Oppy Chairman, CEO, and managing partner John Anderson has been inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, recognizing his impact on Canada's agriculture and food industry over the past 50 years. The announcement was made by the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Association (CAHFA). read more

A three-year planting program for Zespri's RubyRed kiwifruit will commence next year in orchards located south of Rome. In February, the Zespri board approved the commercial release of RubyRed in Italy, paving the way for the planting of 170 hectares from 2026 to 2028. This program will utilize a portion of the 1,000-hectare land. read more

Clementines from Spain were the most popular, with smaller amounts from Italy also available. The first batch of Greek products debuted in Frankfurt, selling for EUR 17.50 per 9.5 kg crate. Spanish satsumas were the top choice, with Italian satsumas following closely behind in terms of significance. Additionally, there were read more

The cucumber market in major producing regions is characterized by stable production, changing acreage, weather-related fluctuations, and ongoing price pressure. Each country faces its unique combination of supply, demand, and seasonal challenges. Italy, for example, reports stable cucumber production, but... read more

On Wednesday, Director of Agriculture for Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, flagged off a group of progressive farmers for an exposure visit outside the valley under the Promotion of Floriculture Project. The purpose of the visit is to familiarize the participating farmers with the latest technologies and best practices. read more

According to Jai Kabra, co-founder of Kenyan trading company Truport Transcontinental Limited, the avocado supply in East Africa is currently low, with most seasons winding down except for a few exceptions. "Only limited quantities continue to reach markets. The Kenyan Hass avocado season has ended." read more

Kiedy Finlandia dołączyła do UE, wielu producentów z Wysp Alandzkich spodziewało się zmniejszonej konkurencyjności lokalnych jabłek. Zamiast tego produkcja nadal się rozwijała, a jabłka były najwartościowszym produktem rolnym regionu w ubiegłym roku. W sadzie Grannasa na północnych Wyspach Alandzkich zbliża się zakończenie zbiorów. read more

The sixth edition of the Morocco Berry Conference, organized by the Green Smile association, took place on November 13, 2025, in Agadir. The event brought together more than 700 participants, including nearly 70 partners and exhibitors. Siham Zahidi, co-founder of Green Smile, expressed her read more

Abinesh Subramani of Saraswathi Flowers Ooty states that the growing popularity of artificial and plastic flowers is significantly impacting India's fresh flower industry. He notes that the increased usage of artificial and plastic flowers has led to a nearly 50% decrease in the demand for real flowers throughout India. read more

Nowe wykrycia zachowujących kwiatów zachodnich zalotników (Frankliniella occidentalis) zostały zgłoszone w dostarczonych do regionów Amur i Chabarowsk w połowie listopada importowanych kwiatów ciętych. W regionie Amur inspekcje dwóch partii kwiatów ciętych z Chin ujawniły zachodnie zalotniki w stanie niemożliwym do przeżycia. read more

Ukraine has expanded its national horticulture support program to include funding for the establishment of almond orchards in seven regions. This decision was made in response to petitions from the Ukrainian Nut Association and scientific recommendations from the Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Sciences. read more

Tanzania has announced the launch of a new trade show for fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers that will be held annually in Arusha. The event, called Horti Logistica Africa, is organized by the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) in collaboration with the government. read more

BGP has recently inaugurated a new office in Egypt, signifying a major milestone in the company's ongoing global expansion and dedication to providing top-notch agricultural products to international markets. "The new BGP Egypt branch will function as a key center linking the company's primary farms, read more

Slovenia's domestic production of fruit and vegetables increased significantly in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to newly released data. Domestic fruit production reached 91,000 tons, a 93% increase from the previous year's 47,000 tons. Vegetable production also rose. read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress was held in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, bringing together over 200 professionals from various sectors of the tomato industry and from more than 20 countries. The event aimed to facilitate networking and to discuss the future of fresh tomatoes. read more

Oppy chairman, CEO, and managing partner John Anderson has been honored with induction into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, in recognition of his "extraordinary impact" on Canada's agriculture and food industry over the past 50 years. read more

South African producers are hopeful for a successful stonefruit season due to higher production, favorable weather conditions, and efforts to resolve longstanding logistical challenges. read more

The demand for fresh-cut potatoes, carrots, onions, and pumpkins in Italy is being driven by the hospitality and catering sectors, as well as the food processing industry, according to one of the largest fresh produce suppliers in the country. read more

Trapview Group has announced a strategic partnership in automated pest monitoring and forecasting with Doktar, a Netherlands-headquartered ag-tech and agri-intelligence company providing digital solutions that advance sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and biodiversity. read more

Favco QLD has introduced a new mango variety called Ruby Gold, which was developed in Far North Queensland. read more