"The Chilean cherry season started 7 to 10 days earlier than usual, depending on the region and variety, with volumes significantly lower than the record 125 million boxes exported last year. This season, the focus was on avoiding forcing fruit that didn't meet quality standards, especially for…" read more

Starship robots become Santa's little helpers for Christmas deliveries in Lapland. In the town of Rovaniemi in Lapland, which is considered the official home of Santa Claus, customers are receiving their last-minute Christmas shopping from delivery robots dressed as elves and reindeer. read more

The 2025 garlic season in Spain has concluded with a 9% growth, a notable achievement considering the weather challenges and pressures from foreign markets. However, there were also warning signs during the season: hail led to a decrease in product size and increased losses. Sector analyses predict a price decline for 2026 in Castile-La. read more

The IQF fruit market continues to show resilience, driven by limited supply and ongoing demand across various categories. Berries, especially strawberries, are the main factor contributing to the current market strength. Strawberry volumes differ by origin, with Mexico facing supply shortages, Peru advancing as usual, and... read more

Onedayone Group, a fruit and vegetable trader, has collaborated with Finc, a mushroom producer from China, to supply Chinese mushrooms to the Middle East, leveraging Dubai as a central hub. This partnership signifies a significant progression in Onedayone's global expansion of Chinese agricultural products. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), concluded the "Promoting Innovative Farming Systems to Improve Vegetable Production" project yesterday with an End of Project Workshop in Honiara. The project was funded by FAO and implemented over. read more

"Obecnie plony truskawek są wyższe niż w tym samym okresie zeszłego roku, dzięki korzystnym warunkom pogodowym. W Florydzie, w tym samym okresie zeszłego roku, huragan Milton zakłócił produkcję i spowodował znaczne szkody na polach oraz ogólną działalność. W rezultacie nasze zbiory były niskie" - mówi Paola. read more

La producción de hortalizas en invernaderos en España está bajo una severa presión. Los productores están luchando con plagas, disminución de rendimientos, aumento de costos y una competencia creciente de países como Marruecos y Turquía. Según Pieter de Ruiter, de la empresa importadora holandesa 4Fruit Company, el modelo comercial actual es...

Greenhouse vegetable production in Spain is under severe pressure. Growers are struggling with pests, declining yields, rising costs, and increasing competition from countries such as Morocco and Turkey. According to Pieter de Ruiter of Dutch importer 4Fruit Company, the current trading model is... read more

Researchers from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in East Lansing, MI, in collaboration with Michigan State University, have developed a new dual-arm harvesting robot designed to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of fruit harvesting. The new robot showed a 34% increase in harvesting efficiency compared to the single-arm version. read more

Hacer Şimşek moves swiftly among the trees, plucking ripened figs and filling the metal buckets that her daughter carries back to the shed. The 42-year-old farmer's latex gloves and red arm warmers protect her skin from the fig milk, which can burn and scar. It's harvest season for her. read more

"Twenty or thirty years ago, a Greek selling fruit and vegetables could afford for their buyer to discard 20% or even 30% of their merchandise, and yet still have a decent income to continue their business. Now this is over," stresses Mr. Vassilios Eustratiou, CEO of Alfa Cool Hellas, a Greek read more

For over thirty years, Angela and Mike Roy have been cultivating berries at their 13.5-hectare orchard in King Country, establishing a successful family business focused on quality, innovation, and community. Situated near Piopio on State Highway 3, approximately halfway between Hamilton and New Plymouth, read more

Czasy się zmieniły dla jednego polskiego eksportera jabłek. Po latach pracy jako menadżer sprzedaży, zdecydował się założyć własną firmę eksportującą jabłka. Oznacza to, że teraz musi nosić wiele kapeluszy, mówi Adam Malengiewicz, właściciel polskiego handlowca jabłkami AD Fresh Nature: "Jednego dnia pracuję jako" read more

Reisopack strapping machines are used globally, which is why it's not surprising that Steenks Service frequently receives international requests for installation and maintenance. The company's technician, Martijn, recently completed two consecutive special assignments, with a trip from... read more

Once mainly recognized for citrus and bananas, the de Groot Fresh Group has significantly expanded in recent years. By collaborating closely with European growers and acquiring Gebroeders van Aarle, the company now provides a wide range of vegetables throughout the year, including cucumbers and cauliflower. read more

Producenci papai z Wysp Kanaryjskich ostrzegają, że nadchodząca umowa o wolnym handlu między Unią Europejską a Mercosur - Brazylią, Argentyną, Urugwajem i Paragwajem - może zagrażać ich początkującemu rynkowi eksportowemu. Rolnicy wyrazili zdecydowany sprzeciw, dołączając do protestów w Brukseli obok. read more

The peruvian fruit basket is becoming increasingly competitive in international markets, providing a variety of products tailored to meet global logistics, trade, and consumption demands. In 2024, fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached $6.747 billion, marking a 13% year-on-year growth, as reported by PromPerú. read more

At this time of year, the main source of mango supply in the U.S. is South America. Ecuador is currently finishing its mango season, which will end around the end of December. Total shipments from Ecuador are slightly below last year's level, about 10-15 percent lower year-over-year. read more

The quality of washing water has a significant impact on the shelf life and safety of washed produce. A recent assessment demonstrated that the biodegradable disinfectant Huwa-San TR-50 can effectively clean the water system by eliminating biofilm, reducing the microbiological load, and improving oxygen levels. read more

Iran is currently in the midst of its citrus harvest season, with orchards across provinces from Mazandaran in the north to Hormozgan in the south producing oranges, mandarins, lemons, and other citrus fruits. Each year, the country harvests more than 6 million tonnes of citrus, placing Iran among the top citrus producers in the world. read more