Badania przeprowadzone przez Hiszpańską Narodową Radę Badań Naukowych (CSIC) wykazały, że związki siarki dialilowej - związki bogate w siarkę, znalezione w rodzinie Allium, takie jak czosnek, cebula i por - mogą przedłużyć długość życia myszy. Opublikowane w Cell Metabolism, te ustalenia otwierają nowe możliwości dla read more

Ten years ago, Erik de Jong from Jongfresh noticed a remarkable speckled variety lying next to a container during radish trials. For years, he had been providing a couple of meters in his greenhouse to the breeding company Hazera. When he asked the head breeder about it, he... read more

Morocco is continuously improving its position in the global avocado market, with exports increasing for the fifth consecutive marketing year and reaching new records, as reported by EastFruit. In the 2024/25 marketing year (September–August), Morocco exported 112,000 tons of avocados, doubling the. read more

Post projects that Morocco's tangerine/mandarin production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 will reach an estimated 1.15 million metric tons, showing a 4 percent increase compared to MY 2024/25. Orange production is expected to increase by 1 percent over the previous year to 970,000 metric tons, while lemon/lime production is forecasted to reach 48,000 metric tons. read more

It's the day before Christmas, so things are starting to get busy in the fruit and vegetable specialty shops. Some people start preparing weeks in advance, but at Grappe de Raisins, the real rush is yet to come. "Our customers are not the type to plan out the complete menu weeks in advance." read more

The delayed start to Egypt's Navel orange season has not caused any significant negative effects on trade, as stated by Ahmed Megahed, the managing director of Salhia Investment and Development. The exporting producer explained that this delay was a result of the impact of climate change on the industry executives. read more

Corné van de Klundert, Managing Director of Dutch importer and exporter Origin Fruit Group, reports that the overseas grape market is showing signs of improvement. Southern Europe had an exceptionally large grape harvest during the summer, leading Spain, Italy, and Greece to keep grapes on the market until a later than usual period. read more

The Alizza Fruit™, a premium citrus created by crossing a pummelo with one of the world's sweetest mandarins, is managed by Genesis Fresh, a part of the AMFresh Group. It is grown by partner producers in Spain and South Africa and is set to start its fourth commercial season in January 2026. read more

Prime Fruit Partners is excited to announce that they will be relocating to a new office starting January 1, 2026. "Prime Fruit Partners was established on May 1, 2025, in a small office located just outside the fruit district in Barendrecht. Considering our company's growth goals and the importance of having the office in read more

Oboth the Turkish citrus and pomegranate seasons are facing their own unique challenges this year, according to Akin Söyleyen, marketing manager for Turkish fruit exporter Aksun. "The citrus and pomegranate seasons have started, but they are struggling with a combination of ongoing difficulties. read more

Traditionally, demand for chile cherries picks up again at SFI Rotterdam in the run-up to the holidays. "But it remains a luxury item," Jan Marc Schulz observes. Still, according to the importer, there are chances to get the cherries on the shelf consistently from November to February. read more

Ukrainian agricultural processing companies may access grant funding of up to USD 1 million from the U.S. government in 2026, according to Serhii Ostapets, project manager of the AGRO Program, who spoke at the SMARTBERRY 2025 winter conference held in Kyiv on December 11-12. read more

According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), fruit production in Bangladesh has experienced substantial growth in recent years, primarily driven by the cultivation of non-traditional and high-value fruits. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the sector witnessed significant progress, especially in the production of watermelon, banana, and. read more

John Vos, an account manager at Gebrs van Aarle - a Dutch fresh produce wholesaler and part of the Groot fresh group - has noticed a growing trend in the industry: a shift towards emphasizing quality. "Greengrocers, farm shops, and street vendors that prioritize higher quality standards are able to set themselves apart." read more

Zbliżają się święta, więc w ostatnich tygodniach trochę ucichło na rynku cebuli. „Ale mimo wszystko w tym tygodniu wypłynęły jeszcze dwie statki, więc nadal poprawiamy to, co zaniedbaliśmy w poprzednich tygodniach” - mówi Wouter van der Beek z firmy Bruin Export. „A kilka gorszych tygodni też jest częścią tej rzeczywistości. read more

Meksyk, główny dostawca awokado w Stanach Zjednoczonych obecnie, ma dużą ilość owoców. Dzieje się tak po rozpoczęciu nowego zbioru awokado we wrześniu. "Prawdopodobnie przejdziemy na nowy zbiór w dostawach na nowy rok" - mówi Ozzie Figueroa z firmy Henry Avocado. "Wtedy będziemy współpracować z... read more

Mango farmers in Jagtial district are becoming worried as there has been a significant delay in flowering this season, leading to concerns of low yields. Normally, mango trees flower from November to the first week of January, but only five to 10 percent of trees have bloomed so far. read more

Moroccan avocado exports are currently slowing down, which is a common phenomenon at the end of the year. However, the end of 2025 is proving to be busier than the previous year, as a decrease in supply in Europe is leading importers to replenish their stocks for January, as stated by Zakaria El Yamlahi, managing director. read more

The hotel, restaurant, and catering industry in Guatemala is experiencing significant growth, fueled by rising tourism and an expanding dining-out culture. This growth creates a promising opportunity to enhance the commercialization of processed vegetables, including frozen, canned, and. read more

The International Mango Organization (IMO) has announced the finalized structural framework and keynote lineup for the upcoming Global Mango Conference. Led by Executive Director Will Cavan, a forty-year veteran of the produce industry and a specialist in tropical agriculture, read more