Perth Markets will host its annual Back to Market Buyer's Day on Thursday, November 20, to kick off Western Australia's stone fruit season. The event will take place at the Perth Markets site in Canning Vale from 6:00 am to 8:00 am, with the goal of reconnecting fresh food retailers and service providers. read more

El pistacho español ha ido ganando terreno en los mercados europeos en los últimos años. Las primeras plantaciones pioneras se encontraban en la región de Castilla-La Mancha, y otras han seguido su ejemplo. "Hace veinte años, comenzamos con nuestra propia producción de pistachos en un momento en el que no había plantaciones en la read more

Ostatni sezon eksportu granatów peruwiańskich zakończył się rekordowymi wynikami, przekraczając 100 milionów dolarów w międzynarodowych przesyłkach, co stanowiło wszechczasowy rekord dla tej branży. Według PromPerú, eksport wzrósł o 33%, z 30 000 do 40 000 ton. Głównymi rynkami docelowymi były Niderlandy. read more

Ahmet Dundar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ornamental Plants Producers Sub-Union (SUSBIR), said: "Our most important export markets are European Union countries, as well as Turkic republics such as Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan." read more

W październiku 2025 roku w Australii złożono wniosek o opatentowanie wynalazku dotyczącego nowej ekologicznej metody zapobiegania i zarządzania chorobą zielonej cytrusowej (Huanglongbing, HLB). Podejście to integruje ekstrakty ziół, funkcjonalne mikroorganizmy oraz wodę niskich częstotliwości energii do stymulowania naturalnego... read more

BloomNation has announced a new partnership with Accent Decor under the BloomNation Partnership Program. Accent Decor, founded in 1997 by Frank and Margaret Hofland, emerged from their profound ties to the floral industry. Frank's upbringing in his father's greenhouse in Canada greatly influenced this venture. read more

Grape growers in Tamil Nadu's Theni district, India, are reporting significant crop losses due to early northeast monsoon rains that led to flooding in vineyards across the Cumbum valley, a major grape-producing region in the state. The heavy rainfall and cold weather have caused damage to the standing vines. read more

The global hazelnut supply chain is currently experiencing a phase of significant instability, driven by climatic and phytosanitary factors that are significantly impacting the availability and prices of the raw material. As reported by Il Fatto Quotidiano, in Turkey, the main read more

Eksport do Rumunii stał się kluczowym czynnikiem stojącym za ostatnim wzrostem cen marchwi w Mołdawii. W październiku, duże producentki warzyw wysyłały codziennie setki ton marchwi za granicę po cenach hurtowych wynoszących średnio 1-2 rumuńskie leje (0,20-0,40 EUR) za kilogram bezpośrednio z pola. read more

The chicory season is now in full swing in Belgium. And while the recurring theme almost every year is that growers are getting older and fewer remain, 39-year-old Tom Van Bael is an exception to the rule. The passionate Brussels white lettuce grower grew up with his hands in the soil. read more

Organic Ecuadorian Hass avocados have arrived in Russia for the first time, as reported by the Agency for Regulation and Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Control (Agrocalidad). The initial shipments were made by Uyamafarms and LatBio S.A., which Agrocalidad referred to as "an achievement resulting from the collaborative effort." read more

Stephen Curgan, also known as "Fiery Red," set a new world record by eating the most 7 Pot Primo peppers in one sitting during a spicy competition in Terre Haute, Indiana. Curgan managed to consume 85 peppers, beating the previous record of 77. The 7 Pot Primo is one of the hottest peppers in the world, measuring at 1.79 million Scoville Heat Units. read more

When South African peach and nectarine exports began a few weeks ago, there was still Spanish, Iranian, and Jordanian fruit in the market. The airfreight season took some time to start, with the initial volumes going to the UK and the Middle East. However, this is expected to change with the arrival of stone fruit volumes. read more

Costa Rica's cassava market is currently experiencing a mix of contrasts. Pablo Quirós from Tubertico, a company with over 20 years of expertise in producing and exporting tubers like cassava, yams, malanga, and taro, explains, "We sell the same quantity in economic terms, but in fewer." read more

W północno-zachodniej części prowincji Shaanxi w Chinach, nowa infrastruktura cyfrowa zmienia produkcję i przetwarzanie kiwi. W Centrum Demonstracyjnym Integracji Produkcji Kiwi w Zhouzhi, każdy owoc jest fotografowany 240 razy w celu wykrycia wad powierzchni, podczas gdy skanery w podczerwieni mierzą. read more

Since 2021, Cofex, based in the Dominican Republic, has specialized in marketing fresh fruit for local consumption and export. The company expanded into Europe in 2023, with a focus on tropical avocados, pitahayas, and Mingolo mangoes. Alfredo Asjana and Radhamés Díaz are the company's founders. read more

Ireland's first net zero energy supermarket, located in Lidl Maynooth, is set to open in November. Lidl Ireland will officially open the doors to this sustainable supermarket in Maynooth, Co. Kildare at 8am on Thursday, November 6th. The opening ceremony will be attended by Roz Purcell, a presenter, author, and sustainability enthusiast. read more

The global potato industry is currently experiencing a rapid consolidation, with mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border investments reshaping supply chains from seed breeding to processing. In Europe, the Dutch company HZPC has acquired IPM Potato Group, which is the leading exporter of certified seed potatoes in Ireland. This move is part of the ongoing restructuring in the industry. read more

The cultivation of a wide variety of cabbage vegetables has a long tradition in Switzerland. Domestic production of white cabbage is the highest, at more than 8,000 tons, which in turn contributes to the high degree of self-sufficiency. In contrast, broccoli continues to be dependent on imports. read more

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Jamaica last week, causing severe damage to the island, which heavily relies on tourism. "This hurricane is a major blow to the Jamaican economy, with significant structural damage reported in the popular tourist destination of Montego Bay," stated Evan Rees. read more