The chicory season is now in full swing in Belgium. And while the recurring theme almost every year is that growers are getting older and fewer remain, 39-year-old Tom Van Bael is an exception to the rule. The passionate Brussels white lettuce grower grew up with his hands in the soil. read more

Organic Ecuadorian Hass avocados have arrived in Russia for the first time, as reported by the Agency for Regulation and Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Control (Agrocalidad). The initial shipments were made by Uyamafarms and LatBio S.A., which Agrocalidad referred to as "an achievement resulting from the collaborative effort." read more

Stephen Curgan, also known as "Fiery Red," set a new world record by eating the most 7 Pot Primo peppers in one sitting during a spicy competition in Terre Haute, Indiana. Curgan managed to consume 85 peppers, beating the previous record of 77. The 7 Pot Primo is one of the hottest peppers in the world, measuring at 1.79 million Scoville Heat Units. read more

When South African peach and nectarine exports began a few weeks ago, there was still Spanish, Iranian, and Jordanian fruit in the market. The airfreight season took some time to start, with the initial volumes going to the UK and the Middle East. However, this is expected to change with the arrival of stone fruit volumes. read more

Costa Rica's cassava market is currently experiencing a mix of contrasts. Pablo Quirós from Tubertico, a company with over 20 years of expertise in producing and exporting tubers like cassava, yams, malanga, and taro, explains, "We sell the same quantity in economic terms, but in fewer." read more

W północno-zachodniej części prowincji Shaanxi w Chinach, nowa infrastruktura cyfrowa zmienia produkcję i przetwarzanie kiwi. W Centrum Demonstracyjnym Integracji Produkcji Kiwi w Zhouzhi, każdy owoc jest fotografowany 240 razy w celu wykrycia wad powierzchni, podczas gdy skanery w podczerwieni mierzą. read more

Since 2021, Cofex, based in the Dominican Republic, has specialized in marketing fresh fruit for local consumption and export. The company expanded into Europe in 2023, with a focus on tropical avocados, pitahayas, and Mingolo mangoes. Alfredo Asjana and Radhamés Díaz are the company's founders. read more

Ireland's first net zero energy supermarket, located in Lidl Maynooth, is set to open in November. Lidl Ireland will officially open the doors to this sustainable supermarket in Maynooth, Co. Kildare at 8am on Thursday, November 6th. The opening ceremony will be attended by Roz Purcell, a presenter, author, and sustainability enthusiast. read more

The global potato industry is currently experiencing a rapid consolidation, with mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border investments reshaping supply chains from seed breeding to processing. In Europe, the Dutch company HZPC has acquired IPM Potato Group, which is the leading exporter of certified seed potatoes in Ireland. This move is part of the ongoing restructuring in the industry. read more

The cultivation of a wide variety of cabbage vegetables has a long tradition in Switzerland. Domestic production of white cabbage is the highest, at more than 8,000 tons, which in turn contributes to the high degree of self-sufficiency. In contrast, broccoli continues to be dependent on imports. read more

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Jamaica last week, causing severe damage to the island, which heavily relies on tourism. "This hurricane is a major blow to the Jamaican economy, with significant structural damage reported in the popular tourist destination of Montego Bay," stated Evan Rees. read more

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