A new A$27 million protected cropping research center has been launched at La Trobe University. The center is designed to enhance Australia's protected cropping industry, making it more competitive, sustainable, and adaptable to market demands and environmental challenges. read more

Eksport bananów z Indii utrzymuje się stabilnie, ale zmieniające się wzorce pogodowe i brak wsparcia instytucjonalnego pozostają ciągłym zmartwieniem dla rolników. W dystrykcie Solapur w stanie Maharashtra, jednym z głównych regionów uprawy bananów w Indiach, rolnicy obserwują zarówno korzyści z silnego zagranicznego. read more

An audit conducted in Norway has found that the country has a functional official control system for fruit and vegetable production, but several weaknesses still exist. The assessment, conducted by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), reviewed Norway's implementation of the European Economic Area regulations. read more

The Balearic peony, known scientifically as Paeonia cambessedesii, is the endemic flower of the Balearic Islands and will be representing Spain in the EUROMED 2025 stamp competition organized by the Union for the Mediterranean Postal Services (PUMed). This annual event allows member countries to compete in designing stamps. read more

The new cherry season is less than a month away at Koala Cherries in Victoria, Australia. "We are busily making last-minute preparations for the season, and the whole business is working to a deadline, so everything needs to be finished off and ready to start," said Michael Rouget, Managing Director. read more

Morocco is on track to achieve a new seasonal record for pumpkin exports to France, marking its third consecutive year of growth, as reported by EastFruit. From November 2024 to August 2025, Moroccan exporters sent out close to 1,700 metric tons of pumpkins worth US$1.75 million. read more

After a long strike that had led to the suspension of activities in Bocas del Toro, Chiquita Panama has started to resume operations in the region, rehiring over 1,600 workers, as reported by freshfruitportal.com. read more

Sunglasses, a well-groomed mustache, neat hair, and an air more of a curious tourist than an international star. Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gökçe, the Turkish butcher who went viral for his famous "salt sprinkling" move, was spotted among the stalls of the Milan Wholesale Market. read more

From success in national markets to international ones: in 2025, the production of Leonforte Igp Peaches has increased, and demand has exceeded supply. There are also exports to Germany and Spain. President Di Stefano. read more

Since early October, Shandong Province in China has been experiencing more than ten days of continuous autumn rainfall, which has been impacting the quality of apples and market prices. The persistent wet conditions are attributed to a northward shift of the subtropical high and ongoing interaction between cold and warm air masses. read more

Since the beginning of this week, wholesale prices for onions have been on the rise in Ukraine's domestic market, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Farmers have indicated that a portion of the onion crop is still left unharvested in the fields, and its quality is deteriorating. read more

Panama is starting to gain recognition in international markets with products like pineapple and ginger, which are garnering increasing interest in Europe and the Middle East. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of local producers and exporters, the country is now exporting larger quantities. read more

In Puebla, the price of marigolds for 2025 could rise due to damage caused by rains to up to 33 percent of crops in the Huejotzingo Valley, one of the region's main production areas. Growers anticipate that by Día de Muertos, the cost of this flower could double, impacting both vendors and consumers. read more

Not only do the Valencian citrus farmers have to deal with fluctuating prices and weather challenges, but now they also have to defend their orchards from two increasingly fierce enemies — wild boars and orange thieves. read more

Egipt nadal umacnia swoją obecność na kanadyjskim rynku pomarańczy, osiągając rekordowy wzrost eksportu, według EastFruit. read more

The improvement in the security situation in the Middle East has been welcomed with relief by Lebanese avocado growers. Over the past two seasons, the war in the Levant has plunged the sector into crisis in Lebanon, with many growers losing access to their land. read more

Morocco, which used to be a significant producer of prickly pears, has suffered a significant decline in production of this fruit due to the invasion of the cochineal insect in 2014. Over 140,000 hectares of prickly pear fields have been affected, leading to a virtual disappearance of the fruit in many regions of the country. This has resulted in a sharp increase in prices. read more

W przypadku opakowań plastikowych, rośnie popyt na daty pakowania i suszone owoce, a także na tradycyjne produkty spożywcze - mówi Ashhish Ganeriwala, wiceprezes ds. rozwoju biznesu indyjskiego producenta opakowań na świeże produkty Star Ecopack India: "Jako firma specjalizujemy się w termoformowaniu. read more

Produkcja roślin ozdobnych w Torbali rośnie z dnia na dzień, przyczyniając się do regionalnej gospodarki. Jak w ostatnich latach, coraz więcej producentów przenosi się na rośliny ozdobne ze względu na ich wysoki potencjał zysku, a produkty z tego regionu są wysyłane do wszystkich zakątków Turcji. Produkcja roślin ozdobnych, read more

Promperú has launched its first national promotional campaign for Peruvian avocados in China, with the goal of expanding retail presence and online visibility in major urban markets. In Shanghai, in-store activations were carried out with More Yogurt, offering a themed experience centered around Peruvian avocados. read more