The top fruit market is currently experiencing a challenging time. "Sales of Goudreinet, for example, are currently stagnant. We hope for a turnaround in the winter when the Eastern market reopens, but for now, it's a difficult situation," says Arnold Wakker, the trade manager of the trading platform. read more

Camposol has recently opened a new biofactory in Chao, Virú (Trujillo), as part of its overall strategy for genetic development and expansion into new crop areas. The facility spans 2,000 square meters and is capable of producing up to 5 million blueberry plants annually. read more

President Trump announced last week, on November 14, that certain agricultural products would no longer be subject to reciprocal tariffs. Bananas, oranges, and tropical fruits are some examples of the more than 200 agricultural products that are now exempt. "This is definitely some positive news," he stated. read more

Volyn's favorable climate and soil conditions have made berry farming a rapidly growing sector. Since its founding in 2017, SAV Agro Partner has become a leading producer of organic berries and vegetables, working in partnership with Biofrozen LLC, responsible for freezing using modern IQF. read more

Consolidated Fruits is preparing to move into a new packhouse for the upcoming cherry season in 2025/26, signifying a significant milestone as the company kicks off harvesting next week in Central Otago, New Zealand. The parent company of the popular Kiwi Crunch brand and Prunus Orchards, which focuses on cherry production, is expanding its operations. read more

Demand for niche vegetable crops in Ukraine is increasing rapidly, with sweet potatoes and asparagus experiencing the most significant growth, according to a market overview published in the Ukrainian horticulture magazine. This information was reported by Ksenia Husieva, a fruit and vegetable market analyst at APK-Inform. read more

Applications to work on banana farms in Changuinola exceeded initial expectations, according to data from the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development. The company had planned to hire 3,000 workers in the first phase, but 5,837 people applied during the five-day job fair. read more

Enza Zaden has introduced a new tomato variety in the large cluster segment called Fortitude. The name reflects strength, determination, and reliability, qualities that fit this innovative variety well. Fortitude offers growers a mix of high yield, strong fruit quality, and a dependable. read more

Rozpoczęcie kampanii mandarynkowej w Egipcie zaznacza się z niepokojem i oczekiwaniem ze strony eksporterów co do popytu, jak twierdzi Mahmoud Esawy z egipskiej firmy Citrus Agro. Wolumeny produkcji mandarynek w Egipcie są cykliczne, podążają za wzorcem słonecznego roku/silnego roku. W tej sezonie, read more

Grupo Juan Ruiz, led by José María Pascual and operating out of Peru and Spain, is built on a simple but powerful mission: To support small and medium-sized growers of avocados, mangoes, and mandarins every step of the way, from flowering to export. "Our approach is holistic. It's not just about read more

Belgium: Okay opens sustainable neighborhood supermarket in Oelegem
On Friday, November 21st, Okay will open its 150th store in Oelegem. In our Freshmart, the wide aisles and glass wall ensure a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience. Our broad selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, read more

Catalytic Generators, LLC, a leader in ethylene application technology for the fresh produce industry, and its sister company QA Supplies, LLC, have announced their sponsorship of the upcoming 2026 Fruit Ripening and Quality Management Workshop. This important event, an updated version on the East Coast... read more

W lipcu zeszłego roku został zatwierdzony nowy protokół, zwanym Systems Approach, umożliwiający import chilijskich winogron do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Ten nowy protokół zastąpił fumigację bromkiem metylu serią środków łagodzących i inspekcji na miejscu pochodzenia. "Największą korzyścią tego nowego protokołu było dla sektora chłodniczego. read more

"Ryno Postma, the commercial director of The Oribi Aquaponics Group, acknowledges that we had significant lessons to learn in order to successfully cultivate salad vegetables aquaponically on a commercial scale. Through trial and error, they discovered that the fish in an aquaponics system..." read more

Across major fruit-growing and importing regions, packaging choices continue to vary widely, shaped by local handling practices, retail needs, and consumer habits, says Sukhdeep Sethi, managing director at AVI Global Plast, a packaging manufacturer from India: "We manufacture recycled PET punnets." read more

This spring marks 40 years since the development of two New Zealand apple cultivars, Scifresh and Scilate, now marketed internationally as JAZZ and ENVY. The varieties were created in 1985 by scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, which at the time formed part of the Department of. read more

The Chilean Stone Fruit Committee has released its initial forecast for the 2025-2026 season, predicting a significant increase in export volumes. Ignacio Caballero, the Committee's executive director, said, "We estimate the country will export 40.5 million boxes (each weighing 8 kilos) of stone fruits." read more

Sezon ogórkowy 2025 przyniósł wyższe plony niż w ubiegłym roku, ale był geograficznie zróżnicowany w zależności od okresu i producenta. "Pierwsza część sezonu była bardzo pozytywna, z dynamicznym rynkiem i dobrymi wolumenami do czerwca" - wyjaśnia Alexandre Picault, dyrektor. read more

Fruchtwelt Bodensee will take place from February 20 to 22, 2026, at Messe Friedrichshafen, serving as an international meeting point for commercial fruit production, agricultural technology, and distilling. Around 350 exhibitors are expected, with dedicated zones for farm shops and research. read more

Zespri has released its November forecast for the 2025/26 kiwifruit season, indicating higher per-tray return estimates for all fruit categories compared to its August forecast. The company stated that returns for Green, Organic Green, and Organic SunGold now surpass the upper range of the previous forecast. read more