early varieties, but lower volumes are anticipated due to adverse weather conditions that fruit trees faced in 2024," says Kerem Tümen, export manager for Turkish fresh produce trader Tümen Tarim. "The citrus season may pose challenges as well." read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in Croatia has announced a €30 million (US$30.8 million) tender for initiatives focused on bolstering the local food industry and providing assistance to rural areas. The funds will support projects related to the processing of fruits and vegetables. read more

The potato industry in New Zealand came together in Christchurch in August for the biannual Potato Industry Awards, which took place alongside the Potatoes New Zealand Conference 2025. The event honored individuals and organizations for their contributions in leadership, research, innovation, and community engagement. read more

It's easy to overlook a banana in the store. Just another fruit among many. Grabbed quickly for a breakfast on the go, tossed into cereal, or packed into lunchboxes. It's familiar, routine. But that simplicity conceals something remarkable: A banana can provide the essential vitamins to keep your family healthy. read more

The days when Fruit Attraction was a relatively small Spanish growers' fair are long gone. Madrid has been literally taken over by this fruit and vegetable show in recent days. With two new halls and a significant increase in visitors, the show once again showed its continued growth. read more

The citrus harvest for Redland Fruit has just wrapped up for the season. They are finishing up processing the final bins, and the fruit will now go into the storage program. This year has been very favorable for Australian citrus, with the fruit exhibiting excellent eating quality. "We really needed a good year, after two difficult seasons." read more

In week 39 of 2025, wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean exhibited varied changes in several European countries compared to the previous week. Prices are reported in €/100kg. In Bulgaria, prices saw a slight increase from €141 in week 38 to €143 in week 39. read more

"I was fascinated by high-efficiency vertical farming systems, but when I started researching and looking at commercial aeroponic systems, my bank account screamed in agony. My inner entrepreneur voice said, there has to be a cheaper way to grow food efficiently," says Phathisani Vundla, founder of Zambezi. read more

Potatoes rarely win awards, let alone an Oscar. Yet Gerard Bovée and Joeren van Soesbergen of the Dutch potato trading company Plantera found their latest variety so impressive, they named it 'Oscar.' "It performs so well in so many areas, we thought it a fitting name," says Gerard, smiling. read more