South African grapefruit exporters have met their projected volume for the 2025 citrus season, with shipments reaching 15.3 million cartons. Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), confirmed that this figure matched the crop estimate made in April. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh vegetables, salads, and ready-to-eat meals, is renewing its commitment to promoting a strong connection with the Piedmont region and is participating in the 6th edition of "Open Factories Piedmont." 150 companies and over 16,000 jobs. read more

The first Chilean cherries of the 2025-2026 season have arrived in China and are being sold directly on TikTok for about $150 for 2.5 kg, equivalent to just over 50 euros per kilogram, as reported in an exclusive interview by the Portalfruticol website (click here). read more

Zespri has won a legal case in China defending the intellectual property rights of New Zealand kiwifruit growers. The Wuhan Intermediate People's Court ruled in favor of Zespri in a plant variety rights (PVR) infringement case filed in 2023 against two defendants involved in the unauthorized. read more

Stuart Butcher, the marketing director of Tomahawk, believes that this year's litchi crop won't be as bumper as usual, but it will still be more normal compared to last year. He mentioned that last year's crop was quite poor, only reaching 15 to 20% of a typical yield. This year's crop is expected to be significantly better. Even our competitors in the market, such as Madagascar and Mauritius, are also expecting a better season. read more

Hormoz Safi, the director of Panafruit, a company with over 20 years of experience in growing and exporting tropical fruits, stated that Panama's papaya season is advancing smoothly, with a consistent supply available year-round. "The company specializes in the Hawaiian Big Papaya variety," he added. read more

A Tasmanian flower producer wants imported blooms to have country of origin labeling, as they make up about half of the Australian market. Australian flower growers, who have been struggling to compete with inexpensive imports, have been advocating for this change for years. Pip Sadler, who operates the business with her brother Rob Sadler, is one of those asking for the labeling requirement. read more

Eksport winogron stołowych z Mołdawii pozostaje stosunkowo niewielki, ale ceny utrzymują się stabilnie, co eksperci opisują jako dość korzystne w obecnych warunkach rynkowych, donosi Logos Press. Kampania zbiorów dla późnych odmian winogron stołowych jest około dwóch tygodni opóźniona. read more

Ramaphosa's message to Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and other retail giants in South AfricaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africa's grocery retailers to take further steps to reduce the cost of food in the country and to avoid engaging in cartel behavior. The president mentioned the 'Big Five' retail read more

Orange farmers in Bhojpur District, eastern Nepal, have started harvesting their fruit earlier than usual due to increasing damage caused by monkeys. Normally, orange harvests in the region start in November and last through December, but this year, farmers began picking in October. read more

In the Erbaa area of Tokat, 85 farmers are currently cultivating 20 different types of cut flowers in approximately 60 hectares of greenhouses on public lands that were previously used for cattle farming. The harvested flowers are shipped to 18 provinces three days a week. Cut flower production has created 2,500 jobs in the area. read more

"To co wygląda jak dobra partia na zewnątrz, może okazać się być w dużej mierze zniszczone wewnątrz. Fusarium, zgnilizna cebuli oraz zgnilizna w szyjce cebuli rozprzestrzeniają się wśród zapasów cebuli, kosztując plantatorów klientów, marże i spokój. Badania potwierdzają, że sytuacja pogarsza się z każdym rokiem. Nasz zespół także to widzi:" read more

This year's Chinese honey pomelo season started in early August, and exports are going smoothly. Shipments to the European market are forecasted to be completed by the end of December, while exports to Russia will continue until the end of January. As the traditional peak export period approaches, the demand for Chinese honey pomelos is expected to increase. read more

The 35th edition of GrootGroenPlus took place this year from 1 to 3 October in the Dutch municipality of Zundert. With nearly 300 participants from both the Netherlands and abroad, this edition was larger than ever before. Covering over 10,000 m², the trade floor offered a lot of space for tree… read more

Rural Development and Food (MRDF) official George Amanatidis. "We expect the harvest pace to pick up as more fruits ripen to the desired sugar content of 6.5 Brix and above." read more

The Colada Royale pineapple, created by Dole Food Company in La Ceiba, was named the top promoted product at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing Honduras' agricultural innovation. The fruit, developed over 15 years of research and breeding, features. read more

The first edition of the PopUp Italy 2025 open days will take place on 11 and 12 November at Azienda Agricola Altamura in Pontecagnano Faiano, Salerno. The event, organized by KWS Vegetables Italy in collaboration with distributor Cora Seeds, will focus on innovation in leafy vegetables. read more

In the Erbaa area of Tokat, 85 farmers are currently cultivating 20 different types of cut flowers in around 60 hectares of greenhouses located on public lands that were previously used for cattle farming. The harvested flowers are sent to 18 provinces three days a week. The production of cut flowers has created 2,500 jobs for the local community. read more

The 2024/2025 season for red fruit producers in the province of Huelva was exceptionally difficult. The region, which accounts for almost 100% of strawberry production in Andalusia and throughout Spain, first struggled with prolonged drought, and then with intense

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Kaushal Patel, a farmer from Arad village in Halol taluka of Panchmahal district, is just as busy in the lead up to Diwali as traders dealing in garments, sweets, or crackers. He strives to make sure that every house and vehicle is decorated with marigolds for the Gujarati New Year. Kaushal is not alone in this endeavor. read more