The banana sector in Ecuador plans to adopt a water and carbon footprint measurement tool created by the FAO's World Banana Forum. The goal is to accurately assess water usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This tool was introduced in Ecuador during Banana Time 2025, a major event in the industry. read more

"W tym okresie zazwyczaj obserwujemy pełne miesiące eksportowe, ale obecnie już została wysłana niezwykle duża ilość cebuli" – zauważa Maarten van Damme z Dacomex. "Obecnie mamy nieco rosnący rynek, zarówno po stronie kupujących, jak i sprzedających, i można to wyraźnie poczuć w" read more

Mimo że niemal wszystkie produkty są teraz dostępne przez cały rok, koperek i dynie są szczególnie kojarzone z okresem jesieni. Dla firmy Fellini Patrizio z Gambettola (Forlì-Cesena), koperek jest jednym z głównych produktów. "W tym okresie roku produkujemy koperek na Azienda" read more

The pomegranate harvest is coming to a close in the most significant cultivation area for this fruit in Greece, Thessaly. Mr. Thanasis Nastos, the vice president of the local Pomegranate Agricultural Cooperative Afroditi, which farms 75 hectares of pomegranates in the Larissa region, stated: "The season is about to end." read more

Chociaż borówki są już postrzegane jako „super owoc” ze względu na swoje właściwości odżywcze i korzyści zdrowotne, wciąż jest wielu ludzi, którzy nie są świadomi ich i nie włączyli ich do swojej diety. Promowanie tego owocu jako doskonałej przekąski na każdą porę dnia mogłoby pomóc.

Although blueberries are already perceived as a 'super fruit' because of their nutritional properties and health benefits, there are still many people who are unaware of them and have not included them in their diet. Promoting this fruit as the perfect snack for any time of the day could help. read more

Agence Laparra has been marketing Red Passion kiwis for a few days now. Its chairman, Éric Godard-Durand, looks back at the development of this fruit, which is still in its infancy but full of promise. "Red Passion kiwis have come a long way," he says. "About fifteen years ago, we received a few trials." read more

Cztery główne importery bananów ogłosiły utworzenie nowego stowarzyszenia handlowego non-profit w celu wsparcia kategorii bananów w Ameryce Północnej. Stowarzyszenie Bananów Północnej Ameryki (BANA) będzie zarządzane przez Radę Dyrektorów składającą się z kierowników firm członkowskich, w tym read more

The Brazilian Apple Growers Association (ABPM) is participating in a trade mission to Indonesia and Malaysia led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from October 23 to 28, in order to expand the market for Brazilian agricultural exports. Representing ABPM in this mission is Ronaldo Grosselli. read more

A new adventure for Kurt De Nys. The experienced professional in the Belgian potato sector has recently made the move from Warnez to Aardappelen Legrand. "Perhaps not a switch I had immediately expected, but it's actually not such a strange one. The fourth and fifth ranges have always read more

Producing cauliflower year-round, utilizing automation, and cultivating reliable varieties are the core elements of Dutch grower Teun Laan's cauliflower business. Operating cultivation sites in both the Netherlands and Spain, along with his own sales organization, Laan strives to ensure a steady supply and adapt to changes in the fresh produce market. read more

Mr. Grigoris Papoutsis, owner of the Greek export company Alfa, points out that the early departure of tourists from Greece, the large shipment of Italian grapes to Eastern Europe, and the competitively priced Turkish grapes as an attractive alternative, are factors that limit the market opportunities for Greek products. read more

JabukaHR, an association of 18 Croatian apple producers, has opened a new logistics and distribution center in Kriz, near Zagreb, worth €26 million (US$28.2 million), as announced by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. The project received €15 million (US$16.3 million) in funding from the European Union. read more

A prolonged outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona has affected more than 400 people in 17 countries since early 2023, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Between January 2023 and September 2025, 437 confirmed infections were reported. Italy and Germany each have recorded a significant number of cases. read more

Egipt nadal rozwija swoją rolę na kanadyjskim rynku pomarańczy, osiągając nowy rekord eksportu sezonowego, według EastFruit. Między listopadem 2024 a sierpniem 2025 roku egipscy eksporterzy wysłali do Kanady ponad 25 000 ton pomarańczy, generując ponad 20 milionów dolarów przychodu. Oznacza to read more

UK fruit and vegetable growers are seeking government assurances as the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme approaches its closure on December 31. The uncertainty over a replacement program has prompted concern within the horticultural sector. Sir Bernard Jenkin, MP for Harwich and North Essex, has... read more

The upcoming Egyptian orange season is set to start in early December, pending the official launch date of the export campaign. There is anticipation regarding production volumes, sizes, and a new key factor: the impact of the local processing industry on the availability of fresh fruit volumes. read more

This week, Truong An Food received the final container of New Zealand onions for this season. "This year the quality of New Zealand onions has been stable from early on right up to the end," said Tran Van Chuc, Director of Purchasing, Marketing, and Operations at Truong An Food. read more

The global fresh-produce industry is constantly looking for high-quality, unique vegetables that can help meet supply shortages or introduce new products to the market. "At Qualipac, we are excited to announce our long-term contract production and supply program for Watermelon Radish (Raphanus sativus). read more

KRONEN GmbH in Kehl is a global player in a specialized niche. Founded in 1978, the family-owned company manufactures machines that wash, cut, dry, and package fruit, vegetables, and lettuces. However, CEO Stephan Zillgith emphasizes, "We do not offer standard products. Our strength lies in our customer-centric approach." read more

Import of fresh apples to India is increasing significantly, with the marketing year 2025/26 expected to witness over 50% higher arrivals compared to the previous year, according to Santosh Chauhan of Chauhan EXIM, a Mumbai-based fresh fruit importer-exporter. "This notable rise is leading to a robust, steady read more