In Italy, apples are the most exported horticultural product, and in just a few years Brazil has become one of the main non-EU markets in terms of importance, absorbing over 42,000 tons of Italian products. However, there are challenges, such as the issue of recognition. read more

About ten years ago, a group of growers from Laos, led by Chue Lor, traveled to Suriname. Their initial intention was to train Surinamese farmers in cultivating dragon fruit. However, they soon discovered that Suriname provided excellent opportunities for growing fruits that were common in their homeland. read more

The 2025 cherry harvest has begun in the Ceres region of South Africa under favorable spring conditions, with growers reporting strong yields and good fruit quality. According to Tru-Cape procurement director Calla du Toit, the combination of rainfall and warm weather before and during flowering. read more

The banana sector in Ecuador plans to adopt a water and carbon footprint measurement tool created by the FAO's World Banana Forum. The goal is to accurately assess water usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This tool was introduced in Ecuador during Banana Time 2025, a major event in the industry. read more

A week ago, Niederösterreichische Saatzucht (NOES) presented its new potato varieties in the Waldviertel region of Austria. As Austria's only potato breeder and Europe's southernmost breeding company, the cooperative highlighted its ongoing breeding work and research focus. read more

Flowers are in high demand. In Indian culture, Diwali signifies Lakshmi Puja, Diwali Padwa, and Bhaubeej, creating an atmosphere of joy in the community. Traders are prepared to sell puja materials such as lotus, marigold, and chrysanthemum, which are needed for Lakshmi Puja and for making garlands in shops, homes, and. read more

Propane is an essential fuel for managing growing conditions in greenhouses. With the rise of vertical farming in the early 2000s, where crops are cultivated in stacked layers rather than traditional fields, water usage can be reduced by 99% and land usage by 98%. The Wildhorse Propane & Appliance team is dedicated to providing... read more

The pomegranate harvest is coming to a close in the most significant cultivation area for this fruit in Greece, Thessaly. Mr. Thanasis Nastos, the vice president of the local Pomegranate Agricultural Cooperative Afroditi, which farms 75 hectares of pomegranates in the Larissa region, stated: "The season is about to end." read more

"In Italy, land consumption shows no signs of slowing down and represents a concrete danger for our future," said Barbara Nappini, president of Slow Food Italy, commenting on the punctual and precise Report on Land Consumption, Territorial Dynamics, and Ecosystem Services by Ispra and Snpa. read more

Cztery główne importery bananów ogłosiły utworzenie nowego stowarzyszenia handlowego non-profit w celu wsparcia kategorii bananów w Ameryce Północnej. Stowarzyszenie Bananów Północnej Ameryki (BANA) będzie zarządzane przez Radę Dyrektorów składającą się z kierowników firm członkowskich, w tym read more

The Brazilian Apple Growers Association (ABPM) is participating in a trade mission to Indonesia and Malaysia led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from October 23 to 28, in order to expand the market for Brazilian agricultural exports. Representing ABPM in this mission is Ronaldo Grosselli. read more

Producing cauliflower year-round, utilizing automation, and cultivating reliable varieties are the core elements of Dutch grower Teun Laan's cauliflower business. Operating cultivation sites in both the Netherlands and Spain, along with his own sales organization, Laan strives to ensure a steady supply and adapt to changes in the fresh produce market. read more

Mr. Grigoris Papoutsis, owner of the Greek export company Alfa, points out that the early departure of tourists from Greece, the large shipment of Italian grapes to Eastern Europe, and the competitively priced Turkish grapes as an attractive alternative, are factors that limit the market opportunities for Greek products. read more

There are six different fruit and vegetable companies in terms of sizes, specializations, and entrepreneurial approaches, but united by a common goal: to enhance Italian excellence through the strength of the network. This is the philosophy of The Great Italian Beauty, a project born seven years ago to showcase read more

The Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) has officially launched HortiMarket, a state-of-the-art digital platform aimed at connecting farmers, buyers, exporters, and service providers. This platform is set to revolutionize the trading of horticultural products across Tanzania. Developed by the TAHA Research and Development team, HortiMarket aims to streamline and modernize the horticultural supply chain in the country. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that a limited supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market is enabling local producers to raise prices for this product. It is worth noting that tomato prices in Ukraine have been increasing for the third consecutive week. read more

The reusable food packaging specialist Ifco has announced that it has expanded its logistics presence in southern Italy by adding new hubs in Puglia, Lazio, and Sicily. These regions are among the most important in the country for fruit and vegetable exports. read more

The Banana Exporters Association of Ecuador (Aebe) has joined the ALER4TA Regional Governance and Coordination Committee, a body led by the German Agency for International Cooperation (Giz), to coordinate regional efforts for the prevention, containment, and control of Fusarium Wilt TR4 in the banana industry. read more

Plantation owners cultivating apples in China's Shandong province are facing unprecedented levels of rainfall before the harvest season, which is expected to adversely affect the quality of the fruits. read more

Promperú has launched its first national campaign promoting Peruvian avocados throughout China, as reported by Andina. read more