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

JabukaHR, an association of 18 Croatian apple producers, has opened a new logistics and distribution center in Kriz, near Zagreb, worth €26 million (US$28.2 million), as announced by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. The project received €15 million (US$16.3 million) in funding from the European Union. read more

Według ukraińskiej firmy rolniczej MAIS, trwają prace budowlane nad pierwszą w kraju pełnocyklową fabryką przetwórstwa ziemniaków. Firma, szeroko znana z programów hodowli kukurydzy, teraz rozszerza swoją działalność na przetwórstwo ziemniaków, obszar nadal nie rozwinięty na Ukrainie. Nowy zakład będzie. read more

This week, Ukrainian greenhouse producers have once again raised their wholesale prices for cucumbers, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. The main factor behind this significant increase is the seasonal decrease in local supply. Additionally, prices are being upheld by the lack of import competition. read more

Costa Rican cassava has transitioned from being a niche ethnic food to a more prominent presence in the U.S. and European markets. Vanessa Vega from CR Farm explains that this tuber, traditionally enjoyed by Latin American and African communities, is discovering new opportunities due to its. read more

A prolonged outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona has affected more than 400 people in 17 countries since early 2023, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Between January 2023 and September 2025, 437 confirmed infections were reported. Italy and Germany each have recorded a significant number of cases. read more

Egipt nadal rozwija swoją rolę na kanadyjskim rynku pomarańczy, osiągając nowy rekord eksportu sezonowego, według EastFruit. Między listopadem 2024 a sierpniem 2025 roku egipscy eksporterzy wysłali do Kanady ponad 25 000 ton pomarańczy, generując ponad 20 milionów dolarów przychodu. Oznacza to read more

The upcoming Egyptian orange season is set to start in early December, pending the official launch date of the export campaign. There is anticipation regarding production volumes, sizes, and a new key factor: the impact of the local processing industry on the availability of fresh fruit volumes. read more

This week, Truong An Food received the final container of New Zealand onions for this season. "This year the quality of New Zealand onions has been stable from early on right up to the end," said Tran Van Chuc, Director of Purchasing, Marketing, and Operations at Truong An Food. read more

Dole plc is proud to announce that it has received the prestigious "Sustainability in the Food Industry Award" from The Shelby and Griffin Report, which recognizes organizations for their efforts in reducing environmental impact, supporting communities, and. read more

The new "Benjamin" potato variety from the "Da komm' ich her!" range has been available on Billa shelves since the end of August. The market launch of this exclusive variety is the result of many years of collaboration between partners across the entire potato supply chain, all based in Austria for the Austrian market. read more