Outdoor lettuce cultivation is facing challenges as more growers are discontinuing their operations. "If there is no suitable pesticide by March, I will cease production," stated lettuce grower Wim Van Bulck in reaction to the recent prohibition of Movento usage. This pesticide was crucial in helping growers tackle aphids, a significant pest. read more

This year's weather conditions in Greece were very different from the previous year, but both years have come with their own set of challenges. According to Vasilis Xekarfotakis, the finance and sales officer for Greek kiwi exporter Nespar, a spring frost made this year's season much more difficult. read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing an auction for the fruit packaging lines and machinery of F.lli Cambria S.p.A., located in Messina, Italy. This auction provides a chance for companies involved in fruit sorting and packaging to purchase high-quality, well-maintained equipment that is readily available. read more

Ethiopia has introduced a new electronic phytosanitary certification platform to enhance export compliance and traceability in its horticultural industry. The platform, known as the Integrated Export and Import Certification System (IEICS) – e-Phyto Project, is supported by funding from the European Union and TradeMark Africa. read more

FreshPlaza reports that early oranges from the Beni Mellal region of Morocco will be available on the market in November, slightly delayed as a result of unfavorable weather conditions during the summer. read more

The European Commission is considering taking legal action against Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia for persisting in blocking imports of Ukrainian agricultural goods, as reported by Politico. Sources suggest that Brussels may potentially escalate the issue to the European Court of Justice. read more

As of January 1, 2026, bygrowers A/S will acquire Rosa Danica A/S, reinforcing its presence in the Danish and European horticulture markets. This acquisition is a pivotal aspect of bygrowers A/S's expansion strategy and aligns with its goal of providing a diverse selection of plant varieties to customers in Denmark and Europe. read more

W październiku 2025 roku Holandia potwierdziła drugie oficjalne wystąpienie szkodliwego owada Scirtothrips dorsalis na roślinach ozdobnych przeznaczonych do sadzenia. Szkodnik został odkryty w szklarni w prowincji Noord-Brabant na dziesięciu roślinach Baccharis genistelloides. Potwierdzenie laboratoryjne było obowiązkowe. read more

Multi-sector planning and cooperation between government agencies and the private sector have been instrumental in transforming the South African export logistics sector. read more

The Fepex Tomato Committee, which represents growers and exporters in Andalusia, Murcia, the Valencian Community, and the Canary Islands, is planning to request EU officials not to approve the agreement between the European Commission and Morocco, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey has predicted a decrease in national citrus production for 2025. Oranges and lemons production is expected to decrease by 15.0% and 34.8% respectively compared to the previous year. read more

The Fepex Tomato Committee, which represents growers and exporters in Andalusia, Murcia, the Valencian Community, and the Canary Islands, is planning to ask EU officials not to approve the agreement between the European Commission and Morocco. read more

An updated Life Cycle Assessment for 2025 prepared for RPC specialist Ifco has "scientifically demonstrated" the advantages of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) in North America. read more

The Newkis Citrus HLB Prevention Research Team has developed a new method for preventing and controlling citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing, HLB) and has successfully filed a patent application for the invention in Australia. read more

In Italy, a lower availability than initial estimates is expected for green kiwifruit this year, painting a scenario very similar to the last campaign. On the other hand, growth forecasts for yellow-fleshed kiwifruit are confirmed. read more

New ideas for tasting California Prunes thanks to the meeting with the world of mixology and chocolate art. The project comes from the collaboration between Stefano Collomb, master chocolatier for the California Prune Board in Italy, and Benjamin Cavagna, bar manager of... read more

BASF's vegetable seeds business is ready to lay the first stone of a cutting-edge research and development center in El Ejido, Almería, Spain. Covering an area of 25 hectares, this new facility will lay the foundation for continuous innovation and operational excellence. read more

India's 2025-26 grape season is proving to be one of the most difficult in recent memory, according to Shubham Shelar of Shelar Exports, a fresh produce exporter based in Nashik, Maharashtra. "Many vineyards are seeing a significant decrease in fruit yield, with very low crop volumes. Heavy, untimely rains..." read more

During the China Open in Beijing, defending champion Coco Gauff charmed fans with her humor and energy, but she is now looking for a new nickname. Local fans have nicknamed her the "Fruit Salad Queen" due to her habit of eating fruit salad courtside, and the "Ambassador of Beijing" for her positive remarks about the city. Gauff mentioned that she is ready for a new nickname. read more

The Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has denied recent media reports alleging that farmers are receiving low prices for macadamias this year, labeling the information as inaccurate. In a press release issued on October 29, 2025, the association stated that the 2025 season saw the highest read more