The last shipments of cherries grown by producer ZZ2 in the north of South Africa left the country on Monday. These cherries are in high demand and buyers are willing to pay a premium for them as they are among the few cherries available in the world at this time. This is happening in the month following Canada's cherry season and just before Chile and South Africa's Western Cape begin their cherry harvests. read more

Naukowcy z Uniwersytetu Kolumbii Brytyjskiej uruchomili MycoToilet, pierwszy na świecie toaletę bez wody zasilaną grzybami, w Ogrodzie Botanicznym UBC. System wykorzystuje grzybnie, czyli sieci korzeni grzybów, do przekształcania ludzkich odpadów w kompost bogaty w składniki odżywcze bez użycia wody. read more

The Spanish citrus season is now starting slowly. "The next few weeks will be crucial, but the coloring is still a concern. It largely influences when the fruit can be sold in the market. Many exporters are holding off on shipping due to the coloring," says Ronnie Moorman of Willem Dijk. read more

En Bretagne française, cette saison, il y a eu 2% de moins de chou-fleur planté que l'année dernière. "Les conditions de plantation étaient bonnes. Nous avons eu un temps sec et chaud, donc les plantes ont bien développé leurs racines. En raison de ce temps chaud, la croissance a été légèrement retardée, et la récolte est également un peu plus uniforme." read more

A blog post challenged a Time Magazine article claiming that climate change "is coming" for bananas, arguing that the warning was inaccurate. Nevertheless, evidence indicates that the impact of climate change on bananas is multifaceted and differs from region to region. A study from 2019 discovered that the increasing temperatures have led to an amplification read more

Zespri's final charter vessel for the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has left the Port of Tauranga and is headed for Japan. The vessel, named Whero, is carrying over 1.4 million trays, which is equivalent to more than 5,000 tons, of Zespri Green kiwifruit. It is scheduled to arrive in Tokyo in mid-November. read more

The early frosts in Turkey this year have led to a disastrous apple season, with significantly lower production than in 2024, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of the Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF): "Turkish apple production is approximately 50 percent lower compared to last year. The decrease has..." read more

Import of fruits and vegetables to different regions of Russia has significantly increased in 2025, indicating both a diversification of supply sources and a high consumer demand for imported produce. In the Omsk region, imports from Egypt grew by 24% in the first nine months of the year, totaling 13,500 tons. read more

Nowe dane z Fresh Facts 2025, opublikowane przez United Fresh, pokazują, że eksport owoców z Aotearoa Nowa Zelandia wzrósł o 1,69 miliarda dolarów w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, głównie dzięki większym wolumenom eksportu kiwi. Według raportu, łączny eksport świeżych i przetworzonych produktów rolnych osiągnął wartość 6,85 miliarda dolarów. read more

The 2025 Chilean kiwi season ended with exports reaching 146,603 tons, a 2% increase from the 143,156 tons exported in 2024, and exceeding the initial forecast of 135,832 tons. This season is considered one of the most successful in the last thirty years, attributed to the high quality of the fruit and strong performance. read more

The Dutch pepper season is now in its final phase at ZON. "We still have a bit of everything," says sales manager Wouter Willems. It has not been an easy season this year. "We had good production volumes on average, but the average price was much lower than in previous years. It was a constant. read more

The Dole Food Company has announced a partnership with Minecraft to promote healthy eating and raise awareness about nutrition among families. The campaign will run from October 2025 to March 2026 and will be active in the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Greece, and the Netherlands. read more

The Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association (UBGA) was founded on February 14, 2025, with the aim of bringing together top farms and advocating for Ukrainian blueberries in the international market. In just eight months, the Association has grown to include 40 members, collectively managing over 1,700 hectares of blueberry plantations across the country. read more

Innovar Global and Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) have formed a global licensing partnership to develop and commercialize the Australian-bred Procado® (SHSR-04) avocado rootstock in various important markets worldwide. The partnership's goal is to assess the rootstock's performance in major... read more

Hungary: SPAR invests over €14 million in store modernisation

SPAR Hungary has dedicated over €14 million to modernize stores across the country. The revamped supermarket in Nyíregyháza has introduced the SPAR toGo concept, with new refrigeration units and improved fruit, vegetable, and... read more

The przemysł owoców kamionkowych w RPA oczekuje, że w sezonie 2025/26 wolumeny eksportu wzrosną o około 5% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Korzystne warunki zimowe i dobre kwitnienie wspierały owocowanie i ogólną jakość w większości obszarów produkcyjnych. Pogoda i perspektywy produkcji. read more

W Niemczech, 30% konsumentów arbuzów kupuje wyłącznie te bezpestkowe, podczas gdy we Włoszech odsetek ten wynosi 8%. Ci, którzy kupują oba rodzaje, stanowią 55% w Niemczech i 42% we Włoszech. Trend wydaje się więc jasny, chociaż zawsze jest miejsce na tradycyjny produkt. Oto niektóre z danych, które read more

Fruitist, a company based in Los Angeles, has successfully raised $150 million in equity financing. The funding was led by a fund managed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with participation from both new and existing investors. The company stated that the new capital will be used to support its expansion into international retail markets and to increase production capacity in order to meet the rising demand. read more

The heat has accelerated the growth of brassica and leafy vegetable crops in Spain's primary production regions, but exports have not yet picked up due to the supply still available in central and northern European countries. However, the switch to Spanish produce is definitely anticipated to happen soon. read more

Vergers Cancel is continuing with the ambitious kiwifruit development program it started five years ago. Alexandre Cancel talks about the new red kiwifruit campaign currently in progress and gives an update on the company's advancements in the yellow and green segments. An additional 20 hectares have been allocated for read more