In Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard (Vendée department), Abderrahim Oufaquir, manager of SCEA Les Petites Métairies, has undertaken a strategic change of direction for his farm. As a greenhouse tomato grower for many years, he was seeking a crop that could provide a solid foundation and future. read more

Abundant outdoor vegetable harvests, not only in the Netherlands but across Europe, are creating difficult sales conditions for many products. For example, the leek trade has been challenging for a long time. This summer, several growers stopped after summer leeks remained low-priced for. read more

Rimi has introduced a new hypermarket concept in the Baltic region, with the first renovated stores already open in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. A key feature of the updated format is an improved fresh produce section, in response to increasing consumer demand for healthy options. read more

Morocco has continued to increase its exports of fresh sweet corn to Germany for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. In the first nine months of 2025, Moroccan exporters sent over 2,000 tons of fresh sweet corn to Germany, with a total value of USD 3.83 million. read more

The Tbilisi-based flower shop Plumeria is experiencing a significant decline in sales this year. According to company manager Eka Vardukadze, revenue in 2025 has dropped by 30% compared to 2024. She told BM.GE that increased competition and the growing number of flower shops are key factors. read more

Gruppo VéGé, the leading Modern Distribution Group in Italy, presented its new Commercial and Marketing plans for 2026 at the beautiful Teatro Manzoni in Milan, in the presence of over 800 Top Managers from all over Italy and with the participation of institutions such as. read more

Amazon has opened the first of two new office buildings in East London. This new office joins the existing London headquarters in Shoreditch (LHR16), as well as corporate sites in other parts of the UK such as Bristol, Swansea, and Cambridge. read more

Texas citrus is expected to have a crop size similar to last year, with around 6 million total cartons. Dale Murden, president of Texas Citrus Mutual, mentioned that this is a decrease compared to the usual 14 million cartons produced by the industry. read more

The Buzau Plant Genetic Resources Bank (BRGV) holds 20 chrysanthemum varieties of various sizes and colors in its collection, two of which are edible and are currently undergoing approval, as stated by the institution's representatives. November is a month that coincides with lower temperatures. read more

A new dwarf banana variety developed in India has been released with traits aimed at reducing lodging risk and shortening the production cycle. The variety, known as Kaveri Vaaman, has been developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. According to a media statement, "this is the first mutant read more

The boom in Egypt's citrus processing industry in 2025, and its impact on the fresh orange market, was predictable a year in advance. One of the initial indicators was the rapid increase in Egyptian industrialists importing machinery. In 2024, the competition in the orange concentrate market began to intensify. read more

In Italy, discount stores continue to grow, although they are beginning to show signs of slowing down. This trend affects all operators, albeit with varying intensity and starting from very different situations, as demonstrated by the cases of Lidl and Aldi. In this scenario, the transition read more

Western Australia is currently in the primary avocado production season, following the conclusion of the Tristate season. Recent weather conditions in the past two weeks have brought challenging rainfall across WA, leading to some short-term disruptions. However, conditions are now improving, enabling the harvest and supply to resume. read more

Australian almond growers are likely to profit from a revitalized industry emphasis on export expansion as the Almond Board of Australia (ABA), in collaboration with Hort Innovation, initiates the next stage of its Market Development and Market Access project. read more

In the first part of the report from the conference at the Lublin Agricultural Advisory Center in Końskowola, we presented the current situation of the currant industry in Poland - including current acreage and production levels. Today we will focus on the challenges. read more

The global banana industry is on high alert as Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (FW-TR4) and Sigatoka diseases pose serious challenges for banana growers and global traders worldwide, according to Hun Chong Tan, Business Head of Innoterra Bioscience. "The Cavendish variety is on the brink of..." read more

Known-You Seed has been dedicated to genetic improvement of fruits and vegetables since 1968. Founded by Wun-Yu Chen in Taiwan, the company has always prioritized breeding and researching disease-resistant, heat-tolerant, and nutritious varieties, developing state-of-the-art... read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with THACO Agri, the agricultural division of Vietnam's THACO Group, formalized during a signing ceremony at THACO Group headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City. The agreement establishes long-term cooperation on banana sourcing. read more

As part of its crop dialogue series, Aneberries presented the outlook for Mexico's 2025-2026 blueberry campaign. The webinar featured representatives from Agronacer, Berries Paradise, Driscoll's, Sun Belle, Hortifrut, Prize, Fall Creek, and Planasa. The panel discussion was moderated by Juan José. read more

The small country of Georgia is a major player in hazelnut cultivation and exports, and is also making significant progress in the production of almonds, walnuts, and blueberries, as we extensively covered in our special feature back in June. This rapid advancement in the fresh produce sector is being supported in this fertile region. read more