The last avocado and grape season in Peru produced positive results in terms of volume, but also revealed challenges facing the sector. These challenges include higher domestic production, saturated markets, new regulatory requirements, and the need to explore alternative markets. Despite these challenges, efforts are being made to address them. read more

A concept design for a LEGO fruit basket has been submitted to the LEGO Ideas platform by builder Jagamax. The set, titled Fruits Basket, contains 1,257 pieces and replicates a range of fruit types within a stylized bowl. The proposed kit is positioned as an extension of LEGO's existing product line. read more

William Westhoeve of the family-owned potato export company Westhoeve Potatoes in Ouddorp notes that despite low potato prices, exports are not thriving. "One would expect that with prices at this level, demand would increase, but that hasn't really been the case," he says. "Senegal is still..." read more

"Podaż i popyt na rynku marchwi są obecnie dość dobrze zrównoważone, a tak właściwie było przez całe lato" - mówi Caroline Louwerse z Louwerse Wortelen w Emmeloord. "Zbiory przebiegają sprawnie przez całe lato. Ceny są w porządku, choć nie są szczególnie wysokie. Produkty klasy B. read more

"A few days ago, our producers began harvesting Golden and Red Delicious apples in the valley. The yield forecast looks good, and the opening prices at the auction are similar to those in 2024," says Markus Tscholl, Asta Frutta Alto Adige coordinator, regarding the apple harvest in South Tyrol. read more

Staay Food Group introduces its own brand identity for its 3 exclusive pear club varieties. The popular Dazzling Gold, Early Desire, and Red Conference will now be presented as 'Deliciously Dressed' to the public. These club varieties are unified under this umbrella identity, showcasing their distinct names. read more

Europe's premium food markets are protected by tariffs and dominated by established brands. Macadamias Direct, based in Byron Bay, New South Wales, has developed a strategy to position Australian macadamias in these markets by partnering with distributors and investing in technology. read more

Croatia's eastern Pozega-Slavonia county has commissioned the construction of a €15.6 million (US$18 million) fruit and vegetable warehouse and distribution centre to support local producers. Hidroing has been contracted for construction works, Eptisa Adria will oversee supervision, and Forel. read more

Crunch Time Apple Growers, a cooperative of over 160 apple growers, is starting the 2025 harvest of SnapDragon apples. Known for their crunch, sweet and spicy flavor, and vibrant red skin, SnapDragon apples – the official apple of the Buffalo Bills – are being picked at their peak quality. read more

Verde Compacto has installed a full-scale vertical farm inside Estadio Akron, home to Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas). Just beyond the stands, a container system grows leafy greens, herbs, and wheatgrass for direct use in the stadium's kitchens. "We wanted to prove that you don't need to be read more

Costa's international berry operations have secured patents for five new blueberry varieties in Laos. This milestone represents the inaugural registration of a new plant variety in the country and was acknowledged during a Certificate Handover Ceremony at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on September 9. read more

Itaueira Agropecuária S.A., a Brazilian fruit producer, will participate in Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, Spain, from September 30 to October 2. The company will showcase its melon and watermelon portfolio at the "Frutas do Brasil" stand, emphasizing its current production and exports. read more

In a European context characterized by increasing demand for tropical fruits, Montosa has kicked off the mango season with ample volumes and high quality. The outlook for domestic avocados is equally promising. The company is entering the new campaign with ambitious sales programs that have already been signed with. read more

Sanjay Aggarwal, Managing Director of Dev Bhumi Cold Chain Pvt. Ltd., states that the imported apple market in India is currently facing slightly higher than required availability, leading to price pressure. He stresses the need to boost demand, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. read more

The agricultural sector in Malaga is fortunate this year after two years of decreased production caused by adverse weather conditions. However, it will face competition from a larger supply of mangoes from Brazil in the European market. Looking ahead, the potential for the mango crop is promising. read more

The supply of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelons from central California is good as the industry begins its transition to Arizona for supply. "There's no shortage of fruit, but I wouldn't say there's a surplus either," says Justin Bootz with Legend Produce. "It's steady." read more

Zbiór miodowego grejpfruta w 2025 roku jest w toku, zanotowano poprawę zarówno w plonach, jak i jakości owoców. Ceny są opisane jako stabilne, co stwarza korzystne warunki dla kupujących i eksporterów w tym sezonie. Warunki pogodowe w głównych obszarach produkcji wspierały dobry rozwój owoców. read more

Indie jest głównym producentem pomarańczy, jednak import nadal odgrywa istotną rolę w zaspokajaniu popytu na sezonowe i premium owoce - twierdzi Suresh Ramakrishnan, dyrektor generalny firmy Swaanush Fruit Oasis Pvt. Ltd., importera świeżych produktów rolnych z Tamilnadu. "Wolumeny importu z Egiptu i RPA były stabilne". read more

Planasa has named Ronnie Kersten as the Business Development Director for Northern Europe, starting in October 2025. Kersten brings over 20 years of experience in the berry industry, specializing in blueberries and strawberries. He has previously held positions at Legro, Fall Creek Farm &... read more

Po suchszącej zimie niż zwykle, winnice i sady na Przylądku Zachodnim szybko rozwijają się w stronę wczesnej wiosny. Krzewy winorośli pączkują, sady cytrusowe kwitną, a proces zapylania borówki jest już w dużej mierze zakończony. Od lipca Duwan Jackson i jego koledzy z firmy DFM Technologies, wiodącej firmie w branży

After a drier-than-normal winter, vineyards and orchards in the Western Cape are surging ahead to an early spring. Grapevines are budding, citrus orchards are flowering, and blueberry pollination is largely complete. Since July, Duwan Jackson and his colleagues at DFM Technologies, a leading read more