The snack tomato harvesting robot from Inaho is now operating at commercial-ready standards, following a third season of field trials with Dutch grower Kwekerij Duijvestijn. Two new-generation robots were installed at Duijvestijn's greenhouse for a one-month intensive evaluation conducted. read more

The 2025 citrus fruit campaign in Piana di Sibari began with a scenario that blends optimism with challenges. Calabrian clementines, a symbol of the region and its agricultural heritage, are once again showcasing their key strength: a high-quality profile, featuring intensely-flavored, juicy fruit. read more

Według Marty Bentancur, koordynatorki ds. spraw międzynarodowych w Upefruy (Związek Producentów i Eksporterów Owoców Urugwaju), sezon cytrusowy w Urugwaju w 2025 roku wydał wysokiej jakości owoce pomimo warunków pogodowych i zmian strukturalnych w sektorze eksportowym. "To był udany sezon pod względem" read more

Europejskie i światowe rynki ziemniaków nadal pozostają pod presją, ponieważ produkcja, warunki pogodowe i trendy cenowe znacznie się różnią w różnych regionach. W Włoszech ceny spadły z powodu zwiększonej podaży francuskiej, podczas gdy Holandia nadal boryka się z niskim popytem i spowolnieniem w fabrykach. Francja raportuje wyjątkowe read more

Piltti Oy Kauppapuutarha, based in Pöytyä, has been awarded the title of Finland's best greenhouse vegetable producer for 2025. The award was presented at the annual meeting of the Finnish Glasshouse Growers' Association. Piltti is Finland's first and only baby spinach farm. The entrepreneur Hanna was recognized for her outstanding work. read more

Sun World International LLC has recently welcomed six new licensees to its global network, further solidifying its role as a frontrunner in premium fruit innovation and sustainable international expansion. The new partners, located in crucial production areas in Egypt and Chile, bring a variety of business models to the table. read more

The Central European cucumber season was coming to an end: deliveries from Germany were limited, and Belgian and Dutch shipments also lost momentum in some areas. Greek supplies arriving in Munich were quickly absorbed. Spanish supplies gained strength and were mostly able to fill the gaps. read more

The Spanish Avocado and Mango Inter-Branch Organization (OIAM) announces the beginning of the Spanish avocado season with a positive outlook. After a few years of drought, production is projected to increase by 20% to 30% compared to last year. This growth is primarily attributed to the spring rains in Axarquia. read more

Egypt has been increasing its date exports to Morocco, reaching a new seasonal record for the third year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. From October 2024 to August 2025, Egypt exported nearly 39,100 tons of dates to Morocco, with a total value of US$47.6 million. This volume marks a 7% increase. read more

In July 2025, EU agri-food exports reached €20.7 billion, showing an 8% increase from June and a slight stability compared to July 2024. From January to July, cumulative exports amounted to €139.4 billion, marking a €2.7 billion (2%) rise compared to the same period in 2024, primarily driven by higher prices. read more

UK: Były dyrektor generalny Asdy dołącza do zarządu M&S
Marks & Spencer ogłosił, że Roger Burnley dołączy do jego zarządu jako Dyrektor Niewykonawczy 1 grudnia, aby wesprzeć strategię wzrostu i wzmocnić swoją wiedzę ekspercką w dziedzinie żywności, po tym jak Justin King, były szef Sainsbury's, odszedł. read more

Digitalization is changing the way apples are traded in Himachal Pradesh, according to Milan Sharma, CEO of Intello Labs. "Our past collaboration with Adani Agri Fresh on apple grading built trust, leading to the modernization of Himachal mandis. Together, we designed the country's first digital system." read more

Based on the most recent data from producers and exporters, the peak of Peru's blueberry exports for the 2024/25 season occurred in week 40, with an estimated volume of 21,000 tons. This amount reflects a 12.5% decrease compared to the initial projection of 24,000 tons anticipated in week 42. read more

Sezon cytrusowy w Teksasie rozpoczął się. „Owoce mają już mocny stosunek Brix do kwasu w tym momencie sezonu, i jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni z ich smaku” – mówi April Flowers z Lone Star Citrus Growers. „Jesteśmy już w pełnej produkcji i planujemy wysyłki do połowy marca w tym roku, co oznacza...” read more

A storm with heavy rain, strong gusts of wind, and occasional small tornadoes struck the province of Huelva and part of Seville between Tuesday and Wednesday, flooding fields and causing structural damage to berry greenhouses. "The storm has caused significant damage, particularly in the area." read more

A biotechnology company in Queensland's Lockyer Valley has developed a DNA-based diagnostic test to help Australian onion growers manage Stemphylium leaf blight (SLB), a fungal disease causing widespread crop losses. Metagen, based in Gatton, began the research project in August under funding. read more

The new 2025 domestic crop of Envy™ apples has arrived in grocery stores across the United States and Canada. This year's launch also represents a notable achievement: the inaugural Envy apple harvest from New York state, broadening the brand's regional presence with locally grown, premium apples. read more

"We are creating a 3D digital twin of the product and slicing through it to identify all internal characteristics that are of interest to our customers," explains Johann Steinert, Director of New Markets at Orbem, regarding the use of MRI technology for scanning the internal quality of the product. read more

The Chilean Fruit Cherry Committee predicts that exports for the 2025-2026 season will reach 131 million boxes, according to a survey of its members conducted from October 10 to 17. This estimate is almost the same as the April projection and slightly higher than the volume from the previous season. read more

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has predicted a decrease in national citrus production for 2025. The report states that orange and lemon production is expected to decline by 15.0% and 34.8%, respectively, compared to the previous year. However, mandarin production is expected to... read more