The majority of large European retailers have already switched from lemons from the Southern Hemisphere to those from the Northern Hemisphere, prominently featuring the Primofiori variety from Spain. Despite some delays in the harvest due to recent rains, the transition is still ongoing. read more

The Plain of Catania, once the beating heart of Sicilian artichoke farming, is now a desert. In Ramacca, a symbolic territory for artichoke cultivation, the area has seen a decline from about a thousand cultivated hectares to less than forty in the past thirty years. This collapse cannot be explained solely by drought. read more

Now, the Members of Parliament's verdict in the Camera dei Deputati is awaited, who will also approve the bill but can also make changes to it. The package includes a variety of measures aimed at improving the lives of Italians. read more

In response to the industry's need for a better tool, scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute have developed a portable device that gently taps on the fruit with a small probe and quickly and accurately assesses its characteristics based on the resulting impact reaction features. read more

The Japanese seed company Sakata presented its new dual-resistant baby plum tomato called Saiko Star at Fruit attraction in Madrid. read more

The total imports of fresh fruit in Asia increased in 2024, driven by a stronger intra-Asian trade in durians and other tropical fruits, as market demand from China grew. This is one of the key trends in the Asian fresh produce trade that is emerging. read more

The persimmon industry in Spain has experienced challenges in recent years. After a period of substantial growth from 2011 to 2018, low prices, adverse weather conditions, and increased pest issues have created difficulties for farmers, resulting in a significant contraction. read more

Under the slogan "Eat 'em, Like 'em, Love 'em," the campaign uses a memorable slogan that encourages trying the product all the way to brand loyalty. read more

Asia's total fresh fruit imports increased in 2024, mainly due to the growth in intra-Asian trade of durians and other tropical fruits, driven by rising market demand from China. This is one of the key trends in Asia's fresh produce trade emphasized in the Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2025. read more

A new research project in Australia aims to substitute chemical fungicides with ultraviolet light to combat powdery mildew, a disease that can destroy up to 30% of strawberry crops annually. read more

LeaderBrand's alpine asparagus, cultivated at the base of the Southern Alps, debuted on supermarket shelves in New Zealand in mid-October. read more

In 2025, at least looking at the temperatures in Italy compared to 2024, it is revealing itself as a year that reverses the trend of global warming. In the Central-Southern regions, the climate will still remain mild, but with lower values compared to last year, in proportion to what is being recorded. read more

The quantities of pumpkins are increasing and the decorative Halloween variety is also arriving on the market. The chestnut harvest continues, with the first varieties of Marone chestnuts arriving. The campaign for curly spinach is gaining momentum. There is a standstill in the persimmon production due to the temperatures. read more

In early October, a delegation of Dutch companies specializing in greenhouse technology visited the Italian regions of Veneto and Lombardy. The three-day trade mission aimed at exploring sustainable cultivation solutions and enhancing cooperation between the Netherlands and Italy. read more

Harvest Moon participated in this year's Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, showcasing their Snackables: convenient snack packs containing carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes. Apart from promoting the product, the event served as a research opportunity to directly observe Asian consumer preferences. read more

The South African citrus season is nearing its end, with a notable increase in export volumes. The high production levels, paired with a favorable exchange rate for exports to Europe, have led to significant shipments to this market. Overall, tangerine exports to Europe have been particularly noteworthy. read more

Dzisiaj obchodzimy dziewiątą rocznicę Umowy Ekonomicznej między Unią Europejską a Południową Afryką (Republiką Południowej Afryki). Według La Unió Llauradora, ta okazja zbiega się ze wzrostem ilości cytrusów z Republiki Południowej Afryki trafiających na europejskie rynki bez cła, zwłaszcza w przypadku

Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Economic Agreement between the European Union and Southern Africa (South Africa). According to La Unió Llauradora, the occasion coincides with a rise in the volume of citrus from South Africa entering European markets tariff-free, especially at the read more

Panama is enhancing its position as a dependable provider of tropical fruits and roots in international markets, aided by a climate that allows for constant production throughout the year. Unlike neighboring countries that encounter challenges from excessive rain or drought, this Central American nation is consolidating its position as an exporter. read more

The city of Montecarlo, known for its orchid production, is hosting the 34th National Orchid Festival and the 41st Provincial Flower Festival from October 8 to 12 at Juan Vortisch Park. The event attracts thousands of visitors and features the latest innovations in local floriculture. read more

"Innovating starting from tradition. This is the challenge of Comercial Gallo S.r.l., which together with the Spanish nursery Hernandorena has launched the Carob Tree Project, an initiative designed to revitalize and modernize carob cultivation. A plant symbol of the Mediterranean which, after centuries of..." read more