The New Zealand avocado industry is assessing the impact of extensive damage caused by a severe wind event in the Western Bay of Plenty in September. read more

The Australian Bananas' Banana Gym Pass campaign has returned for 2025, offering consumers the opportunity to exchange a banana for a free workout on National Banana Day, which falls on 8 October. read more

The global market for tropical fruits is rapidly growing as consumers look for new and exciting flavors and experiences. However, challenges such as inconsistent supply, quality, and pricing are hindering its growth. This was the key message from the Asiafruit Congress session. read more

The global market for tropical fruit is experiencing a significant increase as consumers look for new and exciting flavors and experiences. However, challenges such as inconsistent supply, quality, and pricing are hindering its growth. This was the key takeaway from the Asiafruit Congress session. read more

The Coordinating Body of Farmers and Livestock Breeders Organizations in Spain (COAG) has announced its intention to take legal action against the trade agreement between the European Commission and Morocco. They argue that the agreement improperly includes products from Western Sahara. read more

For over a century, Piacenza white garlic, also known as White Garlic of Monticelli d'Ongina, has been the pride of a territory that has turned it into a symbol and engine of wealth, earning it the nickname "White Gold". An identity crop, read more

Kenya is in negotiations with five major horticulture markets to lower tariffs on its products. Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui stated that higher tariffs have been imposed on Kenya since it was designated as a middle-income country, which has reduced its price competitiveness. In 2024, horticulture exports declined. read more

A strajk w belgijskiej firmie Clarebout Potatoes, która obecnie jest w trakcie procesu przejęcia przez amerykańską firmę JR Simplot, trwa już piąty dzień. Akcja protestacyjna obejmuje wszystkie cztery zakłady produkcyjne Clarebout: Trzy w Belgii i jeden we Francji. Strajk rozpoczął się 2 października w odpowiedzi na. read more

Westfalia Fruit has unveiled its diverse collection of avocado varieties, one of the most extensive globally. This collection is situated in a specialized orchard in Tzaneen, South Africa, and includes over 140 avocado varieties from around the world, with up to three trees of each variety. read more

Perspektywy sektora ogrodnictwa w Nowej Zelandii poprawiły się, gdy producenci i zakłady pakowania zaczęły zgłaszać silniejsze zwroty po spadkach produkcji nawet o 50 procent dwa lata temu. Zbiory zeszłego roku odbiły się, a gospodarstwa sadownicze pierwszej klasy, które są wystawione na sprzedaż, cieszą się dużym zainteresowaniem. Tim Gallagher z read more

The demand for pumpkins is increasing, with different varieties such as Butternut, Lunga Violina, Moscata, and Tonda delica available on the markets. The campaign for Emilian pears has started, including Abate Fetel, William, and early Decana varieties. The sale of Spanish apple persimmons has begun, while the demand for regular persimmons remains stagnant. read more

EU citrus imports for the 2024/25 season show mixed results across product categories, with total volumes for oranges and small citrus exceeding last year, while lemons and grapefruits present different dynamics.

Oranges: EU orange imports from October 2024 to September 2025 reached 934,334 tons. read more

Peach prices across Europe have shown various trends in weeks 37 to 39 of the 2025 season. In Spain, prices were €136/100 kg in week 37, dropping to €129 in week 38, and then slightly recovering to €131 in week 39. These prices were below the five-year average, continuing the trend for the season. read more

Naogaon, historically known for rice cultivation, has emerged as a prominent mango-producing district in Bangladesh. The cultivation of mangoes has significantly expanded from just under 6,000 hectares in 2015 to over 30,300 hectares currently. In 2024, farmers harvested approximately 400,000 tons of mangoes, with a total value of Tk 30 billion. read more

The garlic and onion sector in Spain is currently facing a critical moment. Despite a productive season in terms of volume and quality, the export capacity and profitability of national producers are being threatened by high production and logistics costs, as well as pressure from... read more

In the first 4 months of 2025, organic products recorded a sales growth of +4.4% in value and +2.6% in volume, despite a complex scenario influenced by inflation. This positive signal is not only relevant for Italy but also for the main European countries. read more

India's National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL) is a new national cooperative federation envisioned to supply a range of Indian grapes, pomegranates, bananas, mangoes, and onions directly to overseas buyers, says Sanjay Suryawanshi, Business Head, Fruits and Vegetables. "Approved by the
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Holland: Jumbo withdraws from retail alliances Everest and Epic Partners
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo will end its partnership with the international purchasing organizations Everest and Epic Partners for buying branded products by the end of this year. The retailer will continue to read more

Ochrona biologiczna upraw, dawniej uważana za dodatkową, jest teraz kluczowa dla strategii produkcji, ponieważ rynki eksportowe narzucają surowsze regulacje dotyczące pozostałości. InteliGro stwierdziło, że narzędzia biologiczne stały się niezbędnym filarem dla utrzymania dostępu do rynków oraz zapewnienia długoterminowej zrównoważonej produkcji. read more

Last week, Den Berk Délice was honored with the Voka "Entrepreneurship Award 2025" for the Mechelen-Kempen region. The award acknowledges not only strong entrepreneurial spirit but also the value of collaboration and teamwork. Den Berk Délice was founded as a joint venture by four grower friends: Paul Van de Mierop, read more