The vegetable export season is coming to a close for Veg-UK, which has been exporting cauliflower, broccoli, and Savoy cabbage since mid-September—starting much later than usual due to the extremely dry weather this summer. "The availability is now declining as we read more

Prices for several varieties of apples and pears in the UK decreased this week, while the prices of soft fruits remained relatively stable, as indicated by the most recent market data. Egremont Russet apples saw the biggest decline, dropping by 18% to £1.19/kg from £1.46/kg last week. Braeburn prices also fell by 5%. read more

The golden berry, known as uvilla in Ecuador, uchuva in Colombia, and aguaymanto in Peru, has transitioned from being a local Andean fruit to gaining a strong foothold in the global market, as highlighted by Denis Brito Madrid from Golden Sweet Spirit. "The uvilla, which was once viewed as a simple backyard fruit, is now recognized read more

Diets of higher quality have been found to be linked to improved sleep quality in observational studies. Nevertheless, a deeper understanding of this connection is necessary as dietary changes may offer a new and natural method to enhance sleep. Studying how daytime food intake impacts sleep patterns read more

Jan Nowakowski, manager of the Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh, mentioned that despite the reduced apple yield in Poland this year because of weather conditions, the quality of the apples is exceptional. He explained, "The Polish apple season has started, and although the total harvest is slightly smaller than last year, this is due to. read more

The greenhouse vegetable market in Ukraine is expected to face another challenging winter due to unstable electricity supply and rising energy costs. According to Oleksandr Khorev, an agricultural market analyst, domestic production of tomatoes, cucumbers, leafy greens, and cabbage could drop significantly. read more

Saga Robotics has completed its largest operational season to date in the United States and the United Kingdom, marking an expansion of its autonomous Thorvald platform. The company reported increased deployment, higher uptime, and expanded services across key crops, including grapes and
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The picking of California's navel crop of oranges has begun. Derek Vaughn from Johnston Farms has commented that the early season's fruit size looks more promising compared to previous years. It is noted that sizing may start at an 88/113/72 peak rather than a 138/113 peak, indicating better sizing for the crop. read more

Once again this year, the early vegetable season in Morocco is more than a month late, which seems to have become a new trend due to adverse summer weather conditions. Mohamed Ait Elmkadem, general manager of Orisud, explains the causes and consequences of this delay. The Agadir-based grower read more

Kornelia Lewikowska, the purchasing manager for Polish vegetable exporter Green Best, stated that the season for Polish cauliflowers has been very smooth and stable. She mentioned that this year's cauliflower production in Poland was similar to last year's production, and they had no complaints. read more

Na Global Show IFPA w Anaheim, Sakata Seed America zaprezentowała kilka nowych odmian dyni i dyni. "Jedną z odmian, na którą bardzo się cieszymy, jest Thriller" - mówi Jeff Watkins, Kierownik Jednostki Biznesowej Cucurbit w Sakata. "To jadalna dynia wielofunkcyjna i dekoracyjna dynia jednocześnie." read more

One of the biggest challenges in mushroom production is finding and retaining good harvest workers. The discussion on how AI can help minimize this issue was an exciting topic at the 77th annual conference of the BDC in Leipzig at the end of September. Additionally, the conference explored the potential use of AI in production. read more

As of October 23, 2025, approximately 14,000 tons of apples, equivalent to about 900,000 boxes, were transported from fruit and vegetable markets in Kashmir to destinations outside Jammu and Kashmir, as reported by the government to the Legislative Assembly. The Minister for Agriculture provided this information. read more

Florida's Natural Growers Inc. is currently being sued in a class action lawsuit for allegedly falsely advertising its orange juice products. The lawsuit, initiated by plaintiff Patricia Donadio in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, asserts that the company deceives consumers by implying that its products are something they are not. read more

India's coconut industry is facing challenges due to the inconsistent availability of mature coconuts, according to Arnold Menezes, the founder of Naturya Food Products, a manufacturer and exporter of frozen coconut products. "Neglected farm maintenance resulting from previous low prices, adverse weather affecting pollination, and excessive..." read more

The United States' decision to reimpose a 17% antidumping duty on Mexican tomatoes has created new uncertainty for the country's exporters. For decades, Mexico has supplied most of the fresh tomatoes consumed in the U.S. market, maintaining an integrated supply chain that supports thousands of jobs. read more

Tokyo's obsession with bananas runs deep, from its famous Tokyo Banana sponge cakes to chocolate-dipped banana snacks at festivals. The beloved Tokyo Banana, made with real banana paste, was created by Grapestone Co. as a tourist souvenir rather than a local tradition, quickly becoming Japan's. read more

"The Dutch mushroom season started on September 1, and demand is on the rise," says Bert Spronk from Spronk Champignons, a mushroom farm and wholesaler in the Netherlands. "During the fall, the demand for chestnut and shiitake mushrooms typically increases. These products are becoming increasingly popular." read more

Morocco has significantly expanded its participation in the German avocado market, surpassing the export volumes during the 2024/25 season, as reported by EastFruit data. Between November 2024 and August 2025, Moroccan exporters delivered 19,600 metric tons of avocados to Germany, valued at nearly US$80 million. read more

Kolumbijskie banany nadal umacniają swoją rolę jako jeden z kluczowych produktów kraju na rynkach europejskich. Emerson Aguirre, prezes Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Bananów Kolumbijskich (Augura), podkreślił podczas swojego udziału w wydarzeniu Fruit Attraction, że sektor eksportuje nie tylko owoce, ale także... read more