Olivia Turner remembers her mother Deborah assigning a section of the garden to her and another to her brother most weekends on their farm in Riversdale. "I recall wanting a larger plot and wishing to have the freedom to choose what to plant in it, rather than just accepting what was already there." read more

Australia has experienced an unusually dry autumn and a delayed onset of winter, with temperatures about three degrees higher than usual. These conditions have led to a potato shortage in the country as they have affected the initiation of tubers and the number of tubers produced per plant. read more

On National Banana Day (October 8), Australians can once again participate in a free workout by using a banana as a gym pass. This initiative, first introduced in 2024, has made a comeback with over twice the number of gyms participating nationwide. Customers can simply show a banana bought from read more

The New Zealand avocado industry is assessing the level of damage caused by a severe wind event in the Western Bay of Plenty in September. read more

The New Zealand avocado industry is assessing the damage caused by a severe wind event in the Western Bay of Plenty in September. read more

The New Zealand avocado industry is assessing the impact of extensive damage caused by a severe wind event in the Western Bay of Plenty in September. read more

The Australian Bananas' Banana Gym Pass campaign has returned for 2025, offering consumers the opportunity to exchange a banana for a free workout on National Banana Day, which falls on 8 October. read more

The global market for tropical fruits is rapidly growing as consumers look for new and exciting flavors and experiences. However, challenges such as inconsistent supply, quality, and pricing are hindering its growth. This was the key message from the Asiafruit Congress session. read more

The global market for tropical fruit is experiencing a significant increase as consumers look for new and exciting flavors and experiences. However, challenges such as inconsistent supply, quality, and pricing are hindering its growth. This was the key takeaway from the Asiafruit Congress session. read more

Perspektywy sektora ogrodnictwa w Nowej Zelandii poprawiły się, gdy producenci i zakłady pakowania zaczęły zgłaszać silniejsze zwroty po spadkach produkcji nawet o 50 procent dwa lata temu. Zbiory zeszłego roku odbiły się, a gospodarstwa sadownicze pierwszej klasy, które są wystawione na sprzedaż, cieszą się dużym zainteresowaniem. Tim Gallagher z read more

Naogaon, historically known for rice cultivation, has emerged as a prominent mango-producing district in Bangladesh. The cultivation of mangoes has significantly expanded from just under 6,000 hectares in 2015 to over 30,300 hectares currently. In 2024, farmers harvested approximately 400,000 tons of mangoes, with a total value of Tk 30 billion. read more

India's National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL) is a new national cooperative federation envisioned to supply a range of Indian grapes, pomegranates, bananas, mangoes, and onions directly to overseas buyers, says Sanjay Suryawanshi, Business Head, Fruits and Vegetables. "Approved by the
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Growing beets with Rhizomania resistance, selecting broccoli varieties that thrive with fewer nutrients, or introducing an eye-catching white pumpkin to the market—these were just some of the highlights at the recent Sakata Field Days, held at the company's trial fields in Zwaagdijk. The event read more

The Lebanese table grape season is ongoing despite difficult circumstances, characterized by low demand and high costs, amidst strong competition from Egypt. Lebanese grower Moussa Zgheib stated: "Weather conditions have been unfavorable for table grapes in Lebanon this season, with cold spells and hail. read more

South India's demand for imported apples and citrus fruits is robust and increasing, according to a local importer who has transitioned from trial shipments to a more structured supply chain. Yousuf Ajmal, the Executive Director of the fresh produce importing company Nettoor Agro, located in Kerala, stated, "Last year, we started..." read more

Chociaż Ameryka Północna była kluczowym rynkiem eksportowym dla bananów z Meksyku, Azja staje się coraz bardziej istotna. „Jesteśmy zobowiązani do nawiązania kontaktu z konsumentami, którzy cenią wysokiej jakości, organiczne produkty z międzynarodowymi certyfikatami” - mówi Jorge Ángel Aguilar Gallegos, CEO Coliman.

While North America has been a key export market for bananas from Mexico, Asia is becoming increasingly important. "We are committed to connecting with consumers who value high-quality, organic products with international certifications," says Jorge Ángel Aguilar Gallegos, CEO of Coliman. read more

The Apple brand Sambóa has entered into a new strategic partnership with the French company Blue Whale and the New Zealand group Fruitcraft. This partnership aims to expand the production of its three licensed varieties. read more

Polskie borówki mają zamiar wejść na wietnamski rynek po raz pierwszy po uzyskaniu oficjalnego dostępu do owoców przez Ministerstwo Handlu, informuje Wietnamskie Biuro Handlowe (VTO) w Polsce. read more

Bananas, long beans, Asian vegetables, passion fruit, a large-scale avocado project in the pipeline, and tomatoes in a demo and test greenhouse. Suriname has it all. Admittedly, commercial cultivation of fruit and vegetables is still in its infancy, but things are changing. A report of a tour read more

Australia: Woolworths and Coles respond to new supermarket ban impacting millions of shoppers

Woolworths and Coles, two major supermarket chains in Australia, have taken action in response to a new ban that affects millions of shoppers. The Western Australian government recently implemented expanded restrictions on non-compostable produce bags. Initially, these bags were banned for use with loose fresh fruit and vegetables in October last year. Starting this month, the ban has been extended to include other types of produce as well. read more