The persimmon season in Germany is short. Promotional offers in the grocery retail sector (LEH) last for a period of 15 weeks, from mid-September to the end of December. Throughout the rest of the year, there are sporadic individual promotions, but they are not significant. read more

For Netherlands-based TTA-ISO, automation represents the future of horticulture, empowering growers to boost productivity, yields, and sustainability through solutions such as its advanced robotics and AI-driven systems. read more

Australia recorded its second-highest table grape season on record in 2024/25, and the outlook for the next season is promising, according to a new research report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank. read more

The Australian Horticulture Trade has appointed Mike Tyler, General Manager of Sales at Freshmax National, and Nick Makris, Export Sales Manager for Citrus at Costa Group, to its board of directors. read more

Perfection Fresh Australia has partnered with the creative agency Emotive to launch a bold new master brand platform and campaign that covers its entire range of fruits and vegetables. read more

Avocado-producing regions in Mexico have been declared free of pests, enhancing the country's phytosanitary status and reinforcing its position as the world's top avocado exporter. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) announced that several municipalities in Michoacan, read more

The Greek citrus season has only just begun, but quality, sizes, and demand are expected to be on a good level this year, says Spiros Tampakis, owner of Greek citrus exporter Tampakis Fresh. "The citrus season is just starting in Greece with the early clementine varieties, so volumes are still read more

Sales of the Dried Fruits and Vegetables category continue to grow year after year in the large-scale retail sector. Even in the first nine months of 2025, hypermarkets and supermarkets in Italy are recording very positive trends. read more

The looming rain threat this weekend is pushing farmers in Ireland to hasten the maincrop potato harvest. The current ground conditions are favorable, enabling field activities to proceed seamlessly. Most other crops, like maize and beet, have already been harvested. read more

Australasian Macadamia Society, this project aims to provide accurate and reliable forecasts for macadamia crops, aiding in decision-making processes for growers and industry players. By improving the availability of information, the initiative seeks to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of the Australian macadamia industry. read more

Apples from Afghanistan have traditionally been a source of affordable imported fruit for India. However, this season has been severely disrupted due to the closure of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossings, according to Abdul Hadi, Managing Partner at fresh produce importer DFC Global. read more

Australia has reported its second-largest table grape season on record, according to Rabobank's Table Grape Update 2025. The report found that production reached over 230,000 metric tons in 2024/25, up 20% from the previous year, driven by higher yields and younger vineyards reaching maturity. read more

Surendra Kumar, a resident of Sikar district in Rajasthan, is one of those farmers who have moved beyond the constraints of traditional farming and embraced innovation, organic practices, and technology. He has not only turned his farm into a successful business but has also become an read more

At dawn on Tuesday, October 14th, a large operation was carried out by the carabinieri of the investigative unit of the Operational Department of Mantua, together with the military personnel of the Labor Inspectorate Unit, supported by the companies of Gonzaga, Cento, and Castelmassa, as well as the 2nd Unit. read more

Recent frosts in Eastern Europe have once again highlighted the danger of rapidly dropping temperatures. This is a situation familiar to South African farmers, as AGI Frost Fans have been in use in six out of the nine provinces since 2017. read more

Over the past two days, Coloríginz, along with customers, visited Rosefruits in Serbia, a company specializing in growing rosehip branches since 2006. The rosehips are then exported to the Netherlands, where everything is delivered to Coloríginz in Aalsmeer. The visit offered a opportunity for... read more

Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia's phytosanitary watchdog, has stated that Russia may import up to 500,000 metric tons of bananas from India. The agency, which is in charge of approving agricultural imports, mentioned that India is considering increasing its banana exports to the Russian market. read more

Just like horses and fashion, flowers are closely associated with the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The vibrant Flemington roses are iconic, adorning the walkways and filling the venue with a delightful fragrance. This showcase of natural beauty is a result of months of preparation. read more

A grower from Suffolk, England, has produced a 368kg pumpkin after accepting a challenge from her son. Frances Crickmore, from Fen Farm Dairy in Bungay, grew the vegetable after her son, Jonny Crickmore, gave her what he described as "the worst" of three plants raised from specialist seeds. Jonny... read more

Farmers in Poland are increasingly inviting consumers to pick fruits and vegetables directly from their fields due to difficulties selling produce, according to onet.pl. Many have resorted to giving away products for free or on a "pay what you can" basis. The situation gained attention after a read more