An initiative by Edeka to sell almonds grown in Spain and Portugal instead of Californian almonds in its stores has been welcomed by the sector. The retailer said the move comes in response to consumer demand for more sustainable products. read more

Dole China and Truval are once again collaborating with the popular television characters, the Smurfs, to promote Belgian Conference pears in China this season. They have plans to expand the campaign to Tier 3-5 cities across the country. read more

Zespri has secured a major legal win in China by successfully protecting the intellectual property rights of New Zealand kiwifruit growers. read more

Producing flowers in Tasmania, a local flower producer is advocating for the implementation of country of origin labeling on imported blooms, which currently make up approximately half of the Australian market. Australian flower growers, facing challenges in competing with low-cost imports, have been pushing for this change for many years. Pip Sadler, along with her brother Rob Sadler, is at the forefront of this effort. read more

Według ukraińskich producentów ziemniaków, roczna produkcja wynosi od 9 do 11 milionów ton. Pomimo imponujących ilości, większość tej produkcji trafia na rynek krajowy, ponieważ możliwości eksportu są ograniczone. Bez międzynarodowych nabywców większość gospodarstw skupia się na zbóż i oleistych. read more

The Polish Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture (ARiMR) predicts that this year's potato production will reach 6.8 million tons, which is 15% more than last season. This increase is due to the expansion of cultivated areas and higher yields per hectare, supported by favorable prices. read more

Brazilian Tahiti limes are scheduled to enter the Indian market for the first time this week, with the initial trial shipment anticipated to arrive on 24th October, according to Mahendra M. Shivaraju of Scion Agricos, the fresh produce importer-exporter managing the shipment. "This move is in line with new bilateral relations between the two countries." read more

Zbiory polskich jabłek zbliżają się ku końcowi, gdyż niektóre firmy już całkowicie zakończyły zbieranie wszystkich jabłek - mówi Jakub Krawczyk, menedżer eksportu polskiego eksportera jabłek Appolonia: "Zbieranie zbiorów zbliża się do końca; niektórzy producenci już zakończyli, ale nie wszyscy". read more

Kanzi was the protagonist at the Deejay Ten in Milan, the running event organized by Radio Deejay that animated the heart of the city on Saturday, October 12th, with a renewed stand, engaging activities, and a creative concept entirely dedicated to energy. read more

South African grapefruit exporters have met their projected volume for the 2025 citrus season, with shipments reaching 15.3 million cartons. Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), confirmed that this figure matched the crop estimate made in April. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh vegetables, salads, and ready-to-eat meals, is renewing its commitment to promoting a strong connection with the Piedmont region and is participating in the 6th edition of "Open Factories Piedmont." 150 companies and over 16,000 jobs. read more

The first Chilean cherries of the 2025-2026 season have arrived in China and are being sold directly on TikTok for about $150 for 2.5 kg, equivalent to just over 50 euros per kilogram, as reported in an exclusive interview by the Portalfruticol website (click here). read more

Zespri has won a legal case in China defending the intellectual property rights of New Zealand kiwifruit growers. The Wuhan Intermediate People's Court ruled in favor of Zespri in a plant variety rights (PVR) infringement case filed in 2023 against two defendants involved in the unauthorized. read more

Stuart Butcher, the marketing director of Tomahawk, believes that this year's litchi crop won't be as bumper as usual, but it will still be more normal compared to last year. He mentioned that last year's crop was quite poor, only reaching 15 to 20% of a typical yield. This year's crop is expected to be significantly better. Even our competitors in the market, such as Madagascar and Mauritius, are also expecting a better season. read more

Hormoz Safi, the director of Panafruit, a company with over 20 years of experience in growing and exporting tropical fruits, stated that Panama's papaya season is advancing smoothly, with a consistent supply available year-round. "The company specializes in the Hawaiian Big Papaya variety," he added. read more

A Tasmanian flower producer wants imported blooms to have country of origin labeling, as they make up about half of the Australian market. Australian flower growers, who have been struggling to compete with inexpensive imports, have been advocating for this change for years. Pip Sadler, who operates the business with her brother Rob Sadler, is one of those asking for the labeling requirement. read more

Eksport winogron stołowych z Mołdawii pozostaje stosunkowo niewielki, ale ceny utrzymują się stabilnie, co eksperci opisują jako dość korzystne w obecnych warunkach rynkowych, donosi Logos Press. Kampania zbiorów dla późnych odmian winogron stołowych jest około dwóch tygodni opóźniona. read more

Ramaphosa's message to Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and other retail giants in South AfricaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africa's grocery retailers to take further steps to reduce the cost of food in the country and to avoid engaging in cartel behavior. The president mentioned the 'Big Five' retail read more

Orange farmers in Bhojpur District, eastern Nepal, have started harvesting their fruit earlier than usual due to increasing damage caused by monkeys. Normally, orange harvests in the region start in November and last through December, but this year, farmers began picking in October. read more

In the Erbaa area of Tokat, 85 farmers are currently cultivating 20 different types of cut flowers in approximately 60 hectares of greenhouses on public lands that were previously used for cattle farming. The harvested flowers are shipped to 18 provinces three days a week. Cut flower production has created 2,500 jobs in the area. read more