The Fepex Tomato Committee, which represents growers and exporters in Andalusia, Murcia, the Valencian Community, and the Canary Islands, is planning to request EU officials not to approve the agreement between the European Commission and Morocco, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey has predicted a decrease in national citrus production for 2025. Oranges and lemons production is expected to decrease by 15.0% and 34.8% respectively compared to the previous year. read more

The Fepex Tomato Committee, which represents growers and exporters in Andalusia, Murcia, the Valencian Community, and the Canary Islands, is planning to ask EU officials not to approve the agreement between the European Commission and Morocco. read more

An updated Life Cycle Assessment for 2025 prepared for RPC specialist Ifco has "scientifically demonstrated" the advantages of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) in North America. read more

The Newkis Citrus HLB Prevention Research Team has developed a new method for preventing and controlling citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing, HLB) and has successfully filed a patent application for the invention in Australia. read more

In Italy, a lower availability than initial estimates is expected for green kiwifruit this year, painting a scenario very similar to the last campaign. On the other hand, growth forecasts for yellow-fleshed kiwifruit are confirmed. read more

New ideas for tasting California Prunes thanks to the meeting with the world of mixology and chocolate art. The project comes from the collaboration between Stefano Collomb, master chocolatier for the California Prune Board in Italy, and Benjamin Cavagna, bar manager of... read more

BASF's vegetable seeds business is ready to lay the first stone of a cutting-edge research and development center in El Ejido, Almería, Spain. Covering an area of 25 hectares, this new facility will lay the foundation for continuous innovation and operational excellence. read more

India's 2025-26 grape season is proving to be one of the most difficult in recent memory, according to Shubham Shelar of Shelar Exports, a fresh produce exporter based in Nashik, Maharashtra. "Many vineyards are seeing a significant decrease in fruit yield, with very low crop volumes. Heavy, untimely rains..." read more

During the China Open in Beijing, defending champion Coco Gauff charmed fans with her humor and energy, but she is now looking for a new nickname. Local fans have nicknamed her the "Fruit Salad Queen" due to her habit of eating fruit salad courtside, and the "Ambassador of Beijing" for her positive remarks about the city. Gauff mentioned that she is ready for a new nickname. read more

The Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has denied recent media reports alleging that farmers are receiving low prices for macadamias this year, labeling the information as inaccurate. In a press release issued on October 29, 2025, the association stated that the 2025 season saw the highest read more

The 2025/26 South African table grape season has started with generally favorable conditions, as all five production regions have reported normal crop development. The first crop estimate released by the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) projects that export volumes inspected are on track. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in various European Union markets showed little change between week 42 and week 43, based on the most recent data provided in euros per 100 kilograms. In Germany, prices remained stable at €118 per 100 kg, indicating consistent conditions in the country. read more

A step forward for Assisted Evolution Techniques (AET): the IX Committee of the Senate unanimously approved a resolution urging the Government to support, in European forums, the regulation on new genomic techniques. This decision was welcomed by the main stakeholders. read more

Piltti Oy Kauppapuutarha, based in Pöytyä, has been awarded the title of Finland's best greenhouse vegetable producer for 2025. The award was presented at the annual meeting of the Finnish Glasshouse Growers' Association. Piltti is Finland's first and only baby spinach farm. The entrepreneur Hanna was recognized for her outstanding work. read more

Sun World International LLC has recently welcomed six new licensees to its global network, further solidifying its role as a frontrunner in premium fruit innovation and sustainable international expansion. The new partners, located in crucial production areas in Egypt and Chile, bring a variety of business models to the table. read more

The Central European cucumber season was coming to an end: deliveries from Germany were limited, and Belgian and Dutch shipments also lost momentum in some areas. Greek supplies arriving in Munich were quickly absorbed. Spanish supplies gained strength and were mostly able to fill the gaps. read more

The Spanish Avocado and Mango Inter-Branch Organization (OIAM) announces the beginning of the Spanish avocado season with a positive outlook. After a few years of drought, production is projected to increase by 20% to 30% compared to last year. This growth is primarily attributed to the spring rains in Axarquia. read more

Suriname was a Dutch colony from 1667 to 1954, after which it became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, gaining full independence in 1975. Since then, ties have largely been severed. "When the Netherlands withdrew after the colonial period, none of the knowledge was retained..." read more

Egypt has been increasing its date exports to Morocco, reaching a new seasonal record for the third year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. From October 2024 to August 2025, Egypt exported nearly 39,100 tons of dates to Morocco, with a total value of US$47.6 million. This volume marks a 7% increase. read more