The Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture (ARiMR) in Poland predicts that potato production will reach 6.8 million tons this year, which is 15% higher than last season. This increase is due to the expansion of cultivated areas and higher yields per hectare, supported by favorable prices in recent times. read more

Centuries-old flower and bonsai village in Ninh Binh is coming back to life as it prepares for the Tet sales season. As the floodwaters recede, flower and ornamental plant growers in Vi Khe ward, Ninh Binh province, are working tirelessly to clean up and rejuvenate their farms in order to meet the market demand. read more

Obszar uprawy borówek w Chinach szybko się rozszerza. Dane statystyczne wskazują, że obecny obszar upraw wynosi 1,5 miliona mǔ (około 100 000 hektarów), utrzymując stały trend wzrostu, a metody uprawy w podłożu wykazują szczególnie istotny wzrost. read more

Assomela, the Italian association of apple producers, renews its commitment to the health and well-being of people, and does so through an important collaboration established with Komen Italy, with the support of excellent scientific institutions such as the Komen Center for. read more

One year after its official debut in Italy, the new Clemenlola variety of early-season clementines has exceeded all expectations for the Mediterranean citrus crop season in terms of production and expansion of cultivated areas in southern Italy. After years of testing and refinement, the first read more

Greenhouse farming in India has made significant advancements in the past five years and has become a key aspect of modern horticulture, according to Md. Rafiulla, Managing Director at HR Traders, a company specializing in greenhouse design and construction. "Growers now recognize that the design of a greenhouse has a direct impact on" read more

The inaugural Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up, scheduled to take place on 28–29 October 2025 at the Swissotel in Lima, has been postponed due to ongoing political developments and safety concerns in the Peruvian capital. According to the organisers, Global Produce Events (Hong Kong), the read more

The Italian kiwi supply chain, a national excellence brought to its knees by the "die-off", is looking to space to save the crops. In Rome, in the presence of Italian and New Zealand institutional representatives, including the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

Before the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, which will be held on 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, Fresh Focus Tomato interviewed Hicham Abba, the head of marketing and area manager for the Americas, Western Europe, Africa, and the Middle East at Yuksel. He mentioned that the tomato industry is dynamic but challenging. read more

Fyffes has announced a new partnership with UK-based purpose-led company Future We Want to empower thousands of young people to take meaningful climate action and reduce food waste within their communities. read more

Chiquita has hired 1,600 workers as it resumes its operations in Panama, which is more than half of the 3,000 workers required in the first stage of the process, according to Jackeline Muñoz, the head of the country's Ministry of Labour and Workforce Development. read more

New Zealand grower-marketer The Fresh Berry Company has partnered with Driscoll’s to market Eterna, the blueberry variety that was recently certified as the world’s largest by the Guinness Book of World Records. read more

Dobra wiedza doprowadziła do większej liczby zbiorów szczypioru w Egipcie, które nadają się do eksportu do Europy - mówi Mohamed Ammar z egipskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Egypt Fruits & Vegetables Export: „Ogólnie sezon na szczypiorek był pozytywny. Warunki pogodowe były stosunkowo sprzyjające. read more

Due to continuous customer requests, Quality Cuttings Team, a woman-owned horticultural supplier specializing in unrooted annuals, perennials, and succulents, is pleased to announce the addition of top-selling petunia URC's from Westhoff selections. Petunias continue to be a staple in ornamental horticulture. read more

Turkey, the world's largest hazelnut producer, is experiencing significant crop losses this season due to a cold snap and heavy rainfall that have damaged orchards in key growing areas. The adverse weather conditions have impacted yields and are anticipated to lead to higher global prices. In Ordu Province, which is one of the country's major hazelnut-producing regions, the situation is particularly dire. read more

Moldova exported almost 6,300 tonnes of apples in September 2025, which represented an 18% increase compared to the same month in 2024, when shipments reached around 5,200 tonnes, according to Logos Press. Data from the Moldova Fruct Association indicates that apple exports in September had been declining. read more

Cipro may have found an unexpected weapon in the battle against the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri), the vector insect of Huanglongbing (HLB), the most feared citrus disease in the world - as reported on Portalfruticola.com. Credit goes to researchers at the Valencian Institute. read more

Syria's central bank governor, Abdul Qadir Al-Hasriya, announced that a new national currency will be introduced in early 2026 to replace the current Syrian lira, which has sharply devalued since 2011. The new currency will include six denominations and will be part of broader monetary and economic reforms. read more

The United Arab Emirates will host an event for the green industry from 15 to 17 November 2025, with the launch of Myplant & Garden Middle East: an international B2B exhibition dedicated to horticulture, landscaping, and green innovation. The event will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. read more

The berry industry in Ukraine is constantly developing, with a focus on modernization, increasing exports, and implementing sustainable production practices. Local producers are making their mark in the European market. In western Ukraine, Deddenz Agro, an organic producer from the Rivne region, is expanding its strawberry production. read more