The pepper thrips, Thrips parvispinus, is an invasive and highly polyphagous species that has recently established itself in Dutch greenhouses. It is now causing significant concern in ornamental plants and fruiting vegetables like sweet peppers. Just like many other thrips species, read more

Morocco is consistently increasing its sweet pepper export program, achieving a new record for the fifth consecutive marketing year, as reported by EastFruit. In the marketing year 2024/25, which spans from October to September, sweet pepper exports reached 189.2 thousand tons, resulting in export revenue of US$240 million. read more

Australia is home to over 1,800 orchid species, many of which are not found anywhere else. However, these unique plants are increasingly threatened. For research scientist Dr. Heidi Zimmer, her favorite orchid changes over time, but currently, it is the Common Onion Orchid (Microtis unifolia). "It's small and underrated," she says. read more

"The agricultural war is brewing," declared Annie Genevard on December 8th at the inauguration of the Conferences on Food Sovereignty, urging for a "Great Awakening." The objective is to develop a 10-year production strategy for France to "regain its food sovereignty." The majority of farming unions are... read more

Over the past decade, cherries have become Chile's leading crop, with exports increasing from $12 million to over $1.8 billion by 2025. This expansion is driven by favorable climate conditions, advances in agricultural technology, and robust Asian demand, particularly from China, which holds the. read more

To Mr. Thanasis Liakopoulos, manager of the Greek packing company ALKA from Nevrokopi, Greece's most important potato-cultivating zone, it seems that it is not a good season underway for Greek potatoes. "Stocks are still very high at the end of the first third of December, more than 50%. Sales are." read more

Nearly 50 hectares of a new cherry orchard have been planted in Volyn, Ukraine, on the farm "Hayenka," which previously focused on grain and oilseed crops. Co-founder Taras Shcherbliuk noted that despite challenges caused by the war, higher fuel and fertilizer costs, disrupted supply chains, and... read more

Egyptian exporters of cauliflower and broccoli have been steadily increasing their market presence in the UK for the fourth season in a row, as reported by EastFruit. In the 2024/25 marketing year, which runs from October to September, the export volume hit a record 879 tons. The export value surpassed US$3 million. read more

The artichoke harvesting season is now in full swing in Sardinia, with the Spinoso, Tema, and Romanesco varieties being currently harvested. Salvatore Lotta, sales manager at OP Agricola Campidanese, provides a very positive evaluation of the progress of the 2025/26 artichoke season. read more

FreshCap Farms, co-owned by Freddie Kirsten and Noud Visschers, is solidifying its position as one of South Africa's leading diversified exporters of fynbos cut flowers. With offices in South Africa and the Netherlands, the company exports to 39 countries, serving various markets. read more

The agroservice provider Niadagi Group is evaluating the potential for blueberry cultivation in Eastern Georgia. Founder Nikoloz Didebashvili discussed the opportunities presented by modern production systems, such as potted blueberry cultivation, on the Business Morning program. Georgia currently has read more

The first Cherry Express service of 2025/26 arrived at the Port of Nansha in Guangzhou on 5 December, marking the beginning of the peak cherry season in China. The MSC Lome V was carrying 370 refrigerated containers, equivalent to around 8,000 tonnes of fresh cherries, from the Port of San. read more

Pablo in Chile. The cherries are destined for various markets in China, where there is high demand for this fruit during the winter months. The arrival of the Cherry Express service signifies the start of a busy period for cherry imports in China. read more

Food tech company OSY Group is expanding its global presence through a new partnership that will involve the application of its technology on fruit packaging sold in South Africa and Namibia. read more

Food tech company OSY Group is expanding its global presence through a new partnership that will involve the application of its technology on fruit packaging sold in South Africa and Namibia. read more

Australia's almond industry is embarking on a new phase as it initiates extensive replanting of orchards to support future expansion and meet the growing demand for almonds both domestically and internationally, as outlined in a recent report by Rabobank. read more

Inoverde and Prodivec Swiss AG have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at expanding Prodivec's import activities in Switzerland through its location in CH-3232 Ins. Prodivec is a trusted supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced directly from producers in the Mediterranean. read more

Chiquita, in collaboration with M.eM. Fruit, distributor for Central and Southern Italy of the Chiquita brand and various fruit varieties, will be the Official Sponsor of the 3rd edition of "Run for Love", the charity run organized by A.s.d. Run For Love project Anna Cerbone. read more

Georgia saw a rise in pear imports between January and October 2025, with prices increasing by 53% compared to the previous year, according to data from November. The country imported 1,503 tons of pears valued at US$1.1 million during this period, representing a 2% increase in volume and a 6.4% increase in value. read more

For many Belarusians, tropical fruits are no longer a rarity. Avocados and mangoes, once considered exotic, are now everyday items in supermarkets. Yet the category "exotic fruit" remains broad, encompassing any fruit that doesn't grow locally. Local retailers explain that around 150 different types of exotic fruits are now available in the market. read more